Planning and Managing Information Systems Development Part 1

Overview

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This course provides an overview of the most popular information systems needs’ assessment methodologies including portfolio analysis, stage assessment, business systems planning. Topics include utilities Information Systems strategic plan prioritization techniques of business goal alignment, architectural compatibility, and cost/benefit and risk analysis to demonstrate how businesses match needs to budgetary constraints. Describes and evaluates options for the placement of the Information Systems function within the organization and a variety of methods to manage the function.

Syllabus

Introduction to Project Management

In this module, you’ll learn the basics of project management and the responsibilities of an IT project manager to provide you with a foundation for future course content.

Systems View and Systems Approach

In this module, you’ll learn about systems view in a project management context, project process groups, the importance of project planning, and project management practices.

Integration

In this module, you’ll learn about strategic planning in projects, project charters, and project management plans.

Scope

In this module, you’ll learn about the documentation of project requirements, preventing scope creep, product development methodologies, Agile development, work breakdown structure, and scope management.

Schedule

In this module, you will learn about scheduling methods and management, Gantt charts, and the critical path’s role in project dependencies and timelines.

Cost

In this module, you will learn about cost management, methods for estimating project costs, determining a project budget, and Agile cost estimation techniques.