These are the things you need to complete in preparation for the start of the course.

• Dates: Independent study before the course starts
• Learning materials:
  1. Start here (3 things to do on this page)
  2. Orientation (for first-time OERu learners)

In this learning pathway you will select a project of your choice on which to base the activities for this micro-course.

• Dates: Thursday 6 December 2018
• Learning materials: Your project
• Key activities:
  1. An example project (Quiz, WEnote)
  2. Select project challenge (Learning challenge)

In this learning pathway you will create a communication plan for your project.

• Dates: Friday 7 to Monday 10 December 2018
• Learning materials: Communication
• Key activities:
  1. Video signpost (WEnote)
  2. Communication in project management (WEnote, Learning Journal, Discussion Forum)
  3. Communication tools (WEnote)
  4. Types of communication (WEnote, Quiz)
  5. Choosing communication methods (WEnote, Discussion Forum)
  6. Communication plan (WEnote, Activity)
  7. Communication challenge (Learning Challenge)

In this learning pathway you will create an implementation document for a contingent project activity and corresponding change control template.

• Dates: Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 December 2018
• Learning materials: Project implementation
• Key activities:
  1. Video signpost (WEnote)
  2. Getting things done (WEnote, Discussion Forum)
  3. Monitoring the process (WEnote, Discussion Forum)
  4. Change control (WEnote)
  5. Getting things done challenge (Learning challenge)

In this learning pathway you will describe how you will shut down your project using a closure checklist.

• Dates: Friday 14 to Monday 17 December 2018
• Learning materials: Project closure
• Key activities:
  1. Video signpost (WEnote)
  2. Contract closure (WEnote)
  3. Releasing teams (Discussion Forum)
  4. Archiving documents (Discussion Forum)
  5. Closure challenge (Learning Challenge)

In this learning pathway you will review what you have learned from your project management experience and how this will inform future projects.

• Dates: Tuesday 18 to Wednesday 19 December 2018
• Learning materials: Review and reflection
• Key activities:
  1. Video (WEnote)
  2. Performance review (WEnote)
  3. Customer satisfaction (WEnote, Discussion Forum)
  4. Management reporting (WEnote)
  5. Reflection (Discussion Forum)
  6. Reflection challenge (Learning challenge)

See the Assessment section for instructions.