By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
Understand how to manage IT projects using project management methodology.
Master fundamental project management skills, concepts and techniques.
Link project goals and objectives to stakeholders needs in a clear and compelling manner.
Set realistic measurable objectives and estimate project costs and schedules using proven techniques.
Develop work breakdown structures and establish an effective project control and monitoring process for
IT Projects.
This Program is designed for:
Project managers and senior professionals who seek to manage small to large sized projects or to broaden
their knowledge and improve their skills in the key functions of project management.
Program Outline:
Introduction
Project Implementation
Why Project Management in IT?
The Project Life Cycle
Influences on a Project
Roles and Responsibilities of Project
Resources
Using the Project Baselines
Managing Project Scope, Change and Risk
Performance Reporting
Assessing and Monitoring Project Performance
Introduction to Earned Value Analysis
Project Initiation
Project Closure
Scope Planning
Building Project Goals and Objectives
Developing the Project Charter
Effective Organization and Team Management
Scope Verification and Customer Acceptance
Administrative, Financial, and Contractual Closure
Lessons Learned
Project Planning
Introduction to the Project Management
Office (PMO)
Building the Work Breakdown Structure
Estimating and Developing the Project Team
Schedule Planning and Network Diagrams
PM Planning Software
Cost Planning
The Task Responsibility Matrix
Resource Loading and Leveling
Communication and Quality
Self and Employee Discipline
Giving Employees Feedback
Handling Employees Dissatisfaction
Performance Appraisals
Effective Communication Skills
Improving Credibility and Gaining Recognition
Speaking and Listening
Being Assertive Management Plan
Selling Your Ideas to the Boss,
Colleagues, Subordinates and Clients