Review theIT$299$ Essential Project Guide, decide on a project, and complete the Project Concept Template.

All of the templates used throughout the course originate from the supplied textbook for the course. The textbook does a great job explaining the implementation of each template and you will benefit greatly by following the detailed instructions and explanations provided by the textbook and using this knowledge when completing all course assignments.

Select a project from those highlighted in the project guide that you have the ability and desire to implement. You will have the choice to implement a fully functional hands$-$on solution or a fully fleshed out and justified solution plan.

Ensure that your project is something that you will be able to accomplish in the next eight weeks. Scope it appropriately. If it is too easy, it will not provide much additional learning. If it is too large, you run the risk of stress due to promising more than you are able to deliver.

You will need to clearly define the initial goals of the business; this represents what the business wants to accomplish and why. The why may include addressing problems, exploiting opportunities, and eliminating pain points.

Provide an initial definition of project objectives. Objectives are SMART statements that define what the project will need to be composed of in order to meet business goals.

Define each project objective, and show how it relates to a particular business goal.

Create each project objective using SMART methodology.