PPMP20012 - Unit Portfolio: Contemporary Developments in PM Apps

This portfolio provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary developments in project management (PM) application systems. It covers topics such as the relevance of systems thinking to project, program, and portfolio management (PPPM), different systems thinking tools and techniques, the relevance of systems engineering to project cases, and how systems engineering concepts can help project managers organize projects. It also discusses the importance of appropriate selection of project management application systems, how these systems can lead to effective PM knowledge management and decision making, and the advantages and disadvantages of different manual and electronic PPPM application systems. Furthermore, it identifies how PPPM application systems can assist project managers in monitoring performance and managing changes, proposes appropriate PPPM application systems to support successful project execution, and discusses contemporary developments in the use of these applications across various industry domains. References to key readings and learning outcomes are included to provide context and support the analysis.

(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 1
Week 10 Topic: Discuss contemporary developments in the use of PM application systems.
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
SEBoK'
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
Systems
Engineering';
 SEBoK: Part 7:
Systems
Engineering
Implementation
Examples
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
portfolio
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
1. Explain the
relevance of
systems thinking to
the project,
program and
portfolio manager.
I have adapted entire about idea of framework considering and its advantages in
the venture administration aptitudes. The utilization of the understanding
framework and diverse difficulties have been comprehended by me.
Burke, R. (2013).
Project management:
planning and control
techniques. New
Jersey, USA
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 1
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
management;
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
SEBoK'
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
Systems
Engineering';
 SEBoK: Part 7:
Systems
Engineering
Implementation
Examples
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
portfolio
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
2. Identify different
systems thinking
tools and
techniques to aid
project managers
solve project
problems.
I have encountered a few sorts of the reasoning devices that are utilized for
critical thinking. The utilization if the few registering devices and applications
have been caught and I have encountered about conceptualizing of assortment
of apparatuses.
Kerzner, H., & Kerzner,
H. R. (2017). Project
management: a
systems approach to
planning, scheduling,
and controlling. John
Wiley & Sons
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK:
3. Assess the
relevance of
From my experience, I have comprehended the basic holding between
framework building and venture cases for finishing an effective mission. These
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
'Introduction to
SEBoK'
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
Systems
Engineering';
 SEBoK: Part 7:
Systems
Engineering
Implementation
Examples
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
portfolio
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
systems
engineering to
project cases.
specialized abilities may help in empowering the framework design for string
administration and specialized aptitudes.
Kerzner, H., & Kerzner,
H. R. (2017). Project
management: a
systems approach to
planning, scheduling,
and controlling. John
Wiley & Sons
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
SEBoK'
4. Describe how
systems
engineering
concepts and
methodologies can
I would say, I have found out about systems utilized amid creating plans for
preparing abilities and information about the improvement of the task
administration.
Harrison, F., & Lock, D.
(2017). Advanced
project management:
a structured approach.
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
Systems
Engineering';
 SEBoK: Part 7:
Systems
Engineering
Implementation
Examples
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
portfolio
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
help a project,
program and
portfolio managers
organise a project.
Routledge
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
SEBoK'
 SEBoK:
5. Explain the
importance of
appropriate
selection of project
management (PM)
This experience has helped me to comprehend the best possible utilizations of
PPPM in achieving the outer and inner hierarchical targets. I think the PPPM
applications enable the framework chiefs to improve their administrative and
additionally authority abilities.
Kerzner, H., & Kerzner,
H. R. (2017). Project
management: a
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 1
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
'Introduction to
Systems
Engineering';
 SEBoK: Part 7:
Systems
Engineering
Implementation
Examples
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
portfolio
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
application systems
in regards to
meeting the
internal and
external objectives
of a project.
systems approach to
planning, scheduling,
and controlling. John
Wiley & Sons
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
SEBoK'
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
6. Describe how the
use of project
management (PM)
application systems
can lead to
effective PM
The comprehension of venture administration application framework can
prompt powerful PM learning administration and basic leadership. The
application are exceptionally immense and difficult to get it. Kerzner, H., & Kerzner,
H. R. (2017). Project
management: a
systems approach to
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 1
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Systems
Engineering';
 SEBoK: Part 7:
Systems
Engineering
Implementation
Examples
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
portfolio
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
knowledge
management and
decision making.
planning, scheduling,
and controlling. John
Wiley & Sons
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
SEBoK'
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
Systems
7. Compare and
contrast the
advantages and
disadvantages of
different manual
and electronic
project, program
Distinctive manual and electronic task program and portfolio framework inside
each PPPM learning region over the life cycle of a venture, program or portfolio
has a few preferred standpoint and drawback over the undertaking execution.
Harrison, F., & Lock, D.
(2017). Advanced
project management:
a structured approach.
Routledge
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 1
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Engineering';
 SEBoK: Part 7:
Systems
Engineering
Implementation
Examples
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
portfolio
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
and portfolio
(PPPM) application
systems within
each PPPM
knowledge area
over the life cycle
of a project,
program or
portfolio.
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
SEBoK'
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
Systems
Engineering';
8. Identify how
project, program
and portfolio
(PPPM) application
systems can assist
project managers
to monitor
performance and
This experience has helped me in understanding the elements of PPPM
strategies and applications for various undertaking cycle with a specific end goal
to enhance the task. The experience has likewise helped me to see how they are
utilized for dealing with the undertaking execution.
Heagney, J.
(2016). Fundamentals
of project
management.
AMACOM Div
American Mgmt Assn.
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 1
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
 SEBoK: Part 7:
Systems
Engineering
Implementation
Examples
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
portfolio
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
manage changes
within a project. Kerzner, H., & Kerzner,
H. R. (2017). Project
management: a
systems approach to
planning, scheduling,
and controlling. John
Wiley & Sons
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
SEBoK'
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
Systems
Engineering';
 SEBoK: Part 7:
9. Propose
appropriate
project, program
and portfolio
(PPPM) application
systems to support
successful project,
program and
portfolio execution
This experience has helped me in understanding the elements of PPPM
strategies and applications for various venture cycle keeping in mind the end
goal to enhance the undertaking. The experience has likewise helped me to see
how they are utilized for dealing with the undertaking execution.
Heagney, J.
(2016). Fundamentals
of project
management.
AMACOM Div
American Mgmt Assn.
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 1
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Systems
Engineering
Implementation
Examples
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
portfolio
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
in different industry
domains.
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
SEBoK'
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
Systems
Engineering';
 SEBoK: Part 7:
Systems
10. Discuss
contemporary
developments in
the use of project,
program and
portfolio (PPPM)
application
systems.
This experience have helped in giving a superior way to deal with a few
employments of PPPM applications and its capacities including IBM Maximo,
Oracle, SAP and Microsoft Project) and also electronically.
Harrison, F., & Lock, D.
(2017). Advanced
project management:
a structured approach.
Routledge
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 1
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Engineering
Implementation
Examples
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
portfolio
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
References
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