Northeastern University

Planning and Managing Information Systems Development Part 1

Northeastern University

Planning and Managing Information Systems Development Part 1

Shirali Patel

Instructor: Shirali Patel

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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There are 7 modules in this course

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

2 videos19 readings1 assignment

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.

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1 video13 readings1 assignment1 app item

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

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1 video15 readings1 assignment

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.

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1 video22 readings1 assignment

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

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26 readings1 assignment

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

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1 video20 readings1 assignment

In this module, you will learn about planning, managing, and controlling quality standards for IT projects.

What's included

1 video31 readings1 assignment

Instructor

Shirali Patel
Northeastern University
3 Courses 132 learners

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Northeastern University

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