Objective
Overview on how various project management processes commonly interact.
Understanding on the unique skills requirements in IT project management.
Foundation learning before proceeds to advance Project Management Training.
Synopsis
MCITP™-Level 1 is designed for IT Professionals who engage in IT related project management works.
The course mapped the 9 Knowledge Areas of Project Management Body of Knowledge from PMI to IT specific scenarios. You will be exposed to various workshops aimed to enhance your understanding of the topic and finally as a Group, to develop a Project Master Plan as Participant’s deliverable.
Approach
Two course Facilitators to provide One to One Consultancy Service
Theory Modules covering 9 PMI knowledge areas
Project Manager Training Needs and Expectation Survey
Many 10-minutes discussions
Hands on workshops
Useful Project Manager’s resources
Introduction
The Project Management Framework
The Project Integration Management
Workshop 1
Managing Scope, Time, Cost and Quality
Workshop 2
Managing Human Resource, Communication, Risk and Procurement
Workshop 3
Participants deliverables
Case Study: Master Project Plan
Summary and Project Manager’s Resources
Target Audience
Designed for both IT Solution Providers and End User Organizations.
Project Managers, Project Office Personnel, System Analysts, project stakeholders and team members
Knowledge of project management terminology and techniques is not assumed.
Length
2 days
Notes
Managing Complex IT Project™-Level 2
(MCITP™-Level 2)
Objective
Apply IT Project Management and System Engineering know-how to Complex IT Projects.
Learn how to manage Complex IT project, which is challenging, high risk and many questions are often asked, and left unanswered, by Project Managers.
Share REAL project experiences with participants and answer questions related to participants’ projects.
Gateway to Professional Project Manager.
Synopsis
MCITP™- Level 2 is designed for IT Professionals who engage in complex IT projects which required multiple disciplines and a high level view of a complete System Engineering Life Cycle.
This course will provide you the Working Knowledge of the different aspects of a Complex IT Project
What are the unique challenges and risks in such projects?
Getting yourself prepared for the next Complex IT/ Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) Project
The course applies the 9 Knowledge Areas of Project Management Body of Knowledge from PMI to specific areas of Complex IT projects.
You will be exposed to an integrated workshop to evaluate, design and implement an integrated system solution for complex IT Environment.
Furthermore, the panelists (optional) in our Public Class will share with you their unique experiences in managing real world complex IT projects, ranging from banking, e-commerce to telecommunication.
Approach
Two course Facilitators to provide One to One Consultancy Service
How to apply PMI PMBOK together with INCOSE® System Engineering Best Practises in REAL Project
Many 10-minutes discussions
Highly Interactive and Integrated workshops
Vendor Product Demo (optional)
Panel Session (optional)
Outline
Overview Of Complex IT Projects
Project Preparation and Commencement
Project Definition
Workshop I: RFP Evaluation
Business Acquisition Phase
Workshop II: Contracting Model
Project Execution and Control
Technical Approach
Workshop III: The Roles and Responsibilities of System Integrator, Customer and Sub-system Contactors/Sub-contractors Across Project Life Cycle
Technical Development
Workshop IV: The Interface Integration Control Committee Group Meeting Scenario
System Testing
Workshop V: Developing Interface Control Documents
Managing Issues, Changes and Expectation
Project Conclusion
Acceptance
Workshop VI: What could go wrong before the signoff of System Acceptance and entering the O&M phase
Operation and Maintenance
Preparing for Enterprise Applications Integration (EAI)
Lessons Learned
Panel Session (optional)
Open Discussion with Vendor (optional)
Summary and Project Manager’s Resources
Target Audience
Designed for both IT Solution Providers and End User Organizations.
Project Managers, Project Office Personnel, System Analysts, Account Managers and Project Team Members
Knowledge of project management terminology and techniques is not assumed.
Length
3 days
Notes
PMP® Exam Prep for IT Professional
(PMP® Exam Prep)
Objective
To align your project management knowledge with PMBOK terminologies and definitions.
To develop your exam-taking techniques through PMP-style practice questions.
To develop your personalized plan for exam preparation after this program.
Synopsis
PMP® Exam Prep is designed for IT Professionals who wish to pursue for PMP® Certification after completing MCITP™ Level 1 program.
The course provide an overview of the PMP® exam process. Review sessions will be conducted to help the participants familiarize with PMP-style practice questions.
Facilitators will assist the participants to analyze their performance and to help them develop their own study plan to pass the PMP exam in first attempt!
This Program is divided into 2 parts where it can be conducted in one session or two sessions:
Part 2: revision and final trail exam.
Approach
Two course Facilitators conduct review sessions to help participants familiarize with the PMP®-style practice questions.
Comprehensive workbook, study tips, revision on key topics
Many trial exams and Results analysis
Develop study plan and additional resources
Part 1:
Overview of the PMP Examination
Pre-Test
9 Knowledge Areas
Trail Exams and Analysis
Project Management Life Cycle
Trail Exams and Analysis
Revision of Professional Responsibility
Trail Exams and Analysis
Part 2:
Revision and Post-Test
Final Trail Exam and Analysis
Develop your own Study Plan
Summary and Resources
Length
Target Audience
Designed for candidates who are interested to take PMP® Certification.
Knowledge of project management terminology and techniques is assumed.
Pre-requisite: MCITP™ Level 1 or equivalent
Notes
Managing Complex IT Project™-Level 3
(MCITP™-Specific Topic for Seminar)
Objective
To provide an in depth presentation on specific issues, current trends or case studies on IT Project Management
Synopsis
The short seminar series to designed to address specific areas of IT Project Management. The topics cover in this series ranges from PM concept, tools and techniques to specific case studies.
Sample topics in listed below.
Specific seminar topic can be developed based on customer requirements.
Approach
Two course Facilitators each present one topic follow by Q & A Session
Seminar Topics
Managing Complex IT Projects in China: The Cultural Lessons Learned,
PMI Global Congress 2003 Europe 2004
Project Management Body Of Knowledge,
Project Management-Managing For Success Seminar, PMIMY, KL
Positioning for IT Project Close-off,
Project Management-Managing For Success Seminar, PMIMY, KL
Managing Integration Testing in the Complex IT Project,
Software Integration Testing and Quality Assurance Seminar, MDC
A Common Project Management Framework for IT Projects,
56th MSC Dialogue Session, MDC
Your “First Step” to Project Management, CSA Seminar
People-Power-Politics, the fear factor in Project Management,
CSA Seminar
Guan Xi” Project Management in China,
PMI Global Congress 2005 Asia Pacific, Singapore
Experience of Using PMBOK in the Development of the Malaysia’s
Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Integration Architecture Framework for
Large Scale Government Applications,
PMI Global Congress 2005 Asia Pacific, Singaporeo
Measuring Performance of IT Projects in the Public Sector, Asia
Business Forum MEASURING AND BENCHMARKING THE IT FUNCTION IN THE PUBLIC
SECTOR Seminar, KL
Effective Project Monitoring – How to ensure on Time and Cost
Effectiveness in Meeting Project Plan,
Effective Project Monitoring: Strategies, Issues and Challenges Facing
the State of Sarawak Seminar, Serawak
Length
45 minutes including Q & A session
Target Audience
Designed for participants who may not have time or budget to attend a full day program or who are interested on specific issues or latest development in IT PM.
Notes
Facilitator Profiles
He is currently engaged as Senior Advisor for THE MITRE Corporation, Federal funded R&D Centers for Government of USA for aviation projects in Asia. He was involved in system development work in Oracle Corporation, Europe, USA and Asia Pacific and founder of Design Migration Services. He is the Vice President and Director of Programs for PMI Malaysian Chapter (2003/2004) and actively involved in International Council Of System Engineering (INCOSE).
He co-foundered I-Enterprise Online, a software company specializing in Java-based Internet enabled applications development and integration.
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.