Method
Flexible
Term
WINTER
Units
1.5 QUARTER UNITS
Cost
$750

Skills you will gain

  • Select appropriately among methods such as Agile, Critical Chain, and Critical Path
  • Discuss project processes that are aligned with the Project Management Institute
  • Explain the root causes of software project troubles
  • Identify preventative actions for ongoing and future software projects

Course Description


New and experienced project managers wanting to improve their management of software projects need to include key planning elements, appropriate techniques, effective communications, and ideas for self-improvement. In this interactive course, new and experienced project managers explore the most common causes of project failure; and are introduced to up-to-date methodologies, principles, and practices for successful software projects.

The course is excellent for those seeking to improve their software project management skills for producing full scope, adequately tested, on time and on budget results. Students are guided to those processes outlined by the Project Management Institute

Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Skills needed knowledge of software development fundamentals and the development lifecycle.


  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Tue, 02-17-2026
3:00pm
6:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 02-17-2026
3:00pm
6:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 02-24-2026
3:00pm
6:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 02-24-2026
3:00pm
6:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 03-03-2026
3:00pm
6:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 03-03-2026
3:00pm
6:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 03-10-2026
3:00pm
6:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 03-10-2026
3:00pm
6:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 03-17-2026
3:00pm
6:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 03-17-2026
3:00pm
6:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

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This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

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