IT Project Management

Professional training course

IT Project Management

Course Introduction IT projects are often plagued by overruns, whether due to delays, unmet client needs, or unforeseen... The outline covers Nature of IT Projects, Scope - IT Requirements, Detailed Planning, and Managin...

Classroom

8 sessions
10 - 14 August 2026 Munich €2,415 Register
14 - 18 September 2026 Amsterdam €2,975 Register
5 - 9 October 2026 London €2,940 Register
16 - 20 November 2026 Istanbul €1,995 Register
7 - 11 December 2026 Vienna €2,975 Register
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Online / Live

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Introduction

Course overview

Course Introduction

IT projects are often plagued by overruns, whether due to delays, unmet client needs, or unforeseen costs. Navigating these challenges can be tough, but effective project management is crucial for overcoming them.

By clearly managing stakeholder requirements, scheduling activities, and overseeing employee efforts, you can enhance stakeholder engagement and ensure post-project satisfaction.

This IT Project Management training course addresses these issues by integrating key IT activities—such as software engineering methodology, requirements engineering, and software quality assurance—with established project management practices like work breakdown structures (WBS) and scheduling.

This comprehensive approach helps delegates learn how to manage IT projects more effectively, reducing the risk of overruns and improving overall project success.

Training Objectives

By the end of this training course, you will be able to:

  • Evaluate IT Project Methods Including Waterfall (Predictive) and Agile (Adaptive) Approaches
  • Appreciate the Unique Nature of Software Quality and How it Impacts IT Project Management
  • Identify Key Requirements Engineering Approaches to Address the Intangible Nature of IT Systems
  • Clearly Plan IT Projects to Manage Scope, Schedule, Cost, and Uncertainty
  • Effectively Report Progress Using Standard and Earned Value Mechanisms

Who should Attend?

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • IT Directors Considering Digital Transformation
  • Programme Managers and Other Senior Personnel Responsible for the Governance of Projects
  • IT Project Managers and Team Leaders who Wish to Build Upon and Consolidate Their Project Management Skills
  • Business Analysts, Programmers, Quality Assurance Specialists
  • Other Technical Specialists Involved in IT Projects (e.g. DBA)
  • Stakeholders in Organizations Who Influence IT Projects

Course content

Five focused days of learning and application

Day 1

Nature of IT Projects

  • Characteristics of projects
  • Fundamental concepts of project management
  • IT project lifecycle - core phases performed in IT projects
  • IT Product Management
  • Key IT Project Considerations - Globally Distributed Teams
  • IT project initiation - establishing the project charter

Day 2

Scope - IT Requirements

  • Requirements Engineering
  • Stakeholder management
  • Requirements elicitation
  • Quality factors in requirements engineering
  • Key roles: Product Manager - Product Owner - Business Analyst
  • Managing emergent requirements

Day 3

Detailed Planning

  • Software Engineering Methods
  • Work Breakdown Structures
  • Building the project schedule - critical path management
  • Establishing the release plan
  • Key roles: Technical Architect, Designer, Developer Quality Assurance Specialist (QA)
  • IT Project Quality Management - planning, executing and controlling quality
  • Developing the Quality Assurance Plan (QA plan)

Day 4

Managing Project Execution

  • Understanding IT Project Costs
  • Software engineering teamwork - developing and managing the team
  • Managing uncertainty - addressing risks
  • The challenges with using Waterfall (predictive project management)
  • Agile Software Development - values and principles
  • Adaptive (Agile) Project Management (SCRUM)

Day 5

Controlling & Closing IT Projects

  • Preparing the progress report - traditional approach
  • Progress dashboards using Earned Value Management
  • Controlling value generation using Scrum (Agile) - Reviews
  • Measuring Success - requirements traceability matrix
  • Measuring Success - confirming value generation
  • Continuous improvement - Lessons Learned & Retrospectives

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does IT Project Management cover?

This course covers Project Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.

When is the next available session?

The next scheduled session starts on 11 - 15 May 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.

Who should attend this course?

This programme is designed for professionals responsible for strategy, operations, transformation, or delivery leadership.

How can I register for a session?

Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.

Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?

Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.

Where are classroom sessions delivered?

Current classroom venues include London, Munich, Rome, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Vienna.

Still Have Questions?

Contact the academy team for course details, delivery options, and delegate guidance.

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