TAC Project Management Course

Date : 11 June 2018

Updated : 12 June 2018 (Scope management)

Updated : 29 may 2022 ( added videos list )

Updated : 14 October 2022 ( added program management topics )

Updated : 14 July 2023 added PRINCE2 topics.

25 Sep 2023 : Added detailed outline.

29 jan 2024 : Added details of some topics

By : Khawar Nehal (khawar@atrc.net.pk)

Learning objectives :

Understanding Project Management Fundamentals:

Define project management and its role in IT projects.

Explain the project life cycle and its phases.

Identify project stakeholders and their roles.

Applying Project Initiation and Planning:

Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

Develop a project charter and project management plan.

Create a work breakdown structure (WBS) and project schedule.

Identify project risks and develop a risk management plan.

Managing Project Execution and Control:

Implement project tracking and monitoring mechanisms.

Manage project resources, including personnel and budget.

Address project issues and changes through effective change control.

Use appropriate project management tools and techniques.

Leading and Communicating in IT Projects:

Understand leadership styles and their application in project management.

Develop effective communication and collaboration strategies.

Manage project teams and stakeholders.

Resolve conflicts and promote teamwork.

Quality Management and Risk Assessment:

Develop quality management plans and assurance processes.

Perform risk identification, analysis, and mitigation.

Implement risk response strategies and contingency plans.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

Project Closure and Lessons Learned:

Execute project closure activities, including finalizing deliverables.

Evaluate project success criteria and performance against objectives.

Conduct a lessons learned review to identify areas of improvement.

Document and communicate project outcomes and recommendations.

Integration of IT Project Management Best Practices:

Understand and apply industry-recognized project management methodologies.

Utilize project management software tools for planning and execution.

Incorporate agile and lean principles into IT project management.

Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in IT project management.

These learning objectives aim to provide students with a solid foundation in IT project management principles, techniques, and best practices, enabling them to effectively plan, execute, and control IT projects in various organizational contexts.

1. Project Integration Management:

Integration Management

https://www.brighthubpm.com/certification/19529-a-summary-of-pmbok-practices-project-integration-management/

https://study.com/academy/lesson/project-integration-management-definition-processes-example.html

https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Project_Management/PMBOK/Integration_Management

https://www.guru99.com/project-integration-management.html

Project Management

1. Introduction to Project Management:

- Understanding Projects

- Project Management Basics

Project Managers' Roles
Project Stakeholders
Project Success Criteria

- Project Initiation

Project Charter
Stakeholder Identification
Feasibility Studies

2. Project Planning:

- Scope Management

Project Scope Statement
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Scope Creep Management

- Time Management

Project Scheduling
Gantt Charts
Critical Path Analysis

- Resource Management

Resource Allocation
Resource Leveling
Resource Constraints

- Cost Management

Budgeting
Cost Estimation
Cost Control

3. Risk Management:

- Identifying Risks

Risk Identification Techniques
Risk Registers
Risk Workshops

- Risk Analysis and Assessment

Qualitative Risk Analysis
Quantitative Risk Analysis
Risk Probability and Impact

- Risk Response Planning

Risk Mitigation
Risk Acceptance
Risk Contingency Planning

4. Quality Management:

- Quality Planning

Quality Metrics
Quality Assurance
Quality Control

- Process Improvement

Continuous Process Improvement
Six Sigma
Lean Principles

- Quality Tools

Ishikawa Diagrams (Fishbone)
Pareto Charts
Control Charts

5. Communication Management:

- Communication Planning

Stakeholder Communication
Communication Matrix
Feedback Mechanisms

- Effective Communication

Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Nonverbal Communication

- Conflict Resolution

Conflict Identification
Conflict Resolution Techniques
Conflict Escalation

6. Procurement and Contract Management:

- Procurement Planning

Make-or-Buy Decisions
Procurement Documents
Vendor Selection Criteria

- Contract Types

Fixed-Price Contracts
Cost-Reimbursable Contracts
Time and Materials Contracts

- Contract Administration

Contract Changes
Vendor Performance Evaluation
Contract Closeout

7. Project Execution and Monitoring:

- Project Execution

Project Kickoff
Team Mobilization
Directing and Managing Project Work

- Monitoring and Controlling

Performance Measurement
Variance Analysis
Change Control

- Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Communication
Managing Stakeholder Expectations
Stakeholder Updates

8. Project Closure:

- Closing Processes

Administrative Closure
Contract Closure
Project Closure Reports

- Lessons Learned

Post-Implementation Review
Capturing Lessons Learned
Applying Lessons to Future Projects

- Celebrating Success

Project Team Recognition
Stakeholder Appreciation
Handover to Operations

9. Agile Project Management:

- Agile Principles

Agile Manifesto
Agile Frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
Agile Roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master)

- Agile Practices

User Stories
Sprint Planning
Daily Standups

- Agile Tools

Agile Project Management Software
Burndown Charts
Velocity Metrics

10. Project Management Software:

- Project Management Tools

OpenProject
Microsoft Project
Jira
Trello

- Collaboration Platforms

Egroupware
Microsoft Teams
Slack
Asana

- Reporting and Dashboards

Project Dashboards
Custom Reports
Data Visualization

11. Leadership and Team Management:

- Leadership Skills

Leading by Example
Motivating Teams
Decision-Making

- Team Development

Team Formation
Conflict Resolution
Team Building Activities

- Remote Team Management

Virtual Team Challenges
Communication in Virtual Teams
Remote Team Collaboration Tools

1.1 Project charter

1.2 Project management plan

1.3 Change management

1.4 Project governance

2. Project Scope Management:

2.1 Requirements gathering

2.2 Scope definition

Scope Management

https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Project_Management/PMBOK/Scope_Management

https://www.pmi.org/learning/featured-topics/scope

https://www.simplilearn.com/project-scope-management-importance-rar89-article

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scope_%28project_management%29

http://www.pearsonitcertification.com/articles/article.aspx?p=2260903&seqNum=3

https://www.preparepm.com/notes/scope.html

https://www.projectsmart.co.uk/scope-management.php

http://www.projectmanagementdocs.com/project-planning-templates/scope-management-plan.html#axzz5I8dhN3Um

http://www.free-management-ebooks.com/dldebk-pdf/fme-project-scope.pdf

https://www.mypmllc.com/project-management-resources/free-project-management-templates/scope-management-plan-template/

http://www.virtualprojectconsulting.com/scope-management-how-to-scope-your-projects/#sthash.Sb4AB4XP.dpbs

http://www.pmpnotes.com/pmp-notes/scope-management/

https://magoosh.com/pmp/scope-management-pmp-questions/

https://www.tutorialspoint.com/pmp-exams/project_scope_management.htm

http://www.dummies.com/careers/project-management/what-to-include-in-a-project-scope-statement/

http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/capital/pd/process_scopemgt.shtm

http://edge.papercutpm.com/scope-management-vs-requirements-management/

https://www.simplilearn.com/project-scope-management-article

http://www.umsl.edu/~sauterv/analysis/6840_f09_papers/Wich/scopemanagement.html

http://www.projectengineer.net/project-scope-management-according-to-the-pmbok/

https://www.projecttimes.com/articles/benefits-of-a-scope-management-plan.html

https://www.managementstudyhq.com/nature-and-scope-of-management.html

http://certchamp.com/pmp_scope_management.jsp

https://www.thoughtworks.com/insights/blog/tips-effective-scope-management

https://edward-designer.com/web/pmp-project-scope-management/

https://www.ukessays.com/essays/project-management/a-project-scope-management.php

https://quizlet.com/80189352/chapter-5-project-scope-management-flash-cards/

http://smallbusiness.chron.com/develop-effective-scope-management-project-44684.html

http://www.zeepedia.com/read.php?project_scope_management_why_is_scope_important?_scope_management_plan_project_management&b=56&c=26

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scope_(project_management)

http://www.free-management-ebooks.com/dldtem/dltmpm-scopeplan.htm

2.3 Scope verification and control

2.4 Work breakdown structure (WBS)

3. Project Schedule Management:

3.1 Activity sequencing

3.2 Resource estimation and leveling

3.3 Schedule development and control

3.4 Critical path analysis

4. Project Cost Management:

4.1 Cost estimation techniques

4.2 Budgeting

4.3 Cost control

4.4 Earned value management (EVM)

5. Project Quality Management:

5.1 Quality planning

5.2 Quality assurance

5.3 Quality control

5.4 Six Sigma and Lean methodologies

6. Project Resource Management:

6.1 Resource planning and acquisition

6.2 Team development and management

6.3 Performance appraisal

6.4 Conflict resolution

7. Project Communications Management:

7.1 Stakeholder identification and analysis

7.2 Communication planning and distribution

7.3 Reporting and status updates

7.4 Stakeholder engagement and management

Capturing stakeholder needs and expectations, gaining and maintaining stakeholder support, and mitigating/channeling opposition

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stakeholder_management

http://www.corpedgroup.com/resources/pm/WhatMustKnowStakeholder.asp

https://www.apm.org.uk/body-of-knowledge/delivery/integrative-management/stakeholder-management/

8. Project Risk Management:

ICT Risk Management

8.1 Risk identification and assessment

8.2 Risk response planning

8.3 Risk monitoring and control

8.4 Contingency planning

9. Project Procurement Management:

9.1 Procurement planning

9.2 Supplier selection and contract negotiation

9.3 Contract administration and closure

9.4 Vendor management

10. Project Stakeholder Management:

10.1 Stakeholder identification and analysis

10.2 Stakeholder engagement and communication

10.3 Stakeholder influence and management

10.4 Stakeholder expectations management

11. PRINCE2 Methodology:

11.1 PRINCE2 principles, themes, and processes

11.2 Business case development

11.3 Product-based planning

11.4 Change control and configuration management

12. IT Project Management:

12.1 IT project lifecycle

Program Life Cycle Management: An Overview

The Program Lifecycle

Understanding the program management lifecycle

Activities related to:

Initiating. Defining the program and constituent projects, and obtaining agreement from stakeholders

Planning. Defining program scope and developing the program, including all constituent projects, and all activities that occur within the program

Executing. Performing work necessary to achieve the program’s objectives and deliver the program’s benefits

Controlling. Monitoring progress, updating program plans as required, managing change and risk

Closing. Finalizing all program activities, including all constituent projects, executing transition plan, archiving, obtaining approvals, and reporting

Project Life cycle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDNrWTQkxc

12.2 IT service management (ITSM)

12.3 IT infrastructure planning and implementation

12.4 IT security and risk management

These topics encompass a broad range of project management knowledge, covering both general project management principles (PMP) and specific methodologies such as PRINCE2 and IT project management. It's important to note that these topics provide a general overview, and each topic can have further subtopics and details depending on the specific methodology or context.

Information Technology Project Management Course

Domain 1: Strategic Program Management

Identifying opportunities and benefits that achieve the organization’s strategic objectives through program implementation

What Is Strategic Project Management and How to Develop It?

Strategic Project Management is Key to Executing Strategy

Domain 3: Benefits Management

Defining, creating, maximizing, and sustaining the benefits provided by programs

Domain 4: Stakeholder Management

Project Management Videos

Introduction

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x7msPfjASo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pLvkywA51w