The IT Project Management course aims to provide participants with a thorough understanding of how IT projects function within an organization. IT plays a critical role in supporting business strategy and objectives. Effective execution of projects, service delivery, and maintaining confidentiality in today’s technology-driven world are essential. This program equips IT professionals with the skills and strategies to enhance organizational performance, lead their teams, and drive business growth.
Course Objectives
- Develop IT strategies that align with business goals
- Achieve excellence in managing IT projects
- Understand IT sourcing, contracts, and negotiation techniques
- Optimize operational performance within IT departments
- Master crisis management within IT contexts
- Ensure cost-effectiveness in IT operations
- Improve data management and security strategies
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- C-Level Executives
- Department Heads
- Team Leaders from various functions
- IT Consultants
- IT Professionals
- IT Managers
- IT Heads and Executives
- Service providers of Software, Hardware, and Infrastructure
- Other related service providers
Course Outline
Module 1: IT Strategy
- Relevance of IT to business functioning and strategy
- Proven processes for achieving IT strategy success
- How to optimize IT strategy implementation
- Planning for Data Security
- Drawing and communicating the strategy plan
- Executing the plan successfully
Module 2: Excellence in Project Management
- Project and program management fundamentals
- Effective project governance and reporting
- Guidelines for successful project execution
- Managing change projects
Module 3: Business Relationship Management
- Making technology comprehensible for non-tech stakeholders
- Managing and maintaining business relationships
- Effective communication in challenging situations
Module 4: Operational Excellence
- Techniques and models for continuous improvement: ITIL, Six Sigma, Lean IT
- Preparing for technology-related incidents
- Leading and communicating during crises
Module 5: Commercial Acumen
- Making the right commercial decisions in IT
- Maximizing outcomes from IT partnerships
- Guidelines for contracts and negotiations
- Negotiating as part of a team
Module 6: Personal Leadership
- Optimizing time and activities for better productivity
- Building a personal leadership brand
- Essential skills for IT leaders: Emotional intelligence, negotiation, and more
Module 7: Peer Leadership
- Assessing and influencing leadership styles
- Strategies to improve team dynamics
Module 8: Team Leadership
- Building and motivating high-performing IT teams
- Creating a vision for technology within the team
Module 9: Corporate Leadership
- Skills and qualities that CEOs look for in IT leaders
- Becoming a successful Chief Information Officer (CIO)
General Notes
- All courses are customizable to meet participants’ specific needs
- Participants must be fluent in English
- Interactive, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work conducted by expert facilitators with over 10 years of experience
- Upon completion, participants receive a certificate from Stepsure Training and Research Institute
- Training is conducted at Stepsure Training and Research Institute’s centers, with options for in-house and online training
- Course duration is flexible and can be adjusted to suit your schedule
- Course fee includes training materials, coffee breaks, lunch, and a certificate of successful completion. Participants are responsible for travel and personal expenses
- Accommodation and transport can be arranged upon request at discounted rates
- Tablets and laptops are available for rent during the training at an additional cost
- One-year free consultation and coaching available after completing the course
- Group registration discounts (10% to 50%) available
- Payment is due prior to the commencement of training. Payments can be made to the Stepsure Training and Research Institute account
- For inquiries, contact us at info@stepsureresearchinstitute.org
- or +254 723 482 495
- Website: www.stepsureresearchinstitute.org
