The objective of this project is to:

Create a project pan for the launch of a mobile app.

Desired outcomes by the end of the project:

• Common project management terms
• The value of project management
• Project management approaches: Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid
• The role, overall responsibilities, and competencies of a project manager
• The purpose of the phases of a project: Initiate and Plan, Execute, and Close
• The key tasks that a project manager performs in each project phase
• The overall job market and common industry certifications to consider in the project management field

Recommended IBM SkillsBuild course:

Project Management Fundamentals

By the end of the project, examples of outcomes are:

• Define scope, deliverables, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Develop a Gantt chart and risk matrix.
• Create a simplified budget estimate.

Final deliverables should include:

1. Project Charter

2. Timeline and Gantt chart

3. Risk Register and Stakeholder Matrix