THIS IS LAST ASSIGNMENT NEED TO REED CAREFULLY AND " NO PLAGIARISM IT HAS HAPPEN BEFORE! PLEASE READ RUBRIC MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH WBS AND MICROSOFT! PLEASE NEED AN "A"
For the last assignment, you will be developing a WBS, assigning resources, and creating a Gantt chart. I do not have a preference for what program you use; however, I must have the ability to view it. You should be able to do everything using MS Excel; however, for those that want to use MS Project, you can download a 60-day free trial from Microsoft:
Download Microsoft Project Professional 2013: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/hh973401.aspx
Your final assignment must be 6-8 pages. This does not include the cover page, reference page, or section 7. I recommend either adding section 7 as an attachment, or insert them at the end of your paper as appendices. You can reference the WBS, Charts, Resource assignment within your paper – but you must speak to them (i.e. write about it and explain your rationale for what you have developed).
If you elected to download the trial MS Project software, here are some helpful tutorials:
Creating a WBS: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/project-help/video-create-a-work-breakdown-structure-wbs-VA101893302.aspx
Creating Work Breakdown Structure in MS Project: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkoEcrgionc
Microsoft Project 2013 Tutorial, Assigning Resources To Tasks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw2mt1gjTs4
Assigning Work Resources to Tasks in Microsoft Project 2013: http://www.teachucomp.com/assigning-work-resources-to-tasks-in-microsoft-project-2013/
Use a wizard to create a Gantt Chart: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/project-help/use-a-wizard-to-create-a-gantt-chart-HA102919763.aspx
Microsoft Project 2013 Tutorial | Create And Customize Your Own Gantt Chart View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zicEnjrJ75Y
Do not get stuck on the technical aspect of the assignment (the functional manager and technical team member input). Plan it from the Project Manager's perspective. I am looking for the key concepts, processes, and knowledge areas of project management. I am not concerned with whether or not the technical aspect is 100% correct. I do not expect you to know the accurate details of what technical activities must be required to build the product. I am looking at the technical aspect of building the project plan, staffing/organizational structure, and the process of establishing a plan based on cost, schedule, and scope.
If you use a template from online, you must make it unique to the scenario. Do not leave the standard data in. You will receive less points for a detailed WBS that is standard compared to a tailored WBS that demonstrates that you attempted to put thought into it and build something specific for the project in the scenario.
Get started this week. There are many requirements for the paper.