Purpose This week's graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs). CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (PO 4 & 8) CO 4: E

WEEK 5 – Discussion 1: (One page)

PM Code of Ethics and Professional Development Analysis -

As professional project managers in today's ever-changing and chaotic environment, we face numerous challenges for upholding the high standards of ethical behavior. We faced dilemmas involving issues such as bias, nepotism, and fraudulent activities. PMI has developed a set of conduct behaviors, including honesty, responsibility, respect, and fairness, to ensure long-term project success and project manager integrity (Project Management Institute, n.d.).

For this discussion:


  1. View and evaluate the CapraTek: Ethics and Professional Conduct interactive (in the Resources) and select two of the violations.

  2. For each violation, state:

    1. The violation.

    2. The "PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct" value the violation impacted.

    3. Recommendations for mitigating the violation.

WEEK 5 – Discussion 2: (One page)

Course Review and Reflection

Reflect on your learning in this course, considering how your professional communications have improved throughout the course.

Specifically, discuss at least two ideas that were presented in this course that you feel will help you, or that may have already helped you, in your career as a professional project manager.

Did this course provide you with enough exposure to PM methodologies, tools, techniques, and strategies for you to decide to pursue a career in PM?

WEEK 5 – Assignment Project Lessons Learned Instructions

Documenting lessons learned is an important part of closing a project. Record things like what was done well so it can be repeated in the future, and what could have been done better and how.

For this assignment:

  1. Create a 5–7-slide PowerPoint with the following:

    • Lessons learned.

    • An evaluation of project management certifications and training, including:

      • Cost.

      • Audience.

      • Benefits.

      • Requirements.

      • Similarities and differences between certifications and training.

    • Detailed notes.

  • Use Kaltura or Adobe Connect to present the PowerPoint and submit a video presentation.

Additional Requirements
  • Written communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.

  • Number of resources: Cite at least three current scholarly or professional resources.

  • Font and font size: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font.

  • Submission: Submit the video presentation and the PowerPoint slides.

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