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Use the template provided in the section found below entitled "Description of Capstone Project." Submit your capstone project related work to the group submission area. Include the word "DRAFT" in the document title. Your first draft will then be available to share with your team. The first draft will also be available for your instructor to view team progress. You will be developing a comprehensive Systems Implementation Plan as your capstone project (Unit 4 Group Project) in this course.

As a capstone project, you and your team will be expected to demonstrate project management abilities, communication skills within a multidisciplinary team, problem analysis, and the application of information technology and related best practices toward the creation of a comprehensive and cohesive solution meeting organizational and user requirements. As IT projects typically involve people with diverse IT skill sets and backgrounds, this project should mirror that real-world environment. This capstone project involves numerous IT areas including hardware and software, application development, networking, and security. Your team may be comprised of members that represent one or more of these IT areas.

You will create and submit individual documents that propose your individual analysis during the different phases of the project. You will also need to collaborate with your team on a weekly basis to develop an overall solution that the entire team deems appropriate given the identified requirements. Typical project management methodology and skills should be employed.

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The provided instructions outline the process for developing a comprehensive Systems Implementation Plan (SIP) as a capstone project. This project is designed to simulate a real-world IT environment, requiring students to demonstrate a combination of project management, technical expertise, and collaborative skills. The SIP serves as a foundational document that guides the implementation of an information technology solution tailored to organizational needs, and its development is an ongoing, collaborative effort throughout the course.

Initiating the project, students are instructed to utilize a specific template—found via a given URL—and to produce an initial draft for team review, marked with the word “DRAFT” in the filename. This draft is a flexible framework that will be progressively populated with detailed information across various project phases. The iterative process emphasizes continuous research, discussion, and refinement to ensure that the final deliverable accurately aligns with organizational and user requirements.

The core of the project involves leveraging diverse IT disciplines, including hardware, software, network infrastructure, security protocols, and application development. Students are expected to draw from their respective areas of expertise or interests to contribute meaningful analysis, propose solutions, and document their findings at each stage. This multidisciplinary approach prepares students for real-world environments, where successful project execution relies on effective communication and teamwork among specialists from various fields.

Throughout the course, students will submit individual analyses aligned with the specific phases of the project. These contributions should reflect critical thinking, research-based insights, and practical considerations. Regular collaboration within the team ensures integration of different perspectives, leading to a cohesive plan that addresses technical challenges, resource allocation, risk management, and implementation timelines. The project’s progression is designed to be incremental, with content added weekly to the shared template, culminating in a comprehensive final plan submitted at the course’s conclusion.

This project not only tests technical knowledge but also emphasizes project management methodologies, such as defining scope, planning, scheduling, and monitoring progress. It aims to develop students’ ability to manage complex projects from planning through execution, fostering skills that are essential in professional IT settings. The final SIP will serve as a blueprint for organizational change, encompassing all critical elements necessary for successful implementation of a new or improved IT system.

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