Project Management Essentials
BUSA-X400.64
Effective project management skills are important to professionals in any industry. Learn how to define, plan and execute a project whether your goal is simple or complex. Gain the tools and knowledge for delivering projects on time and on budget, while meeting performance specifications. Explore the basic components of project management and the project life cycle: determining the correct project through strategic portfolio analysis; creating a successful charter; assembling and managing a team; analyzing and controlling risk; monitoring project milestones; and closing out the project. Get the hands-on skills you need to help you successfully complete your next project management assignment.
This course provides 30 education hours applicable toward Professional Development Units (PDUs). It offers a comprehensive review of the PMBOK Guide, but is not an exam prep course. To request an official university transcript, please contact Student Services or click here for more information.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand project, program, and portfolio management and their importance to enterprise success
- Describe the various approaches for selecting projects, programs, and portfolios
- Explain the main tasks involved in and outputs of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing projects
- Demonstrate knowledge of project management terms and techniques
- Apply project management concepts by working on a team project as project manager or active team member
- Understand PMBOK Process Groups, Knowledge Areas, Processes, and Outputs
- Understand the fundamental principles of Agile methodology and compare them with the traditional Waterfall approach to identify key differences in project planning and execution
- Appreciate the importance of good project management by sharing lessons learned and using knowledge and skills developed in this class in other settings
Course Information
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Textbook: An Introduction to Project Management, Eighth Edition: Predictive, Agile, and Hybrid Approaches with AI – Kathy Schwalbe | ISBN-13: 979-8246285893
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| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2026 | Thursday | 06:00 p.m. | 09:00 p.m. |
| 10/15/2026 | Thursday | 06:00 p.m. | 09:00 p.m. |
| 10/22/2026 | Thursday | 06:00 p.m. | 09:00 p.m. |
| 10/29/2026 | Thursday | 06:00 p.m. | 09:00 p.m. |
| 11/5/2026 | Thursday | 06:00 p.m. | 09:00 p.m. |
| 11/12/2026 | Thursday | 06:00 p.m. | 09:00 p.m. |
| 11/19/2026 | Thursday | 06:00 p.m. | 09:00 p.m. |
| 12/3/2026 | Thursday | 06:00 p.m. | 09:00 p.m. |
Instructor:
Alex Hosch, PhD, MBA, MPM
Owner, The Office of Project Management and Coaching
Alex Hosch, Ph.D., MBA, MPM, PMP, is an independent Information Systems Management Consultant and Project Manager. He has worked in the financial services industry for more than 25 years, successfully managing technology, information systems, product development, and operational projects for various financial institutions.
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Textbook: An Introduction to Project Management, Eighth Edition: Predictive, Agile, and Hybrid Approaches with AI – Kathy Schwalbe - ISBN-13: 979-8246285893
Policies:
Withdrawal End Date:
Note:
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Instructor:
Zach Herman
Dedicated to developing emerging leaders, Zach provides coaching that helps them navigate their new responsibilities while effectively managing and mentoring their teams. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration, along with industry-recognized credentials, including the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) certification, and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB).
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
Withdrawal End Date:
Schedule:
Instructor:
Zach Herman
Dedicated to developing emerging leaders, Zach provides coaching that helps them navigate their new responsibilities while effectively managing and mentoring their teams. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration, along with industry-recognized credentials, including the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) certification, and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB).