Learning and sharpening project management skills is vital to excel in your field and is essential to expand your abilities to tackle bigger projects. The complex nature of IT requires special skills that allow you to plan, prepare and execute projects of all types. This unique two-day program is specially designed to address the challenges IT professionals face and will give you concrete techniques you can use to manage projects of all sizes.

BENEFITS:

You'll learn how to maximize control over IT projects by using proven project management tools, techniques, standards and practices. The information you gain in this program will help you schedule realistic time frames, set more accurate budgets and improve your ability to deliver specifications by building quality into every phase. As a result, you will spend more of your time "creating" rather than "debugging." The rewards are endless -- a motivated team, a less stressful environment and the increased confidence and credibility that comes with successful project management.

DESIGNED FOR:

CIO's, IT directors, system integrators, database and data warehousing professionals, systems analysts, programmers and web developers will benefit. This program is perfect for you, if you organize, plan, implement, control or manage IT projects. As a first-time project leader or a seasoned professional, you will improve your effectiveness to complete your projects on time, within budget and guarantee results.

OUTLINE:

1. Introduction to Project Management
   1. The project manager
   2. Project organizations
   3. Project roles
2. Finding an Approach – Project Lifecycles
3. Setting the Stage - PMBOK Project Knowledge Areas
   1. Integration management
   2. Scope management
   3. Time management
   4. Cost management
   5. Quality management
   6. Human resource management
   7. Communications Management
   8. Risk management
   9. Procurement management
4. Establishing Best Practices - PMBOK Process Areas
   1. Initiating
   2. Planning
   3. Monitoring and controlling
   4. Executing
   5. Closing
5. Converting Theory to Practice
6. Starting the Project (Initiating)
   1. Choosing a framework
   2. Developing a project charter
   3. Developing scope
7. Planning for Success (Planning)
   1. Defining the work
   2. Estimating techniques
   3. Scheduling
   4. Developing a timeline
   5. Defining risk
   6. Sourcing the project
8. Managing for Effectiveness (Monitoring & Controlling)
   1. Controlling the processes
   2. Risks and issues management
   3. Measuring and reporting progress
   4. Earned value management
9. Accomplishing the Goals (Executing)
   1. Implementing your plan
   2. Managing to change
   3. Building the team
10. Closing the Project
    1. Lessons learned
    2. Successfully transitioning
    3. Documenting experiences
11. Problem Management
12. Project Management Leadership
13. Ethics in Project Management
14. Summary

LOCATION:

Project Management for IT Professionals will be held in the CMD Training Center in the Woodman Alumni Building on the Wichita State University campus in Wichita, Kansas.   

General Information for Nearby Accommodations

Candlewood Suites
3141 N Webb Rd
Wichita, Kansas 67226
(316) 634-6070

Courtyard by Marriott
2975 N Webb Rd
Wichita, Kansas 67226
(316) 636-4600

Hilton Garden Inn
2041 N Bradley Fair Pkwy
Wichita, Kansas 67206
(316) 219-4444

Residence Inn
1212 N Greenwich Rd
Wichita, Kansas 67206
(316) 682-7300