In this Capstone course, apply and synthesize the skills, knowledge and techniques learned in previous project management courses. Work with a team on an actual project and receive valuable feedback from the group and the instructor. Class requires in-class work as well as 6–10 hours of work outside of class each week. 

• This course may be taken only after the other required PM core courses are completed (72 hours), except MS Project for Project Managers, which may be taken concurrently 

Week Zero – Project Kickoff 

• Meet the Client 
• Decide on a name for your project team 
• Design a logo for your team 
• Plan a team building exercise 
• Submit the name and logo to the sponsor for approval. 
• Decide on immediate next steps–get organized 

Weeks One through Nine

• Round-Robin Course evaluations facilitated by the instructor

Week Three

• Initiation Phase Status Review (efforts expended to date – include a detailed schedule (go-forward plan) for the planning phase) 

Week Six

• Planning Phase Status Review (efforts expended to date – include a detailed schedule (go-forward plan) for the end of class presentation and celebration.) 

Week Ten

• Final Presentation to customer and Sponsor 

Note: The schedule may be negotiated with the customer and sponsor, except for Week Zero and Ten. 

*The date for the final presentation sometimes deviates from the scheduled class date depending on customer availability and convenience.