Expertise in Project Planning (YZWP0100-3003)

In the course, you delve into the various frameworks, methods and good practices of project design and its development.

You understand projects as processes. You will be able to develop project planning for your organization and select from a variety of frameworks, methods and good practices that are appropriate for your organization and apply them in practice.

After completing the course, you will understand the projects more broadly as part of your organisation's activities and goals at different levels. You will be able to take these aspects into account when planning projects. You will utilize theoretical knowledge of project planning and management for your own work and the development of your organisation's project activities. You will be able to critically evaluate different theories, methods and practices.

You will be able to develop your own project knowledge and skills, self-management and time management.

Sufficient (1): The student is familiar with the basics and terminology of project planning.

Satisfactory (2): The student is familiar with the basics and terminology of project design, but has shortcomings in the application of key issues.

Good (3): The student knows the main things of the course: Knows the concepts and basic methods of project planning and is able to use them satisfactorily.

Very Good (4): The student masters the key issues and is able to apply them critically and innovatively in solving project planning problems using project management theory, practical experience (Lessons learned) and tacit knowledge.

Excellent (5): The student masters key issues and is able to apply them critically and innovatively in solving demanding project design problems using project management theory, practical experience (Lessons learned) and tacit knowledge.

The student is able to manage himself and his time effectively.

English

See the calendar in the Peppi student and study information system.

The course is implemented flexibly as online studies. So you can study successfully anywhere mostly according to your plan and schedule. With group and individual guidance, you get support to solve the problems and complete exercises and a development assignment.

The course utilizes digital and interactive tools. E-learning includes e.g. online discussions with a group or teacher, assignments and tests in an e-learning environment to assess and develop your skills and learning, video lectures, and self-study of the source material.

E-learning is suitable for self-directed students who are interested in developing their skills. The wishes of the student group are taken into account in the implementation methods. Also, as a group of students, there is guidance in an e-learning environment and you can participate in online meetings of your choice. If you wish, you can also make appointments on your own and do learning assignments together, advising and receiving help and tips from other members of the group.

The study material is in JAMK's e-learning environment. Also, you need literature.

Project Management. 2013. A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK® guide). Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute. ISBN: 978-1-935589-67-9 (printed). ISBN: 1-935589-67-9 tai 1-935589-81-4 (ebook).

SFS-ISO 21500:en. 2012. Guidance on project management. Helsinki: SFS.
SFS-ISO 10006:en. 2012. Quality anagement systems – Guidelines for quality management in projects. Helsinki: SFS.

Burke. R. 2007. Project management techniques. Burke Publishing 2007. ISBN 0-9582-733-4-0 tai USBN: 978-0-9582-7334-3.

ITIL foundation: ITIL 4 edition. 2019. Norwich: TSO - The Stationery Office. ISBN: 978-0-11-331607-6 (ebook).

Cooper, R. G., 2005. Product leadership: pathways to profitable innovation. 2 ed. New York: Basic Books cop. ISBN: 0-465-01433-X or ISBN: 978-0-465-01433-0.

Päivi Korpivaara

It is recommended to link the development assignment of the course to the development of your work and the activities of your organization. It is also possible to develop your own business during the course.

You can also bring the development needs of your organization to be planned, refined, and solved as learning tasks.

There are no exams. The deadline for returning assignments is Monday 17th of January (17.1.2022). If you need a grade by the end of the year 2021, please contact the lecturer.

Contact the lecturer to agree on renewals.

01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Seminar days or online meetings take 15 – 35 hours.

Independent and group work is 100 – 120 hours, which includes guidance in the e-learning environment and through the Zoom online working environment.

The total workload and the need for time are 135 hours. The amount of work required for one credit (ECTS) is 27 hours.

02.08.2021 - 05.09.2021

From the father of the implementation, see the calendar in the Peppi student and study information system.

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The course is evaluated as a process evaluation, including:
- Tasks and tests of the e-learning environment
- Development assignments
- Development assignment including a seminar presentation of the work, done in a team or individually
- Activity during contact teaching and discussions in a learning environment.

The completion of the course can be constructed in part or in full as a personal study path via studification the activities that are part of your work.

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