Project Planning and Organization
Module Overview
The focus of this module is on introducing the concepts of project planning and organization. Specifically, the different ways in which a project can be defined, procured, and contracted are examined. The pros and cons of each structure are analyzed, both from an owner and a service provider perspective.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain steps in project planning and their significance
- Describe work breakdown structures
- Define procurement strategies and identify their unique advantages
- Evaluate various contract agreement types (such as fixed price, unit price, guaranteed maximum price, and cost plus) from the perspective of owners and service providers
Explore Module
Please note that this preview is intended for exploration purposes only. If you'd like to use this module in one of your courses, to ensure playback and tracking, you must upload the SCORM package (downloadable below) to your institution's Learning Management System (ex. Blackboard, D2L, Moodle, etc).
Related Project Resources
| Type | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| File | Project Planning and Organization (Storyline File) (ZIP, 32 MB) | This Articulate Storyline File can be downloaded and modified to your specific learning objectives (within the bounds of the creative commons licensing selected for this file). To use this file, you must have installed Articulate Storyline Version 2.0. Any technical issues are not supported by the University of Toronto. |
| File | Project Planning and Organization (SCORM Package) (ZIP, 12 MB) | This SCORM package is the production version of this module. To use it, you must upload it into your institution's Learning Management System (or onto another platform that hosts and plays SCORM packages). Once uploaded, you can specify the settings for this module for your particular use within your class. Students will access this module from your institution's course environment. |
