Maricopa Community Colleges  TQM210   19952-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
TQM210 19952-20086 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Project Management for Quality
Examines concepts for planning, organizing, scheduling, staffing, and monitoring a project. Presents tools and methods to ensure successful completion of projects on time within budget and meeting internal and/or external customer requirements.
Prerequisites: None. Computer skills in word processing and, spreadsheet, TQM202, TQM204, TQM206 and, TQM208 recommended.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
TQM210   19952-20086 Project Management for Quality
1. Identify project management phases and functions. (I)
2. Apply project management tools for planning, organizing, scheduling, staffing, and monitoring a project. (II, III)
3. Determine and apply appropriate communication methods to establish purpose and goals, monitor, and provide ongoing feedback over the life of a project. (IV)
4. Evaluate appropriate project management software to meet organizational needs. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
TQM210   19952-20086 Project Management for Quality
    I. Introduction to project management
        A. Trends
        B. Project phases
          1. Project life cycle
          2. Project functions
      II. Planning, organizing, and scheduling a project
          A. Work breakdown structure
          B. The network: conventions
          C. Critical path method
          D. Program evaluation review technique
        III. Staffing and controlling a project
            A. Gantt charts
            B. Resources
            C. Finances
          IV. Communication
              A. Project, purpose, and goals
              B. Reports
              C. Meetings
              D. Feedback
            V. Project management software evaluation
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