Course Summary:

The IT Project Management program is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge needed to successfully manage IT projects from initiation to completion. In this comprehensive program, participants will learn industry best practices and practical techniques to effectively plan, execute, monitor, and control IT projects.

Whether you're a seasoned IT professional or new to project management, this program will provide you with the tools and strategies to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders.

Course Objectives:

1. Understand the fundamental principles and methodologies of project management in the IT context.
2. Effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and control IT projects.
3. Identify and engage stakeholders, and manage their expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
4. Develop comprehensive project plans, including work breakdown structure and project schedules.
5. Implement effective project monitoring and control mechanisms to ensure project success.
6. Mitigate project risks and manage issues that may arise during project execution.
7. Apply change control processes to effectively manage project scope.
8. Successfully close out projects and conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to IT Project Management

• Overview of project management principles and methodologies
• Understanding the role of IT project manager
• Defining project objectives, scope, and success criteria

Module 2: Project Initiation and Planning

• Stakeholder identification and engagement
• Creating a project charter and defining project requirements
• Developing a comprehensive project plan, including work breakdown structure and project schedule

Module 3: Project Execution and Monitoring

• Managing project resources, teams, and communication
• Tracking project progress and performance
• Managing project risks and issues

Module 4: Project Control and Closure

• Implementing change control processes
• Conducting effective project meetings and reporting
• Closing out projects and conducting post-project evaluations