About This Course
Writing code is only one part of building successful software. Managing the process—from gathering initial requirements to final deployment—is what separates successful technology initiatives from costly failures.
This course equips you with the strategic frameworks used by top tech companies globally. You will learn the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), diving deep into traditional (Waterfall) and modern iterative methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban). You'll also get hands-on experience with industry-standard project management software.
Skills You Will Gain
Course Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction to the SDLC
Understand the foundational phases of the Software Development Life Cycle. Learn how to gather business requirements, define project scope, and balance the "Iron Triangle" of constraints: scope, time, and cost.
Module 2: Traditional IT Project Management (Waterfall)
Study the sequential design process used in large-scale enterprise environments. Learn how to create detailed project plans, build Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and design Gantt charts to track dependencies.
Module 3: Agile Principles & Mindset
Transition to modern development. Study the Agile Manifesto and its 12 principles. Understand the shift from rigid planning to iterative development, continuous delivery, and rapid response to change.
Module 4: The Scrum Framework
Master the most popular Agile framework. Learn about Scrum roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers), artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog), and key ceremonies (Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives).
Module 5: Project Tools & Risk Management
Get hands-on with industry tools. Learn to configure Jira and Trello boards to track tasks and velocity. Conclude the course by mastering risk identification, mitigation strategies, and stakeholder communication.