Explain the fundamental characteristics of projects and the project management process. o Assessment: Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Examination 2. Identify the key characteristics required of a project...

Explain the fundamental characteristics of projects and the project management process.  o Assessment: Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Examination 2. Identify the key characteristics required of a project manager and the challenges of managing projects in the global business environment. o Assessment: Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Examination 3. Demonstrate the use of project planning tools such as Gantt Charts, Critical Path Method (CPM), Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and Microsoft Project. o Assessment: Assignment 2, Examination 4. Critically review a project plan with particular emphasis on identifying and managing project risk. o Assessment: Assignment 2 5. Evaluate how effectively best practice project management techniques are employed using real life projects as a learning tool.