Assignment Detail:- ICTPMG613 Manage ICT project planning
Assessment 1-Knowlege Questions
Provide answers to all of the questions below:
Question 1- Identify three cost estimation techniques/methods and explain how they are used-
Question 2- Describe the purpose of Gantt charts-
Question 3- Explain the work breakdown structure- In your answer, include reference to how work packages can help project scheduling-
Question 4- Identify three project methodologies used in ICT projects- Briefly describe each one and its benefits and disadvantages-
Question 5- Provide a definition of the software development lifecycle -SDLC--
Question 6- Identify the common stages of the SDLC- In your answer, explain what happens when the final stage is achieved-
Question 7- Explain how a business's needs can affect project management activities- In your answer, consider the implications for project control and expected returns on business investment-
Assessment 2 - Project portfolio
ActivitiesComplete the following activities:
1- Carefully read the following:
This assessment task requires you to develop and manage project management plans for two ICT projects- For each project you will need to select an appropriate project methodology, develop the project management plan, a project schedule and develop a project budget, as well as ensure there are budgetary controls in place-You can do this for two real ICT projects at your workplaceor you can use the Simulation Pack provided-If you use your own business or workplace, make sure you can access information about the business problem or opportunity or unfilled legislative need as relevant to the projects- Speak to your assessor to get approval if you want to base this on your own business-You will be collecting evidence for this unit in a Project Portfolio- The steps you need to take are outlined below-
2- Planning
Make sure you are familiar with the business you are basing this assessment on and have read through the necessary background information and policies and procedures- For the case study business, this is all of the documents included inthe ICTPMG613 Simulation Pack- If it's your own business or a business where you are working or are familiar with, it's important at this step that you have your business or case study approved by your assessor-Complete Page 4 of your Project Portfolio for this unit-Read through the requirements of Section 1, 2 and 3 of your Project Portfolio which include detailed guidance relevant to all the assessment activities-
3- Develop project management plan
You are now to complete Section 1 of your Project Portfolio by developing both of the project management plans- This involves:• Assessing project management and systems development models to be used and selecting a suitable approach, including tailoring methodologies to suit requirements-• Developing an overall project management plan including:o Project overviewo Project methodologyo Scopeo Assumptions and constraints
o Deliverableso Roles and responsibilitieso Risk management plan-Complete Section 1 of your Portfolio-
4- Develop a project schedule and budget
You are now to complete Section 2 of your Project Portfolio by developing a project schedule and budget for each project- This involves:• Developing a work breakdown structure -WBS--• Estimating project effort and duration to develop a project schedule, including project schedule controls-Complete Section 2 of your Portfolio and submit it your assessor-
5- Develop a project schedule and budget
You are now to complete Section 3 of your Project Portfolio by developing a project schedule and budget for each project- This involves:• Identifying project costs and cash flow requirements to develop a project budget-• Establishing budgetary controls-Complete Section 3 of your Portfolio and submit it your assessor-
Attachment:- Manage ICT-rar
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