This 8-week intensive course will equip you with the essential skills to manage IT projects effectively, from initiation to closure. You'll explore key project management concepts, including methodologies (Agile vs. Waterfall), stakeholder management, risk assessment, and quality assurance. Through hands-on workshops, you'll learn to create work breakdown structures, estimate tasks, track project progress, and manage scope creep.
You'll also gain proficiency with industry-standard tools like Jira, Trello, Slack, and Confluence, while mastering sprint planning, backlog management, and risk mitigation strategies. By the end of the course, you'll have the expertise to lead IT projects confidently, ensuring efficiency, collaboration, and successful project delivery.
The Dev School Armenia team has designed a comprehensive 8-week IT Project Management program to equip you with the skills needed to successfully manage IT projects from start to finish. This course provides hands-on experience in defining project scope, setting goals, managing resources, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. You'll gain expertise in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, enabling you to apply versatile tools to different types of projects.
The program is structured into key learning areas:
- Project Management Fundamentals – Learn the basics of project management, including the project life cycle, roles, responsibilities, and various frameworks like Agile and Waterfall.
- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies – Explore the differences between Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and understand when to apply each one in project scenarios.
- Stakeholder & Team Communication – Develop effective communication strategies for managing project stakeholders and team members, including the use of different communication techniques and tools.
- Risk Management & Quality Assurance – Learn how to identify and assess project risks, mitigate them, and ensure the quality of your IT projects through proper QA processes.
- Project Planning & Execution – Master the art of planning projects, including creating work breakdown structures, estimating tasks, and creating project timelines. Gain skills in executing and monitoring projects to ensure progress.
- Tools & Techniques for Project Management – Familiarize yourself with industry-standard tools like Jira, Trello, and Asana for managing tasks, collaborating with teams, and tracking project progress.
- Project Closure & Documentation – Understand how to properly close a project, including creating documentation, conducting retrospectives, and compiling lessons learned for future projects.
Program Breakdown:
- Project Management Fundamentals
- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
- Stakeholder & Team Communication
- Risk Management & Quality Assurance
- Project Planning & Execution
- Tools & Techniques for Project Management
- Project Closure & Documentation
Throughout the course, you will develop practical skills in project planning, risk management, quality assurance, and team coordination. You will also become proficient in using industry-standard tools like Jira, Trello, and Asana for task management, tracking progress, and communication.
This course is ideal for those looking to enter or advance in the IT project management field. By the end of the program, you will have the knowledge and confidence to manage complex IT projects efficiently.