Software Project Analyst to Senior Software Project Manager

Software Project Analyst to Senior Software Project Manager

R12 789.00

Organisations are increasingly seeking to transform their workflows and optimise processes by adopting a more Agile mindset. Consequently, the demand for Senior Software Project Managers with specialised training and experience in Agile methodologies for software development is rising. Senior Software Project Managers lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, communicate with stakeholders, and apply project management best practices to deliver high-quality software solutions.

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Course fee: R12 789.00

Deposit: R2 200.00

Monthly instalment: R882.42

Payment duration: 12 months

Study duration: We recommend a total of 120 hours of study, e.g. study 1 hour per day and complete your course in 4 months.

Skillsoft course access: 12 months

Course code: C01192

 

Course overview:

  • Track 1: The focus will be on Agile for software development, project management tools and communication skills, and software requirements planning, and software development concepts.
  • Track 2: The focus will be on defining success metrics, negotiation skills, stakeholder needs, business analysis, and project risk assessment.
  • Track 3: The focus will be on using Agile and SCRUM for software development, decision making and project data analysis for software project managers, software project meetings, stakeholder communication, and project needs vs. expectations.
  • Track 4: The focus will be on recruiting, advanced Agile and SCRUM, organizational value management, hybrid Agile, and Agile value-driven delivery.

 

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      • A clear starting point across the roles and responsibilities of tomorrow.
      • Exercises for on-the-job applications to put what you’ve learned into practice.
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The learning path for each journey comprises tracks of content in a recommended order. Completing all content within a track completes the track. Completing all tracks within the journey completes the journey.

 

Modules and topics covered:

PM Track 1: Software Project Analyst

Agile for Software Development: Lean, Agile, & Scrum Methodologies
Project Management Tools: Understanding PM Tools
Project Management Tools: Understanding the Collaboration Tools
Software PM Communication: Software Project Management Communication Skills
Software Requirements Planning
Software Development Concepts: Software Development Glossary

PM Track 2: Software Project Lead

Project Evaluation: Defining Success Metrics
Skills for Project Analysts: Negotiation Skills
Interpreting Stakeholder Needs: Managing and Engaging Stakeholders
Business Analysis for Project Management: Practices for Early Project Stages
Business Analysis for Project Management: Practices for Later Project Stages
Risk Management: Project Risk Assessment

PM Track 3: Software Project Manager

Agile Software Development: Agile Development Life Cycle
Agile Software Development: Agile Project Management Techniques
Project Management: Scrum Framework for Software Development
Decision-Making for Software Project Managers
Software Data Analysis: Project Management Metrics
Project Meetings: Agile Project Meetings
Stakeholder Communication: Software Projects & Stakeholder Communication
Project Management Needs vs. Expectations
Advanced Agile: Software Project Management
Advanced Agile: Software Development Concepts

PM Track 4: Senior Software Project Manager

Software Projects: Recruiting the Project Team
Advanced Agile: Tools & Techniques
Advanced Agile: Leadership Techniques
Advanced Scrum for Project Management
Business Intelligence: Project Data Analysis
Business Orientation: Strategic Organizational Goals
Business Strategy: Managing Organizational Value
Agile Hybrid Approaches
Value-driven Delivery: Delivering Value in Agile Projects

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites, but it is recommended that candidates have some experience in the lab or field.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Intermediate

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Course type: Short course

Industry partner: Skillsoft

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: Optimi College

Assessment information:

Each track concludes with a final internal exam that will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout that specific track. There are no external certification exams for this course.

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.

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