IT Project Management Training: 5-Day Comprehensive Course

Course Description

This intensive 5-day IT Project Management course equips participants with essential skills to effectively plan, execute, and deliver IT projects. Covering key methodologies, tools, and best practices, the course provides a comprehensive understanding of project lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation strategies specific to IT initiatives.

Learning Objectives

• Master core IT project management concepts and methodologies
• Develop skills in project planning, execution, monitoring, and control
• Learn effective stakeholder management and communication strategies
• Gain proficiency in risk assessment and mitigation techniques
• Understand how to adapt project management practices to various IT environments

Course Modules

Day 1: Foundations of IT Project Management

• Introduction to IT project management principles
• Project lifecycle and methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)
• IT project initiation and business case development
• Stakeholder identification and analysis

Day 2: Project Planning and Scope Management

• Creating comprehensive project plans
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development
• Scope definition and management
• Time and cost estimation techniques

Day 3: Project Execution and Team Management

• Leading and managing IT project teams
• Communication planning and execution
• Quality management in IT projects
• Change management and control processes

Day 4: Risk Management and Procurement

• IT project risk identification and analysis
• Risk response planning and implementation
• Procurement management in IT projects
• Vendor selection and contract management

Day 5: Project Monitoring, Control, and Closure

• Performance measurement and reporting
• Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques
• IT project closure and lessons learned
• Continuous improvement in IT project management

Practical Wins for Participants

• Ability to create comprehensive IT project plans aligned with business objectives
• Enhanced skills in managing stakeholder expectations and team performance
• Improved capacity to identify and mitigate IT project risks
• Increased proficiency in adapting project management techniques to various IT environments