PROC 1870 Project Management Essentials

Introduction to planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for technical projects and initiatives.

About this course

Project Management Essentials introduces the core principles of managing technical projects from start to finish. You will learn how to plan, schedule, budget, and allocate resources effectively for engineering and technology initiatives. The course focuses on practical tools and methods that are widely used in industry.

You will explore the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Key topics include work breakdown structures, critical path method, risk management, and stakeholder communication. This course is designed for students who need to understand project management concepts but do not necessarily plan to become full-time project managers.

Who takes this course

PROC 1870 is an elective course open to students in the Power Engineering Technician program. It is also available as an elective for students in other programs within the School of Energy & Applied Engineering who wish to gain project management skills.

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

None

Learning outcomes

• Define the phases of the project lifecycle and their relevance to technical work.
• Develop a basic project schedule using standard scheduling tools.
• Create a preliminary budget and resource plan for a small-scale project.
• Identify key stakeholders and communicate project status effectively.
• Apply risk management principles to anticipate and mitigate project issues.

Evaluation