Project Management in IT
Agile methodologies and project management tools.
Collaboration and communication in a tech team.
Course Study Plan
Month 1: Introduction to Project Management
Week 1-2: Fundamentals of Project Management
Definition and importance of project management
Project life cycle and phases
Key roles and responsibilities of a project manager
Week 3-4: Project Initiation
Defining project scope and objectives
Stakeholder identification and analysis
Risk assessment and mitigation planning
Week 5-6: Project Planning
Work breakdown structure (WBS)
Gantt charts and project scheduling
Resource planning and allocation
Month 2: Project Execution and Monitoring
Week 1-2: Team Building and Leadership
Building effective project teams
Leadership skills for project managers
Conflict resolution and motivation
Week 3-4: Project Execution
Managing project tasks and activities
Communication and collaboration strategies
Handling changes and unforeseen challenges
Week 5-6: Monitoring and Control
Tracking project progress
Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs)
Implementing changes and maintaining control
Month 3: Quality Management and Risk Mitigation
Week 1-2: Quality Planning
Defining quality standards for the project
Quality assurance and control measures
Continuous improvement strategies
Week 3-4: Risk Management
Identifying and assessing project risks
Risk response planning
Contingency and mitigation strategies
Week 5-6: Stakeholder Management
Effective communication with stakeholders
Stakeholder engagement and expectations
Managing stakeholder influence and interests
Month 4: Project Closure and Documentation
Week 1-2: Closing Project Phases
Formalizing project completion
Lessons learned and retrospective analysis
Handover and transition planning
Week 3-4: Documentation and Reporting
Creating project documentation
Status reporting and progress updates
Final project report preparation
Week 5-6: Certification and Recognition
Reviewing completed projects
Certificates of completion
Recognition for outstanding contributions
Month 5: Agile Project Management
Week 1-2: Introduction to Agile Methodology
Principles and values of Agile
Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile frameworks
Agile vs. traditional project management
Week 3-4: Agile Project Planning
Sprint planning and backlog management
User stories and estimation techniques
Implementing Agile in IT projects
Week 5-6: Agile Implementation and Adaptation
Executing Agile methodologies in projects
Adapting Agile to changing project requirements
Continuous improvement in Agile projects
Month 6: Final Projects and Certification
Week 1-2: Final Project Briefing
Students receive final project instructions
Choosing a real-world IT project for management
Week 3-4: Project Execution
Students work on their final projects
Instructor guidance and feedback
Week 5-6: Project Presentation and Certification
Students present their final projects
Certification awarded upon successful completion
Career guidance and next steps in IT project management