Unit 4520-441 Plan and Manage a Project

Assignment Brief

Unit 4520-441 Plan and Manage a Project

Unit aim

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to allow learners to manage projects they have been given responsibility for. This involves developing and agreeing a plan for the project and monitoring and controlling implementation of and changes to the plan. It also involves ensuring that the project achieves its key objectives and is completed to the satisfaction of the project sponsor(s) and any key stakeholders.

Learning outcomes

There are five learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:

1. Understand the principles, processes, tools and techniques of project management

2. Be able to agree the scope and objectives of a project

3. Be able to identify the budget in order to develop a project plan

4. Be able to implement a project plan 5. Be able to manage a project to its conclusion. 

Outcome 1 Understand the principles, processes, tools and techniques of project management

The learner can:

1. Describe the roles and responsibilities of a project manager

2. Explain how to apply principles, processes, tools and techniques of project management.

Outcome 2 Be able to agree the scope and objectives of a project

The learner can:

1. Agree SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound) objectives and scope of the project with project sponsor(s) and stakeholders.

Outcome 3 identify the budget in order to develop a project plan

The learner can:

1. Identify budget and time-scales in order to develop the project plan with stakeholders

2. Consult with stakeholders to negotiate the project plan

3. Identify potential risks and contingencies 

4. Establish criteria and processes for evaluating the project on completion.

Outcome 4 Be able to manage a project to its conclusion.

The learner can:

1. Allocate roles and responsibilities to project team members

2. Provide resources identified in the project plan

3. Brief project team members on the project plan and their roles and responsibilities

4. Implement a project plan using project management tools and techniques.

Outcome 5 Be able to manage a project to its conclusion.

The learner can:

1. Apply a range of project management tools and techniques to monitor, control and review progress

2. Provide support to project team members.