Software project management is the art and science of planning and leading software projects. It is a subdiscipline of project management in which software projects are planned, implemented, monitored and controlled. In this free online course, you will study the characteristics of a project and the types and challenges of software projects specifically. We will highlight the factors that make software projects difficult before we discuss the software development process.

Next, we will examine software development activities and models, including spiral, waterfall, agile development, rapid application development and more. We will also identify the five maturity levels of CMMI (capability maturity model integration) and the rational unified process (RUP) for object-oriented software development. The RUP will highlight the four phases of a project, including how to mitigate technical risks, create baseline architecture, and get stakeholder buy-in.

Finally, we will introduce agile project management methodologies, which help us uncover better systems for developing software. In addition, the role and responsibilities of a software project manager and the management process for risks will be discussed. Further, you will study time management processes, objective and scope management, people and change management, and software asset management techniques. Enrol and start learning now.