A 10-week comprehensive program covering best practices in IT project management. Topics include development methodologies; project management software; standards; system architecture; organizing and staffing the project team; conflict resolution techniques; negotiation skills; change management; Web-based project collaboration portal; planning, integrating and executing plans; cost management; network scheduling techniques; forecasting and estimation; project control; risk management; quality management; user training; test plans; unit, integration and system testing; project audit; maintenance; version control; contracts and procurement; evaluation tools.

Each participant will be provided with a copy of Microsoft Project Professional for installation on the student's own computer. Experience working on a professional IT project is recommended to take full advantage of the curriculum.

This program makes use of the College of Computing and Digital Media's Course OnLine (COL) technology, which captures all lecture elements (audio, visual, whiteboard, and classroom PC) and makes it available for online viewing. Only enrolled students have access to view this material and it is only available while the program is in session.

The IT Project Management Program is an accredited course of DePaul University, which follows the quarter system (as opposed to the semester system).

Course #: IPD 380
Credit hours: 10 undergraduate

The credit hours are awarded to those who successfully complete the program's academic requirements. Course requirements include individual assignments and a group project. No quizzes or exams are given.

The ability to apply these credit hours to a degree program is always determined by the college granting the degree. To view course transfer guidelines for DePaul's College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM), click here.

Reading materials for certificate programs consist of textbooks and supplementary handouts. Textbook readings are considered preparatory in nature and are typically assigned prior to lectures; supplementary handouts are frequently distributed in class to provide additional information.

Textbooks for Autumn Quarter 2008: To be announced.

Tuition fee: $3,800.00

Application fee: $40.00 (non-refundable)

Applicants who wish to use the university's DePEPER Plan (DePaul University's Extension Plan for Employer Reimbursement) must return the DePEPER Plan Application to the Institute for Professional Development Office. Submitting this application to any other DePaul office may delay the student's registration process. Information about this plan, along with an application form, is found here .

The University's refund policy allows a return of 100% of tuition (minus a separate $25 registration fee) if the student drops the IT Project Management Program by September 29, 2008.

You may apply online. Or, to apply via fax, mail, or in person, print out and complete the Application Form.

Application fee: $40.00 (non-refundable)