Expertise in Project Planning (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

In the course, you delve into the various frameworks, methods and best practices of project planning 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.

Teaching methods

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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 planing, but has shortcomings in the application of key issues.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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 planning theory, practical experience (lessons learned) and tacit knowledge.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

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