This course will provide an overview of the most popular information systems needs’ assessment methodologies including portfolio analysis, stage assessment, business systems planning. Topics include utilities Information Systems strategic plan prioritization techniques of business goal alignment, architectural compatibility, and cost/benefit and risk analysis demonstrating how businesses match needs to budgetary constraints. This course will describe and evaluate options for the placement of the Information Systems function within an organization and a variety of methods to manage the function.
In this module, you will learn about resource management plans, collaboration, team organization charts, and RACI matrices.
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3个视频50篇阅读材料1个作业
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3个视频•总计8分钟
Course Overview•3分钟
Meet the Instructor•1分钟
Project Staffing•4分钟
50篇阅读材料•总计164分钟
Course Introduction•2分钟
Northeastern University - Prior Learning Assessment •5分钟
Planning and Managing Information Systems Development Part 2 Syllabus•10分钟
Academic Integrity•1分钟
Managing and Leading People•2分钟
Developing a Plan•2分钟
Project Organization Charts•5分钟
Work Assignment Process•4分钟
Responsibility Assignment Matrices•10分钟
Staffing Plan•3分钟
Team Charter•2分钟
Acquiring Resources•2分钟
Efficient Recruitment and Effective Retention•4分钟
Resource Assignment•2分钟
Resource Loading•2分钟
Resource Leveling•2分钟
Tuckman Model•4分钟
Team Building•5分钟
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator•4分钟
Enhancing Teamwork With MBTI•2分钟
Wilson Social Style Profiles•2分钟
Enhancing Teamwork With the Social Styles Profile•5分钟
DISC Profile•4分钟
Reward and Recognition•2分钟
Managing Project Teams•2分钟
Conflict Handling Modes•4分钟
Dysfunctional Teams •4分钟
General Advice for Project Managers•2分钟
Influence and Power•2分钟
Bases of Influence•2分钟
Power •2分钟
Stephen Covey and Improving Effectiveness•7分钟
Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People•10分钟
Leadership: PMI Talent Triangle•5分钟
PMI Talent Triangle: Diving Deeper•3分钟
Emotional Intelligence •4分钟
Intrinsic Motivation•2分钟
Extrinsic Motivation•2分钟
Application in Project Management•2分钟
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs•3分钟
Application of Maslow's Theory•2分钟
Herzberg’s Motivational Hygiene Theory•2分钟
Application of Herzberg’s Theory•2分钟
Pink’s Book and RSA•2分钟
Pink's Book and RSA: Practical Application for Managers•2分钟
McClelland’s Acquired Needs Theory•2分钟
Acquired Needs Theory Application in Management•2分钟
McGregor’s Theory X and Y•2分钟
Ouchi’s Theory Z•2分钟
Theories X, Y, and Z: Applications in Management•4分钟
1个作业•总计10分钟
Module 8- Assess Your Learning: Resources•10分钟
Communications
第 2 单元•小时 后完成
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In this module, you will learn about communication and communication management, strategies for assessing communication effectiveness, and analysis of communication challenges and solutions.
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34篇阅读材料1个作业
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34篇阅读材料•总计93分钟
Communications Management•2分钟
Importance of Communication•2分钟
Benefits of Effective Communications•2分钟
Communications Management Plan•2分钟
Key Components of a Robust Communications Management Plan•4分钟
Benefits of a Communications Management Plan•2分钟
Communication Channels•2分钟
Managing Complexity•6分钟
Strategies for Effective Communications•4分钟
Talking vs. Communicating•2分钟
Examples•2分钟
Types of Communication Methods•5分钟
Formal Communication•2分钟
Informal Communication•4分钟
Balancing Formal and Informal Communication•2分钟
Seven Cs of Communication•2分钟
Barriers to Communication•4分钟
Communication Styles•5分钟
Information Distribution•2分钟
Communicating Bad News•2分钟
Using Technology•5分钟
One-Way and Two-Way Communication•4分钟
Interactive Communication•2分钟
Push Communication•2分钟
Pull Communication•2分钟
Choosing the Right Method•4分钟
Engagement•2分钟
Outreach•2分钟
Dissemination•2分钟
Best Practices•2分钟
Increasing Communication Efficiency•2分钟
Addressing Communication Issues•2分钟
Reporting Performance•2分钟
Importance of and Best Practices for Performance Reporting•2分钟
1个作业•总计30分钟
Module 9- Assess Your Learning: Communications•30分钟
Risk
第 3 单元•小时 后完成
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In this module, you will learn about developing risk management plans, categorizing and analyzing risks, applying risk analysis in real-world scenarios, using SWOT analysis, and exploring case studies to understand risk management strategies.
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1个视频55篇阅读材料1个作业
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1个视频•总计3分钟
Risk Response Strategies•3分钟
55篇阅读材料•总计113分钟
Importance of Risk Management•2分钟
Benefits of Risk Management•2分钟
Risk Utility•2分钟
Risk Management Process•4分钟
Planning Risk Management•2分钟
Risk Management Plan•2分钟
Topics Addressed in a Risk Management Plan•2分钟
Backup Plans in Risk Management•4分钟
Sources of Risks on IT Projects•4分钟
Risk Management Frameworks•2分钟
Common Project Risks•5分钟
Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS)•2分钟
Detailed Risk Factors•5分钟
Risk Identification•2分钟
Common Barriers to Risk Identification•2分钟
Tools and Techniques for Risk Identification•2分钟
SWOT Analysis•4分钟
Conducting a SWOT Analysis•1分钟
Applications of a SWOT Analysis•1分钟
Risk Register•2分钟
Key Components of a Risk Register•2分钟
Benefits of Using a Risk Register•1分钟
Risk Report•2分钟
Purpose and Benefits•1分钟
Additional Details•2分钟
Key Aspects of Qualitative Risk Analysis•2分钟
Benefits of Qualitative Risk Analysis•1分钟
Risk Assessment Matrix•2分钟
Benefits of Using the Probability and Impact Matrix•1分钟
Practical Tips•1分钟
Top Ten Risk Item Tracking•2分钟
Top Ten Risk Item Tracking Example•2分钟
Quantitative Risk Analysis•2分钟
Benefits of Quantitative Risk Analysis•1分钟
Common Methods Used in Quantitative Risk Analysis•2分钟
Monte Carlo Simulation•2分钟
Steps Involved in a Monte Carlo Simulation•2分钟
Benefits•1分钟
Example in Practice•2分钟
Sensitivity Analysis•2分钟
Sensitivity Analysis Example•2分钟
Decision Tree Analysis•2分钟
Steps in Decision Tree Analysis•1分钟
Benefits of Decision Tree Analysis•2分钟
Expected Monetary Value•2分钟
EMV Examples•2分钟
Benefits and Limitations of EMV•2分钟
Planning Risk Responses•2分钟
Risk Response Strategies•2分钟
Example in Practice•1分钟
Benefits of Planning Risk Responses•1分钟
General Risk Mitigation Strategies•2分钟
Proactive Identification and Contingency Planning•1分钟
Example in Practice•2分钟
SWOT Analysis Tool•4分钟
1个作业•总计30分钟
Module 10- Assess Your Learning: Risk•30分钟
Procurement
第 4 单元•小时 后完成
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This module covers the key aspects of procurement management, emphasizing its role in project success. You will learn about planning procurement activities, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and make-or-buy analysis. The module also addresses evaluating contract types and overcoming procurement challenges. By the end of this module, you should feel equipped to manage procurement processes effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation and project outcomes.
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1个视频62篇阅读材料1个作业
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1个视频•总计5分钟
Contract Types•5分钟
62篇阅读材料•总计155分钟
Planning Procurement Management•2分钟
Key Definitions for Procurement Management•2分钟
Key Elements of Procurement•2分钟
Types of Procurement•1分钟
Challenges in Procurement•1分钟
Outsourcing•1分钟
Internal vs. External Sourcing•2分钟
Benefits of This Approach•2分钟
Outsourcing and Offshoring•2分钟
Benefits of Outsourcing•4分钟
Outsourcing Challenges•4分钟
Mitigating the Risks•2分钟
Planning Procurement Management•3分钟
Make-or-Buy Analysis•2分钟
Expert Judgment•1分钟
Market Research•4分钟
Procurement Management Plan•1分钟
Key Components of a Procurement Management Plan•5分钟
Statement of Work (SOW)•4分钟
Benefits of a Well-Written SOW•4分钟
Bid Documents•3分钟
Requests for Quotes (RFQs)•2分钟
Requests for Information (RFIs)•2分钟
Comparison of RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs•3分钟
Source Selection Criteria•1分钟
Key Components of Source Selection Criteria•4分钟
Practical Considerations•1分钟
Technical Presentations•2分钟
Weighting Criteria•2分钟
Source Selection Criteria•3分钟
Firm Price Contracts•3分钟
Cost-Reimbursable Contracts•2分钟
Types of Cost-Plus Contracts•3分钟
Other Types of Contracts•2分钟
Contract Risks•4分钟
Point of Total Assumption•2分钟
Calculation of Point of Total Assumption (FPIF Contracts)•7分钟
Conducting Procurements•2分钟
Offshore Outsourcing and Competitive Bidding•2分钟
Benefits of Effective Procurement Conduct•2分钟
Challenges and Considerations•2分钟
Source Selection•4分钟
Involvement of Multiple Stakeholders•2分钟
Proposal Evaluation Sheet•2分钟
Benefits of Effective Source Selection•2分钟
Challenges and Considerations•2分钟
Detailed Proposal Evaluation•2分钟
Contract Negotiations•1分钟
Best and Final Offer (BAFO)•1分钟
Final Contract Award•1分钟
Controlling Procurements•2分钟
Key Activities in Controlling Procurements•3分钟
Legal and Contracting Expertise•1分钟
Importance of Contract Familiarity•2分钟
Monitoring for Constructive Change Orders•2分钟
Benefits of Effective Procurement Control•1分钟
Challenges and Considerations•2分钟
Good Practices•5分钟
Agile Considerations•4分钟
Closing Procurements•4分钟
Intelligent Procurements•4分钟
Contract Closure Tools•5分钟
1个作业•总计30分钟
Module 11- Assess Your Learning: Procurement•30分钟
Stakeholders
第 5 单元•小时 后完成
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This module focuses on identifying and engaging project stakeholders effectively. You will learn to classify stakeholders, create and use a stakeholder register, manage stakeholder expectations, and draft a project proposal outlining key stakeholder engagement strategies.
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1个视频35篇阅读材料1个作业
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1个视频•总计5分钟
Classifying Stakeholders•5分钟
35篇阅读材料•总计104分钟
Importance of Stakeholder Management•5分钟
Stakeholder Management Process•5分钟
Stakeholder Engagement Life Cycle•5分钟
Buy-In Blues•2分钟
Short-Term Profits•2分钟
Overachieving•2分钟
Lack of Respect•3分钟
Defining Project Stakeholders•1分钟
Defining Project Stakeholders•4分钟
Recognizing Project Stakeholders•5分钟
Stakeholder Register•2分钟
Purpose of a Stakeholder Register•4分钟
Creating and Maintaining a Stakeholder Register•4分钟
Analyzing Stakeholders•5分钟
Analyzing Stakeholders (Cont.)•4分钟
Stakeholder Management Plan•4分钟
Potential Management Strategies for Each Stakeholder•4分钟
Sensitive Information•3分钟
Sensitive Information (Cont.)•2分钟
Stakeholder Engagement Levels•5分钟
Stakeholder Engagement Levels (Cont.)•2分钟
Project Sponsors•2分钟
Expectations Management Matrix•2分钟
Benefits of Aligning Project Execution With Sponsor Expectations•4分钟
Issue Log•2分钟
Impact of Unresolved Issues•3分钟
Benefits of Using an Issue Log•3分钟
Best Practices•5分钟
Monitoring Engagement•2分钟
Active Participation and Pre-Project Engagement•1分钟
Continuous Engagement Throughout the Project•1分钟
Methods for Engaging Stakeholders•1分钟
Involving Stakeholders in the Project Team•1分钟
Monitoring Stakeholder Engagement•2分钟
Benefits of Monitoring Stakeholder Engagement•2分钟
1个作业•总计30分钟
Module 12- Assess Your Learning: Stakeholders•30分钟
Enterprise Architecture
第 6 单元•小时 后完成
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This module explores the concept of enterprise architecture (EA) and its critical role in aligning business strategy with IT initiatives within modern organizations. You will also learn about successful approaches to organizational-wide information systems planning, the use of conceptual models to enhance EA practice, and the identification of central components and objectives of EA.
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1个视频33篇阅读材料1个作业
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1个视频•总计4分钟
Architecture Development Method (ADM)•4分钟
33篇阅读材料•总计99分钟
Fundamentals of Enterprise Architecture•2分钟
Importance of Enterprise Architecture•2分钟
Popular Enterprise Architecture Frameworks•2分钟
Enterprise Architecture Principles•3分钟
Establishing Governance and Standards•2分钟
Best Practices for Establishing and Maintaining Enterprise Architecture•2分钟
Aligning Architecture With Business Visions•2分钟
Enterprise Architecture Domains•5分钟
Enterprise Architecture Domains (Cont.)•2分钟
Integrating Enterprise Architecture•2分钟
Key Aspects of Integrating Enterprise Architecture•4分钟
Practical Applications•2分钟
Success Stories•4分钟
Governance•3分钟
Practical Methods for Managing Enterprise Architecture Changes•5分钟
Using EA for Business and IT Alignment•5分钟
Implementation of Enterprise Architecture•3分钟
Importance of Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration•2分钟
Creating a Roadmap for Phased Implementation•2分钟
Practical Strategies for Managing Enterprise Architecture Changes•4分钟
Enterprise Architecture Artifacts•4分钟
Enterprise Architecture Artifacts•1分钟
Levels of Detail•2分钟
Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Project Management•4分钟
Practical Benefits of Integration•2分钟
EA Alignment to Cloud Strategy•5分钟
Practical Steps for Integrating EA with Cloud Strategy•4分钟
EA Frameworks•2分钟
Components of an EA Framework•3分钟
Popular EA Frameworks•4分钟
Measuring Effectiveness•5分钟
The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)•3分钟
Benefits•2分钟
1个作业•总计30分钟
Module 13- Assess Your Learning: Enterprise Architecture•30分钟
PMBOK Deep Dive and Final Exam Prep
第 7 单元•小时 后完成
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This module delves into key project management principles and their importance in executing projects effectively and engaging stakeholders. You will also examine the impact of project performance domains on success, the tailoring of management approaches to specific project needs, various models and methods to enhance project delivery, and the benefits of PMP certification.
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1个视频6篇阅读材料
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1个视频•总计6分钟
PMBOK 7th Edition - Importance for Agile Projects•6分钟
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