Certified Ekasi IT Project Manager

Certified Ekasi IT Project Manager
Information Technology Intermediate

Certified Ekasi IT Project Manager

This specialized program focuses on the unique challenges of managing IT projects, covering methodologies, tools, and best practices for successful project delivery in technology environments.

Course Description

This specialized program focuses on the unique challenges of managing IT projects, covering methodologies, tools, and best practices for successful project delivery in technology environments.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, participants will be able to:
✔ Initiate, plan, and execute IT projects successfully.
✔ Apply appropriate project management methodologies.
✔ Manage project scope, time, and cost effectively.
✔ Identify and mitigate project risks.
✔ Communicate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders.
✔ Use project management software tools proficiently.

Target Audience

IT professionals moving into project management.
Project coordinators in technology fields.
Technical team leaders overseeing projects.
Business analysts working on IT implementations.
Anyone responsible for delivering technology solutions.

11 Modules
45 Lessons
31h 40m

Core PM concepts, the project lifecycle, the project management triangle (scope, time, cost), and the role and responsibilities of a project manager.
  • 1.1 - What is a Project? Defining Project Characteristics (45 min)
  • 1.2 - The Project Lifecycle: Phases from Initiation to Closure (50 min)
  • 1.3 - The Project Management Triangle: Scope, Time, and Cost (45 min)
  • 1.4 - Key Roles and Responsibilities in Project Management (40 min)
  • 1.5 - Introduction to PMI Knowledge Areas (45 min)

Agile principles, the Scrum framework, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and working with a product backlog in technology projects.
  • 2.1 - Agile Principles and Values (50 min)
  • 2.2 - Scrum Framework Overview: Roles, Artifacts, and Events (50 min)
  • 2.3 - User Stories and Backlog Management (45 min)
  • 2.4 - Sprint Planning, Execution, and Review (45 min)
  • 2.5 - Sprint Retrospectives and Continuous Improvement (40 min)

Defining project scope, creating a project charter, identifying stakeholders, and conducting a feasibility analysis for IT initiatives.
  • 3.1 - Developing the Project Charter (45 min)
  • 3.2 - Business Case and Feasibility Analysis (50 min)
  • 3.3 - Identifying and Analyzing Stakeholders (45 min)
  • 3.4 - Project Selection Methods and Prioritization (50 min)
  • 3.5 - Defining Project Success Criteria and KPIs (45 min)

Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Gantt charts, critical path analysis, resource allocation, and creating realistic project schedules.
  • 4.1 - Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development (50 min)
  • 4.2 - Estimating Activity Durations and Resources (50 min)
  • 4.3 - Developing Project Schedules and Gantt Charts (50 min)
  • 4.4 - Resource Allocation and Leveling (45 min)
  • 4.5 - Cost Estimation and Budgeting (45 min)

Identifying, analysing (qualitative and quantitative), and planning responses to project risks. Creating and maintaining a risk register.
  • 5.1 - Risk Management Planning and Identification (50 min)
  • 5.2 - Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis (50 min)
  • 5.3 - Risk Response Planning (Threats and Opportunities) (50 min)
  • 5.4 - Risk Monitoring and Control (45 min)
  • 5.5 - Common IT Project Risks and Mitigation Strategies (45 min)

Estimating project costs, creating a project budget baseline, earned value management (EVM), and managing budget variances.
  • 6.1 - Cost Management Planning and Estimation (50 min)
  • 6.2 - Earned Value Management (EVM) Fundamentals (50 min)
  • 6.3 - Budget Tracking and Cost Control Techniques (45 min)
  • 6.4 - Cost Forecasting and Financial Reporting (45 min)
  • 6.5 - Managing Budget Changes and Contingency (45 min)

Stakeholder mapping, creating a communication plan, managing expectations, running effective project meetings, and reporting project status.
  • 7.1 - Stakeholder Identification and Analysis (45 min)
  • 7.2 - Developing a Communication Management Plan (45 min)
  • 7.3 - Effective Stakeholder Engagement Strategies (50 min)
  • 7.4 - Managing Stakeholder Expectations and Conflict (45 min)
  • 7.5 - Running Effective Project Meetings and Reports (45 min)

Managing project teams, tracking progress against the plan, managing scope creep, and using PM software tools (Jira, MS Project, Trello).
  • 8.1 - Directing and Managing Project Work (45 min)
  • 8.2 - Managing Project Teams and Resources (50 min)
  • 8.3 - Managing Quality in IT Projects (50 min)
  • 8.4 - Tracking Progress and Performance Metrics (45 min)
  • 8.5 - Issue Management and Problem-Solving (45 min)

Formal project sign-off, handover to operations, conducting a lessons-learned review, and building a project archive.
  • 9.1 - Types of Project Closure and Transition Planning (50 min)
  • 9.2 - Final Acceptance and Deliverable Sign-off (45 min)
  • 9.3 - Lessons Learned Documentation and Analysis (50 min)
  • 9.4 - Archiving Project Documents and Closing Contracts (45 min)
  • 9.5 - Post-Implementation Review and Benefits Realization (50 min)

This module equips learners with essential research skills including research design, data collection methods (qualitative and quantitative), data analysis techniques, survey development, interviewing skills, ethical considerations in research, and how to apply research findings to improve workplace practices and decision-making.
No lessons available in this module yet.

This module develops critical soft skills essential for workplace success: integrated thinking (connecting ideas across disciplines), logical reasoning and problem-solving, effective verbal and written communication, active listening, emotional intelligence, negotiation techniques, mediation skills, conflict resolution strategies, de-escalation techniques, building consensus, handling difficult conversations, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture.
No lessons available in this module yet.

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Certification Exam

Passing Score: 70%
Time Limit: 60 minutes
Attempts Allowed: 3
Camera Required: Yes

To earn your certificate, you must complete all course materials and pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher.

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220 hours content
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Duration 220 hours
Skill Level Intermediate
Learning Method Self Study
Category Information Technology
Modules 11
Total Lessons 45
Last Updated May 2026
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