Telecom and IT Project Management Training
Course Overview
This course is a mix of theoretical and practical learning. The course takes a deliverable-oriented perspective to project management, and include recommendations and learnings from the IT and Telco industries.
Key Course Outcomes
• Understand the unique complexity of Telecom IT projects
• Learn about the different project management methodologies
• Choosing an appropriate methodology
• The different lifecycles that projects can undergo
• Identifying and managing project stakeholders
• Understanding the effects of complexity and quality on project outcomes
• The benefits of continuous delivery approach in modern IT projects
Course Outline
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Module |
Short Description |
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Day 1 |
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Introduction to IT Project Management |
Defining IT Project Management The role of project management Why are IT Projects Difficult? Introduction to PMI and PMBOK. |
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Project Management Methodologies |
Overview of Traditional Methodologies Overview of Agile Methodologies Other Methodologies Methodology Use in Industry |
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Project Management Challenges |
Failure Rate of IT Projects Examples of IT Project Failures Why do IT projects fail? |
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Lifecycle of an IT Project |
Project Lifecycle Models Programs vs Projects Products vs Projects Choosing a Methodology |
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Project Stakeholders |
Management End-Users Other Users Vendors |
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Deliverables |
Identifying Key Project Deliverables Developing, Negotiating and Communicating a Project Vision |
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Day 2 |
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Leadership and vision |
Leadership of IT Projects Attributes of Successful Projects Developing a Vocabulary Developing a Project Strategy Estimating, Scheduling and Velocity Team Communication Management Reporting |
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Requirements Management |
Requirements Gathering Backlog Management Backlog Reviews Specification Development |
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Reducing Complexity |
The Problem with Complexity Astronaut and Other Architectures Industry Views of Complexity Delivery Orientation |
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Quality |
Non-functional requirements Business Impact of Quality Decisions Timeline Escalation Problem |
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Delivery |
Continuous Delivery Cycle Principles of Continuous Deployment Team Structure Task Allocation and Communication Regular Meetings Product Testing Methodologies |
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Tools |
Introduction to Project Management Tools Integrating Backlog and Execution Using Open Source Software |
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