The main objective of this course is to provide basic training to students on project management methodologies, from traditional to more recent ones based on Agile principles. This objective will be pursued not only with frontal teaching but above all through practical activities, such as carrying out a simulated project during the course in a teamwork environment
Prerequisiti
There are no specific requirements for this course
Metodi didattici
Hybrid Approach (Theory & Practice) - Flipped Classroom - Business Case - Project Work development
Verifica Apprendimento
Overall mark based on 30/30 Project Work (70%) + written exam (30%)
Testi
For reference: International Project Management Association, IPMA Competence Baseline: ICB® , version 4.0 • International Project Management Association, ICB4 in an Agile World. Reference Guide v2.3 • International Project Management Association, IPMA Organizational Competence Baseline – The standard for organizations forward, 2013 • Paul D. Gardiner, Project Management: a strategic planning approach, – Palgrave Macmillan • John Hermrij, Better Practices of Project Management, based on IPMA competences, - Van Haren • Russell Archibald, Leading and Managing Innovation - Infinity Publishing • Ken Schwaber, Jeff Sutherland, The Scrum Guide – The Definitive Guide to Scrum: The Rules of the Game – November 2017
Contenuti
General concepts and definitions - Introduction to project management methodologies - Stakeholder and scope management - Project planning (WBS, Gantt Chart, scheduling techniques) - Budgeting and monitoring of project performance (Earned Value) - Risk Management - Knowledge Management - Soft Skills (Teamwork, Leadership, Time Management, Communication) - Introduction to Agile principles and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, ...) - Introduction to Program & Portfolio management
