BDA106A – Project Fundamentals
Associate of Applied Science in Business Data Analytics
Course ID
BDA 106A
Course Credits
4
About BDA106A – Project Fundamentals
Students will learn and prepare for general IT project management and prepare for the CompTIA Project+ which is ideal for IT professionals who need to manage smaller, less complex projects as part of their other job duties but still have foundational project management skills. Project+ is versatile because it covers essential project management concepts beyond the scope of just one methodology or framework. Lessons will focus on project management of IT projects with a focus on data building challenges.
Topics Covered In Course
BDA 106A Topics
- Project Basics including defining start/finish dates
- Project as part of a program or portfolio
- Classify project roles and responsibilities
- Compare and contrast standard project phases
- Identify the basics of project cost control
- Identify common project team organizational structures
- Review project constraints
- Compare and contrast factors influencing communication methods
Prerequisites
Students must have experience using a keyboard and mouse in a GUI-based OS such as Microsoft Windows or Macintosh and understand how to download and install programs found on the Internet.