Project Management for HR

This course serves as an introduction to the principles of project management for the Human Resources Professional. Through a combination of theory and practical assignments, the student will be introduced to project management methods, processes, terminology, and expectations as outlined by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in their Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Students will participate in activities related to the initiation, planning, execution, control, and closing of a project related to Human Resources. Students will also be exposed to the demands and difficulties experience by employees involved in a project related to project constraints, workload demands, and the role of the HR Professional when helping these resources balance project and routine job demands.