IT project key figures – simple and intuitive!

IT projects play a crucial role in today’s business world. Whether you are in a planning situation or have to evaluate projects – the demands on management are constantly growing.

In this seminar you will learn how to implement the three elements of the magic triangle (services, costs, deadlines) from planning to acceptance in order to achieve the targets set for IT value contribution.

Module 2: IT projects

This seminar focuses on providing the key figures you need to effectively plan and manage your project in order to achieve the desired value contribution. From project management to the preparation of project committees, practical tools and methods are taught to uncover weaknesses and identify solutions. We are guided by the proven principles of PMI and Prince2. Specific topics are:

Topics

• The value contribution of IT projects
• The importance of key figures in IT project management
• Requirements analysis
• Function Point procedure
• Integration of the estimation results into the preparation of quotations and orders
• Integrating the results into IT project management
• Integration of the results into IT portfolio management
• The organization of key figure management in the project

Methods

In order to guarantee you the best possible learning outcome, we combine a range of methods in our seminars. The following are used in this module:

• Key Notes
• Best Practices
• Discussions and exchange of experiences between trainers and participants
• Self-reflection
• Collegial case work

Benefits

There are a number of advantages for the participants:

Practical implementation of the Magic Triangle: Participants learn how to effectively implement the three key elements of the Magic Triangle (performance, costs, deadlines) to achieve the goals of their IT projects and maximize IT value contribution.

Efficient planning and management of IT projects: By teaching tried-and-tested key figures and methods, participants are enabled to effectively plan and manage their IT projects and continuously monitor the success of the project.

Application of proven principles: The seminar is based on the proven principles of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and Prince2, providing participants with a sound framework for the implementation of their projects.

Integration of key figures in all project phases: Participants learn how to effectively integrate key performance indicators into all relevant project phases in order to identify weaknesses at an early stage and take appropriate countermeasures.

These topics are of particular interest to the following groups of people:

Target group

• (Partial) project/program manager
• PMO/PO/Project Assistant
• IT Controller
• IT Quality Manager
• Group/team leader

Seminar language:

German (optional: English)

The seminar is part of the IT Value Manager Projects certificate (Level B).