Mastering IT Project Management

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3 day(s) , 18 instructional hours

About This Event:

CIO Magazine says that only 29% of IT projects are completed on time and on budget. According to other sources, even that may be optimistic. IT projects are among the most complex of all project types. This class will go beyond the methods covered in Project Management: Tools, Principles, and Practices and the Project Management Institute's PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) to address critical project management practices for improving the success of IT projects.

Recommended For:

This class is restricted to project managers who have completed the Project Management: Tools, Principles, and Practices class.

You Will:

Learn the role of complexity, technology, and change that make IT projects so difficult
Understand how to define project success and the common causes of project failure
Learn about project life cycles and the best approach for different projects
Obtain the advanced tips and tools for estimating IT projects
Learn how to identify and manage requirements
Gain knowledge on project staffing and how to use Peopleware
Learn the typical causes of IT project change and strategies for managing change
Understand how to track and report progress by measuring the abstract, accounting for unknowns, and using earned value in IT projects
Learn about project management information systems and project contracting

Topics Covered Include:

Selecting the best life cycle for your project
Developing the work breakdown structure and estimating effectively
Staffing your project
Identifying the real requirements
Managing risk and complexity
Tracking progress
Communicating with sponsors, users, stakeholders, and team members
Current and emerging options in project management systems, portals, and collaboration platforms

Additional Information:

Participants will receive the text Peopleware by Tom Demarco
Participants will receive a comprehensive class workbook
Participants will receive a certificate of attendance
There will be three networking lunches

Instructor(s):

Dr. James P. Lewis has 16 years of experience as an electrical engineer and project manager, focusing on the design and development of communication equipment. He conducts seminars worldwide, and has trained more than 20,000 individuals. Widely recognized as one of the top writers on the subject, he has published six books of his own and a seventh with co-author Bob Wysocki. His Lewis Method® of managing projects has been adopted by thousands of managers. Jim has a BS in Electrical Engineering and a Doctorate in Psychology, both from NC State University.

The Lewis Institute is a registered education provider with the Project Management Institute.