PMC444 - IT Project Management Fundamentals Tools and Techniques

Subject Title
IT Project Management Fundamentals Tools and Techniques

Subject Description
This course lays a foundation in IT project management, emphasizing the core concepts, techniques, and methodologies critical for effectively steering projects from their initiation to successful completion. It aligns with the standards set by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and covers both traditional and Agile project management approaches. Through a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical application, students will learn to use key project management tools and create essential artifacts and documents pertinent to each stage of a project's lifecycle.

Credit Status
One Credit 

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

• Comprehend the core principles and methodologies of project management in an IT context.
• Align project management practices with PMI standards and guidelines.
• Create a well-defined business case and a team charter to set the foundation for successful project initiation.
• Draft a comprehensive project charter, effectively encapsulating the project's purpose, objectives, and stakeholders.
• Formulate a detailed project management plan, outlining the approach to scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, and stakeholder management.
• Employ stakeholder management techniques to ensure engagement and address their needs and expectations.
• Define and control project scope utilizing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to decompose project deliverables into manageable tasks and apply activity sequencing and duration estimation techniques to create realistic project timelines.
• Develop and manage project schedules using tools such as Gantt Charts and Network Diagrams.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments using risk matrices and registers and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Create a project budget and schedule, effectively allocating resources while maintaining project quality standards.
• Understand Agile and traditional project management approaches and apply Agile principles and practices in suitable project scenarios.
• Develop and implement a communications matrix to ensure timely and clear project communication among stakeholders.
• Understand the procedures and best practices for closing projects, including documentation, evaluations, and lessons learned.

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