In order to complete this learn-by-doing exercise, you will need to use a microphone that is connected to your computer. You also will need to give us permission to record your voice. At the top of pages where audio is recorded, you will see a dropdown where you can select your microphone, along with a monitor that responds to the sound in your microphone.

Microphone selection and monitor

Some tips:

  • You should see the indicator rise and fall as your speak into your microphone.
  • Speak naturally; the indicator should move noticably.

To record your response, click (Record). The icon will turn red. When you are done recording, click (Stop). To re-record your response, simply record another response. Your new recording will overwrite the previous.

After you have recorded your response, it will be sent to us. Once your recording is ready for you to review, the playback control will appear.

After you have recorded your response, it will be sent to us. Once your recording is ready for you to review, the playback control will appear. Please be patient as your response is sent to us. It may take some time, depending on your Internet connection.

Playback control

To listen to your response, click (Play). To stop playback at any time, click (Pause).

The following Job Aids are available:

You may close these intructions by clicking on the × in the top-right of this box or by clicking "Help" again in the navigation bar at the top.

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Flash Player Update Required

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Project Management Learn-By-Doing Exercise

You are tasked with setting up a plan to manage a potential project. Use the Project Management steps to develop and pitch the plan to your supervisor for approval. Begin with meeting your supervisor by watching the video below.

Job Aids, this video, and a glossary are available during the exercise.
To view them, use the menu items at the top of the page.

For some parts of this exercise, you will need to use a microphone.
Instructions for using your microphone are available from the Help menu item.

If you need additional help at any time, use Help in the top-right of the page.