Course Overview
Project Management is not just for technical people or those handling technical projects. Executives from many different disciplines attend Project Management training as they are involved in some way in projects in their organizations, either as project team members or project leaders. In IT & Telecommunication projects, staff from both technical and user departments need to manage projects collectively since these projects are business-driven. This training module is designed for those involved in small and medium-scale projects.

IT projects have some differences compared to projects in other industries. This program highlights the specific challenges of IT projects while also sharing common project management practices. Good project management practices are crucial for successful project implementation. Delivering timely results and maximizing resources to produce quality outcomes are essential.

This training demonstrates the critical knowledge and skills required in IT & Telecommunication Project Management. It provides participants with an understanding of the characteristics of IT & Telecommunication projects and what is expected of them. Furthermore, it introduces the right terminologies and good practices that will help achieve project success.

Target Audience
This course is tailored for all those who are or will be directly or indirectly involved in IT and Telecommunication projects and who have not attended formal Project Management training.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend why and when projects are initiated
• Understand the success factors for project implementation
• Learn the importance of Project Management processes
• Learn about stakeholders of a project and their roles
• Learn how to be involved in the preparation of a project plan
• Learn the importance of controls in execution
• Understand what skills are required to manage and support a project

Course Outline

• Why projects fail typically in IT projects
• Critical success factors
• Project Framework – fundamentals of a project
• Project Management processes
• Best practices of Project Management
• Project Management Life Cycle: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitor and Control, Close-out
• Project Initiation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Project Planning
• Scope Management
• Schedule Management
• Cost Management
• Resource Management
• Risk Management
• Communication
• Procurement
• Project Execution
• Monitoring & Controlling the Project
• Closing the Project