Final Exam: Software Project Manager
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Final Exam: Software Project Manager will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout the Software Project Manager track of the Skillsoft Aspire Software Project Analyst to Senior Software Project Manager Journey.
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Lesson Objectives Final Exam: Software Project Manager
compare and contrast the different Agile frameworks available for Agile transformation of the organization
compare different Agile methodologies and frameworks
compare the benefits and features of traditional project management against Agile project management
define how Agile software development can assist PMs and clients in reducing distraction and focusing on real needs
define the role of the software Project Manager in helping set expectations for clients
define what the Definition of Done means in the Scrum framework using examples
describe Agile team metrics and how to use them for continuous self-improvement effectively
describe how decision making is different in an Agile environment versus traditional linear project management
describe meeting action items and how to effectively manage them
describe Scrum activities and how they relate to the Scrum framework
describe techniques used to collect all the necessary information for making informed decisions
describe the advantages and pitfalls of the sprint planning process
describe the Agile process and how it applies to project management
describe the different types of stakeholders for software projects
describe the features of the Bimodal Agile model
describe the features of the Hybrid Agile model
describe the goals and objectives of the daily stand-up meeting
describe the goals and objectives of the sprint planning meeting
describe the goals and objectives of the sprint review meeting
describe the manager's role in a self-organizing team
describe the roles and responsibilities of team members in the Scrum environment
describe the sprint and the product backlog and how they work together
describe the steps involved in the basic Agile project management process
describe the various types of Agile team meetings
describe useful Agile project management data analysis metrics and how they can be effectively used to monitor and control the Agile project
describe useful software project management data analysis metrics and how they can be effectively used to monitor and control the project
describe virtual meeting best practices
determine how to categorize client requests so they can be factored into requirements or rejected by categorizing priorities using the MoSCoW Method
discover guidelines to identify the best fit Agile framework for the organization
discover how to overcome the challenges of integrating Agile with UX design
discover the benefits offered by Agile estimation models over traditional estimation methods
identify best practices for resetting stakeholder expectations on software projects
identify best practices of using modularity, coupling, and cohesion concepts in Agile software design
identify client needs and how to understand needs of the client
identify continuous integration tools and how they can be used in an Agile project
identify how Agile projects affect stakeholder communication
identify how communication can be improved through active listening and how customer feedback can be constructively obtained
identify how to categorize client requests so they can be factored into requirements or rejected by categorizing priorities using the MoSCoW Method
identify how to select meaningful software project metrics
identify how to select meaningful software project metrics and describe why some metrics have minimal value
identify source controls tools and how they can be used in an Agile project
identify techniques used to collect all the necessary information for making informed decisions
identify the features of the Kanban and Lean frameworks
identify the key principles of decision-making in a software development environment
identify the principles and approaches for embracing the fail-fast approach to decision-making in software development
identify the roles and responsibilities of Agile team members
identify the sprint and the product backlog and how they work together
identify the steps in the Agile life cycle
identify the steps involved in the basic Agile project management process
identify the types of Agile management tools and how they relate to project management
recognize best practices when transitioning from traditional software project management to Agile
recognize how Agile tools such as Initiatives, themes, epics, and stories help define and manage scope better than traditional methods for scoping
recognize the effectiveness of pair programming as an Agile tool to develop software
recognize the seven principles that guide the Lean model of Agile
showcase through examples how concepts of extreme programming help integrate Agile into software development
showcase through examples of how continuous integration helps Agile software development
specify how to improve the decision-making process in an organization by flattening the decision-making structure
specify the concept of stakeholder engagement, how it's displacing stakeholder communication, and how to plan for engagement
specify types of stakeholders involved in a project including their rights, responsibilities, ethical, and oversight obligations
understand challenges associated with stakeholder communication and how to overcome them
Course Number: it_fepapm_03_enus
Expertise Level
Intermediate