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Discover the differences between managing an IT project and other projects and learn how to take a modified approach to activities to fit the needs of an IT project. You will understand the activities…

Discover the differences between managing an IT project and other projects and learn how to take a modified approach to activities to fit the needs of an IT project. You will understand the activities involved in managing IT projects, including time and cost management, risk identification, and planning processes and techniques. You will learn to prepare a scope using predictive and adaptive lifecycles, design a schedule with interdependencies, develop an IT risk management program, and more.

Address the specialized knowledge and abilities unique to IT projects areas through this course focused on the FAC-P/PM IT Core-Plus specialization program. You will focus on technical performance…

Address the specialized knowledge and abilities unique to IT projects areas through this course focused on the FAC-P/PM IT Core-Plus specialization program. You will focus on technical performance outcomes to satisfy competencies related to IT management, security, and performance assurance. You will learn these skills and techniques through robust content, federal examples, and hands-on exercises.

Address the specialized knowledge and abilities unique to IT project areas through this course focused on the FAC-P/PM IT Core-Plus specialization program. You will focus on technical performance…

Address the specialized knowledge and abilities unique to IT project areas through this course focused on the FAC-P/PM IT Core-Plus specialization program. You will focus on technical performance outcomes and satisfy competencies related to IT Infrastructure & Architectural Design. Learn these skills and techniques through robust content, Federal examples, and hands-on exercises.

Examine the strategies for applying Agile practices and how to execute them in your own IT procurements using the guidance from the TechFAR Handbook and the Digital Services Playbook. Real-world…

Examine the strategies for applying Agile practices and how to execute them in your own IT procurements using the guidance from the TechFAR Handbook and the Digital Services Playbook. Real-world scenarios will highlight best practices for Agile approaches throughout the IT acquisition life cycle by saving time, reducing risk, and improving IT contract quality.

Focus on the management performance outcomes needed to effectively manage IT projects, align the acquisition process with the technology cycle, and achieve operational efficiency. You will learn these…

Focus on the management performance outcomes needed to effectively manage IT projects, align the acquisition process with the technology cycle, and achieve operational efficiency. You will learn these skills through robust content, federal examples, and hands-on exercises. OMB’s Office of eGovernment and Information Technology highlighted the importance of strong P/PMs in managing information technology (IT) programs. The FAC-P/PM IT Core-Plus specialization program addresses the specialized knowledge and abilities unique to IT projects.

Examine multiple effective approaches to executing, managing, and completing IT projects. You will learn delivery methodologies used in innovative IT PM and activities that produce successful software…

Examine multiple effective approaches to executing, managing, and completing IT projects. You will learn delivery methodologies used in innovative IT PM and activities that produce successful software solutions, and how to implement process improvement initiatives.

Learn about developing requirements, lifecycle planning and alignment, managing project change, and configuration management for IT projects. You will apply the requirements management process and…

Learn about developing requirements, lifecycle planning and alignment, managing project change, and configuration management for IT projects. You will apply the requirements management process and activities to an IT project, effectively choose the most appropriate lifecycle model, create an effective change management process, and design an appropriate configuration management plan.

Explore how the execution of an IT project requires different delivery methodologies and techniques than other types of projects. Project closing and contract completion, performance data collection…

Explore how the execution of an IT project requires different delivery methodologies and techniques than other types of projects. Project closing and contract completion, performance data collection and tracking, and team and conflict management are all integral to IT project management. You will learn to examine different methodologies to produce and deliver fit-for-use deliverables, create a backlog using Agile and Scrum, and develop a team management plan.

Learn about the activities involved in monitoring and controlling an IT project through the entire lifecycle of the project. This course will cover monitoring and controlling project actuals to…

Learn about the activities involved in monitoring and controlling an IT project through the entire lifecycle of the project. This course will cover monitoring and controlling project actuals to baseline variances, adequate progress and status reporting, project process improvement plans, and critical path methods. You will also formulate a performance analysis on an IT project and complete a product backlog grooming activity using sprint performance results.

Learn to carry out acquisitions for federal agencies in an effective and responsible manner. You will cover the basics of planning, procuring, and managing IT acquisitions and also address special…

Learn to carry out acquisitions for federal agencies in an effective and responsible manner. You will cover the basics of planning, procuring, and managing IT acquisitions and also address special considerations such as accessibility and security. You will return to work ready to support future IT challenges at your agency.

Gain a thorough knowledge of fraud detection and prevention to mitigate the risk of financial loss due to fraud through the maintenance of an effective audit function. Additionally, one of the best…

Gain a thorough knowledge of fraud detection and prevention to mitigate the risk of financial loss due to fraud through the maintenance of an effective audit function. Additionally, one of the best measures that any organization can take to mitigate the loss associated with fraud is to equip employees with the skills and techniques needed to detect and prevent it. Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of fraud and how it can be detected and prevented is essential to maintaining the financial integrity of any organization, large or small.

Learn what it takes to be a successful federal grant recipient. Gain insight into federal requirements, assess your organization's current state of readiness, and build strategies to close identified…

Learn what it takes to be a successful federal grant recipient. Gain insight into federal requirements, assess your organization's current state of readiness, and build strategies to close identified gaps. In this hands-on introductory workshop, you’ll explore your organization’s unique identity and discuss the foundations of the federal grants landscape, including the grant lifecycle, federal regulations, award management, and capacity-building. As a final capstone, you’ll leave this course with an actionable roadmap to prepare and equip your organization for compliance and success.

Where and how to find guidance to address an appropriations law issue may not be readily apparent—and the consequences may be harsh if you get it wrong. This course builds on the principles of…

Where and how to find guidance to address an appropriations law issue may not be readily apparent—and the consequences may be harsh if you get it wrong. This course builds on the principles of appropriations law to guide participants through the process of analyzing and researching an appropriations law issue, then defending the ultimate decision to stakeholders.

Discover ways to modify and adapt project management techniques, methods, and approaches to fit the specific needs of an IT project. After learning acquisition and procurement processes and…

Discover ways to modify and adapt project management techniques, methods, and approaches to fit the specific needs of an IT project. After learning acquisition and procurement processes and terminology, you will learn to use the tools and techniques associated with both adaptive and predictive lifecycles. With a focus on the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) project workflow, you will understand how to manage constraints and ensure continuous improvement.

Examine concepts crucial to the initiation of an IT project: business case development, project charter creation, estimation techniques, communications development, and stakeholder management. You…

Examine concepts crucial to the initiation of an IT project: business case development, project charter creation, estimation techniques, communications development, and stakeholder management. You will learn about the initialization and integration activities to ensure correct alignment between scope, time, cost, quality, and risk. You will gain the skills to accurately estimate resources using various techniques, create a communications plan, and demonstrate how to analyze and manage stakeholders.

Gain a comprehensive overview of Federal HR and how it works, including processes, tools, and rules and regulations. You will then culminate your learning experience with with a capstone exercise…

Gain a comprehensive overview of Federal HR and how it works, including processes, tools, and rules and regulations. You will then culminate your learning experience with with a capstone exercise based around a real-world Federal HR scenario.

Learn the most effective ways to design, charter, and utilize an Integrated Project Team (IPT) to increase the project’s production of acceptable deliverables for stakeholders and end users. While…

Learn the most effective ways to design, charter, and utilize an Integrated Project Team (IPT) to increase the project’s production of acceptable deliverables for stakeholders and end users. While IPTs have become a standard requirement for many federal government project and program environments, some audits have shown that many IPTs are in name only. Discover techniques to ensure the proper implementation of an IPT to meet both statutory and regulatory requirements. The concept of deploying IPTs covers both IT and non-IT programs/projects and can, if properly implemented, provide significant benefits to federal agencies and departments.

Learn how to apply core statistical concepts to data: describe it, make inferences, and draw conclusions that can have great organizational impact from expert instructors through hands-on exercises.…

Learn how to apply core statistical concepts to data: describe it, make inferences, and draw conclusions that can have great organizational impact from expert instructors through hands-on exercises. Develop the skills to graphically display data, apply statistical tests to determine validity, reliability, and significance, and identify relationships between variables. You will also learn how to conduct statistical analyses in Excel to help you analyze data more quickly and effectively for your organization.

Gain a better understanding of what Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is and how it is being deployed in the federal workplace. Using real-world examples, participants will learn the process used to…

Gain a better understanding of what Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is and how it is being deployed in the federal workplace. Using real-world examples, participants will learn the process used to identify tasks for automation and the means by which government agencies implement RPA. Through videos, small group breakout sessions, and an RPA bot demonstration, participants will become familiar with the possibilities RPA offers, how they can contribute to their agency’s efforts, and how RPA can advance their careers. The course will also introduce intelligent solutions and other emerging technologies.

Gain an understanding of four transformational technologies: robotic process automation, intelligent document processing, blockchain, and extended reality. These technologies transform manual computer…

Gain an understanding of four transformational technologies: robotic process automation, intelligent document processing, blockchain, and extended reality. These technologies transform manual computer tasks; business transaction processing; training, education, and entertainment; and conversion of information in paper and other media into structured, usable data. We will cover what each technology is, how it works, and the applicable government policies and initiatives.