Professional Project Management Fundamentals with Oracle Academy (5 ECTS)

Objective

This course is designed to help students develop a strong foundation in project planning, execution, monitoring, and completion. It covers key concepts such as project scope, time management, cost estimation, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication. By understanding these essential elements, learners will be better prepared to manage projects effectively in various industries.

Throughout the course, students will explore real-world case studies, learn industry-standard methodologies, and apply project management techniques to practical scenarios. Whether aspiring to become a project manager or looking to enhance leadership and organizational skills, this course provides valuable insights into the professional world of project management.

By the end of the course, participants will have a solid grasp of fundamental project management concepts, enabling them to plan and execute projects efficiently while meeting goals and deadlines.

Students will be introduced to Oracle Primavera P6 – the standard project management software tool used worldwide in industries such as Construction, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Energy and even IT.

Content

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Understand the fundamental concepts of project management.
Apply key project management methodologies and frameworks.
Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Identify and manage project risks effectively.
Communicate with stakeholders and manage teams efficiently.
Monitor project progress and ensure successful completion.

Location and time

he course is conducted in Metropolia's Moodle and the Oracle Academy online portal. The Oracle Academy online portal contains all the learning materials and serves as the foundation for the entire learning process. Moodle provides additional instructions, course review sections, and the final exam that is completed online.

To log in and use the Oracle Academy Database Foundations courseware, students need the following:

Students must have an Oracle Academy account. Oracle Academy account is provided through the university, and the instructor invites students to join.
Students must be enrolled in Professional Project Management Fundamentals course by their instructor.
A stable internet connection.
A supported web browser: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge.

The course is studied in such a way that the student learns the theory and explores the exercises and projects in the Oracle Academy workspace. At the same time, they complete the course exercises an projects in Metropolia's Moodle.

Materials

Can be find via course spaces.

Teaching methods

Course is 100% online (self-study) course which can be done in own pace.

The course is studied in such a way that the student learns the theory and explores the exercises and projects in the Oracle Academy workspace. At the same time, they complete the course exercises an projects in Metropolia's Moodle.

The course exercises (practices) and a projects extend throughout the entire course. The students submit their solutions and/or comments related to the exercises and the project to Metropolia's Moodle, which is used to track their progress.

To perform Oracle Academy Project Management exercises using a free version of Primavera P6, you can utilize Oracle's free trial of Primavera P6 Professional. You can download it from Oracle's official website. This trial version typically includes all the features needed to complete course exercises. During installation, you may need to configure a database; Oracle provides guidance on setting up a standalone SQLite database for trial purposes. With the trial version installed and tutorials at hand, you can now perform the exercises provided in the Oracle Academy Project Management course.

At the end of each unit, there is a review quiz. The review questions are directly based on the corresponding section of the course. The review test can be retaken three times. The next section becomes available for study once the quiz has been successfully completed or all attempts have been used.

At the end of the course, a final exam is taken in Moodle. The final test consists of approximately 60+ multiple-choice questions and the duration is 2 hours. All final exam questions are from the course materials and the review questions. The passing threshold is 70%. The test can be retaken three times.

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Can be find via study environments.

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Depends on starting level.

Content scheduling

All of Sections have to be done in order. Only after that Student can do the Final Test.

Further information

Cross-study students from other universities register for online courses through the cross-study service of their home university's study information system.

Metropolia degree students do not register for online courses through OMA, but according to the instructions found at this link: https://users.metropolia.fi/~salja/nonstoplinkit/index.htm

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass after all of four (4) Sections has been done and the Final Test is passed.

Assessment methods and criteria

Pass after all of Sections and the Final Exam has been done,

At the end of each unit, there is a review quiz. The review questions are directly based on the corresponding section of the course. The review test can be retaken three times. The next section becomes available for study once the quiz has been successfully completed or all attempts have been used.

At the end of the course, a final exam is taken in Moodle. The final test consists of approximately 60+ multiple-choice questions and the duration is 2 hours. All final exam questions are from the course materials and the review questions. The passing threshold is 70%. The test can be retaken three times.

Qualifications

- No prior project management experience required
- Basic understanding of business and organizational processes is beneficial