Technical projects have their own unique set of needs and challenges. The project manager and the business need to be aware and ready to respond to these challenges. Learn how to manage technical projects effectively with Bob McGannon. This course illustrates how to leverage project management tools differently and anticipate the technical component and business risks that are common to technology projects. Topics covered in the course include waterfall vs. agile, managing new and existing technologies, working with the expectation that technology solutions will be available 24/7, special considerations for technical product development, and much more. The course concludes with a set of problems and solutions that you can use to apply the principles from this course.

Note: This course was created by Bob McGannon. We are pleased to host this training in our library.

Learn how to manage technical projects (including software, hardware, infrastructure, and cloud-based projects) with these project management tips.

Technical projects have their own unique set of needs and challenges. New technology must be researched, downtime must be kept to a minimum, and the organization must be helped to adapt to the change. Learn how to effectively manage technical projects of any size with these tips from project management expert Bob McGannon. He'll go over specific approaches to mitigate the risks and challenges common to technology projects. He'll walk through case studies to bring the concepts to life. Then he'll propose some specific challenges (including conflicts with stakeholders or vendors) for you to explore. Compare your solutions with Bob's recommendations to see how your project management skills compare.

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