Teaching Methodologies
The following teaching-learning (TM) methodologies will be used:
TM1 – Theoretical-practical classes, with theoretical exposition of the program contents, accompanied by the resolution of practical cases
TM2 – Regarding the Microsoft Project software, classes will be practical and taught through
IT platforms. The basic principles will be taught in classes and should later be explored by students.
Learning Results
Learning objectives (LO):
LO1. Define what a project is and identify its main characteristics
LO2. Understand the life cycle of a project and its phases
LO3. Identify the project’s main stakeholders and their needs
LO4. Develop and create a project plan, with timetable, resources and budget
LO5. Identify, analyse and prioritise project risks
LO6. Understand the importance of continuously monitoring project progress
LO7. Learn to use project management software
Competences to be developed (C):
C1. Structuring and planning a project in the phases of its life cycle, in terms of scope, quality and risk (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO5)
C2. Plan, budget and control a project using the EVM (Earned Value Management) methodology (OA4, OA3, OA4). Management)
methodology (LO4, LO6)
C3. Explore and apply the potential of Microsoft Project software tools to support project planning and implementing the EVM method (LO7)
Program
P1. Project Management and Control Framework;
P2. Standardization of project management – Definition of process groups and knowledge areas
of project management. PMI; IPMA and ISO 21500;
P3. Project life cycle: project phases;
P4. Project start-up processes;
P5. Planning, budgeting, execution and control processes;
P6. Project Scope Management;
P7. Time and cost management;
P8. Project quality management
P9. Risk management in projects
P10. Communication management. Negotiation and conflict management
P11. Management of acquisitions for the project
P12. Project closure processes
P13. Presentation and exploration of Microsoft Project software – management and control support program
of projects
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
– Carvalho, M. M, & Rabechini, Roque (2015). Fundamentos da Gestão de Projetos, 4ª Edição, Editora Atlas.
– Carvalho, Nuno Ponces, & Bernardo, Maria do Rosário (2023). Gestão de Projetos – As práticas no contexto organizacional, 2ª Edição.
Edições Sílabo.
– Feio, Rui (2011). Gestão de Projetos com o Microsoft Project 2010. Lidel, FCA.
– ISO 21500 (2012). Guidance on Project Management.
– Miguel, António (2024). Gestão Moderna de Projetos – Melhores Técnicas e Práticas, 9ª Edição Atualizada. Lidel, FCA.
– PMBoK (Project Management Body of Knowledge), 4ª Edição. PMI.
– Roldão, Victor (2016). Gestão de Projectos – Abordagem Instrumental ao Planeamento, Organização e Controlo, 5ª Edição. Ed. Monitor.