Course Methodology

This course relies on individual and group exercises aimed at helping participants learn all the critical activities related to contract management. The course also features several case studies and role-plays by participants, followed by discussions. In addition, this course incorporates pre-and post-testing.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Manage information technology projects using different project management methodologies
• Prepare the business case of IT projects to ensure justification and feasibility
• Relate project requirements and objectives to stakeholders’ needs in a clear and compelling manner
• Explain fundamental project planning activities and set realistic, measurable objectives using predictive and agile methodologies
• Identify the role of the project manager during the design phase of the project
• Outline the activities during the execution phase of a project and establish an effective control process to ensure execution and delivery are in line with the project plans

Target Audience

Project managers and senior IT professionals who seek to manage IT projects or broaden their knowledge in critical project management functions. This course is designed to complement the technical expertise of IT professionals involved in an IT project with the necessary project management skills. 

Target Competencies

• Project management
• IT management
• Developing project planning and scheduling
• Understanding project costing
• Capital budgeting
• Developing project controls
• Risk management

Note

Meirc has been reviewed and approved by the PMI® Authorized Training Partner Program. This course is worth 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs).