OCPM
Projects Handbook
OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT PROCESS
Project Process
The Project
Management Certified Project Manager
program requires the completion of two
projects,
one during each year of the program.
The
first is an individual project identified and conducted within the
participant’s
work unit or organization.
The
second project requires participants to collaborate with other cohort
members
on a team of 3-5 people. The team will address a complex issue
identified
by a single or multiple agencies.
The
responsible site manager will assign an advisor to each cohort member for
Project
#1 and to teams for Project #2. Advisors will provide feedback and a
grade.
In addition they will provide support to OCPM participants throughout
the
project development and presentation process. Their involvement will
ensure
adherence to project standards set by the National Consortium of Public
Managers.
Eight
courses are scheduled during the first year and one during the second year
to
assist participants with project selection and planning. The grid beginning on
page 18
presents the project development and advising processes in relation to
OCPM
coursework. The courses are listed in order but are not necessarily
consecutive
(other courses may take place between them). Use the grid as a
guide to
help keep your project on track.
Project
Preparation
Time
The amount of official work time used to complete projects is a
matter to be