3.9+Introduction+to+project+management+and+Project

All IT development requires a management method. Knowledge and understanding of the **product development life cycle (PDLC)** should be used as a framework to develop an IT solution for the internal assessment. It is recommended that this topic is covered before students start work on the project.
 * 3.9 Introduction to project management**
 * Introduction**

//**Theoretical fundamentals**// • Client, end-user, developer • Data collection techniques for content and product design, citing of sources • Role of testing and processes used • Technical and end-user documentation (manuals) • End-user training
 * IT concepts to address in this topic**

//**The product development life cycle (PDLC)**// • Investigation of existing system(s) • Feasibility study • Requirements specification • Project schedule • Product design • Product development and technical documentation • Client and end-user evaluation

//**Practical techniques**// • Appropriate design techniques • Data capture • Product testing and debugging