It Management Essentials: New Leaders [It Management - 04]

Master Leadership, Strategy & Team Management Skills for Technical Professionals Advancing to IT Management Roles

What you'll learn

Transform from technical expert to strategic IT leader with confidence and essential management skills

Develop IT strategies aligned with business goals and communicate value to executive stakeholders

Build high-performing teams through effective recruitment, performance management, and succession planning

Master project management, budgeting, and vendor relations to deliver successful IT initiatives

Requirements

Currently working in IT or recently promoted to a supervisory/lead position

Understanding of how technology supports business operations (no formal business education required)

Description

This comprehensive 40-lesson course transforms technical professionals into confident IT leaders through practical, real-world management training. Designed specifically for developers, system administrators, network engineers, and other technical experts transitioning into management roles, this program bridges the critical gap between technical expertise and leadership excellence.The course covers ten essential modules spanning leadership fundamentals, strategic planning, team management, and operational excellence. Students master the art of shifting from individual contributor to strategic leader, learning to align IT initiatives with business objectives and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Core topics include developing IT strategies, building high-performing teams, managing budgets and vendors, implementing governance frameworks, and fostering innovation cultures.Practical modules on project management teach students to select appropriate methodologies, manage resources effectively, and mitigate risks. Financial management sections cover budgeting, cost optimization, and making compelling business cases for IT investments. Students also learn essential skills in vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.Advanced topics include IT governance frameworks (ITIL, COBIT), regulatory compliance, security strategy, and change management. The program concludes with future-focused content on emerging technologies, sustainable IT practices, and continuous professional development. Each lesson combines theoretical foundations with actionable strategies, case studies, and tools that students can immediately apply in their current roles.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Shifting Mindsets: From Doer to Leader

Lecture 3 Core Leadership Skills for IT Managers

Lecture 4 Developing Your Leadership Philosophy

Section 2: IT Strategy and Business Alignment

Lecture 5 Fundamentals of IT Strategy

Lecture 6 Conducting IT Assessments and Gap Analysis

Lecture 7 Developing and Communicating IT Strategic Plans

Lecture 8 Measuring and Demonstrating IT Value

Section 3: Team Leadership and Talent Management

Lecture 9 Building High-Performing IT Teams

Lecture 10 Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Lecture 11 Performance Management in IT

Lecture 12 Professional Development and Succession Planning

Section 4: Project Management for IT Leaders

Lecture 13 Overview of IT Project Management Methodologies

Lecture 14 Project Planning and Scope Management

Lecture 15 Resource Allocation and Time Management

Lecture 16 Resource Allocation and Time Management

Section 5: Financial Management in IT

Lecture 17 IT Budgeting Fundamentals

Lecture 18 Cost Control and Optimization

Lecture 19 Making the Business Case for IT Investments

Lecture 20 Financial Metrics for IT Performance

Section 6: Vendor and Stakeholder Management

Lecture 21 Effective Vendor Management Strategies

Lecture 22 Building Strong Stakeholder Relationships

Lecture 23 Cross-Functional Collaboration in IT

Lecture 24 Managing Expectations and Conflicts

Section 7: IT Governance and Compliance

Lecture 25 Introduction to IT Governance Frameworks

Lecture 26 Regulatory Compliance in IT

Lecture 27 Developing IT Policies and Procedures

Lecture 28 IT Audits and Continuous Improvement

Newly Promoted IT Managers: Technical professionals who have recently been promoted to management roles and need to develop leadership and business skills to succeed in their new positions,Senior IT Professionals Transitioning to Leadership: Experienced developers, system administrators, network engineers, and technical specialists preparing for or considering management responsibilities,IT Team Leads and Supervisors: Current team leads, project coordinators, and informal leaders who want to formalize their management skills and advance to higher leadership positions,Small Business IT Professionals: Solo IT practitioners or small team leaders in SMBs who need to wear multiple hats and require comprehensive management skills to support business growth