FPM 511: Managing IT Projects Course

Module 1: IT Project Management Overview

• Identify key management challenges in federal IT projects.
• Align IT planning with technology cycles and acquisition timelines.
• Understand the IT project lifecycle and its link to agency goals.

Module 2: IT Project Acquisition Planning

• Develop cost-effective IT contracting and acquisition strategies.
• Define requirements and conduct market research for IT procurements.
• Select suitable contract vehicles to meet project and compliance needs.

Module 3: IT Project Management Processes

• Gather and assess user and mission requirements for project scope.
• Apply standard and adaptive IT project management processes.
• Incorporate agile or modular methods to manage rapid change.
• Track progress using dashboards and key project metrics.

Module 4: IT Project Budgeting and Cost Estimating

• Estimate IT costs for hardware, software, and lifecycle support.
• Assess funding impacts on modular and incremental delivery.
• Balance cost, schedule, and scope through trade-off analysis.
• Plan for long-term maintenance and technology refresh costs.

Module 5: IT Project Execution and Systems Engineering

• Apply systems engineering to manage technical integration.
• Use tools for design reviews, traceability, and configuration control.
• Coordinate cross-functional development and testing teams.
• Address issues through structured reviews and change control.

Module 6: IT Project Performance and Quality Assurance

• Implement testing practices to ensure system quality and reliability.
• Establish QA standards and monitor project performance indicators.
• Initiate corrective actions to maintain schedule and cost targets.
• Ensure deliverables meet stakeholder and compliance requirements.

Module 7: IT Project Life Cycle, Operations, and Maintenance

• Plan for lifecycle logistics and post-deployment system support.
• Manage transition from development to operations and training.
• Oversee system monitoring, updates, and maintenance activities.
• Plan for enhancements and decommissioning at end of life.