Information Technology Program Leadership (IPL)
Academic Year
Class No.
Description
Section
Start Date
End Date
 Location/Format
AY08-09
1285
IPL
01
10/27/2008
10/31/2008
Fort McNair, DC / e-Resident
AY07-08
1286
IPL
02
1/12/2009
4/3/2009
Distributed Learning
AY07-08
1287
IPL
03
4/27/2009
5/1/2009
Fort McNair, DC / e-Resident
AY07-08
1288
IPL
04
5/4/2009
7/24/2009
Distributed Learning
AY07-08
1289
IPL
05
9/21/2009
9/25/2009
Fort McNair, DC / e-Resident

Course Description:
This course examines the challenges of Federal program leadership in an Information Technology (IT) context.  Students gain theoretical insight, supplemented by practical exercises, covering a variety of program/project leadership concepts and techniques.  Particular areas of focus include customer service, stakeholder relations, decision-making methods, processes and pitfalls, interpersonal skills, organizational awareness and dynamics, and written and oral communication skills.  The course also explores the role of oversight in the management and leadership of Federal IT acquisition programs.

Recommended Attendance:
Recommended for leaders and managers with current or anticipated IT program/project leadership responsibilities. 

Prerequisites
None

Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to evaluate leadership challenges likely to arise in managing an IT project and identify and implement appropriate strategies to manage them successfully. They will also be able to communicate project plans and technical content effectively, either orally or in writing.