The course offers a comprehensive and practical curriculum structured into the following modules:

1. Introduction to IT Project Management

Characteristics of IT projects vs traditional projects
Key success factors in IT project delivery
Project environments: cloud, SaaS, DevOps, cybersecurity

2. Project Initiation and Planning in IT

Defining scope, goals, and stakeholders
Requirements gathering and functional specifications
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and project charter development

3. Agile and Hybrid Methodologies

Agile principles and the Agile Manifesto
Scrum framework: sprints, backlogs, and roles
Hybrid approaches combining Agile and Waterfall

4. Project Scheduling and Resource Allocation

Developing schedules using Gantt charts
Managing dependencies and critical paths
Allocating human and technical resources

5. Tools for IT Project Management

Using Jira, MS Project, Trello, and Confluence
Collaboration tools: Slack, Teams, and Asana
Integrating tools into workflows and dashboards

6. Risk Management in Technology Projects

Identifying IT-specific risks (e.g., integration, security, compliance)
Creating risk registers and mitigation plans
Managing change and technical uncertainties

7. Budgeting, Procurement, and Vendor Management

IT cost estimation and resource budgeting
Managing contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs)
Working with outsourced teams and vendors

8. Monitoring, Reporting, and Performance Metrics

Key performance indicators (KPIs) and project dashboards
Quality control techniques in software development
Reporting to technical and non-technical stakeholders

9. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

Managing internal and external communications
Handling expectations and conflict resolution
Running effective project meetings and briefings

10. Final Case Study and Capstone Project

End-to-end simulation of an IT project
Presentation of deliverables, peer review, and feedback
Group discussions and real-world implementation planning

Each module includes practical exercises, group work, and tool demonstrations to ensure real-world application of project management concepts in IT settings.

IT Project Management Training Course for IT Professionals in Geneva

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