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Managing Software Projects | SEQA.X406


New and experienced project managers wanting to improve their management of software projects need to include key planning elements, appropriate techniques, effective communications, and ideas for self-improvement. In this interactive course, new and experienced project managers explore the most common causes of project failure; and are introduced to up-to-date methodologies, principles, and practices for successful software projects.

The course is excellent for those seeking to improve their software project management skills for producing full scope, adequately tested, on time and on budget results. Students are guided to those processes outlined by the Project Management Institute

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to

  • Select appropriately among methods such as Agile, Critical Chain, and Critical Path
  • Discuss project processes that are aligned with the Project Management Institute
  • Explain the root causes of software project troubles
  • Identify preventative actions for ongoing and future software projects

Skills needed knowledge of software development fundamentals and the development lifecycle.


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ENROLL EARLY!

Sections Open for Enrollment:

Open Sections and Schedule
Start / End Date Quarter Units Cost Instructor
11-07-2024 to 12-12-2024 1.5 $750

Hong Nguyen-Phuong

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Final Date To Enroll: 11-14-2024

Schedule

Date: Start Time: End Time: Meeting Type: Location:
Thu, 11-07-2024 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 11-14-2024 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 11-21-2024 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 12-05-2024 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 12-12-2024 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Open Sections and Schedule
Start / End Date Quarter Units Cost Instructor
02-18-2025 to 03-18-2025 1.5 $750

Alka S Jarvis

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Final Date To Enroll: 02-18-2025

Schedule

Date: Start Time: End Time: Meeting Type: Location:
Tue, 02-18-2025 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 02-25-2025 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 03-04-2025 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 03-11-2025 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 03-18-2025 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE