Software Project Management Training

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 Benefits

• 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 Organizational 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 
• Analyze how the SDLC drives deliverables 
• Measure progress with milestones 
• Detect and prevent software defects  
• Engage the development team in the planning process

Module 5: Recognizing and Overcoming Implementation Challenges

In this module, you will learn how to:

• Implement change control and configuration management  
• Analyze 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 organization 
• 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”