This advanced training program, developed by Global Horizon Training Center, is designed for IT professionals and project managers who seek to enhance their expertise in IT project and portfolio management. The course focuses on advanced techniques, methodologies, and tools required to effectively manage complex IT projects and strategic portfolios, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Participants will gain hands-on insights into project governance, resource optimization, risk management, and digital transformation strategies for IT project success. In addition, this program now integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and techniques to improve decision-making, automate processes, and drive innovation in IT project management.
Target Audience
IT Project Managers & Program Managers
Portfolio Managers & PMO Directors
IT Leaders & Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
Business Analysts & IT Consultants
Professionals involved in strategic IT project execution
Master advanced IT project management methodologies
Implement portfolio management frameworks for strategic alignment
Optimize resource allocation and financial planning for IT projects
Enhance risk management and governance in IT project execution
Utilize digital transformation tools, including AI, to maximize project efficiency
Improve decision-making through advanced analytics, AI-driven reporting, and automation
Explore AI applications in resource optimization, risk management, and project execution
Day 1:
Advanced IT Project Management Frameworks & Methodologies
Overview of IT Project & Portfolio Management (PPM)
Advanced project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, SAFe, PRINCE2, PMBOK)
Integrating AI with Agile methodologies for automated decision-making and forecasting
IT project governance and stakeholder engagement
How AI tools can enhance stakeholder communication through automated reporting and chatbots
Developing an IT project charter and roadmap, leveraging AI-powered risk mitigation plans
Real-world case studies on IT project failures and success factors, including AI-driven project insights
Day 2:
Strategic IT Portfolio Management & Prioritization
Portfolio governance and decision-making frameworks
Aligning IT projects with business strategy and digital transformation goals, with AI-enhanced decision-making models
Prioritization techniques (MoSCoW, Value-Risk Matrix, Scoring Models) integrated with AI algorithms for faster and more accurate decisions
Project financial planning, budgeting, and ROI analysis using AI-powered forecasting tools
Case study: Evaluating and balancing an IT project portfolio using AI-driven project selection tools
Day 3:
Risk Management & Compliance in IT Project Execution
Identifying and mitigating IT project risks using AI to predict and prevent issues in project timelines and budgets
Cybersecurity risk management in IT projects with AI-driven threat detection and analysis tools
Compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, GDPR, ITIL) using AI for automated compliance reporting
Crisis management and business continuity planning, leveraging AI for crisis prediction and mitigation
Workshop: Developing a risk management plan, incorporating AI tools for risk detection and mitigation
Day 4:
Resource Optimization & Performance Monitoring
IT project resource planning (capacity & capability) with AI tools for optimizing resource allocation
Managing multi-project dependencies and constraints using AI to identify dependencies and automate scheduling
Performance measurement using KPIs and dashboards, with AI tools that generate real-time insights
Automation & AI-driven tools for project tracking and reporting
Hands-on session: Using project management software (JIRA, MS Project, or Monday.com) enhanced by AI features
Day 5:
Digital Transformation & Future Trends in IT Project Management
Emerging trends in IT project and portfolio management (AI, Blockchain, IoT)
Leveraging cloud-based project management solutions powered by AI for collaboration and real-time decision-making
Integrating AI into Agile and DevOps to streamline project execution and continuous delivery
Driving innovation through IT projects with AI as a catalyst for smart, scalable, and adaptive IT solutions
Workshop: Implementing AI in IT projects, developing a strategy to integrate AI for optimization, automation, and decision support