Online Webinar – Offered by ProjectTimes.com
(Diversified Business Communications REP 1811)
Duration 2 Hours 2 Category A PDU/CDUs – Free PDUs

Description Of The Course:

This webinar will provide Business Analysts and Project Managers with essential techniques and specific guidelines for gathering and defining the right kind of requirements needed for inclusion in an RFP for the selection of a vendor for application software.

In order for Business Analysts and Project Managers to perform effective and efficient vendor evaluation, the business requirements need to be appropriately defined and structured.

If you have struggled with strategies for commercial-off-the-shelf software acquisition, what level of detail is needed in an RFP, when and how to involve the vendors, what research is required, and what templates to use, then spend two hours with us to help you set the right path for success with your next COTS project.

Get answers to these questions:

• How are the methods for defining requirements for a software product different than for custom developed solution?
• How is the documentation of business requirements different when they’re being written for vendor selection?
• How much detail is needed for an RFP?
• How do I know what to exclude and include?
• How do we accommodate changing requirements?
• When do we hold vendor demonstrations?

Learning Objectives For The Course:

• How to understand the unique aspects of a defining requirement for COTS vs. custom developed software
• Learn the specific strategies for collecting the requirements to be included in an RFP
• Understand the essential types of requirements, sufficient level of detail, and best format for requirements to be included in a Software RFP

Included in the course:

• Access to the Recorded Version of Webinar
• Personalized Certificate of Attendance
• Copy of Presentation Slides
• RFP Outline Template
• Vendor Scorecard Template
• Vendor Scorecard Template

Click to register for 7 Secrets to Defining Requirements for Package Software Selection: Preparing an RFP for Application Software

Live Webinar January 5, 12:00 – 12:30 pm EST
Offered by PmCentersUSA (REP 1016)
Duration 30 Min Credits: 0.5 PDU or 0.5 CDU Cat A – Free PDU

Many BA’s avoid getting Project Management training, because they are concerned that they will then be forced to move into that role.

BAs and PMs have parallel professions, but they also have many overlaps. This look at the first knowledge area in the BABOK will show you how important planning and estimating skills are for a BA.

This presentation will be 30 minutes long with a live question and answer session afterwards.

Subject Matter Expert: Rick Clare, PMP®, CBAP®, OCP
Rick Clare (LinkedIn profile) is the Business Analysis Practice Director and a Senior Instructor for PMCentersUSA, with over 15 years experience in the Systems/Business Analyst field and over 18 years of experience as a technical lead/trainer. Rick’s career experience has been as a Senior Oracle Database Developer, performing analysis, design, development and documentation on numerous database systems using Oracle and its complete set of development tools.

Click to register for Planning for Project Success by Planning the Requirements Effort

The Live Session Is Free But…

You can get the recorded version of this session & over 500+ other Quality Category A PDU Sessions with an
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Live Webinar December 12th, 2011 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST
Duration: 1 Hour 30 Min Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Presented by: Computer Aid Inc IT Metrics & Productivity Institute (Rep 2733)

This webinar introduces the fundamentals of Agility 2.0 and how the supply chain can benefit from their implementation. Included in the discussion are lessons from well known thought leaders and an example of how one company has taken the concepts and developed an advanced process to find previously hidden opportunities.

Come and hear Roger Nagel (LinkedIn profile), the team leader of the group that developed the original ideas and concepts for agile manufacturing and global agility strategies and who is also recognized as the father of the virtual corporation.

Roger’s insights, examples and vision will give you a better understanding of what the future holds. Joe Wisdo (LinkedIn profile) from Computer Aid, will join Roger and discuss how Advanced Supply Chain Insight can unlock previously hidden value within the chain and it’s ability to accurately predict future supply chain performance.

Note: ITMPI is now charging a $2.99 convenience fee to obtain the PDU code. This fee ONLY needs to be paid if you ask the provider for the code – This code can be obtained from the PMI.ORG site for free. Search the Rep # (it is in our listing) The courses are listed alphabetically use the arrow keys to move to the correct place in the alphabet and search the list on that page for the course that you attended – the code should be listed. (setting the “set the dropdown box” to show 100 per page will make your search easier).

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Live Webinar November 30 2011 – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Offered by IAG Consulting (REP 2858)
Duration 1 hour 1 PDU or 1 CDU 1 Category A – Free PDU

This session is a deep dive into requirements documentation issues showing examples of good documentation practices, and samples of materials that only look good on the surface, but have significant buried problems.

Learning Objectives:

1. Know what material must be present in high quality requirements documentation.
2. See how documentation defects impact project performance.
3. Learn how to simplify your strategy for documentation by focusing on the right information at the right time.

Click to register for Inside Effective Business Requirements Documentation

The Live Session Is Free But…

You can get the recorded version of this session & over 500+ other Quality Category A PDU Sessions with an
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Premium Memberships are only $199 USD per year
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Live Webinar November 30, 2011 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
Duration: 1 Hour 30 Min Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Presented by: Computer Aid Inc IT Metrics & Productivity Institute (Rep 2733)

In this webinar, Jorge Boria (LinkedIn profile) will introduce a comprehensive process for the requirements stage. He will explain how the type and magnitude of risk should guide your process and will present rules for diminishing risk.

Note: ITMPI is now charging a $2.99 convenience fee to obtain the PDU code. This fee ONLY needs to be paid if you ask the provider for the code – This code can be obtained from the PMI.ORG site for free. Search the Rep # (it is in our listing) The courses are listed alphabetically use the arrow keys to move to the correct place in the alphabet and search the list on that page for the course that you attended – the code should be listed. (setting the “set the dropdown box” to show 100 per page will make your search easier).

Click to register for Of Course We Elicit Requirements. We Interview Everyone

Live Webinar – November 23rd, 2011 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Offered by IAG Consulting (REP 2858)
Duration 1 hour 1 PDU or 1 CDU 1 Category A – Free PDU

Requirements Planning adds incredible value to the requirements process.

More than simply creating another “work breakdown structure” document, this is an opportunity to address risks proactively and gain better stakeholder participation.

This session demonstrates how every component of a requirements plan adds value.

Learning Objectives:

1. Illustrate the pitfalls of traditional approaches to Requirements Planning
2. Deliver guidelines for making Requirements Planning a value-add activity
3. Know what material must be present in a high quality requirements planning document

Click to register for 5 Things You Must Know About Requirements Planning