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IT Project Management Fundamentals COMP 1288

Computer Systems Course

Course details

​This hands-on course is aimed at BCIT Computing students who want to develop and implement an IT project plan. Students focus on Project Management best practices and decisions which apply across the IT sector including software development, building web sites and data analytics systems. COMP 1288 begins with a definition of Project Management fundamentals and terminology. Topics include: stakeholders, scope, deliverables, phases, milestones, deadlines, scheduling, estimates and budgets. Labs and exercises are designed to create project plans that identify and manage risk and take into account quality measures. There is a basic introduction to Microsoft Project software. Participants apply strategies to communicate project progress to stakeholders to keep IT projects on time and on budget. COMP 1288 is an elective in the Applied Computer Information Systems, ACIS and Agile Development Associate Certificates, it is required for the CST/PTS Diploma. Upon successful completion students will have an introduction to project management concepts and be able to conduct a post project evaluation.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

1.5

Cost

$367.75 - $376.67 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below is one offering of COMP 1288 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 56908

Duration

Mon Jun 05 - Mon Jul 17 (6 weeks)

  • 6 weeks
  • CRN 56908
  • $367.75
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jun 05 - Jul 17 Mon 18:00 - 21:00 Downtown DTC
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$367.75

Important information
  1. Course is 18 hours on campus. Late registration is not permitted. No class July 3 (Canada Day).
Status

Cancelled

This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Fall 2023

Below is one offering of COMP 1288 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 35595

Duration

Mon Sep 18 - Mon Oct 30 (6 weeks)

  • 6 weeks
  • CRN 35595
  • $376.67
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 18 - Oct 30 Mon 18:00 - 21:00 Downtown DTC Rm. 300
Instructor

Andre Coetzee

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$376.67

Important information
  1. Course is 18 hours on campus. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment (if eligible). Late registration is not permitted. Class in session October 2 (Truth & Reconciliation). No class October 9 (Thanksgiving).
Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Define a project and fundamental project management terminology.
  • Determine stakeholders.
  • Define scope, time and cost and ensure they align with the stakeholders' expectations.
  • Identify deliverables.
  • Define phases, milestones and deadlines.
  • Perform scheduling of tasks and resources within project management software.
  • Devise estimates and a budget in accordance with the scope.
  • Leverage tools for communicating with stakeholders.
  • Perform a post project evaluation.

Effective as of Winter 2021

Related Programs

IT Project Management Fundamentals (COMP 1288) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Computing and Academic Studies

  1. Advanced .NET Development
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  2. Advanced Java Development
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  3. Agile Development
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  4. Applied Computer Applications (ACA)
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  5. Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS)
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  6. Applied Data Analytics
    Certificate Part-time
  7. Applied Database Administration and Design
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  8. Applied Network Administration and Design
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  9. Computer Systems
    Diploma Part-time

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