Whether you're managing a project for the first time or need some pointers on project management, this course gives you the tools you need to clarify your project's business goals, plan the scope and functionality of your application or Web site accordingly, and manage the production cycle effectively.
Course Objectives
- Visualize the phases of your development projects
- Estimate schedules and budgets
- Manage development teams to deliver within a projected schedule and budget
- Establish communication channels for project teams
- Complete projects successfully
- This is an introductory class and is not intended for seasoned project managers. This is not a PMI® certified class.
Prerequisites
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with the Internet
Course duration
2 Days
Course outline
Why Project Management?
What is Project Management?
- Vocabulary and Concepts in Project Management
Web Project Management vs. Traditional Project Management
- IT Project Management
- Phases of IT Projects vs. Phases of Print Production Projects
- How Web Projects are Different
The Project Manager’s Role
- Organizational Skills
- Personal and Social Skills
How to Build a Team
- Team Roles in Projects
- Examples of Web Teams
Phases of Web Projects
Sample Project Scope Document
Project Scope Document for www.semida.org
Purpose of Project Scope Document
- Project mission
- Project objectives
- Target audience
- Functionality and technical specifications
- Information design
- Interaction design
- Creative concept and media design
- Team roles
- Schedule
- Budget
- Communication systems
- Functionality and Technical Requirements
Sample Functional and Technical Specification
Functional and Technical Specification for www.semida.org
Purpose of Functional and Technical Specification
Technical Infrastructure and Requirements
- Development Server and Live Server Information
- Functional Requirements
Technical Skills of Your Team
- Will team members use existing code or write it from scratch?
- Assessment of Project Team Knowledge and Skills
- Identify Tasks and Team Roles
- Set Schedule
Sample Schedule
Sample Budget
- Establish Communication Channels
- Creating Production Standards and Communication Systems
Sample Production Standards Guide
Production Standards Guide for www.semida.org
Purpose of Production Standards Guide
- Directory Structure
- File Names and Naming Convention
- Coding and Scripting Notes
- HTML Table Information
- Production Art Notes
- Photoshop files
The Design Phase
Sample Content Inventory Document
Sample Site Map
- Creative Concept and Media Design
Sample Storyboards
- Home Page
- Content Pages
- Building a Prototype
- Getting Feedback from the Client
Sample Prototype Plan
Prototype Plan for www.semida.org
Purpose of Prototype Plan
- Prototype mission
- Prototype objectives
- Target audience
- Functionality and technical specifications
The Development Phase
- Building Your Site
- Testing the Web Site
- Selecting Testers
Sample Test Plan
Test Plan for semida
Purpose of Test Plan for www.semida.org
- Proofreading Guidelines
- Functionality Tests
- Stress Tests
- Load Tests
- Testers
The Production Phase
- Conduct a Debriefing with Your Team
The Maintenance Phase
