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There are 6 modules in this course
Learn how to analyze, plan, and manage software projects effectively using industry-aligned project management frameworks, Agile methodologies, scheduling techniques, and leadership practices. This course provides practical skills for managing software development projects from initiation through successful delivery.
The course begins with the foundations of software project management, including project lifecycle models, PMBOK, CMMI, Agile, and Rational Unified Process (RUP). Learners will understand how modern software development methodologies support structured project execution and adaptability in dynamic environments.
As the course progresses, learners explore software risk management, including identifying, analyzing, and mitigating project risks while integrating time management practices to improve planning efficiency. The course also covers scheduling techniques, critical path analysis, and software quality management to help ensure successful project outcomes.
Advanced modules focus on scope management, change control, stakeholder engagement, leadership, and team management. Learners will understand how to control scope creep, manage software project complexity, motivate teams, and improve collaboration in high-pressure environments.
The course also introduces advanced project management practices such as software asset management and software process models, helping learners build a comprehensive understanding of modern software project environments.
What makes this course unique is its integrated, end-to-end approach to software project management, combining technical planning, risk management, quality control, leadership, and stakeholder communication into one practical learning experience. By the end of the course, learners will be able to confidently manage software projects, improve team productivity, and handle project challenges effectively in professional software environments.
This module introduces the core principles of software project management, covering project fundamentals, lifecycle models, industry frameworks like PMBOK and CMMI, and modern development methodologies such as Agile and RUP.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
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9 videos•Total 80 minutes
Course Overview•12 minutes
Software Project Management Basics•4 minutes
Types of Software Projects•12 minutes
Software Project Challenges•4 minutes
Software Development Lifecycle•10 minutes
PMBOK and CMMI Overview•12 minutes
RUP Framework•4 minutes
Agile Basics•13 minutes
Project Manager Roles•11 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Graded - Foundations of Software Project Management•30 minutes
Getting Started with Project Management•10 minutes
Understanding Project Environment•10 minutes
Development Methodologies•10 minutes
Mastering Risk Management
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on identifying, analyzing, and managing risks in software projects, along with integrating time management practices to minimize project uncertainties and improve planning efficiency.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
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9 videos•Total 67 minutes
Risk Management Overview•2 minutes
Risk Assessment and Planning•10 minutes
Risk Management Process•8 minutes
Risk Identification•10 minutes
Risk Monitoring and Control•5 minutes
Time Management Overview•7 minutes
Activity Definition and Planning•8 minutes
Activity Sequencing•11 minutes
Critical Path Analysis•7 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Mastering Risk Management•30 minutes
Risk Fundamentals•10 minutes
Risk Identification & Analysis•10 minutes
Applying Risk Strategies•10 minutes
Time & Schedule Management
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module covers project scheduling techniques, critical path analysis, and quality management practices, enabling learners to manage timelines effectively while ensuring high software quality standards.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
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8 videos•Total 56 minutes
Schedule Analysis Example•4 minutes
Schedule Control•5 minutes
Quality Management Overview•10 minutes
Software Quality Attributes•9 minutes
Software Quality Management•4 minutes
Quality Planning and Assurance•7 minutes
Quality Control and Reviews•7 minutes
Software Inspections•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Graded - Time & Schedule Management•30 minutes
Planning Project Schedules•10 minutes
Understanding Quality in Projects•10 minutes
Quality Execution & Control•10 minutes
Scope & Change Management
Module 4•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module explores how to define, structure, and control project scope, along with managing project changes using tools and processes to prevent scope creep and ensure controlled project execution.
What's included
10 videos4 assignments
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10 videos•Total 67 minutes
Scope Management Overview•4 minutes
Scope Management Processes•10 minutes
Scope Control Outputs•9 minutes
Work Breakdown Structure•9 minutes
WBS Scheduling Example•4 minutes
Scope Control•5 minutes
Change Management Overview•10 minutes
Change Tracking Tools•8 minutes
Release Management•3 minutes
Change Control Tools•5 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Graded - Scope & Change Management•30 minutes
Managing Project Scope•10 minutes
Structuring Project Work•10 minutes
Managing Project Changes•10 minutes
People, Leadership & Complexity
Module 5•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on managing teams, leadership strategies, motivation techniques, and handling project complexity, enabling effective collaboration and decision-making in dynamic software environments.
This module covers advanced topics such as software asset management, stakeholder engagement, and software process models, providing a comprehensive understanding of modern project management practices.
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