Network and Telecom Principles for Project Manager

3 Days – Course No. PM14

 

Target AudiencE:

Project Managers and Business Professionals who require an understanding in data networks with an emphasis on incorporating communication capabilities in information systems design.

 

Prerequisites:

None

 

Learn How To:

◦     Identify the project management considerations inherent in network and telecommunications projects

◦     Understand the basics of the technology available for LAN and WAN data communication projects

◦     Communicate effectively with data communications managers, customers and users

◦     Match network design to organizational needs

◦     Understand fundamental principles of network security

◦     Assess and mitigate risks inherent to network and telecommunications projects

 

course Synopsis:

The proliferation of networking systems is forcing IT project managers to learn about voice and data networks on the fly. A growing global economy is making unprecedented demands of organizations’ network and telecom capabilities. Project managers must understand and converse intelligently with project team members, vendors and customers to understand and meet requirements.

 

Learn the fundamental principles in data networks with an emphasis on incorporating communication capabilities in information systems design. Learn how network and telecom technologies are evolving and how communications systems function and integrate with existing architectures. Explore how standards apply to networks and which constraints influence the design and implementation of data communications projects.

Get the background you need to identify and handle the risks, constraints, resourcing and scheduling aspects of network and telecom projects.

 

Each course participant receives a copy of Business Data Communications by William Stallings.

 

course Topics:

Telecommunications Environments

◦     Telecommunications project challenges

◦     Project Management issues

◦     Environmental issues

◦     FCC regulations

◦     Impact of laws on telecommunications

 

Requirements definition

◦     When to do requirements definitions

◦     Assessment process

◦     Steps to develop requirements

 

Wide Area Network

◦     The Open System Interconnection Model

◦     WAN backbone network

◦     ATM- Asynchronous Transfer Mode

◦     Regional networks

 

Local Area Networks

◦     Understanding networks

◦     LAN considerations for project managers

◦     LAN components

◦     Configurations and topologies

◦     Storage area networks and client servers

 

Internetworking, Voice and Wireless

◦     Bridges and routers

◦     Design consideration

◦     Building vs. campus voice services

◦     Wireless networks

 

Building and Cabling

◦     Floor distribution systems

◦     Equipment and safety

◦     Ceiling distribution systems

◦     Central equipment space

 

Network Security

◦     Network security plan

◦     Risk assessment and analysis

◦     Security Tools

◦     Access controls

◦     Emergency/incident response

 

Risk Management for Telecommunications Projects

◦     Risk management process

◦     Four components of risk

◦     Categorizing risks

◦     Risk factors

•     Resource

•     Organization

•     Political

•     Environmental

•     Project

 

Other Information:

PMBOK® Guide Knowledge Areas:

 

◦     Project Scope Management

◦     Project Time Management

◦     Project Risk Management

◦     Professional Development Units

 

Professional Development Units (PDUs): 22.5