Diploma of Information Technology (Project Management)
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in managing end-to-end project management processes and activities in an information technology context. The qualification has a strong ICT base with the potential for inclusion of a range of broader ICT and business units to suit particular project environment needs.
This project management qualification is structured in such a way as to include a significant proportion of project management competencies from other training packages, while maintaining a level of ICT technical competence within the other core units. At the electives level, there is a choice of technical units to suit the individual or enterprise including database, server and website design, architecture and e-business. A number of project management units referenced in this qualification may contribute to industry certifications through the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
Typically, ICT project leaders and managers have experience as ICT specialists in their own right although other professionals from line functions are sometimes trained in the project management discipline and promoted into ICT project management positions. Credibility in the technical component of projects is important in the ICT sector. The provision for selecting electives from the ICT Training Package enables other ICT oriented skill areas to also be included in the qualification.
Job Roles
Project managers have the responsibility for scheduling, controlling and directing the resources, people, funding and facilities to achieve the customer's business objectives for the particular information technology project. These projects may cover the full spectrum of the ICT industry including software and hardware development, web development or system development. Project managers are also responsible for assembling the team as well as the transitioning of the team to other projects at the end.
Possible job titles include:
E-business Project Manager
Ecommerce Production Support Manager
ICT Project Manager
IS Manager
IS Procurement Manager
IT Business Manager
IT Manager
IT Procurement Manager
Middleware Project Manager
Manager - Project Development for Ecommerce
Online Production Coordinator
Program Delivery Manager
Project Director
Project Manager
Project Manager - Development
Project Manager (Small Projects)
Quality Assurance Manager - IT Projects
Senior Project Manager (SOE)
Prerequisite Requirements
A number of units within this qualification have prerequisites. These are detailed as follows:
Code and Title | Prerequisite units required |
ICAA5151B Gather data to identify business requirements | ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs ICAA4233B Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies |
ICAA5158B Translate business needs into technical requirements | ICAA4233B Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies |