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Unit Aims
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ skills in managing Information Technology projects
to implement systems or change in their organisations. This unit is particularly relevant for
middle and senior managers whose responsibilities include the introduction of operational or
strategic change in their organisations.
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning OutcomesThe learner will:
Assessment CriteriaThe learner can:

1. Be able to analyse business
   objectives to determine
   potential projects
   1.1 Identify potential IT projects required from an
   appraisal of established business objectives
   1.2 Perform a project feasibility study.
   1.3 Determine project’s aims and objectives with key
   stakeholders.
   1.4 Review project methodologies suitable for the
   chosen project.
   1.5 Justify the project methodology chosen for the given
   project.
2. Be able to devise a project
   plan using relevant project
   management tools and
   models.
   2.1 Produce an IT project management plan that covers
   aspects of cost, scope, time, quality,
   communication, risk and resources.
   2.2 Produce a work breakdown structure.
   2.3 Create milestone schedules for monitoring and
   completing the aims and objectives of the IT project.
3. Be able to manage an IT
   project.
   3.1 Monitor project progress according to an IT project
   plan.
   3.2 Manage risks and issues in an IT project according
   to agreed procedures.
   3.3 Manage changes in an IT project according to
   agreed procedures.
   3.4 Report on the progress of an IT project to
   appropriate stakeholders using agreed
   communication methods.
4. Be able to evaluate the
   project outcomes.
   4.1 Critically evaluate and reflect on the project
   outcomes.
   4.2 Reflect on the value of undertaking the IT project to
   meet stated objectives.
   4.3 Produce a post-implementation report on lessons
   learnt.
   IT Final Project Management
   Unit Reference Number DipIT
   Unit Title IT Final Project
   Unit Level 4 and 5
   Number of Credits 20
   Total Qualification Time 200 hours
   Core / Option Mandatory
   SSAs 06.1 ICT practitioners
   Unit Grading Structure Pass / Fail
   Scenario
   In this assignment you will choose and manage a suitable IT related project. The IT related
   project could be a MIS solution, a game development or a mobile application development.
   Ideally you should work for a “live client” e.g. a local business who wants a business solution
   which could be an advanced website.
   Task 1 of 2 Project Proposal
   Instructions
   Once you have agreed your IT research topic with your tutor, produce a detailed proposal for
   the research project which includes the following:
   a. In the introduction, identify potential IT projects required from an appraisal of
   established business objectives of the client.
   b. Perform project feasibility study using suitable methods.
   c. Determine the project’s aims and objectives and share them with key stakeholders.
   d. Review project methodologies suitable for the chosen project and select a suitable
   methodology with justification.
   (ACs 1.3, 1.2, 1.1, 1.4, 1.5)
   e. Second part of the proposal is about planning your project.
   Produce a project management plan that covers aspects of cost, scope, time, quality,
   communication, risk and resources.
   f. Follow the plan by producing a work breakdown structure.
   g. Finally, create milestone schedules for monitoring and completing the aims and
   objectives of the IT project.
   (AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3)
   Delivery and Submission
    1x Project proposal
    Indicative word count 1000 words excluding TOC, diagrams, references and
   appendices
   Task 2 of 3 Project Management and Report
   Instructions
   Manage the computing project and agree with your tutor/client the communication methods
   you intend to use to update them on progress.
   You will need to keep evidence throughout the project with the use of a supervisor log that
   shows:
   a. Monitor project progress according to your project plan.
   b. Manage risks and issues arising from your project following the agreed procedures.
   c. Manage changes in your IT project according to agreed procedures.
   d. Report on the progress of your IT project to appropriate stakeholders using agreed
   communication methods.
   (ACs 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4)
   Delivery and Submission
    1x Project management report
    Indicative word count 2500 words excluding TOC, diagrams, references and
   appendices
   Task 3 of 3 Post Implementation Report
   Instructions
   In this task you are required to produce an evaluative report that includes the following:
   a. Critically evaluate and reflect on the project outcomes.
   b. Reflect on the value of undertaking the IT project to meet stated objectives and discuss
   the lessons that you have learnt.
   (ACs 4.1, 4.2, 4.3)
   Delivery and Submission
    1x Post-implementation report
    Indicative word count 1500 words excluding TOC, diagrams, references and
   appendice

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