This course offers an introduction to the principles and practices of project management within the context of IT projects. Students will learn to define and understand the fundamental aspects of project management, exploring core areas such as scope, time, cost, quality, risk, procurement, human resources, communications, and stakeholder management. The course also delves into various leadership theories, enabling students to build on their own style of leadership. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical exercises, this course prepares students to lead and manage IT projects, ensuring they meet organizational goals while addressing both technical and managerial challenges.

Project Management for Information Technology and Management

Project Management for Information Technology and Management


Instructors: Brian Vanderjack
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There are 9 modules in this course
Welcome to Project Management for Information Technology and Management! This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of project management within the context of IT projects. Students will learn to define and understand the fundamental aspects of project management, exploring core areas such as scope, time, cost, quality, risk, procurement, human resources, communications, and stakeholder management. The course also delves into various leadership theories, enabling students to compare and contrast these approaches and understand their application in managing IT projects effectively. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical exercises, this course prepares students to lead and manage complex IT projects, ensuring they meet organizational goals while addressing both technical and managerial challenges. While this course is not designed as a direct preparation for project management certification exams, it provides an excellent foundation and is an ideal stepping stone for those planning to enroll in a specialized certification prep class. In this module, students will gain a foundational understanding of project management, learning to identify key components such as project scope and the mechanisms for updating it. Through exploring these concepts, they will develop the ability to effectively define and manage a project's boundaries to align with project objectives.
What's included
13 videos5 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt
13 videos•Total 64 minutes
- Course Overview•1 minute
- Instructor Introduction•1 minute
- Module 1 Introduction•1 minute
- Understanding Project Management Basics - Pt.1•7 minutes
- Understanding Project Management Basics - Pt.2•10 minutes
- Understanding Project Management Basics - Pt.3•6 minutes
- Project Management Overview•4 minutes
- Project Lifecycle•9 minutes
- Scope - Pt.1•10 minutes
- Scope - Pt.2•11 minutes
- Chapter 2 Review Questions•2 minutes
- Chapter 3 Review Questions•2 minutes
- Chapter 9 Review Questions•2 minutes
5 readings•Total 170 minutes
- Syllabus•10 minutes
- What is Project Management?•60 minutes
- Scope•60 minutes
- Scope - Supplemental Videos•30 minutes
- Module 1 Summary•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 150 minutes
- Module 1 Summative Assessment•120 minutes
- What is Project Management Quiz•15 minutes
- Scope Quiz•15 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Meet and Greet Discussion•10 minutes
In this module, students will delve into the financial aspects of project management, learning to estimate, budget, and oversee project costs effectively. Additionally, they will explore the procurement process, gaining insight into how goods and services are acquired to support project success.
What's included
7 videos4 readings3 assignments
7 videos•Total 37 minutes
- Module 2 Introduction•1 minute
- Budgeting - Pt. 1•10 minutes
- Budgeting - Pt. 2•4 minutes
- Procurement - Pt. 1•9 minutes
- Procurement - Pt. 2•6 minutes
- Chapter 12 Review Questions•4 minutes
- Chapter 13 Review Questions•3 minutes
4 readings•Total 154 minutes
- Cost•60 minutes
- Cost and Budgeting - Supplemental Videos•24 minutes
- Procurement•60 minutes
- Module 2 Summary•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 150 minutes
- Module 2 Summative Assessment•120 minutes
- Cost Quiz•15 minutes
- Procurement Quiz•15 minutes
This module provides an in-depth exploration of the different types of communication. Students will also learn how to effectively plan communication strategies that address diverse audiences and purposes, ensuring clarity, effectiveness, and efficiency in information exchange. By the end of this module, students will have developed a robust understanding of how to design and implement a communication plan that aligns with organizational objectives and enhances stakeholder engagement.
What's included
6 videos4 readings3 assignments
6 videos•Total 41 minutes
- Module 3 Introduction•1 minute
- Communications - Pt. 1•8 minutes
- Communications - Pt. 2•10 minutes
- Communications - Pt. 3•5 minutes
- Watt - Ch 15 Communication•9 minutes
- Chapter 16 Communication•8 minutes
4 readings•Total 220 minutes
- Planning Communication•60 minutes
- Cultural Issues and Communication Requirement Analysis•60 minutes
- Communication - Supplemental Videos•90 minutes
- Module 3 Summary•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 150 minutes
- Module 3 Summative Assessment•120 minutes
- Planning Communication Quiz•15 minutes
- Cultural Issues and Communication Requirement Analysis Quiz•15 minutes
This module covers the fundamentals of time management and leadership within project management contexts. Students will learn about project scheduling techniques, including activities, and dependencies, alongside an introduction to basic leadership theories applicable in the workplace. By the end of the module, students will be equipped to effectively manage project timelines and employ leadership strategies to enhance team performance.
What's included
6 videos5 readings3 assignments
6 videos•Total 33 minutes
- Module 4 Introduction•1 minute
- Ch 10 - Project Scheduling - Pt. 1•6 minutes
- Ch 10 - Project Scheduling - Pt. 2•8 minutes
- Ch 9 - Teams, Teamwork, and Collaboration - Pt. 1•7 minutes
- Ch 9 - Teams, Teamwork, and Collaboration - Pt. 2•9 minutes
- Chapter 10 Review Questions•2 minutes
5 readings•Total 325 minutes
- Time Management•120 minutes
- Time Management - Supplemental Videos•45 minutes
- Leadership Theory•60 minutes
- Leadership - Supplemental Videos•90 minutes
- Module 4 Summary•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 150 minutes
- Module 4 Summative Assessment•120 minutes
- Time Management Quiz•15 minutes
- Leadership Theory Quiz•15 minutes
This module provides a comprehensive exploration of risk management in project settings, starting with a clear definition of what risk entails. Students will learn various strategies to address and mitigate risks, including identification, assessment, and response planning. The module also details the formal risk management processes, guiding participants through the steps of developing and implementing effective risk management plans to ensure project success and organizational resilience.
What's included
6 videos5 readings3 assignments
6 videos•Total 39 minutes
- Module 5 Introduction•1 minute
- Watt - Ch 16 - Risk - Pt. 1•10 minutes
- Watt - Ch 16 - Risk - Pt. 2•7 minutes
- Watt - Ch 16 - Risk - Pt. 3•9 minutes
- Watt - Ch 16 - Risk - Pt. 4•6 minutes
- Module 5 Chapter 16 Questions•5 minutes
5 readings•Total 235 minutes
- Defining Risk•60 minutes
- Risk - Supplemental Videos•60 minutes
- Risk Management Processes•60 minutes
- Risk Management - Supplemental Videos•45 minutes
- Module 5 Summary•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 150 minutes
- Module 5 Summative Assessment•120 minutes
- Defining Risk Quiz•15 minutes
- Risk Management Processes Quiz•15 minutes
This module provides a focused exploration of quality in project management, highlighting the purpose of quality and detailing effective strategies to achieve it. Students will learn to define quality within the context of project deliverables and understand its critical role in enhancing customer satisfaction and overall project success.
What's included
5 videos4 readings3 assignments
5 videos•Total 32 minutes
- Module 6 Introduction•1 minute
- Watt - Ch 14 - Quality - Pt. 1•10 minutes
- Watt - Ch 14 - Quality - Pt. 2•9 minutes
- Watt - Ch 14 - Quality - Pt. 3•8 minutes
- Chapter 14 Review Questions•4 minutes
4 readings•Total 175 minutes
- Purpose of Quality•60 minutes
- Achieving Quality•60 minutes
- Achieving Quality - Supplemental Videos•45 minutes
- Module 6 Summary•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 150 minutes
- Module 6 Summative Assessment•120 minutes
- Purpose of Quality Quiz•15 minutes
- Achieving Quality Quiz•15 minutes
Module 7 introduces students to the fundamentals of stakeholder identification and management, covering techniques for stakeholder analysis and the creation of a stakeholder register.
What's included
4 videos6 readings5 assignments
4 videos•Total 23 minutes
- Module 7 Introduction•1 minute
- Watt - Ch 5 - Stakeholder Management - Pt. 1•10 minutes
- Watt - Ch 5 - Stakeholder Management - Pt. 2•10 minutes
- Chapter 5 Review Questions•3 minutes
6 readings•Total 280 minutes
- Defining Stakeholders•60 minutes
- Defining Stakeholders - Supplemental Resources•60 minutes
- Stakeholder Management•60 minutes
- Stakeholder Register•60 minutes
- Stakeholder Register Activity Sample Answer•30 minutes
- Module 7 Summary•10 minutes
5 assignments•Total 345 minutes
- Module 7 Summative Assessment•120 minutes
- Defining Stakeholders Quiz•15 minutes
- Stakeholder Management Quiz•15 minutes
- Stakeholder Register Activity•180 minutes
- Stakeholder Register Quiz•15 minutes
This module focuses on the critical role of resource planning in project management, distinguishing between human and non-human resources. Students will learn how effective human resource planning ensures the right personnel are available to meet project needs, enhancing productivity and team dynamics. Additionally, this module will cover the planning of non-human resources, such as materials and technologies, crucial for timely and within-budget project execution. By understanding these aspects, students will be equipped to optimize resource allocation and contribute to project success.
What's included
5 videos4 readings3 assignments
5 videos•Total 29 minutes
- Module 8 Introduction•1 minute
- Watt - Ch 11 - Human Resources - Pt. 1•8 minutes
- Watt - Ch 11 - Human Resources - Pt. 2•7 minutes
- Watt - Ch 11 - Human Resources - Pt. 3•7 minutes
- Chapter 11 Review Questions•6 minutes
4 readings•Total 221 minutes
- Resources•60 minutes
- Resource Planning•120 minutes
- Resource Planning - Supplemental Videos•31 minutes
- Module 8 Summary•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 150 minutes
- Module 8 Summative Assessment•120 minutes
- Resources Quiz•15 minutes
- Resource Planning Quiz•15 minutes
This module contains the summative course assessment that has been designed to evaluate your understanding of the course material and assess your ability to apply the knowledge you have acquired throughout the course.
What's included
1 assignment
1 assignment•Total 180 minutes
- Summative Course Assessment•180 minutes
Build toward a degree
This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Illinois Tech. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
Build toward a degree
This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Illinois Tech. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
Illinois Tech
Bachelor of Information Technology
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