Project Management Plan and Project Schedule

There are two parts to this assignment:

Part 1: Project Management Plan

• Develop a completed project plan for the business or IT project that you selected in Part 1 of Assignment 2.
• Use the Project Management Plan Template provided in the Resources.

Part 2: Project Schedule

• Complete the Project Schedule section of the Project Management Plan Template.
• Use MS Project 2016, which is available through the Toolwire Virtual Desktop.
• Develop an MS Project plan for your project schedule. Include an introduction and link into the Project Schedule section of the Project Management Plan.
  • Create a Gantt chart showing:
    • Project tasks, milestones, and other measurable, tangible, and verifiable outcomes or results that must be produced to complete the project.
    • Predecessors to tasks.
    • Resources assigned to each task.
  • Note: You should limit project tasks to 10 business days or less. Shorter task durations make it easier to assess project progress. Provide additional amplifying information about the schedule in your Project Plan, as applicable.

Reminder: Examples of business or IT project types:

• Examples of business projects include (but are not limited to): planning a company event, planning a traditional wedding, construction, or other projects with a business-oriented focus.
• Examples of IT projects include (but are not limited to): ERP implementation, Web site development, WAN design, IT security, et cetera.

Additional Requirements

• Written communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• Documents: Submit the following 2 documents:
  • Completed Project Management Plan (using the Project Management Plan Template).
  • Completed MS Project Plan.
• List of references: Include a list of references, including books, Web sites, articles, and other resources.
• Formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA guidelines for style and formatting.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
• Submission: Be sure to include all parts in your submission.