The success of many organizations depends on their ability to manage their information technology (IT) projects. Leading and managing IT projects requires disciplined approaches that utilize standard project management techniques combined with the unique procedures associated with IT projects.

This course covers all the important aspects of managing IT projects: 

• project initiation 

• requirements determination

• organizing, planning and controlling - risk management

• technical management

• leadership in an IT environment

• project closeout

It is based on over 30 years of developing and presenting courses in project management. The course incorporates the lessons learned from successful and not so successful projects. The course provides a roadmap for completing IT projects to meet performance specifications on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the customer.

Case studies and exercises facilitated by an experienced instructor provide a solid foundation in both the principles and practical applications of IT project management.

Participants  learn techniques that can be immediately applied in improving their project management processes and outcomes. In addition, this course can help in the preparation for the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP) examination and CompTIA’s IT Project+ Certification.