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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
1. Fundamentals of Project Management
- Foundational concepts: projects, processes, programs, portfolios, and the role of project management in organizational governance
- The iron triangle of project management: scope, time, and cost relationships
- Comparative analysis of management standards: the traditional Waterfall methodology and Agile frameworks
- Selecting appropriate methodologies for project life cycles, tailored to the specific operational context of government initiatives
2. Information Technology Projects
- Definitions, characteristics, and governance frameworks for IT project management
- Analysis of primary factors contributing to the failure of IT initiatives
- Identification of critical success factors for IT project execution
- Overview of the IT project life cycle
- Examination of Rational Unified Process (RUP) and Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF) methodologies
- Integration of PMBoK standards with RUP and MSF frameworks
- Application of PRINCE2 and its synergy with Agile methodologies (PRINCE2 Agile)
3. Planning IT Projects
- Project charter development: defining purpose, expected outcomes, and strategic benefits to establish clear scope boundaries
- Specification of deliverables and quality standards to ensure accountability and the delivery of business value
- Assessment of the project environment and stakeholder structures to facilitate effective implementation
4. IT Project Scheduling: From Product to Task
- Strategies for project scheduling based on deliverables and resource allocation
- Utilization of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), network diagrams, and milestones in traditional scheduling approaches
- Application of Kanban boards for scheduling within Agile frameworks
- Use of the RACI matrix for assigning responsibilities and resources
5. Risk Management in IT
- Frameworks and models for risk management in IT projects
- Procedures for identifying and assessing project risks
- Developing risk profiles and planning appropriate risk response strategies
- Implementing effective risk management practices through prioritization
6. Communication Management
- Development of comprehensive communication plans defining content, timing, channels, and methods
- Structuring effective, fact-based messaging for stakeholders
- Management of crisis communications and conflict resolution
- Communicating project value to foster supportive organizational attitudes
7. Change Management in IT Projects
- Identification of domains subject to change management within the project
- Establishing change tolerance levels and maintaining accurate change logs
- Managing project buffers and addressing bottlenecks
- Controlling quality and business value through change registers, metrics, and configuration libraries
- Cultivating a mindset of adaptability to support project objectives
8. Team Management
- Understanding team structure and evolution through stages of development for effective collaboration
- Application of leadership models appropriate for project teams
- Management of communication styles, motivation, and task delegation
- Utilization of tools and techniques to enhance team performance
9. IT Project Quality Management: Defining and Delivering Quality
- Establishing acceptance criteria and employing test-driven development approaches
10. IT Project Schedule Management
- Integrated management of schedule, cost, and scope
- Design of reporting and monitoring systems tailored to specific project requirements
- Application of critical path management techniques in traditional frameworks
- Implementation of Kanban-based monitoring techniques in Agile environments
11. Project Closure and Continuity
- Evaluation of project outcomes and determination of next steps (Start, Stop, Continue)
- Summary of potential adjustments and improvements for the project area
Requirements
No prior preparation is required for this training.
Testimonials (4)
Really enjoyed the exercises and putting agile principles into practice
Cahlum Richardson - Essex County Council
Course - Certified Digital & Agile in Government™ (CDAG™) Foundation
The training was practical and straight forward
Mutu Bengui - EMIS - Empresa Interbancaria de Servicos, S.A
Course - Agile Product Management - Growth Marketing
workshops, practical cases
Joanna Nowak - LKQ Polska Sp. z o. o.
Course - Introduction to Agile Testing
team exercises
