Project Management Techniques for the BA

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Designed For:
Business analysts, IT or business professionals, specialists who are leading a project and need to execute project management techniques and functions in addition to their own role on solution delivery projects or other change initiatives.

Overview:
This one day session focuses on providing the participant with an understanding of the importance of managing scope, risks, assessing issues and handling change requests, as well as a good overview of the tools and techniques fundamental to good project management. The participant is introduced to project management principles, techniques and tools used to manage their ‘business analysis’ or change initiative project and build a deeper understanding and appreciation of the project managers’ role within a solution design and delivery project.

Benefits:
The participants will strengthen their knowledge of the different stages of a solution delivery project and their responsibility in each project phase:

Develop awareness of project management principles, management controls and procedures

Increase understanding of various roles and responsibilities (sponsor, steering committee, etc.)

Develop familiarity of project management processes for planning, managing and closing work or work segments

Prerequisites:
None

Course Content:

Unit 1: Project Management

What is project management?

The relationship of the BA and PM roles

Principles of project management

Programs, project selection and de-selection

Project management phases and outcomes

Unit 2: Planning the Performance Improvement Project

Project types, structures, roles and responsibilities

Goals, objectives and scope

Approach, procedures and controls

Estimating and scheduling

Approvals and approval documents

Unit 3: Conducting the Project

Contolling the work – cost, time, risk and quality management procedures

Tools and techniques for maintaining focus

Assessing and managing change

Project documentation

Team dynamics

Unit 4: Project Completion

Project close and handoff

Reviews and assessments

Tips and common pitfalls

Training Category:
Classroom Training

Price:
$695.00

Registration:

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