I.T. Project Management for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide
This course will provide you with the essential knowledge and techniques to successfully manage I.T. projects. It is ideally suited to those who may be leading a project for the first time and who need to be immediately effective. All project stages are covered, and a pragmatic, step-by-step approach is taken throughout the course in order that the student can quickly understand and subsequently utilise core project management concepts. Quizzes are included to test your knowledge, and example documents and processes are available as supplementary material that you can download as needed. On finishing the course, you will also receive a Certificate of Completion.
- First-time Project Managers who need to be immediately effective.
- Current Project Managers who may want to refresh their knowledge.
What you'll learn
- Understand what a project is.
- Understand the key project roles.
- Understand the key project stages.
- Understand how to initiate, plan, execute, control and close a project.
- Effortlessly handle risk, issue and change management.
- Learn how to manage and control resources.
- Be immediately effective in your new project management role.
Requirements
- No prerequisite knowledge is required.
Lee Jones BSc. MSc. PMP
Portfolio, Programme and Project Management
I am a senior I.T. consultant with over 30 years experience in the I.T. industry. My early career was spent in the UK, working in roles utilising my Physics degree, prior to commencing in I.T. as a Programmer for British Airways. I subsequently moved into consultancy as a Business Analyst, acquiring an MSc. degree in Business Systems Analysis and Design, and then into project management. I have since been responsible for the successful delivery of major, multi-million dollar projects for some of the largest organisations in New Zealand and the UK. Since early 2001, I have specialised in portfolio, programme and project management (P3M), with a particular emphasis on the setting up and running of PMOs, combining best-practice methods with supporting portfolio management software to provide effective management and governance of I.T. project portfolios. I also provide project management training and mentoring to varied clients, tailored according to specific requirements. Specialties:
Senior Project Management / Directing, P3M, Business Systems Analysis and Design, Project Management Training / Coaching.
Education:
Master of Science (MSc.), Business Systems Analysis and Design, City University, London, England.
Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Honours, Physics, Exeter University, England.
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute.
Organisations:
Current member, Mensa New Zealand.
