Localisation Project Management

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Localisation Project Management (TNT515)

Synopsis

TNT515 Localisation Project Management introduces important concepts and best practices for localisation project management. The course will discuss project management processes pertaining to localisation projects. Stakeholders’ role in the process will be defined. Localisation project management standards recognised in major markets will be discussed. Students will be introduced to various project management platforms and how they integrate other translation technologies such as MT and CAT tools. Terminology management is an essential part of the project management and thus an important topic in this course. Through the use of communication tools, students will learn to manage a virtual team comprising members from different countries. At the end of the course, students will be able to put together a high-quality project plan to manage a real-life large-volume multilingual project.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every July
E-Learning: BLENDED - Learning is done MAINLY online using interactive study materials in Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and emails. This is supplemented with SOME face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component, this will be administered on-campus.

Topics

Overview of localisation project management
Fundamentals of fostering localisation success
Introduction of Project Management Framework
Initiating A Localisation Project
Project Planning - Developing Localisation Project Management Plan (PMP)
Monitoring and Controlling Localisation Project Work
Evaluating and Implementing Project Management Software
Overview of Leading Project Management Tools/ Software
Managing Project Resource and Performance
Evaluating project communication tools and its application in localisation projects

Learning Outcome

Assemble localisation project management components
Draft project management plan
Appraise the roles of stakeholders in the project
Evaluate the effectiveness of the project management systems
Appraise communication tools
Prioritise resources in localisation project management
Organise team members to handle large-volume projects