Strategic Info Systems: Planning & Business Alignment

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Strategic Info Systems: Planning & Business Alignment

Instructor: Shirali Patel

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

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4 modules

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2 weeks to complete

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Learn at your own pace

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course introduces key project management principles for IT systems development. You'll learn about project planning, scope management, Agile methodologies, and creating project charters and management plans. Emphasis is placed on aligning projects with business goals and managing requirements to ensure successful outcomes

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.

What's included

19 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

19 readingsTotal 135 minutes

Course Overview1 minute
Syllabus - Introduction to Service Innovation and Management10 minutes
Academic Integrity1 minute
Week 1 Resources44 minutes
What is a Project?4 minutes
Project Examples2 minutes
Project Constraints2 minutes
Project Success2 minutes
Project, Program, & Portfolio2 minutes
Project Management Software Tools2 minutes
Project vs. Product Management 10 minutes
Project & Product Manager Collaboration2 minutes
IT Project Manager’s Responsibilities12 minutes
Project Manager's Skills12 minutes
IT Project Manager's Skills2 minutes
Value of a Project Manager2 minutes
Project Management Job Growth & Talent Gap8 minutes
IT Project Management Career Path15 minutes
Types of IT Project Management Jobs2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Check Your Knowledge Quiz10 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 100 minutes

Meet Your Fellow Learners10 minutes
Importance of a Project Manager’s Role90 minutes

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

What's included

1 video13 readings1 assignment1 app item1 discussion prompt

1 videoTotal 4 minutes

Systems View4 minutes

13 readingsTotal 170 minutes

Module 2 Resources135 minutes
Systems Definitions2 minutes
Understanding Organizations2 minutes
Four Types of Organizational Structures2 minutes
Organizational Culture2 minutes
Organizational Behavior and Influence on Projects2 minutes
Organizational Commitment4 minutes
Real-World Successful Projects2 minutes
IT Projects4 minutes
Nature of IT Projects4 minutes
Recent Trends Influencing IT Project Management5 minutes
Project Process Groups2 minutes
Balancing Planning and Execution4 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Check Your Knowledge30 minutes

1 app itemTotal 20 minutes

Systems Development Life Cycle20 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 90 minutes

Importance of Project Planning90 minutes

This week you’ll learn about strategic planning in projects, project charters, and project management plans.

What's included

1 video15 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 videoTotal 6 minutes

Methods for Project Selection 6 minutes

15 readingsTotal 98 minutes

Module 3 Resources60 minutes
Strategic Planning1 minute
SWOT Analysis1 minute
SWOT Example3 minutes
Selecting IT Projects2 minutes
Methods for Project Selection5 minutes
NPV Calculations5 minutes
IRR Calculations6 minutes
Project Charter and Inputs2 minutes
Example Project Charter5 minutes
Project Management Plan Overview1 minute
Developing a Project Management Plan2 minutes
Guidelines for Project Management Plan1 minute
Project Management Plan Contents2 minutes
Integrated Change Control2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Check Your Knowledge10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 90 minutes

Integrated Change Control90 minutes

This week you’ll learn about the documentation of project requirements, preventing scope creep, product development methodologies, Agile Development, Work Breakdown Structure, and scope management.

What's included

1 video22 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 videoTotal 4 minutes

Agile Requirements Management4 minutes

22 readingsTotal 98 minutes

Module 4 Resources38 minutes
Scope Management2 minutes
Planning Scope Management2 minutes
Requirements Collection 4 minutes
Requirements Definition2 minutes
Agile Requirements Management2 minutes
Ambiguous Requirements2 minutes
Levels of Requirements4 minutes
System-Level Requirements4 minutes
Requirements Trade-Off2 minutes
Scope Definition2 minutes
Importance of Scope Definition2 minutes
Product Scope Description Example2 minutes
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)1 minute
Components of a WBS1 minute
Benefits of a WBS4 minutes
WBS In an Agile Setting2 minutes
Product Breakdown Structure (PBS)4 minutes
PBS in an AGILE Setting12 minutes
Scope Change Management2 minutes
Tools & Techniques2 minutes
Change Control Board (CCB)2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Check Your Knowledge30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 90 minutes

Agile Requirements90 minutes

Instructor

Shirali Patel

Northeastern University

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