This course explains processes that are involved in the successful outsourcing of web development projects. You will discover that the benefits of outsourcing projects can go beyond cost savings and workload reduction. When your own workers have reached the limits of their skills or creativity, outsourcing can provide new sources of inspiration and original solutions. Common outsourcing risks are identified and ways to minimize these risks are described.

The economics of outsourcing are explained including development cost reductions, project management costs, and hidden expenses. You will learn why the creation of outsourcing projects can involve several or all of the divisions within a company. Covered are the key steps in creating a project plan, which is more complex than just defining the requirements. This course will lead you through the process of writing the project plan and explain the essential elements of the project plan.

You will learn how to determine criteria for qualifying potential vendors and explore a few different options for outsourcing project management including brokers, job sites, and requests for proposals (RFPs). This book also includes some common time and cost reference benchmarks to help you to determine how efficient your outsourcing program is.