Getting the requirements right

Complex technology, often information technology, is frequently central to the delivery of business vision.

However the most common cause of failure in technology intensive projects remains the lack of alignment with the business goals and the unrealistic evaluation of the scope and impact of the changes required.

This course focuses on requirements management - how the project manager ensures that the requirements are met and that the acceptance criteria of the products delivered are aligned to the project success criteria, even when they may alter. Defining the problem clearly, developing options and selecting an appropriate solution are fundamental to projects where the product development process forms a major part of the project activity.

Who is it for?

Are you a project manager or business analyst involved in working with the business user to define and manage project requirements? Do you need to work with the business to establish testable requirements?  Do you find that your projects suffer from scope creep and rework. This course is for anyone who needs to capture and manage requirements.

What will I gain?

Attendees will be confident in applying a clear and practical approach to establishing the requirements and managing the scope of projects, especially in a technically complex environment.

Key topics covered