Managing IT Projects via E-Training

 

42 Days – Course No. ePM11E

 

Target Audience

Those who need the skills for efficient project implementation in an IT environment. Business Analysts will find this course of particular interest.

 

Prerequisites:

None

Note: Participants taking this course should not take Managing Projects.

 

Learn How To:

◦     Define the role of the IT project manager

◦     Develop a results-driven project management team

◦     Identify, interpret, and manage the real project requirements

◦     Develop a focused project plan to manage IT projects

◦     Estimate IT project costs and schedules using proven techniques

◦     Find solutions to problems specifically related to IT projects

 

course Synopsis:

Today's IT projects present unique challenges to the project manager, requiring coordination with many stakeholders and integration of various technological capabilities. In this course, you'll discover critical success factors and hidden risks inherent in IT projects-and you'll gain an understanding of strategies and techniques developed in the field by experienced IT project managers for successfully managing IT projects.

 

Managing IT Projects addresses the role of the project manager and the project team at each phase of the project life cycle, helping you gain the foundation, basic experience, techniques and tools to manage each stage of your project. This course addresses all areas of IT projects encompassing hardware, software, systems integration, communications and human resources.

 

In this dynamic course, you'll extend traditional project management concepts into the IT arena. You'll learn IT project management strategies and skills while working through an integrated case study woven through all course lessons. In each lesson, you'll practice applying that knowledge as you solve realistic case-based problems and assimilate practical experiences that can be immediately applied to your work. Access to an online glossary, online reference material and instructor feedback will enhance your IT project management capabilities.

 

course Topics:

Overview of IT Project Management

◦     Definition and characteristics of IT project management

◦     Common reasons why IT projects fail

◦     Critical factors for IT project success

◦     The IT project life cycle

◦     Project processes common to all projects

 

Concept Phase

◦     Selecting and funding IT projects

◦     Identifying key project stakeholders

◦     The purpose and content of an IT business case

◦     Preparing a project charter

 

Requirements Phase

◦     Identifying and articulating requirements

◦     Functional vs. technical requirements

◦     Using different methods for gathering requirements

◦     Developing a requirements traceability methodology

 

Planning Phase

◦     Key components of the project plan and the planning process

◦     Constructing a work breakdown structure showing all work components

◦     Building a project schedule

◦     Estimating duration, resources and costs

◦     Risk management planning and risk response planning

◦     Subsidiary management plans, including communications, procurement and quality

 

Design Phase

◦     Preliminary and detailed design activities

◦     The technical specification document

◦     Design techniques used in developing the technical solution

◦     Make or buy decision methodology

 

Construction Phase

◦     Developing a project team

◦     Quality assurance activities, testing and audits

◦     Assessing project performance

◦     Developing and using a change request methodology

◦     Developing risk response strategies

 

Delivery Phase

◦     Key activities of the delivery phase

◦     Four major product/system conversion strategies

◦     Understanding the "go-live" transition responsibilities of the project manager

◦     Developing scope verification and customer acceptance strategies

 

Closeout

◦     Major activities of the closeout phase

◦     Key tasks for a successful closeout

◦     Appropriate tools

 

Other Information:

PMBOK® Guide Knowledge Areas:

◦     Project Integration Management

◦     Project Scope Management

◦     Project Quality Management

◦     Project Time Management

◦     Project Cost Management

◦     Project Human Resources Management

◦     Project Communications Management

◦     Project Risk Management

 

Professional Development Units (PDUs): 28.0