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CIS 498 Strayer Univeristy Wk 1 Microsoft Project Tool Paper

 

This week you will go to https://blackboard.strayer.edu USER: SU200244611 PASS: 12Edu@rdo12 click on CIS498003VA016-1216-001: Information Tech. Capstone one in the course to your left hand enter to week 1 and complete     

Week 1 Assignment – Introduction to Project Management Tools Activity

Overview

The purpose of this activity is to expose you to the Microsoft Project tool for the purpose of developing a project plan and Gantt chart for a hypothetical 30-day hobby project of your choice. Examples include building a deck, painting the garage, or planting a vegetable garden. Completing this activity will help to jump start your successful completion of the project deliverables throughout the course.

This activity consists of two parts:

Part 1: Project Introduction, or Project Plan

You will write a 3–5-page document outlining the project specifics, such as its key objectives and scope, functional and technical requirements, key components, etc.

Part 2: Gantt Chart

You will use Microsoft Project to create a Gantt chart for your hobby project. Download Microsoft Project to your computer if you don’t already have it installed and familiarize yourself with its features.

  • Note: Microsoft Project is available at no cost to Strayer University students. For more information, refer to the left-hand menu option titled “Microsoft Azure for Education.” This information is also available via iCampus
  • You are to create or assume all necessary assumptions to successfully complete this activity.
  • You must submit both parts as separate files to the assignment area. Label each file name according to the appropriate part.

Instructions

Part 1: Project Introduction or Project Plan

Write a 3–5-page project plan in which you:

  1. Document the hobby project’s key objectives and scope.
  2. Develop the hobby project’s functional and technical requirements.
  3. Design the hobby project’s components, including size, shape, and quality.
  4. Implement the project according to the chosen design and components.
Part 2: Gantt Chart

Use Microsoft Project to create a Gantt chart identifying the major and minor tasks, illustrating dependency relationships between activities.