Information Technology Project Management
Course Content
Introduction to Project Management
Overview of Project Management
- Definition of a project
- Characteristics of project management
- Differences between project management and operations management
History and Evolution of Project Management
- Early examples of project management
- Development of project management methodologies
- The role of technology in modern project management
Key Concepts and Terminology
- Project lifecycle
- Project phases
- Stakeholders and their roles
- Project manager responsibilities and skills
Project Management Frameworks and Methodologies
- Waterfall
- Agile (Scrum, Kanban)
- PRINCE2
- Lean
- Hybrid approaches
Tools and Software for Project Management
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Complete course content will be provided when requesting for a quoatation.
Course Materials
Textbooks:
- Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling by Harold Kerzner
- A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) by Project Management Institute
Supplementary Readings:
- Agile Project Management with Scrum by Ken Schwaber
- The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
Software:
- Microsoft Project
- Trello
- Jira
- Asana
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Understand and apply fundamental project management principles.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management.
- Execute and monitor project activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Effectively manage project teams and stakeholder communications.
- Close and evaluate projects, documenting lessons learned for future improvement.
This course provides a robust foundation for managing IT projects, equipping students with the skills necessary to lead projects successfully from initiation to closure.