Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
EDSI-1008
Organization's ID:
BXC
Organization:
Korn Ferry (formerly TwentyEighty Strategy Execution)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
22.5 hours (3 days)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 2 Systems Integration Management, Information Technology, Project Management or Management
Description

Objective:

To identify and explore the complex project management and technical issues involved in integrating custom software, hardware solutions, telecommunications networks, commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS), business procedures and services, and support facilities.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Distinguish Systems Integration (SI) projects from typical software projects
  • Use effective techniques for monitoring and controlling an SI project
  • Assess and respond to the risks inherent in integration projects
  • Determine effective testing methods and incorporate sound test management practices for an integration project
  • Plan for issues associated with solution deployment. Through an integrated case study, participants will learn what it takes to be the project manager on a variety of systems integration projects
  • Explain the high demand for SI project management
  • List common issues and challenges associated with SI projects and strategies for overcoming them
  • Establish a structure, roles, and communication lines for the integration project team
  • Analyze requirements and business objectives for SI projects
  • Plan, estimate, and organize SI efforts
  • Manage the implementation of complex system interfaces
  • Plan for issues associated with procuring COTS software
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Work-based Learning
Supplemental Materials