SharePoint develops systems and services which are both high-quality and easy to use. This course will explore how projects can easily and successfully manage requirements in an effective and efficient SharePoint environment.

5 days - $2,495.00

Course taught by an expert Microsoft SharePoint Instructor.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of a personal computer is required.

Course Outline

Introduction – Roles involved in a SharePoint project
The opportunities and challenges of a SharePoint project
The business analysis process
BA role vs. project manager role
BA / PM competencies
Case Study Exercise

Understanding SharePoint Requirements
Business, User, Functional, Quality-of-service and implementation requirements
Requirements vs. specifications
Requirements vs. business rules
Risk management and risk response strategies
Analyzing requirements
Characteristics of effective requirements
Case Study Exercise

SharePoint Requirements Modeling
Identify high level scope
Identify initial requirements stack
Identify an architectural vision
Plan your iteration
Iteration modeling
Model storming
Test driven development
Case Study Exercise

The Change Management Process
Managing the Solution Scope and Requirements
Capturing the Requirements Traceability
Maintaining the Requirements for re-use
Managing Requirements Conflicts
Preparing the Requirements Package
Building the Requirements communications plan
Case Study Exercise

Assessing and Validating Requirements
Validating and verifying SharePoint Requirements
Creating a master test plan
Create test scenarios and test cases
Case Study Exercise

Additional Resources
Useful books and links on managing requirements and projects for SharePoint initiatives