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Course Manual Project ManagementDr. Mohamed El-FetyanyDr. Khaled Roshdy 1

1. Course Data......................................................................................................................................32. Lecturers...........................................................................................................................................33. Course Description ...........................................................................................................................33.1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................33.2. Objectives.................................................................................................................................34. Learning Goals .................................................................................................................................45. Didactic approach.............................................................................................................................46. Course Literature..............................................................................................................................57. Sessions ...........................................................................................................................................57.1. Timetable..................................................................................................................................57.2. Session Descriptions................................................................................................................78. Course Assessment ..........................................................................................................................78.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................78.2. Assignments.............................................................................................................................78.3. Written Exam ............................................................................................................................88.4. Class Participation....................................................................................................................88.5. Weighting..................................................................................................................................88.5. Grading 98.6. Grading Guidelines...................................................................................................................98.7. Assignment Deadlines .............................................................................................................9 2

1. Course DataTeaching hours 54Consultation hours 6 (3 hours per week, 1 hour in 3 sessions each week)Study hours 30 (an average of 3 hours after class)Total hours 90Prerequisites Please Indicate the ones followed in the Pre-Selection ProcessProgramme To be Specified2. LecturersDr. Mohamed El-Fetyany [email protected] Lead TrainerDr. Khaled Roshdy [email protected] Lead TrainerDr. Rui Miguel Santos [email protected] Assistant TrainerDr. Nivien [email protected] Assistant TrainerDr. Reda Sabry [email protected] Assistant Trainer3. Course Description3.1. IntroductionProject Management techniques are first and foremost aid to thinking tools that can be applied to awide range of public or private investments, profit making oriented or not. The courses been designedbased on two perspectives: (1) The Cycle of Public Policies in the Water Sector in Egypt; (2) ProjectManagement Concepts, based on the PMP approach.The first teaching block focus on the water policy framework in Egypt and how it determines thedesign and management of sectoral investment projects. The second teaching block focus oninvestment project management tools and techniques according to the best international practices asdefined by the Project Management Institute.3.2. Objectives✴ Emphasis on the importance of PM Concepts and Tools for more efficient and effective performance;✴ Recognise the basic processes of PM groups (Initiation, Planning, Implementation, M & E, and Closing);✴ Recognise the relevant tools and technologies deployed in PM; 3

✴ Able to apply the PM tools and technologies.4. Learning Goals Assessment AssignmentTable 1: Learning Goals and Learning Objectives Written Exam Assignment Learning Goals Written Exam (Dublin Descriptor) Learning Outcomes fine tuned to the course Assignment Written ExamThinking (DD1) 1. Paraphrase functions of PM Assignment 2. Adopt Capabilities, Advantages, Drawbacks of PMKnowledge & 3. Illustrate PM Techniques AssignmentUnderstanding (DD2) 4. Selected Appropriate Techniques 5. Illustrate PM Technologies Written Exam 6. Select Appropriate Technologies for Water Sector Projects 7. Formulate a Plan using PM Technologies 8. Develop Monitoring System using PM Technologies 9. Generate & Demonstrate Project Reports 10. Extract Lessons LearnedApplication (DD3) 1. Paraphrase functions of PM 2. Adopt Capabilities, Advantages, Drawbacks of PM 7. Formulate a Plan using PM Technologies 8. Develop Monitoring System using PM Technologies 9. Generate & Demonstrate Project Reports 10. Extract Lessons LearnedCommunication 1. Paraphrase functions of PM(DD4) 2. Adopt Capabilities, Advantages, Drawbacks of PM 3. Illustrate PM Techniques 4. Selected Appropriate Techniques 5. Illustrate PM Technologies 6. Select Appropriate Technologies for Water Sector Projects 7. Formulate a Plan using PM Technologies 8. Develop Monitoring System using PM Technologies 9. Generate & Demonstrate Project Reports 10.Extract Lessons Learned5. Didactic approachDuring the course the following approaches will be used : - Lectures - Case Studies - Presentations - Assignments - Brainstorming. 4

Lectures are supported by Case Studies and base practical assignments that are conducted by pre-designed Work Groups. The outcome of the assignments are presented in the classroom anddiscussed with colleagues. Throughout the process, students prepare themselves the examples thatillustrate the theoretical concepts shared during the lectures, while strengthening their presentationsskills.LEARNING OUTCOMES TECHNIQUES1. Paraphrase functions of PM LECTURING CASES LECTURING ASSIGNMENTS2. Adopt Capabilities, Advantages, LECTURING LECTURING CASES GROUP WORK ASSIGNMENTS Drawbacks of PM LECTURING LECTURING PRESENTATIONS ASSIGNMENTS ASSIGNMENTS3. Illustrate PM Techniques LECTURING CASES ASSIGNMENTS ASSIGNMENTS LECTURING4. Selected Appropriate Techniques LECTURING PRESENTATIONS ASSIGNMENTS ASSIGNMENTS LECTURING CASES ASSIGNMENTS ASSIGNMENTS5. Illustrate PM Technologies GROUP WORK6. Select Appropriate Technologies for ASSIGNMENTS LECTURING ASSIGNMENTS Water Sector Projects ASSIGNMENTS LECTURING ASSIGNMENTS7. Formulate a Plan using PM CASES GROUP WORK PRESENTATIONS Technologies8. Develop Monitoring System using PM BRAINSTORMING CASES PRESENTATIONS Technologies9. Generate & Demonstrate Project Reports10. Extract Lessons Learned6. Course Literature ▪ The PMBOK Guide, Project Management Institute ▪ For Public Investment Projects: Development Projects Management, Rui Miguel SantosAll keynote presentations used by the lecturers are available to the student and are part of the keyreadings of the course.7. Sessions7.1. Timetable ONLY FOR WEEK 1 —Table 2: Time TableTime Session Topic TrainerDay 1 - 8th of May Opening Session To be Announced Course Introduction Dr. Khaled09:00-11:00 Session I Group Formation & Deliverables Dr. Khaled Pre-Test Dr. Nivien 5

Time Session Topic Trainer Basic Concepts & Management Dictionary Book Dr. Reda11:00-11:15 Coffee-Break 111:15-13:15 Session II13:15-14:00 Coffee-Break 214:00-16:00 Session III The Cycle of Public Policies in the Water Sector and Dr. Mohamed the Concept of Public Investment Project Dr. Rui Miguel SantosDay 2 - 9th of May Dr. Mohamed09:00-11:00 Session IV The Cycle of Public Policies - Strategic Concepts Dr. Mohamed11:00-11:15 Coffee-Break 1 Dr. Khaled Participants11:15-13:15 Session V PMP: Planing - Framework & Initiation Dr. Nivien13:15-14:00 Coffee-Break 214:00-15:00 Session VI PMP: Planning - Scope15:00-16:00 Work on AssignmentsDay 3 - 10th of May09:00-11:00 Session VII PMP: Planning - Stakeholders & Communication11:00-11:15 Coffee-Break 111:15-13:15 Session VIII PMP: Planning Time (Theory) Dr. Mohamed Dr. Mohamed13:15-14:00 Coffee-Break 2 Participants Dr. Mohamed14:00-15:00 Session IX PMP: Planning Time (Tools) Dr. Khaled Dr. Khaled15:00-16:00 Work on Assignments Participants Dr. NivienDay 3 - 11th of May Dr. Khaled09:00-11:00 Session X PMP: Planning - Procurement & Quality Participants11:00-11:15 Coffee-Break 111:15-13:15 Session XI PMP: Planning Cost (Theory)13:15-14:00 Coffee-Break 214:00-15:00 Session XII PMP: Planning Cost (Tools)15:00-16:00 Work on AssignmentsDay 5 - 12th of May09:00-11:00 Session XIII PMP: Planning - HR & Quality11:00-11:15 Coffee-Break 111:15-13:15 Session XIV PMP: Planning Risk13:15-14:00 Coffee-Break 214:00-16:00 Session XV Group Presentations Deliverables 6

7.2. Session DescriptionsThe course follows a Hands-on Approach, based on a combination of formal lectures and practicalassignments and write exam.In Days 2, 3 and 4 the last training hour are dedicated to work on practical in groups. Participantsshould use this hour to seek guidance and coaching by the team of trainers while developing theirgroup assignments. Additionally, participants are expected to dedicate, after class, 3 hours each dayto further work on their practical assignments.8. Course Assessment8.1. OverviewThe assessment involves three steps: ▪ 5 practical group assignments ▪ 1 Written Exam8.2. AssignmentsParticipants will be organised in 4 groups of 5 participants. The composition of the groups ispreviously decided by the group of trainers taking as a basis the complementarity of technicalprofiles and experiences.Throughout the course, the groups will have to 5 present groups assignments: ▪ Assignment 1 – Project Charter & Work Breakdown Structure ▪ Assignment 2 – Stakeholders Identification and Analysis ▪ Assignment 3 – Risk Management ▪ Assignment 4 - Critical Path Method ▪ Assignment 5 - S-CurveGroups should prepare a powerpoint presentation for the five assignments. The presentations shouldnot take five minutes.Table 3: Rubric for Assignments % Group Assignment 25% Clear understanding of the theoretical concepts 25% Application of Appropriate Theoretical Models 20% Ability to translate practical experience into content of the assignments 15% Innovation & Creativity on the use of the theoretical concepts 15% Presentation of the Assignments 7

8.3. Written ExamThe final exam will take place on the XXXXXX and it will be:• a two hours exam;• with 30 additional minutes of tolerance.The final written exam will have two blocks:• A Multi-Choice Questions;• An Open Question for Analysis.The final written exam assessment criteria are as follows: % 60%Table 4: Rubric for Written Exam 40% Written Exam Multi-Choice Question Open Question for Analysis8.4. Class ParticipationAll participants are expected to participate and contribute during class discussions. The group oftrainers will be assessing the participation, quality of contributions and questions of participants andlevel of attention. This assessment will have a minor contribution to the overall assessment.8.5. WeightingTable 5: Grade Weighting Weight AssessmentWritten exam 50%Assignment 1 – Project Charter & Work Breakdown Structure 5%Assignment 2 – Stakeholders Identification and Analysis 5%Assignment 3 – Risk Management 5%Assignment 4 - Critical Path Method 12,5%Assignment 5 - S-Curve 12,5%Participation 10% 8

8.5. GradingAll course assessments are graded on a scale from 0 to 10 and should be interpreted as below:Table 6: Grading ScaleGrade Meaning Grade10,0 Exceptional9,0 – 9,9 Excellent8,0 – 8,9 Very good7,0 – 7,9 Good6,0 – 6,9 Satisfactory5,5 – 5,9 Sufficient< 5,5 InsufficientFinal grades are reported after rounding off to 0,5 points only, e.g. 5,5; 6,0; 6,5; 7,0, etc.8.6. Grading GuidelinesCurrent guidelines in the exam regulations are:A participant attending less than 80% of the classes will not be allowed to take the final exam, whichwill lead to a “No Pass” for the respective examination. The participant will be required to take the resitexamination.A participant attending less than 60% of the classes, without a compelling reason and approval by theCentre Academic Coordinator, has to repeat the entire course.8.7. Assignment Deadlines Deadline 12th May 2016Table 7: Assignments Deadlines 12th May 2016 19th May 2016 Assignment 19th May 2016 Assignment 1 19th May 2016 Assignment 2 Assignment 3 Assignment 4 Assignment 5 9