Managing Information Technology Projects
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Objective
The statistics on failed information technology projects are dismal and have been for decades. This course focuses on project management strategies that can improve success rates. We will address the major challenges faced by information technology project managers. You will leave with a comprehensive toolkit for successfully aligning business strategy with technology strategy, and for enabling better communication and coordination among global project development teams, business functions, and vendors. We will also present strategies for managing change—an essential feature of information technology projects.
TOPICS
Aligning Technology with Business
- Evaluate and manage risk
- Identify stakeholders
- Maximize value added by IT
- Define requirements
Managing Project Execution
- Communicate, monitor and intervene
- Integrate business units, vendors, and clients
- Contain cost and maintain schedule
Managing Change
- Accelerate learning and reduce complexity
- Establish and manage staging environments
- Just-in-time decisions and rapid-fire fulfillment
- Plan for change
Creating a Productive Culture
- Ensure quality
- Enhance learning with continious improvement
- Post-production enhancements and maintenance
| Title: | Managing Information Technolog Projects |  |
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| WHEN: |
- May 17-18, 2012
- November 27-28, 2012
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(Select Date to Add to Your Calendar) |
| DURATION: |
2-Day Program: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| FACULTY: |
TBD |
| COST: |
$2450 - Individual Course $13,800 - Project Management Certificate
The program fee includes materials, lunches and breaks.
Registration is not complete until payment is received. |
Registration Deadlines
Early registration is encouraged. Class size is limited and may fill to capacity. We request registrations with payment at least three weeks in advance of the program start date.
To enroll online, please follow the link and from the Registration: Program Selection screen, choose pull-down option "Project Management" to start the certificate series. If registering for one class choose pull-down option "Open Enrollment". If you prefer, you may also enroll via e-mail, fax or telephone.
Continuing Education Units
Participants earn 1.4 continuing education units (CEUs). A certificate of completion will be presented from Texas Executive Education.