Updated in May 2025.
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This course provides a comprehensive foundation in project management with a strong focus on IT frameworks. Learners will gain a robust understanding of project lifecycles, scope, budgeting, and stakeholder communication, all within IT environments.
You’ll begin by exploring what defines a project and move into essential IT project management concepts like cloud computing, security, and various methodologies including Agile, Scrum, and PRINCE2. The course then walks you through managing real-world variables like scope, schedule, budget, quality, resources, and risk.
The final modules delve into hands-on applications, using real-life case scenarios and project management tools that help reinforce learned principles. You’ll emerge confident in your ability to apply methodologies to real-world IT project challenges.
This course is ideal for aspiring or current project managers, especially those in IT. A foundational understanding of IT concepts is helpful but not mandatory. Difficulty level: Intermediate.
Applied Learning Project
Learners will complete hands-on projects to design workflows, implement Agile and Waterfall methods, and manage IT project risks, budgets, and schedules. Real-world scenarios ensure proficiency in stakeholder engagement, compliance, and quality assurance tools.
