IT Project management Practice Exam

About IT Project management
IT project management (ITPM) is the process of managing the plan, organization, and accountability to achieve information technology goals. Since the reach of IT spans across most of a business or enterprise, the scope of these projects can be large and complex.

The most common ITPM method is the Waterfall methodology, which involves a predictive linear process. The entire project is defined before starting, and each phase is initiated and completed before moving on to the next phase.

Another lifecycle method is the Iterative method, which uses a more incremental approach. The iterative or incremental approach repeats phases, and each iteration completes the planning, analysis, and design phases with the ability to deliver on a specific goal at the end of the iteration.  

Why is IT Project management important?
Project management is important because it brings leadership and direction to projects. Project management provides leadership and vision, motivation, removing roadblocks, coaching, and inspiring the team to do their best work. Project managers serve the team but also ensure clear lines of accountability.

Benefits of IT project management
•    improve your chances of achieving the desired result.
•    gain a fresh perspective on your project, and how it fits with your business strategy
•    prioritise your business' resources and ensure their efficient use
•    set the scope, schedule and budget accurately from the start
•    stay on schedule and keep costs and resources to budget
•    improve productivity and quality of work
•    encourage consistent communications amongst staff, suppliers and clients
•    satisfy the various needs of the project's stakeholders
•    mitigate risks of a project failing
•    increase customer satisfaction
•    gain a competitive advantage and boost your bottom line

Who should take the IT Project management Exam?
•    IT professionals
•    Entrepreneurs
•    Anyone who wants to assess their project management skills
•    IT managers and senior executives
•    IT consultants
•    Professionals working in outsourced companies responsible for project management
•    Any professional with skills and knowledge on project management
•    Anyone interested in IT project management
•    Students

Knowledge and Skills required for the IT Project management

Candidates gain quick success if they have skills of critical thinking and good communication skills.

IT Project management Practice Exam Objectives

IT Project management exam validates your skills and knowledge in IT Project planning, scheduling and implementation.

IT Project management Practice Exam Pre-requisite

There are no prerequisites for the IT Project management exam. Candidates who are well versed  in project management can easily clear the exam.

IT Project management Certification Course Outline

1. Project Management Approach
1.1 Waterfall Model
1.2 Agile Basics
1.3 Scrum Basics

2. Strategic Management
2.1 Strategic Management
2.2 Innovation Management
2.3 Change Management
2.4 Project Leadership

3. Project Planning
3.1 Project Stakeholders
3.2 Developing Project Charter
3.3 Project Scoping
3.4 Project Budgeting
3.5 Project Feasibility
3.6 Estimation Tools and Techniques
3.7 Project Appraisal
3.8 Handling Project Risk

4. Project Scheduling
4.1 Base Lining
4.2 Developing the Project Schedule
4.3 Priority Assignment
4.4 Allocating Project Time
4.5 Scheduling Techniques
4.6 Arrow Diagramming Method
4.7 Forward Pass
4.8 Backward Pass
4.9 Precedence Diagram Method
4.10 Line of Balance (LOB)
4.11 Project Crashing

5. Project Implementation
5.1 Team Development and Management
5.2 Vendor Management
5.3 Contract Management
5.4 Project Control Tools and Techniques
5.5 Project Scope Creep Management
5.6 Project Optimization
5.7 Project Delivery
5.8 Project Documentation
5.9 Project Performance Metrics and Tools

6. Project Quality
6.1 Quality Standards
6.2 Lean
6.3 Six Sigma
6.4 5S
6.5 Kaizen

7. Project Economics and Finance
7.1 Project Economics
7.2 Financial Techniques (EUAC, NPV, IRR, B/C)
7.3 Project Valuation
7.4 Depreciation
7.5 Life Cycle Costing
7.6 Project Funding and Selection
7.7 Project Accounting

8. Project Ethics
8.1 Ethical Theories
8.2 Ethical Principles
8.3 Business Ethics
8.4 CSR
8.5 Project Ethics
8.6 Project Governance

9. IT based Project Management
9.1 Microsoft Project 2013
9.2 Open source tool
9.3 Online Cloud tools

10. International Project Management
10.1 Why International Project Management
10.2 Managing Cultural Diversity
10.3 Managing Global Teams


Exam Format and Information
Certification name – IT Project management Certification
Exam duration – 60 minutes
Exam type - Multiple Choice Questions
Eligibility / pre-requisite - None
Exam language - English
Exam format - Online
Passing score - 25
Exam Fees  - INR 1199