Software Project Management Training

Course 340 Advantage Plan Course

Duration: 3 days
Language: English
23 PMI PDUs
Level: Foundation

In this Software Project Management course, you will learn the basics of software development project management under the Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

Software Project Management Training Delivery Methods

In-Person
Online

Software Project Management Training Information

In this course, you will:

Compare and blend standard project management techniques with both Agile and Structured delivery approaches.
Learn how to deliver software projects successfully.
Continue learning and face new challenges with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching.

Prerequisites

None.

Software Project Management Training Course Outline

Module 1: Conducting a Project Kick-Off Meeting

In this module, you will learn how to:

Identify where the software project fits in your business
Identify the project stakeholders and their needs
Set project objectives

Module 2: Balancing Development Needs with Organisational Expectations

In this module, you will learn how to:

Select the right software development life cycle (SDLC) model for the project
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Traditional project management approach as compared to Iterative and Agile
Map your project management process relative to the project’s SDLC

Module 3: Translating Stakeholder Needs into Actions

In this module, you will learn how to:

Provide initial top-down estimates
Identify tasks and phases using a work breakdown structure (WBS)
Calculate realistic bottom-up estimates
Sequence tasks into a network diagram
Construct Gantt charts to assess resource needs
Assess the risks of the project using risk management methods

Module 4: Running the Project on a Day-to-Day Basis

In this module, you will learn how to:

Determine the working practices in Traditional, iterative, and Agile developments that offer the most significant impact
Analyse how the SDLC drives deliverables
Measure progress with milestones
Detect and prevent software defects
Engage the development team in the planning process

Module 5: Recognising and Overcoming Implementation Challenges

In this module, you will learn how to:

Implement change control and configuration management
Analyse project risk
Measure progress and success

Module 6: Learning from Experience and Closing the Project

In this module, you will learn how to:

Sharpen your project management skills and continuously improve the processes within your organisation
Review project best practices, such as retrospectives and insights compared to past projects
Influence an environment of process improvement with proven methods, such as “small and manageable”

Commercial Pricing

£1,570

3-day instructor-led training course
After-course instructor coaching benefit
Post-course Learning Tree exam included

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Apr 15 - 17 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM BST

Herndon, VA or Virtual
May 13 - 15 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM BST

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Jun 16 - 18 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM BST

Ottawa or Virtual
Jul 15 - 17 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM BST

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Aug 26 - 28 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM BST

London or Virtual
Sep 9 - 11 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM BST

Ottawa or Virtual
Oct 14 - 16 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM BST

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Dec 9 - 11 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM GMT

Ottawa or Virtual
Jan 13 - 15 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM GMT

Herndon, VA or Virtual

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