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In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, effective IT project management is more critical than ever. Organizations across all sectors rely on technology to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and gain a competitive edge.
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Course Duration
5 Days
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Course Type
Online/ London
Course Details
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, effective IT project management is more critical than ever. Organizations across all sectors rely on technology to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and gain a competitive edge. This 5-day intensive course delves into the unique challenges and opportunities presented by IT projects, equipping participants with the specialized skills and knowledge needed to successfully manage these complex endeavors. We’ll move beyond generic project management principles and focus on the specific nuances of IT projects, from software development and infrastructure deployment to data center migration and cybersecurity implementations. Through a blend of interactive lectures, hands-on workshops, and real-world case studies, participants will gain practical experience in applying industry best practices to plan, execute, monitor, and control IT projects of varying scale and complexity.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the unique challenges of IT project management.
- Apply project management principles and practices to IT projects.
- Manage software development projects effectively.
- Oversee infrastructure deployment and maintenance.
- Address cybersecurity and data privacy concerns in IT projects.
- IT professionals transitioning into project management roles.
- Project managers working on IT projects.
- Software developers, system administrators, and other IT specialists.
Course Outline
5 days Course
- Introduction to IT Project Management & Software Development Lifecycles:
- The Unique Nature of IT Projects: Exploring the specific characteristics and challenges of IT projects compared to other project types. Discussing the rapid pace of technological change and its impact.
- Software Development Lifecycles (SDLC): A detailed examination of traditional (Waterfall) and Agile SDLC models, including their strengths, weaknesses, and appropriate use cases. Focus on iterative development and continuous integration.
- Case Study: Analyzing a failed IT project and identifying the contributing factors. Interactive exercise: Choosing the appropriate SDLC model for a given project scenario.
- Project Planning for IT Projects:
- Defining Scope for IT Projects: Techniques for gathering and documenting requirements for software, hardware, and infrastructure projects. Managing user expectations and defining acceptance criteria.
- Creating the WBS for IT Deliverables: Building a Work Breakdown Structure specific to IT projects, including software modules, hardware components, and documentation.
- Risk Management in IT Projects: Identifying and mitigating common risks in IT projects, such as technical risks, security vulnerabilities, and vendor dependencies.
- Case Study: Developing a project plan for a software implementation project. Interactive exercise: Creating a WBS for an IT infrastructure upgrade.
- Managing Software Development Projects:
- Agile Project Management for Software Development: Applying Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban to manage software development projects. Focus on sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Managing Software Teams: Building and motivating software development teams, managing communication, and resolving conflicts.
- Software Quality Assurance: Implementing quality control measures in software development projects, including testing, code reviews, and defect tracking.
- Case Study: Managing a software development project using Scrum. Interactive exercise: Running a sprint planning meeting.
- Managing Software Development Projects:
- Infrastructure Deployment & Maintenance:
- Infrastructure Project Planning: Planning and executing IT infrastructure projects, including network upgrades, server deployments, and data center migrations.
- Vendor Management: Managing third-party vendors involved in IT infrastructure projects, including contract negotiation and performance monitoring.
- IT Service Management (ITSM): Introduction to IT service management principles and best practices for ongoing maintenance and support of IT infrastructure.
- Case Study: Managing a data center migration project. Interactive exercise: Developing a vendor management plan.
- Infrastructure Deployment & Maintenance:
- Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & IT Project Closure:
- Cybersecurity in IT Projects: Integrating security considerations into all phases of IT projects, from requirements gathering to deployment. Addressing common vulnerabilities and implementing security best practices.
- Data Privacy and Compliance: Understanding data privacy regulations and ensuring compliance in IT projects, including GDPR, HIPAA, and other relevant regulations.
- IT Project Closure: Formally closing IT projects, documenting lessons learned, and transitioning systems to operations.
- Case Study: Implementing security measures in a software development project. Interactive exercise: Developing a data privacy compliance checklist.
- Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & IT Project Closure:
