Introduction+to+Project+Management

= 3.9 Introduction to project management =

Introduction
media type="file" key="ITGS Project Management.m4v" width="360" height="360" align="right" All IT development requires a management method. Knowledge and understanding of the product development life cycle (PDLC) should be used as a framework to develop an IT solution for the internal assessment. It is recommended that this topic is covered before students start work on the project.

**What is Project Management?** **Why is this important?**
 * Project Management is a set of principles and tools for defining, planning, and executing, controlling, and completing a project.
 * Organize your approach
 * Generate a credible schedule
 * Track progress and control your project
 * Identify where to focus your efforts
 * Identify problems early-before there are crises
 * Saves you TIME (and MONEY)

//**Theoretical fundamentals**// • Client, end-user, developer • Data collection techniques for content and product design, citing of sources • Role of testing and processes used • Technical and end-user do cumentation (manuals) • End-user training

The following key questions should be considered:
 * //What is the present system?//
 * //How does it work?//
 * //What are the limitations of the current system?//
 * //What is the problem?//
 * //Who will benefit from an IT solution? A specific IT solution must not be identified at this stage.//
 * //Has the need been determined through discussions with relevant people and end-user(s)?//

//**The product development life cycle (PDLC)**// • Investigation of existing system(s) • Feasibility study • Requirements specification • Project schedule • Product design • Product development and technical documentation • Client and end-user evaluation

The following key questions should be considered in the development of the product:
 * //Does the product work technically?//
 * //Does the product contain all the data that is required?//
 * //Does the product meet the needs of the end-user(s)?//
 * //Is the product effective and fully functional?//

And for testing and evaluating:
 * //Has the product been beta tested for technical and design flaws?//
 * //Has the product been tested for content?//
 * <span style="color: #6a1f01; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">//Has the product been formally tested by the end user?//
 * <span style="color: #6a1f01; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">//Have all testing processes been formally documented?//

<span style="color: #eb7e0f; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">//**Practical techniques**// • Appropriate design techniques • Data capture • Product testing and debugging

The following key questions should be considered in the planning and data collection stages:
 * <span style="color: #6a1f01; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">//What is the relevant information that is needed for solving the problem?//
 * <span style="color: #6a1f01; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">//What data is required?//
 * <span style="color: #6a1f01; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">//Who are the end-users?//
 * <span style="color: #6a1f01; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">//What specific software (title, company, version) is required and is its choice justified?//
 * <span style="color: #6a1f01; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">//What hardware (model, specifications) is required and is its choice justified?//
 * <span style="color: #6a1f01; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">//What technical support is required?//
 * <span style="color: #6a1f01; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">//What are the details of the time line?//
 * <span style="color: #6a1f01; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">//Are storyboard(s), diagrams, or other design details required to make the product?//
 * <span style="color: #6a1f01; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">//Has the testing strategy (who, what, when, where for beta and end-user testing) been formulated?//
 * <span style="color: #6a1f01; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">//What are the end-user training requirements?//
 * <span style="color: #6a1f01; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">//What related procedures and policies are required?//
 * <span style="color: #6a1f01; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">//Is the design clear enough to allow replication by a third party?//



<span style="color: #f20d0d; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">**//Example of a problem that can be solved using an IT system://** The British International School of Jeddah prints out the Herald every morning. The principal of the school would like to solve the problem of wasting paper. Come up with an IT solution that would solve the school's problem and waste less paper.

<span style="color: #f20d0d; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">**//Other Sample Problems://** []


 * <span style="color: #5b20cb; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">//How to do the project:// **

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