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Project Management Principles

Software Development · Level 5  ·  4 Chapters

Compiled by: Stephen Mbugua

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What Project Management Principles covers

In this unit, you will be able to confidently lead a project from its very first idea through to successful completion, making sure every detail meets user needs and workplace standards. You’ll gain the skills to plan, budget, schedule, and organise resources and people, ensuring your team works smoothly and delivers high-quality results on time and within budget. By the end, you’ll be ready to take charge of real projects in your trade, turning plans into achievements and setting yourself up for success in the workplace.

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Careers after Project Management Principles

Project Management Principles are essential skills that open doors to numerous career paths and entrepreneurial opportunities across Kenya's vibrant economy. Whether you dream of working in bustling construction sites in Nairobi, managing renewable energy projects at KenGen, or coordinating community initiatives in county governments, mastering these skills will empower you to lead projects successfully and make a real impact.

  • In the construction sector, especially in Nairobi and Mombasa, project management skills help you oversee building projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards—skills highly sought after by contractors and developers.
  • The jua kali industry benefits from project managers who can organize production schedules and resource allocation, improving efficiency and profitability for artisans and small-scale manufacturers.
  • Working with Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) or in agribusiness, project management helps coordinate farming projects, manage budgets, and deliver results that increase productivity and incomes for farmers.
  • In the matatu industry, project management principles assist in organizing fleet maintenance, route planning, and financial management, boosting operational efficiency and safety.
  • The hospitality sector relies on project managers to plan and execute events, manage renovations, and improve service delivery, creating memorable experiences for customers and growth for businesses.
  • At county governments, project management skills are crucial for planning and implementing community development projects, infrastructure upgrades, and public service improvements, directly impacting citizens’ lives.
  • Skilled project managers can also become entrepreneurs, offering consultancy services to small and medium enterprises, helping them streamline operations and successfully deliver projects.

Mastering project management principles not only enhances your employability but also equips you to start and grow your own business, solve real-world challenges, and contribute meaningfully to Kenya’s development. Your journey to becoming a confident, effective leader starts here—embrace these skills and watch your future unfold!

Chapters

1
To execute project initiation
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2
To perform project planning
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3
To perform project monitoring
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4
To perform project closure
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What Project Management Principles covers: 20 main topics in 4 chapters

1. To execute project initiation

  1. 1.1 Identification of Project scope
  2. 1.2 Determination of Project deliverables
  3. 1.3 Identification of project objectives
  4. 1.4 Project initiation document (PID) preparation

2. To perform project planning

  1. 2.1 Preparation of Project budget
  2. 2.2 Determination of Project schedule
  3. 2.3 Allocation of Project resources
  4. 2.4 Determination Project work breakdown structures (WBS)
  5. 2.5 Preparation of Project quality plan
  6. 2.6 Formation of Project team
  7. 2.7 Project team Roles and responsibilities
  8. 2.8 Preparation of Project plan

3. To perform project monitoring

  1. 3.1 Tracking Project costs
  2. 3.2 Monitoring Project deliverables and objectives
  3. 3.3 Monitoring Project team performance
  4. 3.4 Assessing Project risks
  5. 3.5 Managing Project risks

4. To perform project closure

  1. 4.1 Performing Project review
  2. 4.2 Review of Final project budget
  3. 4.3 Preparation of detailed project review report

Practise this unit

The practical 55 The assessment itself: tools, materials and the marks Step-by-step guide 55 PPE, each step, what good looks like, common mistakes

Revise this unit

Exam-style questions 56 Written to CDACC standard, with answers Test yourself 159 Multiple-choice, one at a time Practise questions 124 Quick recall — check you know the facts
3 more for this unit
Oral exam preparation 39 What the assessor asks, and how to answer out loud Worked calculations 22 Step-by-step maths with the common mistakes Quick cards 799 Myth busters, skill tips and scenarios

Beyond the syllabus

Decision simulator 4 On site, what would you do? Workplace scenarios 81 Real site situations — what would you do? Turn this into income 48 Where this skill earns — what to charge, how to find clients

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