Project Management for Non-Managers Training in Vancouver, Canada

This course is designed for technical staff, developers, QA professionals, business analysts, and other non-managerial team members who contribute to software projects. It provides a foundational understanding of project management principles, tools, and best practices—all contextualized for software development. The goal is to empower non-managers to effectively collaborate, anticipate project risks, and contribute to project success with a broader understanding of timelines, budgeting, and communication dynamics.

Foundations of Software Project Management

• Introduction to software project management

• Project lifecycle and terminology

• The role of non-managers in PM success

• Key PM concepts: scope, time, cost, quality, stakeholders

Agile and Waterfall – When and Why

• Waterfall vs Agile vs Hybrid models

• Deep dive into Agile, Scrum, and Kanban basics

• Roles in Agile (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Team)

• Writing and understanding user stories

Planning and Estimation

• Task breakdown structures (WBS)

• Time and effort estimation techniques (Planning Poker, T-shirt sizing)

• Prioritization (MoSCoW, Kano model)

Communication, Risk, and Team Collaboration

• Stakeholder communication and expectations

• Identifying and escalating risks early

• Collaboration tools (Slack, Teams, Confluence)

Tools, Tracking, and Final Presentation

• Hands-on: JIRA/Trello for task tracking

• Sprint review, retrospectives, and continuous improvement

• Feedback and Q&A