Agile Project Management
About this Course
Welcome to “Agile Project Management” an expertly designed course crafted to address the unique challenges of IT project management in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. This course offers a comprehensive approach, blending theoretical principles with hands-on application to empower you with the skills necessary to manage IT projects successfully.
Our curriculum covers everything from budget constraints and resource limitations to stringent deadlines, making it ideal for both budding and experienced IT professionals.
In this course, you’ll engage with detailed case studies and participate in interactive sessions that not only teach you the basics of project management but also equip you with advanced strategies for leading IT projects effectively.
By the end of this program, you’ll have acquired the expertise to oversee complex IT projects, drive innovation, and achieve operational excellence.
Audience Profile
Information Systems Project Leaders, Team Leaders, Project Managers, Line of Business I.S. Coordinators, who are responsible for the delivery of projects in a cross-functional environment.
At Course Completion
Understand the Fundamentals: Grasp the core principles of project management within the IT context.
Apply Practical Skills: Learn through case studies and real-world scenarios to apply project management techniques effectively.
Develop Leadership Abilities: Enhance your capacity to lead project teams, manage resources, and navigate project challenges.
Strategize for Success: Gain insights into advanced strategies for planning, executing, and closing IT projects successfully.
Prepare for Professional Challenges: Equip yourself with the knowledge to handle the complexities and pressures of managing IT projects in a dynamic environment.
Outline
Introduction
Course Goals
Student Introductions
Class Objectives
Class Materials
Class Norms
The Project Management Framework
Understanding Projects
Challenges in IT Projects
Defining Success
Project Constraints
Origins of Projects
Importance of Project Management
Project Management Defined
Goals of Project Management
Role of the Project Manager
Program and Portfolio Management
Role of the PMO
Phases & Life Cycles
Product Life Cycle
Life Cycle Models (Waterfall, Spiral, Incremental, Evolutionary, Agile)
What is a Process?
Underlying PM Concept
Concept Phase
Business Case
Project Initiation
Stakeholders
Stakeholder Analysis
Project Charter
Project Objectives
Project Approach/Methodology
Managing Uncertainty
Progressive Elaboration
Rolling Wave Planning
Analysis Phase
Analysis Phase Overview
Planning Processes
Project Management Plan
The Management Plans
Project Scope Management Plan
Gathering Requirements
Requirements Analysis
Requirements Gathering Techniques
Prioritizing Requirements
Configuration Management System
Requirements Management Plan
Scope Statement
Assumptions
Constraints
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Design Phase
Developing the Schedule
Determining the Activities
Activity Lists
Activity Dependencies
Schedule Network Diagrams
Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM)
Estimating Task Durations
Estimating Resource Requirements
Schedule Analytical Techniques
Critical Path Method (CPM)
Gantt Charts
Schedule Compression
Resource Leveling
Schedule Reserves
Developing the Project Budget
What is Quality?
Cost of Quality
Planning for Quality
The Quality Management Plan
Planning Project Communications
Project Risk
Risk Planning
Risk Characteristics
Risk Management Planning
Risk Identification
Responding to Risks
Contracting on a Project
Setting the Performance Measurement Baselines
Variance Analysis
Build Phase
Project Plan Execution
Distributing Project Information
Quality Assurance
Project Team Development
Risk Tracking
Calculating Variance
Test Phase
Tracking and Controlling Activities
Project Reviews
Performance Reporting
Quality Control
Testing
Risk Control
Issues Management
Reacting to Variances
Scope Creep
Change Control Process
Deploy Phase
Formal Acceptance
Transition Documentation
Transitioning the Team
Project Closeout
Maintenance/Support Activities
Formal Project Closure
Contract Closure
Administrative Closure
Project Archives
Lessons Learned
Course Exercises
Throughout the course, you will engage in practical exercises using an IT project case study. These exercises include:
Stakeholder Analysis
Project Charter Development
Requirements Gathering
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development
Project Schedule Creation
Risk Identification and Response Planning
Change Control Process Simulation
Project Closeout Activities
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