Module #1 Introduction to Game Development Project Management Overview of game development project management, its importance, and challenges
Module #2 Game Development Project Life Cycle Understanding the different stages of game development and their relevance to project management
Module #3 Project Management Methodologies in Game Development Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Hybrid approaches; their strengths and weaknesses in game development
Module #4 Defining Project Scope and Goals Identifying project requirements, setting realistic goals, and establishing a clear vision
Module #5 Creating a Game Design Document (GDD) Developing a comprehensive GDD, its importance, and how to maintain it
Module #6 Project Planning and Scheduling Creating a project schedule, setting milestones, and estimating task duration
Module #7 Resource Allocation and Team Management Understanding resource allocation, team roles, and responsibilities in game development
Module #8 Risk Management in Game Development Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in game development projects
Module #9 Budgeting and Cost Estimation Creating a project budget, estimating costs, and managing financial resources
Module #10 Communication and Stakeholder Management Effective communication strategies, stakeholder analysis, and expectation management
Module #11 Project Monitoring and Control Tracking project progress, identifying variances, and taking corrective action
Module #12 Agile Project Management in Game Development Implementing Agile principles, Scrum framework, and Kanban in game development
Module #13 Scrum in Game Development Scrum roles, ceremonies, and artifacts; how to apply Scrum in game development
Module #14 Version Control and Collaboration Tools Using version control systems, collaboration tools, and project management software
Module #15 Quality Assurance and Testing QA process, testing methodologies, and integrating QA into game development
Module #16 Change Management and Scope Creep Managing change requests, scope creep, and its impact on project timeline and budget
Module #17 Project Closure and Post-Mortem Analysis Closing a project, documenting lessons learned, and conducting a post-mortem analysis
Module #18 Game Development Project Management Tools and Software Overview of popular project management tools, such as Jira, Asana, Trello, and MS Project
Module #19 Virtual Teams and Remote Work in Game Development Managing remote teams, communication strategies, and tools for effective virtual collaboration
Module #20 Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Resolving conflicts, negotiation techniques, and building strong relationships
Module #21 Stakeholder Management in Game Development Identifying, analyzing, and managing stakeholder expectations and needs
Module #22 Game Development Project Management Best Practices Industry best practices, common pitfalls, and lessons learned from experienced project managers
Module #23 Game Development Project Management Challenges Common challenges, such as crunch time, burnout, and team dynamics, and how to overcome them
Module #24 Career Development for Game Development Project Managers Building a career in project management, professional development, and certification options
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Project Management in Game Development career
