Syllabus Of SPM-
- Introduction to Software Project Management
- Definition and importance of software project management.
- The software development life cycle (SDLC) models.
- Project Initiation
- Project feasibility analysis.
- Project selection and prioritization.
- Project charter and scope definition.
- Project Planning
- Work breakdown structure (WBS).
- Estimation techniques (e.g., COCOMO, Function Point Analysis).
- Scheduling using Gantt charts or network diagrams (e.g., PERT/CPM).
- Resource allocation and leveling.
- Risk management and mitigation planning.
- Project Execution and Monitoring
- Team organization and roles.
- Tracking progress and performance.
- Change management.
- Quality assurance and control.
- Communication management.
- Software Development Methodologies
- Waterfall model.
- Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
- Hybrid and custom approaches.
- Project Metrics and Measurement
- Key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Earned value analysis.
- Defect tracking and management.
- Software Configuration Management
- Version control.
- Configuration identification and control.
- Release management.
- Software Testing and QA
- Testing strategies and types.
- Test planning and execution.
- Test automation.
- Project Documentation
- Requirement specifications.
- Design documentation.
- User manuals and technical documentation.
- Project Closure
- Deliverable acceptance.
- Lessons learned and post-project evaluation.
- Handover to maintenance and support teams.
- Team Management and Leadership
- Team building and motivation.
- Conflict resolution.
- Leadership styles and skills.
- Legal and Ethical Issues
- Intellectual property.
- Copyright and licensing.
- Ethical considerations in software development.
- Emerging Trends and Technologies
- DevOps and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
- Cloud computing and serverless architectures.
- AI and machine learning in project management.