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This blog needs some work!

My module 1 study summary is up but the process of getting it from a .gdoc to a blog post hasn't been smooth. The formatting doesn't carry properly and the lone diagram in the post hasn't been included properly (or at all!). I'm running out of time right now but I'll work out how to improve this as I go. Comments on content and structure are very welcome!

Module 1 - What are projects?

This is the study summary for module 1. I'm going to start by listing the objectives given at the beginning of the module and trying to provide answers. This may prove to be enough for a summary, it may turn out that a lot more detail is required, or it may be that this is a bad approach. Only one way to find out! This module's objectives By the end of this module you should be able to: define a project; describe the difference between project management and general management; list the stages of the project life cycle; examine the importance of why we're doing projects; clearly identify the objectives of the project; analyse what a project business case (or project feasibility study) is. Define a project A project is a temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. A project: has a specific objective; has a defined start and end point; has finite resources allocated; is unique. Describe the differ...

Prequel 1

Hi! My name is Glen Shennan. I work in the solar PV industry in the commercial install space. I've been working as an installer and occasionally a site manager for over 2 years now. I'm about to begin studying for a graduate certificate in project management and the Queensland University of Technology. This is my blog. More to come!