Project management for the Web introduction

This is an introductory class and is not intended for seasoned Internet project managers.

The scope and functionality of a Web site is determined by the business goals an organization seeks to achieve through its Web presence. Some common business goals include selling products online, entertaining Web audiences, educating learners, or distributing information. This course has been developed for students who are managing Web project for the first time or need some pointers on project management specifically for the Web. This course gives students the tools they need to clarify a site's business goals, plan the scope and functionality of a site accordingly, and manage its production cycle effectively.

After completing this two-day course, students will be able to:

• Conceptualize Project Phases and Tasks
• Estimate Project Scopes, Budgets, and Schedules
• Build Web Teams and Assign Resources
• Build Web Teams and Assign Resources
• Manage Web Teams
  

Target audience

Students should have experience with browsing the Internet and have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel applications.

Course content

Why Project Management? About this Course

Traditional Projects and Project Management Vocabulary and Concepts in Project Management • Exercise1: Plan a project

Defining Phases for Projects IT Project Management • Phases of IT Projects vs. Phases of Print Production Projects

How Web Projects are Different

Phases of Web Projects

The Alpha Phase Project Scope Document

Sample Project Scope Document

Project Scope Document for www.semida.org

Purpose of Project Scope Document Project mission • Project objectives • Target audience • Functionality and technical specifications • Information design • Interaction design • Creative concept and media design • Team roles • Schedule • Budget • Communication systems • Functionality and Technical Requirements

Sample Functional and Technical Specification

Functional and Technical Specification for www.semida.org

Purpose of Functional and Technical Specification

Technical Infrastructure and Requirements Development Server and Live Server Information • Functional Requirements

Technical Skills of Your Team Will team members use existing code or write it from scratch? • Assessment of Project Team Knowledge and Skills • Exercise2: Write Mission, Objectives, Target Audience, Functionality and Technical Requirements • Information Design

Sample Content Inventory Document Exercise3: Describe the Information Design of your Web Site • Interaction Design

Sample Site Map Exercise4: Describe Interaction Design of your Web Site • Creative Concept and Media Design

Sample Storyboards Home Page • Content Pages • Exercise 5: Describe the Creative Concept and Media Design of your Web Site • Identify Tasks and Team Roles • Set Schedule • Set Budget • Establish Communication Channels

The Prototype Phase Getting Feedback from the Client

Sample Prototype Plan

Prototype Plan for www.semida.org

Purpose of Prototype Plan Prototype mission • Prototype objectives • Target audience • Functionality and technical specifications • Exercise6: Write Prototype Plan for your Web Site

The Beta Phase Building Your Site • Testing the Web Site • Selecting Testers

Sample Test Plan

Test Plan for www.semida.org Purpose of Test Plan for www.semida.org • Proofreading Guidelines • Functionality Tests • Stress Tests • Load Tests • Testers • Exercise7: Write the Test Plan for your Web Site

The Product Delivery Phase Conduct a Debriefing with Your Team

Team Roles in Web Projects Web Team Roles • Examples of Web Teams

How to Build a Web Team Exercise 8: Build a Web Team

The Project Manager's Role

Organizational Skills Scheduling

Sample Schedule Exercise 9: Create a Schedule • Budgeting

Sample Budget Exercise 10: Estimate a Budget • Creating Production Standards and Communication Systems

Sample Production Standards Guide

Production Standards Guide for www.semida.org

Purpose of Production Standards Guide

Directory Structure File Names and Naming Convention • Coding and Scripting Notes • HTML Table Information • Production Art Notes • Photoshop files

Personal and Social Skills Effective Decision-Making Under Pressure • Adaptability and Flexibility • Openness to Innovation • Commitment to the Project

Summary

Appendix A: Recommended Resources Books • Newsgroups • Web Sites

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