Information Technology Project Management

Courses in Information Technology Project Management (ITPM) are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage IT projects within organizations. These courses blend principles of project management with specific considerations related to IT systems, software development, and technology infrastructure. Here’s an overview of what you can expect from an Information Technology Project Management course:

Curriculum Topics:

1. Project Management Fundamentals:
   • Introduction to project management principles, methodologies, and frameworks (e.g., PMI/PMBOK, Agile, Scrum).
   • Project lifecycle phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure.
   • Roles and responsibilities of project managers, team members, stakeholders, and sponsors.
2. IT Project Scope and Requirements:
   • Gathering and defining project requirements, specifications, and scope statements.
   • Techniques for scope management, including scope creep prevention and change control processes.
   • Requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, and validation.
3. Project Planning and Scheduling:
   • Work breakdown structure (WBS) creation and decomposition.
   • Estimating time, effort, and resources required for project tasks.
   • Developing project schedules using tools like Gantt charts, PERT charts, and critical path analysis.