Risk is usually one of the last areas addressed (if addressed at all) in the software development process. Many projects are undertaken without a solid base of understanding for making informed decisions by consciously assessing what can go wrong and the resultant impact. Consequently, no forethought has been given to contingencies when the inevitable does happen (e.g. scope of the project changes, time frame for development and/or testing are drastically slashed, new technology is engaged for the first time, etc.).
If for no other reason than to avert "crisis management" or to comply with government standards or regulations, organizations need to adopt a risk management strategy. One of the best areas for addressing the issue is at the beginning of the software development process. A good risk management program has significant "bottom line" benefits.
You will leave this two-day program with several risk assessment instruments that can be customized to your organization, and you will have a list of the best metrics to use for assessing and managing risks
Finally, through a combination of class lecture and case study, you should be prepared to address risk management throughout the software development process including requirements and testing and should feel competent to adequately address the need for risk management with senior managers.
Need to train multiple people on this topic? Try Private in-house training.
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Course Outline
Understanding Risk Assessment and Risk Management
Defining Risk and Classifying Types of Risk
Understanding Where Risks Come From
Incorporating Risk Management into Software Project Management
Identifying Risks and Communicating about Risks
Analyzing and Making Decisions on Risk Assessment
Addressing Risk in Software Testing
Taking Action and Tracking and Controlling Risks
Selling the Benefits of Risk Management to Executives and Others
Who Should Attend
Individuals with responsibilities such as:
QA Analysts
QA Managers
IT Managers
Customers/Users
Project Leaders
Business Analysts.
Public Seminars
Public Seminar Pricing ~ 2-day
General Seminar Information
Fee ~ $1,250 CAD + HST
Start Time (first day) ~ 9:00 am End Time (last day) ~ 4:30 pm
The price includes the course material, continental breakfast each day, and a certificate of completion. Hotel and travel arrangements are the responsibility of the attendee.
