Introduction

The concepts and use of project management tools, techniques and methodologies are becoming all pervasive. This course addresses project management in the context of IT projects, including software projects. Using the framework of project life cycle, the course covers various aspects pertaining to (i) project initiation, (ii) project planning and scheduling, (iii) project monitoring and control, and (iv) project termination. For planning and scheduling of projects, the use of project network and estimation of time and cost are covered in detail. Scheduling of projects with resource limitations is covered next.

Course Objectives:

You will cover a number of key topics during your training, including developing IT strategy, aligning IT strategy to the business, top-level project management, operational excellence, crisis leadership, communicating technology. You will also study IT commercial skills, in particular, IT sourcing, contracts & negotiation. Our programme has been acclaimed by over 1,000 past delegates and, as a result, it consistently receives high satisfaction ratings.

Course Outlines:

Day 1

Linking IT to business priorities.

• A proven process for IT strategy
• Aligning IT strategy to business priorities
• Strategic domains and objectives
• Looking for a better way — optimizing IT strategy
• Composing and communicating the plan

Day 2

Optics include advanced project, program & portfolio management.

• Validating project business cases
• IT project management wisdom
• Effective project governance and reporting
• Project portfolio management guidelines
• Guidelines for successful change projects

Day 3

IT communicating technology

• The art of communicating technology
• Presenting IT to non-technical audiences
• Creating a compelling technology message
• Handling difficult (IT) situations
• Business relationship scenarios

Day 4

Project Initializing and Planning

• Appraising IT project investments – tangible and intangible quantification techniques

• Decomposing a project (business) need
• Developing the IT Requirements
• Developing the Project Schedule
• Estimating and agreeing the project resources
• Analysing the project plan

Day 5

Commercial acumen

• The art of good commercial decisions
• Getting the most from IT partners
• Contract guidelines for successful IT
• Delivering better negotiated outcomes
• Negotiating as a team