ICTQual AB Level 6 International Diploma in Project Management in IT

Learning Outcomes for ICTQual AB Level 6 International Diploma in Project Management in IT

Year 1 – Core Foundations in IT Project Management

1. Principles of Project Management in IT
   • Demonstrate knowledge of IT project management principles, roles, and responsibilities.
2. Fundamentals of Information Systems and Technology
   • Explain the structure, functions, and applications of information systems in organizations.
3. IT Project Life Cycle and Methodologies
   • Identify and apply IT project life cycles and methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid models.
4. Business Law and IT Contract Fundamentals
   • Interpret legal aspects of IT contracts, intellectual property rights, and compliance issues.
5. Basics of IT Risk and Quality Management
   • Apply foundational risk assessment and quality management principles in IT project environments.
6. Fundamentals of IT Financial Management
   • Explain IT project cost estimation, budgeting, and financial control techniques.
7. Business Data Analysis and Research for IT Projects
   • Apply business data analysis and research methods to support IT project decision-making.
8. Organisational Behaviour and Team Leadership in IT
   • Demonstrate leadership and management skills for IT project teams.
9. Professional IT Communication and Negotiation Skills
   • Apply professional communication and negotiation techniques within IT projects.
10. IT Tools and Software for Project Managers
    • Use project management software (e.g., Jira, Trello, MS Project) for IT project planning and monitoring.
11. Project Ethics and Professional Responsibilities in IT
    • Apply ethical frameworks and professional responsibilities in IT project management practices.
12. Corporate Social Responsibility and IT Sustainability
    • Evaluate CSR initiatives and sustainability approaches within IT project contexts.

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Year 2 – Applied IT Project Practices

13. Advanced IT Project Planning and Scheduling
    • Develop detailed IT project plans and schedules using advanced project planning tools and techniques.
14. IT Project Budgeting and Financial Control
    • Apply financial management practices to control IT project costs and budgets.
15. IT Procurement and Vendor Management
    • Manage IT procurement processes, contracts, and vendor relationships effectively.
16. IT Risk Assessment and Cybersecurity in Projects
    • Identify, analyze, and mitigate IT-specific risks, including cybersecurity threats.
17. IT Quality Assurance and Software Testing
    • Implement IT quality assurance and software testing practices to ensure project success.
18. Stakeholder and Communication Management in IT Projects
    • Develop strategies to manage stakeholder expectations and ensure clear communication in IT projects.
19. IT Human Resource and Technical Team Management
    • Apply HR and leadership practices to manage IT project teams effectively.
20. Programme and Portfolio Management in IT
    • Differentiate and apply principles of IT project, programme, and portfolio management.
21. Data Analytics for IT Project Decision-Making
    • Use data analytics tools to generate insights for IT project decision-making.
22. Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and Hybrid IT Project Approaches
    • Apply Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and hybrid methodologies to IT project delivery.
23. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting in IT Projects
    • Monitor IT project performance, evaluate progress, and prepare comprehensive reports.
24. IT Governance, Compliance, and Sustainability
    • Ensure IT projects meet governance standards, compliance requirements, and sustainability objectives.

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Year 3 – Advanced IT Project Leadership & Strategy

25. Strategic IT Project and Programme Management
    • Align IT project goals with business strategy and competitive advantage.
26. Leadership, Change, and Digital Transformation in IT
    • Lead digital transformation projects and manage organizational change in IT environments.
27. Global IT Project Management and International Standards
    • Apply global IT project management standards such as PMI, PRINCE2, ITIL, and ISO.
28. Innovation and Emerging Technology in Project Management (AI, Cloud, Blockchain)
    • Integrate emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and cloud computing into IT project management practices.
29. IT Crisis, Conflict, and Risk Management
    • Develop crisis management and conflict resolution strategies in IT projects.
30. IT Negotiation and Diplomacy in Complex Global Projects
    • Apply advanced negotiation and diplomacy skills in complex multi-stakeholder IT projects.
31. Future Trends in IT Project Management (IoT, Big Data, Smart Systems)
    • Analyze the impact of IoT, Big Data, and smart systems on the future of IT project management.
32. Advanced Tools and Software for IT Project Control
    • Utilize advanced project control tools such as BI dashboards and cloud-based PM systems.
33. Advanced Research Methods in IT Project Management
    • Apply advanced qualitative and quantitative research methods to study IT project challenges.
34. Dissertation / Final Research Project in IT Project Management
    • Produce a comprehensive independent research project addressing a critical IT project management issue.
35. Business Excellence and Competitive Advantage through IT Projects
    • Develop strategies to achieve business excellence and competitiveness through IT-enabled projects.
36. Future of IT Projects: Digital, Sustainable, and Smart Ecosystems
    • Evaluate how digital transformation, sustainability, and smart ecosystems will shape future IT projects.