Project Management

Once your project has been formally authorized by the project sponsor and funding has been approved, it is
time to start your planning phase. Project management is typically a team-based management methodology.
For training purposes, however, you will work alone on this project. The objectives of the lab assignments are
to use MS Project to develop a project schedule and to create a cost baseline.

1. Create a new project file in Microsoft Project and use the “Save as” function to rename the file with your last
   name, your first initial, and your project title. Example: AlexisJ_EletricTruckProject. (1point).
2. Use the file Properties from the Backstage view in Microsoft Project to enter a brief description of the project
   objectives. Remember, project objectives must be SMART. Complete the other Properties as appropriate.
   (Hint: Go to File>Info>Project Information>Advanced Properties>Summary). (2points)
3. From the Gantt chart view, with the Entry Table applied, enter 10 deliverables for your project in the Task
   Name column, including project management. Remember, typically a deliverable is a component part of the
   project and is expressed as a noun/adjective – NOT a verb (Hint: see PMBOK ® for examples). You may want
   to incorporate the phases identified in your previous individual assignment, but this is not required. (7points).
   Remember, phases are not the same as Process Groups!
4. Break down the deliverables of your project into at least 10 sub-deliverables and work packages and enter
   them as tasks under the deliverables. Remember, it is okay to combine a phase-based with a deliverablebased approach. In fact, you are encouraged to use the phases you created for your project earlier in the
   course. If you need a hint, take a look at the attached file provided as an example. (2 points)
5. Break down the work packages into 20 project activities. Note that unlike deliverables, activities are the
   actual actions you need to perform to complete the deliverables/work packages or phases. Activities are
   expressed as verb phrases. If you need a hint, take a look at the attached file provided as an example. (6
   points)
6. Use the “Indent/Outdent Task” command from the Task tab in Microsoft Project to create a hierarchy of
   deliverables/work packages/activities. This hierarchy will help you plan better your project. (1point)
7. Use the default WBS coding system in MS Project to code your WBS. (Hint: From the Format tab> Outline
   Number). (1point)
   Note: The total items in your project files should consist of at least 40 lines, including deliverables, work
   packages, and activities. Remember that planning is an iterative process. You can always revise your plan as
   more information becomes available. You are not expected to be experts in your project, and will not be graded for the absolute accuracy of the tasks identified.
   Hint: Take a look at the attached file to see how to structure your deliverables, work packages, and activities.
   Pay careful attention to the nomenclature.
   Note: This assignment is to test your understanding of the difference between project deliverables and
   activities. Do not enter any information other than what is required to complete the assignment. For example,
   do NOT enter activity duration – do NOT enter resources. We will progressively complete the schedule and
   budget for your project.