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PM4L Program: Real World Project Skills for Years 9 – 10

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Program Snapshot

  • 7 modular workshops → choose what fits your time and outcomes.

  • Recommended minimum: Modules 1 & 2.

  • Delivery: Interactive workshop + quizzes, games, and reflection.

  • Duration: 50–60 mins per module (customisable).

  • Group size: Class groups; multiple sessions/day available.

How It Works

  • Pick your modules (or use our recommended pathway for beginners).

  • Set timing & class details (periods, double-periods, or immersion day).

  • We deliver on site with slides, activities, and teacher pack.

Modules

Module No. Module Title Learning Outcomes
1 Project Definition
  • Understand the three characteristics of a project
2 Project Scope
  • Understand the purpose and definition of a project scope
  • Be able to develop examples
3 Project Scheduling
  • Understand the foundation of identifying high level project tasks in preparation for scheduling
4 Project risk Management
  • Understand and apply the process of identifying and managing project risks
5 Project Stakeholders
  • Identify stakeholders, analyse stakeholder requirements and apply communication principles
6 Project Monitoring and Controlling
  • Understand how projects are monitored and action is taken
7 Project Closure
  • Understand and apply the process of continuous improvement from reflection and the process of closing a complete project.

 

VC2 Curriculum Alignment

VC2 Sub-strand

  • VC2TDE10D05 – Develop project management plans considering time, cost, risk, processes
  • VC2TDI10D06 – Use simple PM tools for individual & collaborative projects, accounting for risks/responsibilities
  • VC2TDI10C01 – Define/resolve real-world problems; interview/survey stakeholders
  • VC2CP10O04 – Build effective teams; evaluate collaboration; recommend improvements
  • VC2CP10O05 – Adapt skills to prevent/resolve conflict in groups

How the program Aligns

  • Students plan tasks (M3), discuss time/cost trade-offs, identify risks (M4), and document a simple plan across modules.

  • Learners use scope boxes (M2), WBS/timelines (M3), risk matrix (M4), RACI-style roles (M6).
  • Problem framing + scope (M2), stakeholder analysis & comms planning (M5).
  • Team roles, stand-ups, reflection rubrics (M6, M7).
  • Communication strategies, stakeholder empathy maps, conflict defuse prompts (M5, M6).

Have more questions about PM4L or interested in getting involved with PM4L?

Feel free to contact us at: pm4l@pmimelbourne.org