Course Identifier: OOPM

Course Introduction:

No two software methodologies are the same. Object-Oriented (OO) projects have their own special needs and risks. The effective manager or architect knows what challenges lie ahead and how he can meet those challenges. This course provides a solid foundation for the management of an OO project, how the change to OO methodology can affect an organization, and the risks involved in that change.
 

Audience:

• Project Manager
• Project sponsor
• User management (if changes to business processes)
• Technical management (if major new technology is being introduced)
• Architect
• Lead developers
• Project administrative staff (for very large projects)
• Project Team Members

Computer and Software Specifications:

• Processor: Pentium II or better
• RAM: 128 MB or more
• Operating System: Windows 98 or better

Units Included:

OO3001 - Managing the Object-Oriented Project - This unit will help prepare the Object-Oriented Project Manager to effectively manage his/her project team. Good people employing sound technology are only two of the three essential elements for successful Object-Oriented projects. The successful project must be managed is a way that promotes synergy, maintains focus, and resolves conflict. This unit prepares the Object-Oriented Project Manager to achieve these goals in the Object-Oriented setting.

OO3002 - Managing Change - This unit provides an understanding of what change is and how change can affect the performance of both people and organizations. The unit looks at change as a process itself, identifying those aspects of the change process that can be successfully managed. The core of the unit focuses on developing and implementing a change management plan designed to facilitate successful change in the organization. The student is given practical experience in developing a change management plan for the client organization.

OO3003 - Risk Assessment and Risk Management - This unit looks at risk as a manageable entity and presents techniques for identifying, measuring, and formulating plans to mitigate risk. It prepares the student to operate the four major sub-processes of risk assessment and management: risk identification, risk quantification, response development, and risk control. The process is presented in the context of the software development project and prepares the project manager and his/her team to deal with project risk in a highly visible, proactive manner. The tools and techniques presented will help the team make risk mitigation part of their everyday project activities.

Prerequisites:

• Good understanding of Object-Oriented Development for Managers.