Course Title: Manage project time

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

Course Code: BUSM6654C

Course Title: Manage project time

School: 525T Business & Enterprise

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5405 - Diploma of Project Management

Course Contact: Nick Reynolds

Course Contact Phone: +61399250791

Course Contact Email: nick.reynolds@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Sukant Arora

sukant.arora@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 40

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to manage time during projects.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	BSBPMG531 Manage project time
Element:	1. Determine project schedule
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Develop work breakdown structure with sufficient detail to enable effective planning and control 1.2 Estimate duration and effort, sequence and dependencies of tasks, to achieve project deliverables 1.3 Use project scheduling tools and techniques to identify schedule impact on project time management, resource requirements, costs and risks 1.4 Contribute to achieving an agreed schedule baseline and communication of the schedule to stakeholders
Element:	2. Implement project schedule
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Implement mechanisms to measure, record and report progress of activities according to agreed schedule 2.2 Conduct ongoing analysis to identify baseline variance 2.3 Analyse and forecast impact of changes to the schedule 2.4 Review progress throughout project life cycle and implement agreed schedule changes 2.5 Develop responses to potential or actual schedule changes and implement them to maintain project objectives
Element:	3. Assess time management outcomes
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Review schedule performance records to determine effectiveness of time management activities 3.2 Identify and document time management issues and recommend improvements

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

Details of Learning Activities

The objectives of this course are to develop the foundational of skills and knowledge required to manage time during projects. It involves determining and implementing the project schedule and assessing time management outcomes.

You will also explore how different methods and how it applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.

The main elements of this course include:

• Determine project schedule
• Implement project schedule 
• Assess time management outcomes 

Teaching Schedule

Week	Topic Overview and Learning Outcomes	Assessments Due
Week 1	Introduction to the Unit and MS Project
Week 2	MS Project Scheduling, WBS and WBS Dictionary
Week 3	MS Project Scheduling, Activities and Milestones	Practice Quiz
Week 4	MS Project Scheduling, Network Diagram and Critical Path
Week 5	MS Project Scheduling and Estimate Resources	AT1A Due (Sunday 11:59 PM)
Week 6	Role play: Meeting with Project Sponsors and Stakeholders
Week 7	Role play: Meeting with Project Sponsors and Stakeholders	AT1B Due (Sunday 11:59 PM)
Week 8	MS Project Schedule Amendment and PERT
Week 9	Modify Time Management Documents
Week 10	MS Project and Modify Time Management Documents	AT2A and AT2B Due (Sunday 11:59 PM)
Week 11	Assess time management outcomes
Week 12	Assess time management outcomes	AT3A and AT3B Due (Sunday 11:59 PM)
Week 13	MS Project Scheduling
Week 14	MS Project Scheduling
Week 15	MS Project Scheduling	AT4 Due (Sunday 11:59 PM)
Week 16	Assessments Discussion and Support
Week 17-18	Assessment Resubmissions Grade entry	Pending Resubmissions Due (Week 17 Friday 11:59 PM)

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

None

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1A: Reviewing Information to Develop Project Schedule

As the project manager (Tina Hughes) for the "Expansion of Marino Enterprises Project Stage 2," you will create a detailed project schedule. This involves preparing an activity list, milestone list, work breakdown structure (WBS), network diagram, and critical path analysis. Additionally, you will produce a Gantt chart to visually represent the schedule and estimate human resource requirements.

Assessment 1B: Meeting with Project Sponsors and Stakeholders

You will present the proposed project schedule to stakeholders, including the project sponsor, to gain approval. During the meeting, you will outline the project deliverables, progress, dependencies, and risks, address stakeholder expectations, and seek agreement on timelines and resource allocations. Post-meeting, you will make necessary adjustments to the schedule and distribute the final version.

Assessment 2A: Amend the Project Schedule as a result of Project Changes

This task requires adjusting the project schedule in response to new scenarios and stakeholder requests. You will use techniques such as PERT analysis and time impact analysis to evaluate changes, identify baseline variances, and assess their effects on the project’s timeline and outcomes. An updated schedule will be submitted for approval with a detailed explanation of the impacts.

Assessment 2B: Modify Time Management Documents

You will lead a meeting to discuss the project’s progress and address any issues impacting the schedule. This includes reviewing and justifying proposed changes, amending the critical path, and revising the schedule. Following the meeting, you will communicate updates to stakeholders in line with organisational policies and expectations.

Assessment 3A: Review and Analyse Time Management of the Project

You will evaluate the effectiveness of the project schedule and time management processes against the project outcomes. This includes identifying challenges, reviewing techniques used, and documenting observations to support continuous improvement.

Assessment 3B: Lessons Learned from Time Management of the Project

Building on the review in Assessment 3A, you will complete a Lessons Learned document, detailing the challenges faced, tools and techniques used, and their effectiveness. You will also provide recommendations for future improvement and outline how these insights will be shared with relevant stakeholders.

Assessment 4: Developing a Project Schedule

You will develop a Gantt chart for the "Indoor Sustainable Garden Project," starting from a specified date. The task includes preparing supporting documents such as an activity list, WBS, milestone list, network diagram, and risk ratings, alongside resource and cost estimates. The schedule should clearly show dependencies, resource allocations, and the critical path.

Assessment Matrix

Available on Canvas

Other Information

You will develop a Gantt chart for the "Indoor Sustainable Garden Project," starting from a specified date. The task includes preparing supporting documents such as an activity list, WBS, milestone list, network diagram, and risk ratings, alongside resource and cost estimates. The schedule should clearly show dependencies, resource allocations, and the critical path.

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