Project Management for Highly Technical Roles

Master essential project management skills to excel in technical roles and lead projects with confidence.

Created by: Michelle Caicedo
PMP®| 6Sigma GB®| Scrum Master®| Product Owner®| Facilitator

What Will I Learn?

• Understand key elements of project management, including scope, risk, and quality management
• Apply project management methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall to plan, execute, monitor, and close projects
• Learn stakeholder engagement and communication techniques
• Understand how to perform risk identification and mitigation in software development
• Understand how to make use of project management tools for tracking progress and evaluating success
• Learn how to ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and managing technical debt
• Motivate technical teams and addressing burnout and morale issues
• Advocate for continuous improvement through post-project analyses and lessons learned sessions

Requirements

• There are no specific prerequisites to take this course. However, having a background in technical fields like development, engineering, or IT may be beneficial​

Target audience

• The course is aimed at technical professionals, such as developers, engineers, and IT specialists, who may not have a formal project management background but need project management skills to excel in their roles. It is also suitable for technical professionals who struggle with task organization, prioritization, or workflow management.
• This course is also useful for non-technical project managers who wish to start managing technical projects