Companies need efficient, competent leaders capable of managing IT projects and teams in highly technological environments. With TECH's help, you can be that leader” 

Why Study at TECH?

TECH is the world's largest 100% online business school. It is an elite business school, with a model based on the highest academic standards. A world-class centre for intensive managerial skills training.   

TECH is a university at the forefront of technology, and puts all its resources at the student's disposal to help them achieve entrepreneurial success"

At TECH Global University

Innovation

The university offers an online learning model that combines the latest educational technology with the most rigorous teaching methods. A unique method with the highest international recognition that will provide students with the keys to develop in a rapidly-evolving world, where innovation must be every entrepreneur’s focus.

"Microsoft Europe Success Story", for integrating the innovative, interactive multi-video system.  

The Highest Standards

Admissions criteria at TECH are not economic. Students don't need to make a large investment to study at this university. However, in order to obtain a qualification from TECH, the student's intelligence and ability will be tested to their limits. The institution's academic standards are exceptionally high...  

95% of TECH students successfully complete their studies.

Networking

Professionals from countries all over the world attend TECH, allowing students to establish a large network of contacts that may prove useful to them in the future.  

100,000+ executives trained each year, 200+ different nationalities.

Empowerment

Students will grow hand in hand with the best companies and highly regarded and influential professionals. TECH has developed strategic partnerships and a valuable network of contacts with major economic players in 7 continents.  

500+ collaborative agreements with leading companies.

Talent

This program is a unique initiative to allow students to showcase their talent in the business world. An opportunity that will allow them to voice their concerns and share their business vision. 

After completing this program, TECH helps students show the world their talent. 

Multicultural Context

While studying at TECH, students will enjoy a unique experience. Study in a multicultural context. In a program with a global vision, through which students can learn about the operating methods in different parts of the world, and gather the latest information that best adapts to their business idea. 

TECH students represent more than 200 different nationalities.   

Learn with the best

In the classroom, TECH teaching staff discuss how they have achieved success in their companies, working in a real, lively, and dynamic context. Teachers who are fully committed to offering a quality specialization that will allow students to advance in their career and stand out in the business world. 

Teachers representing 20 different nationalities. 

TECH strives for excellence and, to this end, boasts a series of characteristics that make this university unique:   

Analysis

TECH explores the student’s critical side, their ability to question things, their problem-solving skills, as well as their interpersonal skills.  

Academic Excellence

TECH offers students the best online learning methodology. The university combines the Relearning method (a postgraduate learning methodology with the highest international rating) with the Case Study. A complex balance between tradition and state-of-the-art, within the context of the most demanding academic itinerary.  

TECH is the world’s largest online university. It currently boasts a portfolio of more than 10,000 university postgraduate programs. And in today's new economy, volume + technology = a ground-breaking price. This way, TECH ensures that studying is not as expensive for students as it would be at another university.  

At TECH, you will have access to the most rigorous and up-to-date case studies in the academic community”

The Postgraduate diploma in IT Project and Team Management in Technological Environments at TECH is taught in a 100% online format, so students can adapt the learning experience to their own availability, schedules and interests. This is a unique opportunity to boost any career of anyone that wants to reach the most ambitious management positions in today's market, both in the field of IT and technological projects. 

Your studies, expertise and skills are fundamental. This Postgraduate diploma will take them to the next level to access the best management positions in technological environments” 

Syllabus

The Postgraduate diploma in IT Project and Team Management in Technological Environments at TECH Global University is an intensive program that prepares students to face challenges and business decisions in the world of project management in technological environments. Its content is designed to promote the development of managerial skills that enable more rigorous decision-making in uncertain environments.

Over 450 teaching hours, students will learn the different frameworks to efficiently operate a work team, as well as various techniques to promote a healthy relationship between the different members for better overall performance.

This Postgraduate diploma delves into the most innovative work methodologies in the area of technological project management, valuing both technical and human factors in the management of such a specialized work team.

A curriculum for students to focus their professional career toward the most demanded positions of responsibility and management in the industry. With the innovative program content, supported by the best educational methodology and an exceptional teaching staff, graduates will stand out above the rest of candidates in leading professional IT project teams.

This Postgraduate diploma is developed over 6 months and is divided into 3 modules:

Module 1. Using Agile in Technology Project Direction and Management
Module 2. Requirements Management and Process Analysis in Software Development Projects
Module 3. Team Management in IT Projects

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers the possibility of developing this Postgraduate diploma in IT Project and Team Management in Technological Environments completely online. Over the course of 6 months, you will be able to access all the contents of this program at any time, allowing you to self-manage your study time.

Module 1. Agile Technology Project Direction and Management

1.1. Project Management 

1.1.1. Project Management 
1.1.2. Phases of a Project 

1.2. Project Direction According to the Project Management Institute 

1.2.1. PMI and PMBOK 
1.2.2. Project, Program and Project Portfolio 
1.2.3. Evolution and Process Assets at Organizations That Work with Projects 

1.3. Process Management according to the Process Management Institute 

1.3.1. Process Groups and Knowledge Areas 
1.3.2. Process Matrix 

1.4. Agile Methodologies for Project Management 

1.4.1. Application Motivation 
1.4.2. Agile Values and Principles in the Agile Manifesto 
1.4.3. Application Scenarios 

1.5. Scrum for Agile Project Management: Framework Description 

1.5.1. Agile Management Framework 
1.5.2. Scrum Pillars and Values 

1.6. Scrum for Agile Project Management: Implementing Models 

1.6.1. Framework Implementation 
1.6.2. People, Roles and Responsibilities on Scrum 
1.6.3. Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective and Sprint Refinement 

1.7. Scrum for Agile Project Management 

1.7.1. Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog and Incremental Backlog 
1.7.2. Scrum Team Agreements 
1.7.3. Performance Assessment 

1.8. KANBAN for Agile Project Management 

1.8.1. The Model 
1.8.2. Kanban Method, Elements and Benefits 
1.8.3. Typical Usage Scenarios 

1.9. KANBAN for Agile Project Management: Implementing Models

1.9.1. Fundame 
1.9.2. Application 
1.9.3. Performance Assessment

1.10. Project Direction Model Selection 

1.10.1. Criteria for Selecting a Management Model Type
1.10.2. Traditional Methods vs. Agile Methods 
1.10.3. Conclusions 

Module 2. Requirements Management and Process Analysis in Software Development Projects

2.1. Systems Analysis 

2.1.1. Systems Analyst Functions 
2.1.2. Software Development Cycle: SDLC and OO Agile 
2.1.3. SDLC, OO and Agile 

2.2. Importance of Systems Analysis and Design 

2.2.1. Information Systems 
2.2.2. Integrating IT Technologies: HW and Software 
2.2.3. Methodology Selection 

2.3. Software Development Life Cycle 

2.3.1. Campaigns and Types 
2.3.2. Redemption and Drive 
2.3.3. Types of Strategies 
2.3.4. Digital Marketing Plans 

2.4. Systems Model and Design: Integration 

2.4.1. Dependencies with Other Operating Systems in the Organization 
2.4.2. Integration with Project Management Methodologies such as PMBOK 
2.4.3. Integration with Agile Methodologies 

2.5. Requirements 

2.5.1. Interactive Methods: Interviews, JAD and Questionnaires 
2.5.2. Non-Interactive Methods: Observation, Document Review 
2.5.3. Sampling Techniques: Sampling

2.6. Processes Analysis: DFDs 

2.6.1. Multilevel DFD Development 
2.6.2. Types of DFDs: Physical and Logical, Based on Events 
2.6.3. Partitioning DFDs

2.7. Processes Analysis: Data Dictionary 

2.7.1. Creating Data Dictionaries Based on Previous DAFD 
2.7.2. Data Dictionary Nomenclature 
2.7.3. XML Creation for Data Exchange with Other Systems 

2.8. Processes Analysis: Processes Specifications 

2.8.1. Structured and Semi-structured Decisions 
2.8.2. If-The-Else 
2.8.3. Decision Tables and Trees 

2.9. Importance of Design 

2.9.1. Output Design 
2.9.2. Input Design 
2.9.3. Validating Design 

2.10. Database Design 

2.10.1. Normalization of Data 
2.10.2. E-R Diagrams: One-to-many and Many-to-many Relationships 
2.10.3. Destandardization 

Module 3. Team Management in IT Projects

3.1. Team Management

3.1.1. Management Skills
3.1.2. Human Capital Management and Managerial Functions
3.1.3. Classification and Types of Management Skills
3.1.4. Group Leadership Management in Companies

3.2. Team Building

3.2.1. Team Management
3.2.2. Performance Evaluation
3.2.3. Delegation and Empowerment
3.2.4. Commitment Management

3.3. Work Teams 

3.3.1. Culture: Mission, Vision, Values 
3.3.2. Planning and Strategy 
3.3.3. Organization and Monitoring 
3.3.4. Feedback and Feedforward 
3.3.5. Results Assessment 

3.4. Stages in Team Training

3.4.1. Dependence Stage
3.4.2. Counter-Dependence Stage
3.4.3. Independence Stage
3.4.4. Interdependence Stage

3.5. IT Project Organization

3.5.1. Company Planning
3.5.2. Time Planning
3.5.3. Resource Planning
3.5.4. Costs Planning

3.6. Talent Management in Companies

3.6.1. Talent
3.6.2. Talent Management
3.6.3. Talent Dimensions
3.6.4. Attracting Talent

3.7. Company Communication

3.7.1. The Company's Communication Process

 3.7.1.1. Internal Relationships and Communication in Companies
 3.7.1.2. Relation between Company Organization and Communication: Centralization or Decentralization
 3.7.1.3. Internal and External Communication Tools

3.7.2. Interpersonal Relations in the Company

 3.7.2.1 Interpersonal Communication and Conflicts
 3.7.2.2. Communication Filters and Barriers
 3.7.2.3. Criticism and Active Listening
 3.7.2.4. Active Listening Techniques

3.8. Negotiation Techniques in Companies

3.8.1. Negotiation at the Managerial Level in Technology Companies

 3.8.1.1. Negotiation
 3.8.1.2. Styles of Negotiation
 3.8.1.3. Negotiation Phases

3.8.2. Negotiation Techniques

 3.8.2.1. Negotiation Strategies and Tactics
 3.8.2.2. Negotiation Types

3.8.3. The Figure of the Negotiating Subject

3.8.3.1. Negotiator Characteristics
3.8.3.2. Types of Negotiators
3.8.3.3. Psychology in Negotiation

3.9. Coaching and Business Management

3.9.1. Business Coaching
3.9.2. Coaching in Practice
3.9.3. Coaching in Organizations

3.10. Mentoring and Business Management

3.10.1. Mentoring
3.10.2. The 4 Processes of a Mentoring Programme

 3.10.2.1. Processes
 3.10.2.2. Mentors in Companies
 3.10.2.3. Protégés in Technological Companies

3.10.3. Benefits of Mentoring in Companies

 3.10.3.1. Benefits to the Organization: Mentor and Mentee

3.10.4. Differences between Mentoring and Coaching3.8.  Negotiation Techniques in Companies

A unique, key, and decisive educational experience to boost your professional development and make the definitive leap"