Study Guide

Objective

The student knows Basic Project Management terminology and knowledge areas.
Furthermore the student is familiar with central documents and elements required in
project management, such as a project plan, time schedule, budget and a risk assessment
matrix. The student understands the basic principles of project management.

Content

Basic terminology in PM, PM
Knowledge areas (PMBoK), basics
Documentation for a project

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able, with guidance, to utilize the methods learnt during the study unit.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to utilize the methods learnt during the study unit independently.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to utilize the methods learnt during the study unit independently and is able apply the learnt knowledge in new contexts.

Materials

PMI: A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge,
ISO SFS standard 21500,
Fundamentals in Project Management, available on ebrary with Novia accesscodes.
Other possible literature recommended by the teacher.