Software Project Risk Management

Processworks Software Project Risk Management is a one day course designed to impart knowledge and skills on Software Project Risk Management.

The course aims to provide the participants with a comprehensive understanding of risk management concepts, strategy and deployment.

Upon successful completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the importance and basics of Risk Management

• Identify and classify risks in their projects

• Analyze and prioritize project risks

• Develop risk management plan

• Control risks through planning and monitoring

Course Outline

Introduction to Risk

• Typical Origins of Risks

• Types of Contract-Related Risks

Project Risk Management

• Generic Risk Management processes

• Risk Classification

• Risk Identification

• Risk Analysis

• Risk Response Planning

Risk Classification

• SEI (Software Engineering Institute) Risk Taxonomy

Risk Identification

• Techniques to Identify Risks

• SEI Risk Identification Method

Risk Analysis

• Qualitative Risk Analysis

• Quantitative Risk Analysis

• Risk Prioritization

• Grouping Risks

• Developing a Risk Register

Risk Response Planning

• Risk Avoidance

• Risk Mitigation

• Risk Transference

• Risk Acceptance

• Contingency Planning

Risk Monitoring and Control

• Risk Management Metrics

Risk Management Planning

• Developing a Risk Management Plan

• Risk Breakdown Matrix (RBM)

Software Project Risk Management

• Specific topics related to software development

PMI PMBOK Risk Management Processes

• Plan Risk Management

• Identify Risks

• Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis

• Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis

• Plan Risk Responses

• Monitor and Control Risks

Who Should Attend

• Project Managers and Team Leads

• Project Sponsors

• Functional Managers

• Business Analysts

• Systems Analyst

• Software Group Managers

• Quality Assurance Group Members

• Validation Team Members

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