NETT 2122: Project+ Management
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Ideal for IT business professionals, this course prepares students to write the CompTIA Project+ certification exam and teaches how to lead, manage, and direct small- to medium-scale projects. Examine the business, interpersonal, and technical project management skills required to successfully manage technological project deployments. Required supplies: Please purchase textbook from downtown bookstore prior to course start date. Please bring a USB stick to class. Prerequisite: A+ Hardware (NETT 2119) or Server Fundamentals (NETT 2113).
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Utilize the Computing Technology Industry Association (comptia) Project+ principles of Best Practices for Information Technology Projects
- Understand the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Distinguish between the technical, project and business operating modalities
- Understand the importance of Soft Skills versus Technical (Hard) Skills
- Engage in experiential learning exercises that focus on interpersonal communication and leadership
- Practice the logistics and management of projects by participating in class and homework assignments where Project Management principles will be used to complete the project
- Prepare for the Directive Studies component of their studies for completing the practicum project successfully
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 30
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Course topics
- • Instructor Introduction
- • Quiz #1
- • Quiz #2
- • Quiz #3
- • Quiz #4
- • Quiz #5
- • Quiz #6
- • Quiz #7
- • Project Management – Individual Project (3 Weeks) Q&A Class Time
- • Testing & Certification for CompTIA Project+
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.