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Managing projects requires dealing with scope change effectively. Here we examine the types of change request that can impact the triple constraint of time, cost, and quality.
Target Audience
Individuals who have interest in knowing more about Project Management, including those in positions that require them to carry out a project management role to individuals that are full-time project managers wishing to hone their skills further.
Expected Duration (hours)
0.1
Lesson ObjectivesManaging Scope on a Project
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Every outsourcing initiative has its risks. These can include the discovery of a strategic mismatch with the vendor, security breaches or loss of intellectual property, and the failure of the outsourced team to implement the project on time or within scope and budget. Risk arises throughout a project â from strategic assessment, through planning, implementation, and close. Being aware of the risks and planning your responses can help you manage a successful outsourced project. This course explains how to assess risks by first identifying them and then determining how...
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To successfully outsource a software project, you need to pick a vendor who knows what to do, how to do it, how well to do it, and how quickly to do it. Vendor selection can be a complex process that involves defining detailed requirements, developing a business model and delivery model, creating a request for proposal, assessing and selecting vendors, and negotiating and finalizing a contract. This course describes key actions that can help you develop an effective vendor contract. It explains how to create a comprehensive request for proposal - one that's designed to...
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Outsourcing is a powerful business strategy that can bring many benefits. These include lower costs, an ability to focus on core business competencies, improved quality, and superior skills and capabilities. IT outsourcing has gained in popularity over the years, and it seems likely to continue doing so. This course focuses on a particular type of IT outsourcing â namely, software project outsourcing. It describes the areas in software development that are typically outsourced, and explains some of the models for outsourcing, including cloud computing. With the aim of...
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Once a contract is signed with an outsourcing vendor, you must carefully manage the relationship with that vendor. Getting off to a positive start with the outsourced team goes a long way toward achieving success. In this course, you'll learn how to begin the outsourcing relationship positively by being clear about expectations, and preparing your in-house team for the transition to working with the outsourced team. The course also explains key issues to tackle during this transition phase, including training, knowledge transfer, and issue resolution. In addition, it...
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This course highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and communication during agile planning and development projects. It discusses the role of stakeholders and how the ScrumMaster or agile project leader must encourage active involvement to ensure the team has a clear understanding of the project requirements and stakeholder expectations. Also addressed are common tools used for knowledge sharing throughout the course of the project, which is essential in order to deliver value and keep everyone informed on the status of the project. This...
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Meeting the goals of a project often requires hiring consultants with specific skill sets. This Business Impact details strategies for integrating contract workers into the project team.
Target Audience
Individuals who have interest in knowing more about Project Management, including those in positions that require them to carry out a project management role to individuals that are full-time project managers wishing to hone their skills further.
Expected Duration (hours)
0.1
Lesson ObjectivesManaging Vendor Relationships
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Skillsoft Mentors are available to help students with their studies for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) PMBOK Guide 5th Ed. exam. You can reach them by entering a Mentored Chat Room or by using the Email My Mentor service.
Target Audience
Individuals who are studying the associated Skillsoft content in preparation for, or to become familiar with, the skills and competencies being measured by the actual certification exam.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with the exam objectives listed below and skills and competencies being measured in the associated...
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SkillSoft Mentors are available to help students with their studies for the PRINCE2: Foundation exam. You can reach them by entering a Mentored Chat Room or by using the E-mail My Mentor service.
Target Audience
Individuals who are studying the associated SkillSoft content in preparation for, or to become familiar with, the skills and competencies being measured by the actual certification exam.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with the exam objectives listed below and skills and competencies being measured in the associated certification exam.
Expected Duration (hours)
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Skillsoft Mentors are available to help students with their studies for the Project Management Professional (PMP) PMBOK Guide 5th Edition Aligned exam. You can reach them by entering a Mentored Chat Room or by using the Email My Mentor service.
Target Audience
Individuals who are studying the associated Skillsoft content in preparation for, or to become familiar with, the skills and competencies being measured by the actual certification exam.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with the exam objectives listed below and skills and competencies being measured in the associated...