Strategies in IT Project Management

The overall aim of this Strategies in IT Project Management training course is to provide participants with the knowledge and the skills needed to successfully manage an Information Technology (IT) project from inception to closure. Participants in this interactive course will learn all the critical tools and techniques required to play a leading role as an IT project manager such as analyzing the requirements, preparing project plans, developing project budgets, leading the project team, and evaluating the overall performance.

Additionally, participants will learn how to develop key performance indicators for monitoring and controlling their project schedule and budget. The course also aims at assisting participants in appraising the feasibility of their projects by applying capital budgeting techniques.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Plan IT projects using a statement of work and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Schedule projects activities and build the project network model
• Calculate project budgets and schedule variances using Earned Value (EV) techniques
• Select the right projects using capital budgeting techniques
• Relate to project stakeholders through better negotiation and communication skills
• Manage information technology projects using different project management methodologies
• Evaluate the business case of IT projects to ensure feasibility and proper justifications
• Relate project requirements and objectives to stakeholders’ needs in a clear and compelling manner
• Identify the role of the project manager during the design and the implementation phases of the project
• Outline all the activities during the execution phase of a project and establish an effective control process to ensure execution in line with the project plans

• IT Project managers
• Members of project offices
• Project sponsors
• Functional managers
• Senior management
• Engineers
• Individuals who are interested in project management.