Managing IT Projects Effectively|Online

Overview

Why Attend

This course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and the skills needed to successfully manage an Information Technology (IT) project from inception to closure. Participants in this interactive course will learn all the critical tools and techniques required to play a leading role as an IT project manager. We will cover essential topics such as analyzing requirements, preparing project plans, developing project budgets, leading the project team, managing IT project design, and evaluating the overall performance.

Course Methodology

This course relies on individual and group exercises aimed at helping participants learn all the critical activities related to contract management. The course also features several case studies and role-plays by participants, followed by discussions. In addition, this course incorporates pre-and post-testing.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Manage information technology projects using different project management methodologies
Prepare the business case of IT projects to ensure justification and feasibility
Relate project requirements and objectives to stakeholders’ needs in a clear and compelling manner
Explain fundamental project planning activities and set realistic, measurable objectives using predictive and agile methodologies
Identify the role of the project manager during the design phase of the project
Outline the activities during the execution phase of a project and establish an effective control process to ensure execution and delivery are in line with the project plans

Target Audience

Project managers and senior IT professionals who seek to manage IT projects or broaden their knowledge in critical project management functions. This course is designed to complement the technical expertise of IT professionals involved in an IT project with the necessary project management skills.

Target Competencies

Project management
IT management
Developing project planning and scheduling
Understanding project costing
Capital budgeting
Developing project controls
Risk management

Note

Smart has been reviewed and approved by the PMI® Authorized Training Partner Program. This course is worth 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Course Outline

Overview of IT Project Management
- How are IT projects different?
- Risks associated with IT projects
- System development life cycle
  - Waterfall model
  - Incremental model
  - Basic iterative model
  - Agile development model
Project Concept
- Developing the business case
- Identifying stakeholders
- Establishing conceptual solutions
- Project charter
Project Requirements
- Functional requirements
- Technical requirements
- Techniques for gathering requirements
- Analyzing and prioritizing requirements
- Documentation requirements
Project Planning
- Building work breakdown structure
- Critical path analysis
- Gantt charts
- Resource planning
- Agile project planning
  - Product roadmap
  - Release and iteration planning
- Risk management and disaster recovery planning
Project Design
- Developing preliminary design
- Prototyping IT solutions
- Design criteria
- Solution alternatives: Build, buy or outsource
Project Implementation and Delivery
- Managing the project team
- System testing
- Change management
- Delivery conversion strategy
- Acceptance testing
- Developing the “go-live” transitioning
- Project closeout

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

4 - 8 Oct, 2026

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

4 - 8 Oct, 2026

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

22 - 26 Nov, 2026

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

22 - 26 Nov, 2026

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

2027 Schedule & Fees

3 - 7 Jan, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

3 - 7 Jan, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

21 - 25 Feb, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

21 - 25 Feb, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

4 - 8 Apr, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

4 - 8 Apr, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

23 - 27 May, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

23 - 27 May, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

4 - 8 Jul, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

4 - 8 Jul, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

22 - 26 Aug, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

22 - 26 Aug, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

3 - 7 Oct, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

3 - 7 Oct, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

21 - 25 Nov, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

21 - 25 Nov, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300