Introduction to project management/IPM103/Selecting your project

Project Selection You will need to select a project to create a plan for during this micro course. The tasks at the end of each learning pathway will all contribute to this plan. Selecting a suitable project is critical to maximising your learning. It is also very important if you intend to submit an assessment for formal credit. If the project is too large or complex it may not work within the time frame you have available. if the project is to small or simple you may not learn enough from it.

The following are examples of suitable projects: 1.	A School Reunion 2.	Establishing a new business unit within your organisation 3.	Development of a software application for managing event applications 4.	Renovation of a family home 5.	A Project Management Conference 6.	A secondary school swimming competition Criteria for the Project selection: As a guide, your own project should meet the following criteria: •	Must have a specified duration, ideally less than 12 months. •	Must be able to identify at least 3 stakeholders •	Will require other more than one person to manage the project

[forum: post a very brief description of what project you are thinking about.How does it compare to the other ideas that have been posted? Can you make any suggestions to help other student shape their ideas for a project?]