The overall aim of this course is 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 important topics such as analyzing requirements, preparing project plans, developing project budgets, leading the project team and evaluating the overall performance.

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

• Manage information technology projects using different project management methodologies
• Evaluate the business case of IT projects to ensure feasibility and proper justifications
• Relate project requirements and objectives to stakeholders’ needs in a clear and compelling manner
• Explain fundamental project planning activities and processes and set realistic measurable objectives in terms of time and cost using proven project planning techniques
• Identify the role of the project manager during the design and the implementation phases of the project

Project managers and senior IT professionals who seek to manage small to large size IT projects or to broaden their knowledge in the key project management functions. This course is designed to complement the technical knowledge of IT professionals involved in an IT project with the necessary project management skills. Meirc is assigned as a Registered Educational Provider (REP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI®). This course is worth 12 Professional Development Units (PDUs).

• Project management
• IT management
• Developing project planning and scheduling
• Understanding project costing
• Developing project control