FE415
Client Project
Faculty
Thorhildur Edda Gunnarsdóttir
CEO at Sweeply
Course length
Duration
Total hours
Credits
Language
Course type
Fee for single course
Fee for degree students
Skills you’ll learn
Overview
Client projects provide key insights into managing client-based software projects, encapsulating crucial frameworks such as Agile and Scrum, design sprints, Agile estimation, and effective communication techniques. They emphasize the importance of customer experience in product development and the ability to understand client challenges through various briefs. Upon successful completion, participants will be equipped with the skills to independently manage a software project from inception to launch.
Learning highlights
- Get a deeper insight into the key elements of project management in software projects.
- Understanding the customer experience is essential to developing a great product or software.
- Get an insight into real-life projects, the overall challenges and victories, and the importance of working according to a framework (agile or scrum).
- Learn and understand the importance of the preparation/kickoff phase and how design sprints can lead to a much better-defined scope and overall streamlined software development.
- Understand the essentials of agile estimating.
- Get to know various types of briefs and how to grasp the problem or challenge the client faces.
- Learn and practice effective communication.
- Learn how to make effective decisions and how to communicate them.
- Feel fully confident managing a software project from kickoff to launch alone.
Course outline
15 classes
Session 1
Introduction and Project Management Lifecycle
Session 2
Client Workshops
Session 3
Case Study and Final Project Introduction
Session 4
Agile Estimation
Session 5
Defining Scope and Goal Setting
Session 6
Meeting the Client
Session 7
Working on Team and Benefit Analysis
Session 8
Customer Experience and Design Sprints
Session 9
Web Development
Session 10
Effective Decision Making
Session 11
Presentations and Discussion
Session 12
Benefit Assessment
Session 13
Summary of Main Findings and Project Work
Session 14
Final Presentation
Session 15
Final Presentation
Prerequisites
This is an introductory course, no prior knowledge is needed. A previous knowledge of design and/or web development would be useful, it's not necessary.
Basic English copywriting skills Basic Google sheet/powerpoint skills Basic knowledge of UI design via Figma, Sketch or any other UI/UX ideation tool
Methodology
We will cover each topic with lectures, case studies, group discussions, assignments or homework, and short presentations.
We will have a session with a client, and they will share their challenges, victories, and day-to-day work and plan.
The final project will be introduced at the beginning with a brief. Students will create an RFP and work on a client project throughout the course.
Grading
Thorhildur Gunnarsdottir is a production engineer and a digital innovator with extensive experience successfully executing high-value IT projects. Currently she is the CEO at Sweeply, a smart housekeeping and task management platform, Þórhildur brings a unique blend of technical expertise and visionary thinking to everything she does. Before diving into the world of entrepreneurship, she made waves at Arion Bank by leading groundbreaking digital projects. She co-founded Júní, a digital agency where she crafted innovative and engaging digital experiences.
As a teacher at Harbour.Space University, Þórhildur now channels her passion for technology and problem-solving into mentoring students, inspiring them to think outside the box and embrace the endless possibilities of the digital world. With a career that spans everything from engineering management to founding successful startups, Þórhildur has shown how to blend technical skills with creative thinking to make a real impact.
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Client Project
by Thorhildur Edda Gunnarsdóttir
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
Aug 21 - Sep 08, 2023
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
How to secure your spot
Complete the form below to kickstart your application
Schedule your Harbour.Space interview
If successful, get ready to join us on campus
FAQ
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
Do I need a visa?
This depends on your case. Please check with the Spanish or Thai consulate in your country of residence about visa requirements. We will do our part to provide you with the necessary documents, such as the Certificate of Enrollment.
Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.