An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Requirements Management
A Key to Project Success
CLASSROOM DATES
INTRODUCTION
Managing project scope, gathering requirements, and meeting customers’ expectations are a major part of a project manager’s work. Weaknesses and deficiencies in the scope definition process - including incomplete or poorly executed stakeholder analysis, and mishandled communication - can lead to unnecessary and costly changes, rework, and even project failures.
As a key part of the triple constraints, scope is often the most challenging constraint to manage. As a project progresses "scope creep" often occurs due to the lack of management of the constant changes. Customers' needs, the project sponsor's needs, and other stakeholders’ needs often are in conflict. Learn how to achieve project success by mastering requirements definition and scope control.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
This EuroMaTech training course on Requirements Management training course aims to help participants to achieve the following objectives:
- Determine the business needs that drive a project
- Define the difference between product scope and project scope
- Determine how a project integrates with the overall operations of an organization
- Identify and apply appropriate quality requirements
- Define the inputs, outputs, and tools and techniques of the scope management processes
- Identify and apply the proper methodology to effectively define the scope of a project and determine macro risks
- Understand the ways of dealing with changes to the project scope
- Create a Work Breakdown Structure to define scope
- Be able to properly verify the project scope
- Determine how to control the project scope during the execution phase of the project
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- For project team members, team leaders, business analysts, project managers, program managers, PMO managers, program or project directors, sponsors, and any persons functioning in a project environment
- Participants responsible for all types of projects, from construction to new product development to information technology, will take home tools and techniques to put to immediate use
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
Requirements Management training course participants will participate in group exercises, integrated case studies, training videos and discussion of “real life” issues in their organizations that will enable them to learn the skills needed to properly manage the scope of a project.
TRAINING SUMMARY
This EuroMaTech training course on Requirements Management covers the essential skills for managing project scope, gathering requirements, and meeting customers’ expectations that are necessary for effective delivery of projects.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Programme Outline
DAY 1 - Introduction to Project Scope
- Defining common terminology for your organization and projects
- Organizing project definition and scope across the project lifecycle
- Steps in the requirements management process
- Developing a scope management process for your organization’s projects
- Identifying environmental issues, enterprise environment factors (EEFs) and organizational process assets (OPAs)
- Fixed and evolving requirements
- Identifying and deploying tools and techniques to overcome organizational barriers to successful scope definition, execution, and acceptance
- Effective listening skills needed for requirements gathering and definition
- Listening vs. hearing
- Causes of people "tuning-out"
- Communication Realities
- Listening approaches
- The Function of Listening
DAY 2 - Developing the Business Case and Project Charter
- Aligning your project with organizational objectives
- Stakeholder identification and categorisation
- Communication plan
- Risk factors
- Determining how to identify and prioritize stakeholders’ needs
- Reconciling multiple views
- Consideration of legal and market risks
- Relationship management process
- Handling difficult stakeholders
- Determining the financial benefits of a project
- Developing a business case for a project
- Obtaining project acceptance from key stakeholders
DAY 3 - Project Scope Planning and Definition
- Building a complete project scope statement
- Creating a scope management plan
- What is a requirement?
- Constraints and assumptions
- Project Boundaries
- Converting stakeholders’ objectives into project requirements
- Functional vs. non-functional requirements
- What makes a “good” requirement?
- Business requirements vs. technical requirements
- Prioritizing requirements
- Developing a WBS
- WBS elements
- WBS structures
- WBS Template
- Decomposition
- Code of accounts
- WBS dictionary
- Using “Displayed Thinking”
- Other tools
- Activity Diagram
- Block/Swimlane Workflow Diagram
- Cause & Effect Diagram
- Decision Tree Analysis
DAY 4 - Project Scope Validation and Verification
- Embedding quality directly into the project
- Incorporating quality throughout the project
- Creating stable verification standards
- Conducting peer reviews
- Identifying scope testing and evaluation techniques
- Conducting product verification and validation
- Managing deliverables
- Conduction inspections and testing
- Accepting deliverables
- Dealing with requested changes
- Dealing with recommended corrective actions
DAY 5 - Project Scope Control
- Identifying and managing changes to the project scope
- Establishing a formal authorization process for scope changes
- Establish business criteria for change control
- Managing the change control system
- Addressing political and cultural issues regarding project scope changes
- Performance reporting
- Implementing approved change requests
- Gathering and disseminating work performance information
- Measuring and managing variance
- Configuration management
- Obtaining final product acceptance
- Closing a project
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ACCREDITATION
EuroMaTech is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
Euromatech is a Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) approved training institute in Dubai, licensed and approved to deliver training courses in the UAE.
The KHDA is the regulatory authority in the UAE, that oversees administering, approving, supervising, and controlling the activities of various education providers in the UAE. We are proud of our commitment to ensuring quality training courses and status as a KHDA-approved training provider.
FAQ
Do you provide assistance with hotel accommodation?
Yes, we can assist you with the following:
- Corporate Discount: If available, we can extend our corporate discount for your stay at selected hotels.
- Hotel Suggestions: We can provide recommendations for nearby hotels based on your preferences and budget.
Feel free to explore online booking platforms for the most cost-effective options.
Do you offer customized training for organizations?
Yes, we provide tailored training solutions designed to meet the specific needs of your organization. Customized courses can be delivered either in-person or online, and you can select the dates and duration that best fit your schedule. For more details, please contact us at [email protected]
What types of training formats do you offer?
We provide two flexible training formats to suit your preferences:
- Classroom Training: Experience in-person learning with expert instructors. Engage in interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and benefit from face-to-face networking.
- Online Training: Join live online sessions from anywhere, offering flexibility for those with busy schedules or who prefer remote learning.
- In-House Training: We can bring our training directly to your organization, allowing for tailored sessions that address your specific needs and objectives.
Can you assist with visa arrangements?
Yes, we can help by issuing an official Letter of Invitation once you’ve confirmed your training registration, which can assist in your visa application process.
Who will be the senior consultant leading the training?
We are happy to share the profiles of our expert instructors. To learn more about their qualifications and experience, please contact us [email protected]
