Project Management

This course is a part of Become a Technical Program Manager, a 24-course Learning Path series from LinkedIn Learning.

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.

Contents:

• Introduction
• 1. Technology Project Challenges and Approaches
• 2. Planning Your Technology Project
• 3. Executing Your Technology Project
• Conclusion