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Fundamentals of IT Management and Capital Planning (Hands On)

May 4 - 7, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Emmanuel (Manny) De VeraWashington, DC$1195
August 4 - 7, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Emmanuel (Manny) De VeraWashington, DC$1195

Overview:
Understand the comprehensive background and essential components of managing Information Technology (IT) under the Information Technology Management Reform (Clinger-Cohen) Act in this four-day project management course. Emphasis is placed on managing IT software, hardware and services as an investment enterprise utilizing the established guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Practical examples of capital planning, performance measures, return on IT investment and project management are demonstrated in detail using Exhibit 300. Techniques and examples of IT business cases and performance metrics are also explored. A capital asset project management template and associated worksheets are used as a demonstration of project management software.

This course is also part of the Certificate of Accomplishment in Project Management.

Who Should Attend?
IT decision makers and team members, chief information office staff, procurement staff and chief financial officer's staff.
Additional Information:
All course materials are included.
Objectives:
  • Apply the 11 fundamental practices of strategic information management to build a modern IT infrastructure and improve mission performance
  • Analyze problems involved in computer procurement and implement solutions to improve effective oversight of computer systems acquisitions
  • Articulate useful practices and tools for effective management of information systems projects
  • Apply "best practices" and success factors in establishing capital planning for IT
  • Link strategic planning to performance results by implementing approaches such as the Balanced Scorecard and Hoshin Planning models
  • Understand and apply concepts such as life-cycle costs and benefits and cost-benefit analysis
  • Recognize the framework of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide and the nine knowledge areas


  • Course Details
    CODE:  TECH7705T
    TYPE:  Classroom-Day
    LENGTH:  4 Day(s)
    CREDIT:  2.4 CEU
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