Online Webinar – Recorded January 9th 2015
Offered by ASPE (REP 2161) 1 Category A PDU – Free PDU

Kanban systems have emerged as a fantastic and easy-to-use agile tool for tracking and managing workflow.

But something interesting is happening – even as application teams have embraced Kanban systems as part of going agile, on the other side of the IT department operations managers and system administrators have begun using Kanban as a DevOps tool.

Originally developed as a management tool for manufacturing, the analogy of using factory workflow to create products efficiently is proving full of lessons for all layers of IT – from projects and applications to deployment and ongoing operations.

Bryon will discuss the different areas of the development and delivery life cycle in which Kanban can be leveraged.

On the operational/production side, Bryon will help you understand how to level out workflow, reduce operational Work in Progress (WIP), and use kanbans to track, visualize, and optimize flow of work.

On the application side, he will discuss how an agile shop uses Kanban to help prioritize, estimate, and keep track of features, as well as of the build in general.

Presenter: Bryon Brewer (LinkedIn profile)

Click to register for Kanban For Applications: Kanban For Operations

Live Webinar – June 3rd, 2015 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm  EDT
Offered by IAG Consulting (REP 2858)
Duration 1 hour 1 PDU or  1 CDU 1 Category A – Free PDU

Business architecture is a strategic differentiator. However there are practical applications of tools and techniques that will support and link business strategy to the tactical outcomes.

By applying models and standards the business analyst and the project managers benefit from the alignment, clarity and re-usability of the business architecture.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain why bother doing business architecture
2. Describe business architecture as a complementary and supporting methodology to analysis deliverables
3. Demonstrate some cool tools PMs and business analyst could use
4. Show you how to be a hero to your business, developers, testers and customer
5. Provide a description of value Participants will acquire a functional knowledge of business architecture. The adoption of business architecture tools and techniques will support the management of requirements & risk by establishing clearer scope.

Click to register for Top 10 Things About Business Architecture

Live Webinar – June 2nd, 2015 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 Hour PDU Credits: 1 PDU Category C – Free PDU
Sponsored by: DCG – David Consulting Group (REP 3525)

Note: Although DCG is an Rep this event may not have a course number contact DCG for further information

• Software development initiatives today are often driven by the technology used and the time to completion.
• IT is typically not focused on the value the initiative will deliver.

However, when both business and IT have a clear understanding of the business and economic value, they can both be held accountable for specific outcomes, including keeping the software development priorities focused on those projects with the greatest value.

In this webinar, Mike Harris (LinkedIn profile) will discuss leveraging a simple model, known as the Value Visualization Framework (VVF), to focus the business unit and IT on value streams for each application development initiative.

The VVF is a 5-step process that will help all stakeholders “Visualize the Value” of software initiatives in the form of requirements or stories.

Leveraging the VVF will not only drive cost savings for the organization, it also enables organizations to track actuals to ensure goals are met, drives greater alignment between IT and the business unit and positions IT as a strategic contributor within the organization.

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• DCG LinkedIn,
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NOTE: Calendar conflict? Register below and receive the link to the recording to view at a later time.

PDU Category C (PMBOK 5) documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning Executing
Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration 5 – Scope 6 – Time 9 – Human Resources

• 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Work
• 5.1 Plan Scope Management
• 5.2 Collect Requirements
• 5.3 Define Scope

As a Category C ‘Self Directed Learning Activity’ remember to document your learning experience and its relationship to project management for your ‘PDU Audit Trail Folder’

Click to view Visualizing The Value To Optimize Software Development

Live Webinar June 3rd, 2015, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Duration:1 hour Webcast Up to 1 Category C PDU – Free PDU
Hosted By:  StickyMinds/Techwell

Continuous integration is a software practice that testers and developers use to integrate and test applications as soon as code is added to the code base.

When deployed in mobile development, this approach can automate the deployment of builds for testing and the testing process independent of the engineering team.

This web seminar demonstrates how organizations can incorporate continuous integration into their own QA processes to streamline testing requirements and accelerate time to market for their mobile apps.

You’ll learn the best ways to get started without disrupting existing test and QA efforts.

You will learn how to:

• Manage testing multiple code bases
• Automate deployment of builds to cloud-based mobile devices
• Automate tests using existing test frameworks to make QA independent of engineering
• Implement reporting to deliver continuous results information

Presenter: Harshal Vora Senior Solutions Engineer InfoStretch,  has years experience planning, executing, &delivering on-time, quality, end-to-end solutions in mobile development.With roles such as automation engineer, BA, technical project manager, and QA manager he used weight-based analysis around QA metrics and measurements,  significantly improving test coverage, test efficiency, and customer satisfaction for projects and application releases.

PDU Category C (PMBOK 5) documentation details:
Process Groups: Executing
Knowledge Areas: 4- Integration 5 – Scope 11 – Risk

• 5.2 Collect Requirements
• 5.3 Define Scope
• 8.1 Plan Quality Management
• 8.2 Perform Quality Assurance

As a Category C ‘Self Directed Learning Activity’ remember to document your learning experience and its relationship to project management for your ‘PDU Audit Trail Folder’

Click to register for Continuous Integration For Mobile App QA & Testing

Live Webinar June 1st 2015, 12:00-1:00 PM EDT
Offered by ASPE (REP 2161) 1 Category A PDU – Free PDU
Note: Although ASPE is an REP presentations may have to be recorded as a Cat C PDU Event – Contact Traci Lester Marketing Specialist at ASPE for more information

A major benefit of agile development is empowered, high-performing teams.

To get there, Product Owners and ScrumMasters have to collaborate and employ consistent practices. In this webinar we will deep dive into a few ways to unite the ScrumMaster and Product Owner in order to enable development team success.

This webinar will benefit Product Owners, ScrumMasters, and mid-level managers, especially those that are new to Agile.

Presenter: Melody Yale (LinkedIn profile)

PDU Category C (PMBOK 5) documentation details:
Process Groups: Executing
Knowledge Areas: 9 – Human Resources

• 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Work
• 5.3 Define Scope
• 6.2 Define Activities
• 8.1 Plan Quality
• 9.3 Develop Project Team

As a Category C “Self Directed Learning Activity” remember to document your learning experience and its relationship to project management for your “PDU Audit Trail Folder”

Click to register for Unifying The Product Owner & ScrumMaster

Live Webinar 2 Offerings
May 27th, 2015 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm EDT
May 28th, 2015 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Duration:  30 Min  Credits: .5 PDU  Category B – Free PDU
Presented by:  Capella University

Please Note:  Although this session is meant to assist potential Capella University students to get started with online learning there is good information on online education and how to take full advantage of your learning opportunities. This is very applicable to online recertification courses that you may take.

The focus of this webinar it to highlight a few important topics for you to explore as you get started in your online program.

Topics include understanding that growth and development are an important part of a program, identifying and capitalizing on strengths in academics, and implementing effective motivational strategies to maintain focus throughout your program.

PDU Category B (PMBOK 5) documentation details

Process Groups: Executing
Knowledge Areas: 9 – Human Resources

• 9.1 Plan Human Resource Management
• 9.3 Develop Project Team
• 9.4 Manage Project Team

As a Category C ‘Self Directed Learning Activity’ remember to document your learning experience and its relationship to project management for your ‘PDU Audit Trail Folder’

Click to register for the May 27tth session of Building Your Foundation For Success: Mindset, Strengths, Motivation

Click to register for the May 28th session of Building Your Foundation For Success: Mindset, Strengths, Motivation