COMP 1288 - IT Project Management
Computer Systems Part-time Studies Course
School of Computing and Academic Studies
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Course Details
This hands-on course is aimed at BCIT Computing students who want to learn how to develop and implement an IT project plan. Project Management best practices and decisions apply across various IT sectors including: Web and Software Development, Databases and Networking. Topics include: identifying project stakeholders and defining roles and responsibilities of the team, defining scope, devising risks and quality plans, mapping-out a schedule, determining a budget and defining a communication strategy. Participants are introduced to the Microsoft Project software application. Students receive an overview of common project management concepts which they can apply to real world IT projects on time and on budget.
Prerequisite(s)
COMP 1002 or equivalent knowledge of a Windows PC, and file management.
Credits
1.5
Cost
$353.65 - $363.65 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Fall 2020
Below are two offerings of this course for the Fall 2020 term.
CRN 34593
Duration
Mon Sep 14 - Mon Oct 26 6 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 14 - Oct 26 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
Andre Coetzee
Course Outline
Cost
$363.65
Notes
- Late registration is not permitted. No class on October 12 (Thanksgiving).
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
In Progress
CRN 35595
Duration
Mon Nov 02 - Mon Dec 07 6 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Nov 02 - Dec 07 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | DTC Online Delivery |
Instructor
Andre Coetzee
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$353.65
Notes
- Late registration is not permitted.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Full
Winter 2021
Below are two offerings of this course for the Winter 2021 term.
CRN 76382
Duration
Mon Jan 11 - Mon Feb 22 6 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 11 - Feb 22 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Andre Coetzee
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$363.65
Notes
- Late registration is not permitted. Please sign in to the Learning Hub on the course start date for details on how the course will be delivered online. No class on February 15 (Family Day).
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students. International students: this may impact your ability to register. Learn why.
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This section is only available for registration starting Wed, Oct 28 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Sneak Preview
CRN 72996
Duration
Mon Mar 01 - Mon Apr 05 6 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Mar 01 - Apr 05 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Andre Coetzee
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$353.65
Notes
- Late registration is not permitted. Please sign in to the Learning Hub on the course start date for details on how the course will be delivered online. Class is in session on April 5 (Easter).
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students. International students: this may impact your ability to register. Learn why.
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This section is only available for registration starting Wed, Oct 28 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Sneak Preview
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Define project management.
- Define fundamental project management terminology.
- Determine stakeholders.
- Define the scope.
- Identify the deliverables.
- Plan phases and milestones.
- Perform scheduling of tasks and resources.
- Devise estimates and a budget.
- Perform a post project evaluation.
Effective as of Fall 2006
Related Programs
COMP 1288 is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Advanced .NET Development
Part-time Associate Certificate - Advanced Java Development
Part-time Associate Certificate - Agile Development
Part-time Associate Certificate - Applied Computer Applications (ACA)
Part-time Associate Certificate - Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS)
Part-time Associate Certificate - Applied Data Analytics
Part-time Certificate - Applied Database Administration and Design
Part-time Associate Certificate - Applied Network Administration and Design
Part-time Associate Certificate - Applied Web Development
Part-time Associate Certificate - Computer Systems
Part-time Diploma
Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.
Fall 2020
Books for Fall 2020 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.
BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore
If you are taking this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore.
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| Microsoft Project 2016 Step By Step | |
|---|---|
| Author | Chatfield |
| Publisher | Ms Press |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| ISBN | 978-0-73569-874-1 |
| Price | $37.95 |
| Optional | |
BCIT Burnaby Bookstore
If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.
| Microsoft Project 2016 Step By Step | |
|---|---|
| Author | Chatfield |
| Publisher | Ms Press |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| ISBN | 978-0-73569-874-1 |
| Price | $37.95 |
| Optional | |
Winter 2021
No information on books is currently available for Winter 2021 offerings of this course.
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