The goal of this Course Project is for you to learn how to create a Project Plan in MS Project and how to effectively use the cost and schedule tools in MS Project to successfully manage project costs and schedule. This Course Project requires the use of Microsoft Project,

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The goal of this Course Project is for you to learn how to create a Project Plan in MS Project and how to effectively use the cost and schedule tools in MS Project to successfully manage project costs and schedule. This Course Project requires the use of Microsoft Project,

Guidelines

The Course Project is divided into several parts covering the following components.

 Project Proposal

 Scope Statement

 WBS

 Priority Matrix

 Task Duration and Cost Estimates

 Resources

 Network Diagram

 Gantt Chart

 Detailed Resource Loaded Schedule

 Balancing Scope and Budget Discussion

 Resource Leveling

 RACI

 Earned Value Analysis

 Project Status Communication

Main Deliverables

You select a project for your Course Project. The project can be one that you are working on as part of their regular job, a case study you have completed in the past, or a project that you want to plan, either business or personal. You need to choose a project that you are very familiar with it and understand its various elements. The project topic request will be submitted as a graded assignment. A one-page document outlining your proposed project. This document should contain particulars, such as what will be created, how long it would likely take, and how much it would likely cost.

2. Final Course Project Report – 110 points

Grading Rubric – Final Course Project

Scope Statement

5 points

WBS

5 points

Priority Matrix

5 points

Task Duration and Cost Estimates

10 points

Resources

5 points

Network Diagram

5 points

Gantt Chart

5 points

Detailed Resource Loaded Schedule

15 points

Balancing Scope and Budget Discussion

5 points

Resource Leveling

15 points

RACI

5 points

Earned Value Analysis

20 points

Project Status Communication

10 points

Total =

110 points

3. PowerPoint for Project Report – 70 points

PowerPoint Grading Rubric

Category

Points

%

Design – flow, slide usage and other items on the appearance and construction of the presentation.

14

20%

Business content – Convincing presentation of business benefits of recommendation.

25

35%

Technical content – Clear presentation of appropriate, non-detailed technical information

24

35%

Wrap-up – Closure and wrap-up (must have at least one slide on this). Leave the reader with the reasons to support your recommendation

7

10%

Total

70