Nguyễn Xuân ĐạiDeputy Director, IT Center · Thai Tuan Group
The program provides a clearer view of IT leadership: leaders need not only technical expertise, but also strong management capabilities and the ability to apply knowledge in practice.”
Professional IT Project Manager
Develop IT project leadership capabilities across initiation, planning, team organization, risk control, stakeholder coordination, and decision-making for critical projects.
Course Contents
1Course Overview
A professional IT Project Manager plays a critical role in the success of technology projects. The role covers planning, organizing, monitoring progress, and effectively managing finances, resources, and risks. Strong project leadership helps ensure objectives are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining the required quality of the final product or service.
IT Project Managers also connect stakeholders, from customers to technical teams, ensuring coordinated execution and timely resolution of issues. Effective leadership and management help IT projects achieve stronger performance and deliver meaningful business value.
Infochief Academy’s “Professional IT Project Manager” course is designed to build project management knowledge and skills from foundational to advanced levels, including planning, risk management, resource management, and effective communication.
Duration5 days / 10 sessions
Delivery FormatPublic / In-house
LevelIT Project Leadership
CertificationProfessional IT Project Manager
2Training Objectives
- Build knowledge of professional project management methods and processes through focused, practical exercises applicable to IT projects.
- Understand the roles, responsibilities, and authority required of an IT Project Manager.
- Develop the mindset and positive professional habits of an effective Project Manager.
- Develop feasible project proposals that gain stakeholder support and establish an effective Project Charter.
- Organize project teams, select appropriate personnel, set team objectives, and apply the skills needed to lead teams successfully.
- Collect and document project requirements, model business processes, and develop a professional RFP.
- Prepare tender documentation and identify vendors that meet participation and capability criteria.
- Develop vendor evaluation and selection criteria, negotiate contracts, and draft contractual terms.
- Develop the project plans required for successful IT delivery, including scope, schedule, resources, cost, procurement, communications, risk, security, testing, training, and change management.
- Mobilize project teams, assign project work, monitor progress, and evaluate project quality.
- Conduct decision-making meetings and resolve issues when project performance deviates from the baseline plan.
- Use practical templates and supporting tools effectively to manage real-world IT projects.
3Target Participants
i. IT Project Managers.
ii. IT Project Team Leaders.
iii. IT Project Team Members.
iv. IT Managers.
v. Senior IT Managers.
vi. IT Directors / CIOs.
vii. IT project consultants working with ERP, CRM, E-commerce, ITSM, ISO 27001, and related initiatives.
viii. Professionals aspiring to become professional IT Project Managers.
4Course Content
PART 01.IT PROJECT MANAGER ROLES & CAPABILITIES
- Roles and Responsibilities of an IT Project Manager
- Pressures and Challenges in Project Management
- Issue Identification and Decision-making
- IT Project Manager Skills and Experience
- Leadership Styles for Successful Project Management
- Establish the Basis of IT Project Manager Authority
- Develop Personal Authority and Influence
- Essential Communication Skills for Project Managers
PART 02.DEVELOP A FEASIBLE PROPOSAL & INITIATE THE IT PROJECT
- Define the IT Project Vision and Objectives
- Assess IT Project Feasibility
- Types of IT Projects in an Enterprise
- Classify IT Projects Based on Risk
- Barriers to IT Project Success
- Principles for Successful IT Projects
- Calculate TCO and ROI
- Analyze TOV when Selecting Technology Solutions
- Develop an IT Project Proposal (Project Initiation)
- Project Charter
- Project Announcement and Kick-off Meeting
- Practice
PART 03.DEVELOP THE PROJECT TEAM
- Functional Team Structure
- Project-based Team Structure
- Develop Team and Individual Objectives
- Define Team Member Roles
- Project Team Selection Criteria
- Responsibility Assignment Matrix
- Establish Team Operating Processes
- Develop Team Relationships
- Strengthen Team Identity
- Establish Team Member Commitments
- Types of Team Meetings
- Seek Support outside the Team
- Effective Team Motivation Techniques
- Practice
PART 04.PROJECT REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS & MANAGEMENT
- Requirements Management Planning
- Define the Scope of Business Requirements
- Business Requirements Elicitation Questionnaire
- Requirements Elicitation Interviews
- Techniques for Reviewing Procedures, Forms, and Working Reports
- Review Business Processes (Sales / Production / Finance / HR / Warehouse)
- Model Business Processes and Data
- Develop the RFP
- Product & Solution Selection Criteria
- Practice
PART 05.VENDOR & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
- Procurement Plan
- Prepare Tender Documents
- Vendor Selection Criteria
- Contract Negotiation
- Draft Contract Terms
- Vendor Management
- Vendor Plan Review Meetings
- Review Vendor Deliverables and Work
- Control Vendor Changes
- Manage Vendor Software Configuration
- Ensure Vendor Software Quality
- Vendor Issue-resolution Meetings
- Practice
PART 06.IT PROJECT PLANNING
- Project Scope Plan
- Detailed Work Plan
- Project Staffing and Resource Plan
- Project Budget Plan
- IT Procurement Plan
- Project Communications Plan
- Project Risk Management Plan
- IT Project Security Plan
- Project Change Management Plan
- Project Quality Management Plan
- Project Testing Plan
- Training & Handover Plan
- Practice
PART 07.EXECUTE IT PROJECTS EFFECTIVELY
- Organize Project Management Documentation
- Establish the Project Environment
- Establish the Project Steering Committee & Project Team
- Allocate Project People and Resources
- Assign Responsibilities and Tasks
- Establish Work Assignment Commitments
- Agree on Team Working Methods
- Execute Procurement - Manage Contracts
- Establish Project Control Processes
- Evaluate Work Performance and Quality
- Control Project Costs
- Control Project Changes
- Project Progress / Status Meetings
- Vendor Review Meetings
- Resolve Interpersonal Conflict within Projects
- Practice
PART 08.CONTROL & CLOSE THE IT PROJECT
- Project Monitoring Plan
- Data Collection & Evaluation
- Control the Work Schedule
- Control Budget Variances
- Control Project Scope Changes
- Control Project Documentation
- Corrective Action & Replanning
- Project Closure Report
- Closure Criteria
- Evaluate Project Objectives
- Review Handover Results
- Maintenance Activities
- Lessons Learned
- Project Document Repository
PART 09.REAL-WORLD IT PROJECT PRACTICE
- E-commerce Project
- HR / Accounting / Warehouse / BI Software Development Project
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Implementation Project
- Master Data / Database Quality Project
- Data Center Architecture Project
- Warehouse, Production & Accounting Application Integration Project
- Digital Content Management (CM) Project
- ISO 27001 Information Security Standard Implementation Project
- IT Service Management (ITSM) Process Implementation Project
- Enterprise Knowledge Management (KM) Implementation Project
5Training Methodology
30% theory – 70% practice. The instructor presents the knowledge framework concisely, followed by discussions, case studies, self-assessments, scenario-based exercises, and action planning to strengthen workplace application.
6Class Information & Enrollment
Upcoming Public Training Schedule
| Expected Start Date | Schedule | Class Hours | Location | Tuition Fee | Early-bird Fee | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --/--/---- | Saturday – Sunday | 08:30 – 16:30 | Ho Chi Minh City | 12.500.000 VND | 11.500.000 VND | Enroll |
| --/--/---- | Monday – Friday | 18:00 – 21:30 | Hanoi | 12.500.000 VND | 11.500.000 VND | Enroll |
Note: The early-bird fee applies when tuition is paid at least 15 days before the course start date. Learners may register to attend the first session on a trial basis; Infochief will confirm the official schedule with registered learners before the course begins.
Total Training Duration: 5 days / 10 sessions.
Total Training Duration: 5 days / 10 sessions.
In-house Training
| Duration | In-house Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| 5 days / 10 sessions | VND 108,500,000 |
| 3 days / 6 sessions | VND 78,500,000 |
Class size: Up to 35 learners per class. Additional costs (if applicable): Depending on the training location, instructor travel and accommodation costs may be charged separately.
Request In-house Consultation →7Learning Materials & Certification
Infochief Course Materials
Vietnamese course materials for each module, English reference materials, and sample practical exercises.
IT Templates & Toolkits
Forms, Checklists, Templates, Scorecards, Procedures, Flowcharts, Guidance, Samples, Rules, Policies, Questionnaires, Assessments, and Comparison Charts.
Explore the Toolkits →
Professional IT Project Manager
Learners who complete the full program and all end-of-course requirements will receive a “Professional IT Project Manager” certificate from Infochief Academy.
Certification Information →8Learner Testimonials
Lương KhánhIT Deputy Manager · OCB
The modules closely reflect the needs of IT managers; discussions, real-world scenarios, and the final project strengthen practical application.”
Lê Phú HoàngIT Manager · Euro Auto (BMW Importer)
The instructor’s knowledge, soft skills guidance, and practical experience help learners clarify their career direction and strengthen management capabilities.”
Nguyễn Thanh HiềnIT Manager · VNPT Long An
The program provides a comprehensive view of IT management, from planning and implementation to evaluation and development of an investment roadmap for the organization.”
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