This assignment is designed to provide you with practical experience in applying project management concepts. Specifically, the objectives of this assignment are:

To learn fundamental skills in the use of project management software - in this case, Microsoft Project.

To produce key elements of a project management plan, including the adjustment of a project proposal to fit within a schedule.

To practice some professional communication skills as you write a memorandum to the Project Manager to explain your project plan and make recommendations for action.

You will follow this approach in completing this assignment:

Learn to use the application. Use this assignment and the on-line tutorial to learn how to use Microsoft Project.

Apply what you learn from the tutorial to prepare a project plan then adjust that project plan to meet the adjusted requirements.

Prepare a memo that describes your revised project proposal. This will challenge your ability to explain and justify complex program changes in a brief memo with specific recommendations for action.

Finally, submit your assignment by the due date.