IT Project Management Course

Upon completion of this course, trainees should be able to demonstrate their skills and knowledge to:

• Discuss key elements of the project management framework, including identifying the project stakeholders, common tools and techniques, and defining project success.
• Discuss the role of project managers.
• Outline the framework for project integration management, including the creation of a project charter to initiate projects formally and the development of Project
  Management Plans, emphasising their content and formulation methods.
• Explain how project execution relates to planning, the process of monitoring and controlling a project, and the significance of developing and adhering to robust procedures for project closure.
• Detail the process of planning scope management and the methods for collecting and documenting requirements.
• Explain the process of developing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and the importance of controlling project scope.
• Outline the process of planning schedule management and defining activities essential for developing project schedules.
• Demonstrate the use of tools for activity duration planning and the application of Gantt charts for schedule planning and tracking updates.
• Describe the concept of risk in project management, including the process of identifying risks, and the creation of a risk register and risk report.
• Discuss qualitative risk analysis and how to calculate them.
• Discuss the methodologies for monitoring project risks and addressing them through various risk response strategies.
• Evaluate the three methodologies by discussing their purposes and comparing their advantages.

This IT Project Management course is ideal for IT professionals, project managers, team leaders, system analysts, software developers, and anyone involved in managing or participating in IT projects. It is designed for those seeking to enhance their project management skills and knowledge, apply best practices in project planning and execution, and improve their ability to lead successful IT projects.

To enrol in this course, you should possess the following:

• Advanced Certificate in IT Infrastructure and Operations; OR
• Mature candidates (≥ 30 years old with 8 years’ work experience in IT infrastructure and operation); OR
• Candidates with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

• Lectures: Traditional lectures are an essential component of the course, where the trainer/facilitator presents the core concepts, theories, and principles of IT Project Management. Visual aids such as slides, diagrams, and examples may be used to enhance understanding.
• Interactive Discussions: Organise interactive class discussions to encourage participation. This allows you to ask questions, share your thoughts, and engage in debates related to IT project management topics.
• Hands-on Labs: Practical hands-on sessions provide you with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios.

Upon successful completion of the IT Project Management course assessment, participants who have attended at least 75% of the course will receive a Certificate of Achievement by @ASK Training.

• What is Project Management?
• Project Stakeholders
• Project Management Knowledge Areas
• Project Management Tools and Techniques
• Project Success

• What is Project Integration Management?
• Developing a Project Charter
• Developing a Project Management Plan
• Directing and Managing Project Work
• Monitoring and controlling project work
• Performing integrated change control
• Closing the project or phase

• Processes of Project scope management
• Planning scope management
• Collecting Requirements
• Defining Scope
• Creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Controlling Scope

• Importance of Project Schedules
• Planning Schedule Management 
• Defining activities
• Sequencing activities
• Estimating activity durations
• Developing schedule Gantt Charts)
• Critical Path Method

• Importance of Project Risk Management
• Planning risk management
• Identifying Risk
• Risk Register
• Performing qualitative risk analysis
• Performing quantitative risk analysis.
• Planning risk responses 
• Implementing risk responses
• Monitoring risk

• Waterfall
• Agile
• Scrum
• How to choose a project management methodology