Project Management: Technical Projects

Dive into the dynamic world of technical project management and discover the unique aspects that set these projects apart, including multidevice access, artificial intelligence, and big data challenges. In this course, Bob McGannon—a PMP and a PRINCE2 certified consultant, coach, author, and keynote speaker—shows you how to leverage agile, waterfall, and hybrid methodologies, enabling flexibility and adaptability in your project execution. Learn to anticipate and manage risks associated with emerging technologies. Explore key aspects of change management, nonfunctional requirements, and serviceability to enhance stakeholder satisfaction and project success. Enhance your ability to manage vendor relationships, address 24/7 service expectations, and effectively utilize AI tools in a technical project environment. By the end of the course, you'll understand how to navigate technical complexities and drive successful project outcomes confidently.

Learning objectives
Analyze the key factors to consider when determining whether to use traditional, Agile or hybrid project methodologies.
Explain the significance of both functional and non-functional requirements in technical project management.
Outline the dimensions of change management in technical projects including product, process, system integration, and cultural changes.
Determine the critical factors for successful testing of technical components including functionality, non-functional requirements, and usability.
Evaluate the considerations for ensuring 24/7 availability and global accessibility of technical projects.
Describe the potential benefits and drawbacks of incorporating artificial intelligence in technical project solutions.
Develop approaches to efficiently test products intended for worldwide and anytime access.
Explain the concept of minimum viable product (MVP) and minimum viable service (MVS) and their importance in speeding to market while ensuring accuracy.