- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
This hands-on course is aimed at BCIT Computing students who want to develop and implement an IT project plan. Students focus on Project Management best practices and decisions which apply across the IT sector including software development, building web sites and data analytics systems. COMP 1288 begins with a definition of Project Management fundamentals and terminology. Topics include: stakeholders, scope, deliverables, phases, milestones, deadlines, scheduling, estimates and budgets. Labs and exercises are designed to create project plans that identify and manage risk and take into account quality measures. There is a basic introduction to Microsoft Project software. Participants apply strategies to communicate project progress to stakeholders to keep IT projects on time and on budget. COMP 1288 is an elective in several associate certificates, including Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS) and Agile Development, and is required for the CST FLEX Diploma. Upon successful completion students will have a basic understanding of project management concepts and tools and will be able to conduct a post project evaluation. This course may be eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant. Students register themselves into the course, then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment, if eligible.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.5
Domestic fees
$388.67 - $402.42 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below are two offerings of COMP 1288 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 56908
Duration
Mon Jun 03 - Mon Jul 15 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 56908
- Domestic fees $388.67International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 03 - Jul 15 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 370 |
Instructor
Andre Coetzee
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$388.67
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
Course is 18 hours on campus. Late registration is not permitted. No class July 1 (Canada Day).
Status
CRN 63928
Duration
Wed Apr 10 - Wed May 15 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 63928
- Domestic fees $402.42International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 - May 15 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$402.42
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
Course is 18 hours on campus. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define a project and fundamental project management terminology.
- Determine stakeholders.
- Define scope, time and cost and ensure they align with the stakeholders' expectations.
- Identify deliverables.
- Define phases, milestones and deadlines.
- Perform scheduling of tasks and resources within project management software.
- Devise estimates and a budget in accordance with the scope.
- Leverage tools for communicating with stakeholders.
- Perform a post project evaluation.
Effective as of Winter 2021
Related Programs
IT Project Management Fundamentals (COMP 1288) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Advanced .NET Development
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Advanced Java Development
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Agile Development
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Applied Computer Applications (ACA)
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS)
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Applied Data Analytics
Certificate Part-time
- Applied Database Administration and Design
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Applied Network Administration and Design
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Diploma Part-time
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