IS Project Management Course Overview

To ensure that students are well-prepared to engage with the content of the IS Project Management course and gain maximum benefit from it, we recommend the following minimum prerequisites:

• A basic understanding of what constitutes a project in contrast to routine operations or other types of work.
• Familiarity with general business concepts and the role of projects within a business context.
• Some exposure to or experience in a workplace setting, which will help in understanding practical applications of project management theories.
• An interest in developing or improving project management skills specifically related to Information Systems (IS).
• Basic proficiency with office productivity tools, such as word processors and spreadsheets, as they are often used to create project documents and plans.
• An ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in the language in which the course is offered, as this is essential for discussions and understanding course material.
• Willingness to participate in group work and discussions, as collaboration and the exchange of ideas are critical components of the learning process in project management.

While prior experience in project management or information systems is beneficial, it is not a strict requirement to enroll in the IS Project Management course. The course is designed to be accessible to those who are new to the field or are looking to formalize their knowledge.

Target Audience for IS Project Management

The IS Project Management course equips professionals with skills to manage IT projects effectively, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.

• Project Managers
• IT Managers
• Systems Analysts
• Project Coordinators
• Product Managers
• Scrum Masters
• Agile Coaches
• Business Analysts
• Quality Assurance Managers
• Software Development Managers
• Technical Team Leaders
• IT Consultants
• Change Managers
• Risk Management Specialists
• IT Project Team Members
• Program Managers
• Operations Managers involved in IT projects
• Project Management Office (PMO) Staff
• Project Sponsors and Stakeholders
• IT Professionals looking to transition into project management roles
• Professionals aiming for Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this IS Project Management?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

The IS Project Management course equips learners with comprehensive skills to effectively manage information systems projects, from initiation to closure, ensuring quality and mitigating risks.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the distinction between projects and other types of work, and define the unique characteristics of projects.
• Learn to draft a project's terms of reference and understand the components of a business case, including the significance of discounted cash flows.
• Acquire knowledge of system and project life cycles, including iterative and incremental approaches, and familiarize with various implementation strategies.
• Develop project plans with clear deliverables and understand the relationship between products, activities, checkpoints, and milestones in project planning.
• Master the principles of project monitoring and control, including tracking progress, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions.
• Grasp the importance of change control and configuration management to maintain project integrity and accommodate necessary changes.
• Define and assure quality within the project lifecycle, understanding the difference between quality control and quality assurance, and learn defect removal processes.
• Learn estimating techniques to accurately forecast project effort, duration, and cost, and understand the implications of estimation errors.
• Identify, assess, and plan for potential project risks, and learn to maintain risk registers and logs.
• Understand the dynamics of project communications and organization, including stakeholder identification, team roles, management styles, and team building phases.