TLC Training Library
TLC Training Library
The TLC Training Library provides resources and guidance to support businesses and programs in developing and delivering their IT solutions. For inquires about these trainings, or guidance on the TLC, please contact CMS IT Governance at it_governance@cms.hhs.gov.
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"What is Governance? Why is it important?" This training is a quick intro into the importance of Governance |
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"Intro to the TLC" This training provides an introduction to the Target Life Cycle (CMS' System Development Life Cycle) |
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"XLC to TLC - What Changed?" This training provides a crosswalk between the XLC and TLC, and what changed. |
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"Capital Planning & Investment Control (CPIC)" This training is a brief overview of Capital Planning and Investment Control. |
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"IT Investments vs. IT Projects" This training is a brief overview of the differences and similarities between an IT Investment and IT Project. |
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"Capital Planning vs. Budget" This training is a brief overview of the differences between Capital Planning and Budgets. |
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"IT Intake Form" This training provides an overview of the CMS IT Intake Form completed in the EASi system. |
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"Life Cycle ID" This training provides an overview of what a Life Cycle ID is, why it's needed and how to obtain one for your project. |
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"Business Case" This training provides an overview of what a Business Case is, when it's needed and resources available who can provide assistance. |
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"Governance Review Team (GRT) & How It Can Help" This training provides an overview of the Governance Review Team and how it can help you with your IT Project. |
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"Building your Business Case - Analysis of Alternatives" This training describes how to develop and assess alternative solutions for your IT project. |
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"Cost Estimation" In addition to the presentation, this document (PDF) contains various resources, tools, and trainings that can help you as you estimate costs for your IT project. |
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"Cost Savings & Avoidance" This training provides an overview on the differences between cost savings and cost avoidance for your IT project. |
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"Life Cycle ID Expiration & Next Steps" This training provides a brief overview on what a LCID expiration is, and next steps involved. |
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"Project Baselines" This training provides a brief overview on project baselines and why they are important. |