LO1 Understand the tools and techniques that can be used to initiate and plan solutions
1.1 The Phases of the project life cycle
Inititation
Planning
Execution
Evaluation
Tasks
Gather user requirements and constraints
Define success criteria
Consider legislative implications
Create feasibility report
Tasks
Define constraints
Create project plans and resource lists
Produce initial designs
Create test plans
Complete phase review
Complete phase review
Tasks
Use project plan to monitor the project
Create the deliverable
Advantages of following a project life cycle
It provides a structured approach
It shows clearly defined tasks to carry out
The inputs and outputs of each phase a defined
The roles and responsibilities are defined
Tasks
Test deliverable
Complete phase review
Release deliverable
Create user documentation
Final phase/project review
Resources are allocated at the start of the project
The progress of the project can be monitored