It's a fact - sometimes IT projects fail. According to the 2006 CHAOS Report by the Standish Group, only 35% of IT projects are successful. Failure could be blamed on budget, timing, unrealistic expectations - the list is endless. But when it comes to the crunch, often the key, missing ingredient is the knowledge and ability to effectively manage projects. If, however, an individual has been trained according to the guidelines and standards set by the international Project Management Institute (PMI), all the tools of the trade are at their disposal.This enables a professional and structured approach to projects large and small, significantly contributing to the likelihood that an IT project will succeed.
WHERE TO GO?
A myriad of organisations have sprung up in response to the growing need for training in project management. Fortunately, both the PMI and Project Management South Africa (PMSA) anticipated that many trainers and consultants would extend their offerings to incorporate project management instruction. Early on, the PMI followed by the PMSA, devised a framework of requirements for being a registered and recognised education provider. As a result, the PMI stamp of approval is not available to just any would-be trainer and, where a training body carries the coveted logo, it's guaranteed that the educator subscribes to the code of excellence prescribed by the both Institutes.
A TRUSTED EDUCATOR
The University of Johannesburg (UJ - previously RAU) is well known for academic excellence. For decades it has been providing industry with high-quality graduates, and it now also offers education opportunities to those already in industry.
All the courses in this Department are based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK®3rd edition) developed by the PMI and observes not only local movements in IT project management, but global trends too. In fact, the PMBoK is approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as an American National Standard, and covers all aspects relevant to managing modern IT projects.
The University of Johannesburg has been a Registered Education Provider (REP) of the PMI since 2001 and a Registered Education and Training Provider (RETP) of the PMSA since 2003.
WHY THESE COURSES?
The broader objective of these courses is to facilitate the development of competent IT project managers for the ever-growing industry. Once they have completed any of the courses, individuals will be able to promote personal and professional growth, assume leadership and management roles in IT projects, enhance their marketability and employability, and open up access to further education and training.
Attendees benefit from the fact that this course falls under the auspices of a recognised tertiary institution while being based on industry best-practice, and those who are successful leave with an official University of Johannesburg qualification. The presenters' experience and status within the PMSA ensures an academic focus that is aligned with international trends and the state of the industry. The fees and location at the University of Johannesburg make the course easily accessible to all.