Managing IT Projects Training Course

Overview

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 practical exercises. The FAC-P/PM IT Core-Plus specialization program addresses the specialized knowledge and abilities unique to IT projects.

Who Attends

FAC-P/PM-IT specialization will only be granted to holders of mid- and senior-level FAC-P/PMs.

Course Level: Intermediate
CLP: 32 | CPE: 32
Duration: 4 Days

Price: $ 3209.00 Course prices shown here do not include a credit card surcharge. Payments by ACH, EFT, or check do not include the surcharge and are offered at a lower price. At checkout, you may choose a payment method that avoids the credit card surcharge.
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Available Dates

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July 20 - July 23, 2026

Class ID: 266136003

Washington, DC

8 AM - 4 PM EST

October 19 - October 22, 2026

Class ID: 266136004

Virtual

8 AM - 4 PM EST

December 14 - December 17, 2026

Class ID: 266136005

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

Learning Objectives

Prioritize project management considerations for federal IT projects
Evaluate cost-effective contracting and technology solutions during acquisition planning
Assess user and mission requirements in IT project management
Forecast the impact of budgetary decisions on modular development
Select key technical management processes and tools used in systems engineering
Implement test and evaluation practices to ensure project quality
Apply tenets of total life cycle logistics management to support a systems design
Determine how to effectively closeout an IT project

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Course Activities

The final exam must be completed with a grade of 80% or higher.

Course Topics

IT Project Management Overview

Projects, IT Projects, and Project Management
Enterprise Architecture
Overview on Modular Development
Key Regulations and Policies
Federal Acquisitions for IT Projects
Exercise: DMS Case Study—Project Management Overview

IT Project Acquisition Planning

Overview of Acquisition Planning
Planning for the Need
Selecting an Acquisition Approach
Market Research for IT Projects
Acquisition Artifacts
IT Acquisition Contract Types
Contracting Tools and Strategies for Modular Development
Exercise: DMS Case Study—Acquisition Planning

IT Project Management Processes

IT Management System Overview
Project Stakeholder Engagement Management
IT Project Requirements
Configuration and Change Management
Risk Management
Problem-Requirement-Solution-Deliverable Model
Exercise: DMS Case Study—Project Management Processes

IT Project Budgeting and Cost Estimating

IT Project Costs and Budget
Principles of Cost Estimating for IT Projects
Cost Estimating Techniques for IT Projects
Exercise: DMS Case Study—Budgeting and Cost Estimating

IT Project Execution and Systems Engineering

Systems Engineering
IT Product Development Approaches
IT Project Technical Management
System Reengineering and Reevaluation
Decision Analysis and Management
Web of System Performance Model
Exercise: DMS Case Study—Systems Engineering and Project Execution

IT Project Performance and Quality Assurance

IT Project Performance Management
Measuring IT Project Performance
Earned Value Management for Adaptive Development
IT Project Performance Monitoring and Controlling
Implementing IT Project Deliverable Quality Control
Design and Implementation Correction
Procurement and Acquisition Control
Exercise: DMS Case Study—Managing Project Performance and Quality Assurance

IT Project Life Cycle, Operations, and Maintenance Management

IT Project Life Cycles
IT Project Life Cycle Planning
IT Project Life Cycle Logistics
Total Life Cycle Systems Management
Exercise: DMS Case Study—Life Cycle, Operations, and Maintenance Management

IT Project Closing

Closeout Activities for IT Projects
Exercise: DMS Case Study—Project Closing

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