Use Microsoft Project to create a project budget and a project schedule. You first develop your project schedule. Then, you include the budget for all the project-related costs. Include costs for each task in your project schedule

Instructions

Use Microsoft Project to create a project budget and a project schedule. You first develop your project schedule. Then, you include the budget for all the project-related costs. Include costs for each task in your project schedule, with a minimum of 20 line items in the schedule.

Complete the following steps for this assignment:

1.      Create your project schedule in Microsoft Project. Include tasks, durations, dependencies, resources, and a Gantt chart.

2.      Develop a budget in Microsoft Project or Microsoft Excel that includes the cost for each task, as well as subtotals and a total cost. 

3.      Add references to your project budget and schedule in the Project Plan Template.

4.      Create the executive summary for your project plan.

o   Note that it should explain who, what, where, when, why, and how.

o   Be sure to include:

§  Project summary and benefits.

§  Project start and completion dates (or duration).

§  Estimated project cost.

§  Resources needed and supporting evidence.

5.      Submit your final project plan, including your executive summary, budget, and schedule.

Additional Requirements

Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:

·        Written communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.

·        Length: Use the Project Plan Template. 

·        Font and font size: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font.

·        Submission: Submit your final project plan with all sections completed.

Portfolio Prompt: You are required to save this learning activity to your ePortfolio. Refer to Online e-Portfolio in the Tools and Resources for guidance.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

·        Competency 2: Evaluate the significance of project management benefits to business and IT projects.

o   Write an executive summary for the project

·        Competency 3: Explain project management documentation to support business or IT projects.

o   Develop a project budget.

o   Construct a project schedule.

·        Competency 4: Communicate effectively.

o   Communicate effectively in a professional manner consistent with the standards and conventions of project management.