Delivery Management by EPAM

Navigate IT projects to success!

Application deadline: September 25, 2024
Format: online
Language of instruction: English
Duration: 13 weeks
Participation fee: $1490 if paid in two installments / $1341 if paid lump sum

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About course

A Delivery Manager is a person who owns all the engineering aspects of deliverables. In other words, this specialist is responsible for the solution to appear on the customer’s servers or computers and run upgrades appropriately. Aside from vast technical knowledge, the Delivery Manager should have excellent interpersonal skills to organize customer interaction on a high level.

This comprehensive course comprises 8 modules designed to equip aspiring Delivery Managers with a robust skill set. It covers fundamental project management principles, strategies for organizing critical project components, key principles of Agile methodologies, essentials of effective people management, and fostering strong customer relations. Additionally, the curriculum delves into Solution Architecture fundamentals and best practices for Engineering Excellence.

Graduates of this program will be equipped with the knowledge and capabilities vital for successfully managing and overseeing the delivery of IT projects or products.

Inquire for details: fill in the form at the bottom of the page or email us at lllepam@auk.edu.ua

Watch the course presentation webinar on YouTube

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

Have

a basic understanding of the Solution Architecture concepts and terminology.

Know the project lifecycle’s key phases

including initial planning, execution, and project closure.

Have deep knowledge of fundamental features of Project Management

and its core components such as managing the scope and know how to compose the project schedule, measure the quality, understand the ways of managing resources, project budgeting rules, and how to manage risks and relationships with stakeholders.

Be able to apply Agile methodology

as an interactive way of building things that provide an ability to respond quickly to dynamic market needs.

Be able to effectively manage teams

including staffing and governance, set goals and measure performance, increase team’s motivation and engagement, and know how to approach cultural differences in multinational teams.

Know what skills a good Project Manager needs to develop

to become a true leader.

Know how to build connections and cultivate them

have a deep understanding of negotiation strategies, use the most effective ways to avoid conflict situations and resolve them.

Know how to encourage a culture of innovation in the organization

Delivery Management by EPAM

Application deadline: September 25, 2024
Duration: 13 weeks
Format: Live online sessions + individual assignments
Language of instruction: English
Participation fee: $1490 / $1341 depending on payment modality

Apply now

Course structure

Module 1
Solution Architecture

What is Solution Architecture?
Solution Architect Activities
Business Architecture Overview
Requirements and Architecturally Significant Requirements
Quality attribute workshops
Quality Attributes
Scalability
Availability
Security
Cloud overview

Module 2
Inside Project Management (Part 1)

Introduction to Project Management
Initiation and Planning Phase
Execution Phase
Monitoring and Control
Project Closure Phase

Module 3
Inside Project Management (Part 2)

Scope Management
Schedule
Quality. Quality control
Resources
Budgets
Risk management
Stakeholder management

Module 4
Agile Thinking

Introduction to Agile thinking
Scrum
Kanban

Module 5
People Development

Team formation
Project team management
People engagement

Module 6
Leadership

Leadership models, competencies and skills
Ownership, delivery orchestration and leading teams
Value-based leadership
Leading delivery with communication

Module 7
Customer Relationships

Building relationships, staying in close contact
Conflict resolution
Consulting: the concept of value
Negotiations

Module 8
Engineering Excellence Bootcamp

Agile fundamentals
Engineering Excellence culture
Engineering practices in agile-driven software development
Code quality. Unit testing
Code review
Knowledge sharing
Technical debt
Version control systems and branching strategy
Quality assurance overview
Test case management. Defect management
Testing of non-functional requirements
QA metrics
Automated testing. CI/CD
Infrastructure management.

Start your journey

You can join the group before the first practical session on September 25 at 18:00. Please fill in the form and our team will contact you at the earliest convenience.

FAQ

What is the language of instruction for this course?

The course is fully delivered in English. All learning materials, including reading and video, are in English too. Your individual and group assignments are expected to be prepared in English as well.

Are there any prerequisites for this course?

As the course is delivered in English, participants are expected to have a B2 or higher level of English. AUK does not request any language certificates or other forms of language proficiency confirmation.

How much time will I have to spend learning while taking this course?

Although the figure is very individual and depends on multiple factors, the average estimated time dedication for this course is 10-15 hours per week. This includes live sessions with instructor, self-paced learning and homework.

What kind of assignments will I have to complete?

The practical tasks are designed to reflect real-life professional activities and help you grow in your field. You'll have the chance to participate in discussions and collaborate with others to solve these tasks. Plus, you'll receive personalized feedback on your assignments to track your progress.

To reinforce your understanding, there will be non-graded quizzes that focus on the main ideas from the theoretical information. This way, you can actively engage with the content and apply what you've learned.

At the end of the course, there will be a final test that evaluates your knowledge and summarizes what you've gained throughout the program.

What if I miss the live session?

Live online sessions will be recorded, so you may watch them later via a shared link. Offline sessions held on the AUK campus will not be recorded.

What certificate will I earn?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a certificate accredited by American University Kyiv.

Will my ECTs be transferable to undergraduate or post-graduate programs?

Yes, credits earned from this course are transferrable and may count toward Master’s or Bachelor’s programs should you decide to pursue this path of study.

How can I pay?

Payments may be made online via our website, or you may request an invoice from our accounting department. American University Kyiv does not accept cash payments.

Can my company pay for me?

If your employer agrees to pay for your study, you may inquire about the proforma invoice from our accounting department.

What if I fail?

AUK issues a Certificate of Completion if a student obtains a minimum of 70 final points for the course. Students who have between 50 and 69.9 final points receive a Certificate of Attendance. If you have less than 50 final points, you will not be eligible for any certificate. However, the course will be offered on a repeated basis, and you may enroll one more time.