Lead Tech Success
Ready to turn tech visions into reality? As an IT Project Manager, you’ll guide teams to deliver innovative projects that power businesses forward. ICM Institute’s IT Project Manager Career Path equips you with the skills, certifications, and confidence to lead with impact—whether you’re new to project management or advancing your IT career.
OVERVIEW
Why Choose a Career as an IT Project Manager?
- Drive Innovation: Bring cutting-edge solutions to life, from cloud systems to network upgrades, as an IT Project Manager or IT Operations Manager.
- Lead the Way: Shape the future of technology by managing teams and projects, with paths to senior roles like IT Director or Program Manager.
What Does an IT Project Manager Do?
As an IT Project Manager, you’ll:
- Plan and oversee tech projects, ensuring they meet goals, timelines, and budgets.
- Coordinate with developers, engineers, and stakeholders to align priorities.
- Manage risks and solve challenges to keep projects on track.
Average IT Project Manager Salary in South Africa
Source: Talent.com
Grade 12 (Matric) with basic computer literacy and strong communication skills.
- IT Project Manager
- IT Operations Manager
- IT Coordinator
- Program Manager
- IT Delivery Manager
- Project Lead
Duration: 18 Months
Delivery Mode Mode: Online Self Paced
R50 000.00
Duration: 12 Months
Total Fees: R50 000.00
Deposit: R5,000
Balance After Deposit: R45 000.00
Monthly Installment (12 Months): R3 750.00
CERTIFICATIONS
Exam Code PK0-005
CompTIA Project+ is the only industry certification designed to teach IT pros the entry-level skills they need to successfully manage small to medium-sized projects.
What Skills Will You Learn?
- Project Basics
Understand the foundational elements of a project, including project phases, schedules, roles and responsibilities, and cost controls. Learn the basic principles of Agile methodology and how they apply to project environments. - Project Constraints
Explore how different constraint variables and external influences impact a project. Understand the importance of developing effective risk strategies and conducting risk-related activities throughout the project lifecycle. - Communication and Change Management
Learn how to apply effective communication methods to influence stakeholders and manage project expectations. Understand the processes for controlling change within the scope of a project. - Project Tools and Documentation
Gain familiarity with a range of project management tools and develop the skills to create and manage project documentation, including documentation that supports collaboration with partners and teams.
Validate your knowledge and skills in network fundamentals and access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and more. Take your IT career in any direction by earning a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
What You Will Learn:
- Networking Fundamentals
Master the basics of networking equipment, configurations, and troubleshooting techniques to ensure reliable network performance. - IP Services
Learn how to configure routing for various IP versions, understand redundancy protocols, and interpret routing tables. - Security Fundamentals
Gain foundational knowledge of cybersecurity, including threat identification and prevention, user awareness training, and secure access setup. - Automation
Explore how automation transforms network management. Learn to work with APIs and configuration tools, and understand the difference between traditional and controller-based networking.
EXAM CODE CV0-003 & CV0-004
CompTIA Cloud+ validates the essential skills to implement, maintain, optimize and troubleshoot cloud-based infrastructure services.
What Skills Will You Learn?
- Cloud Architecture
Analyze different cloud service and deployment models to design effective solutions that meet specific business requirements. - Deployment
Evaluate system needs and execute successful workload migrations to cloud environments, ensuring minimal disruption and optimized performance. - Operations
Manage and streamline cloud operations, including automation, scalability, backup and recovery, and lifecycle management of cloud resources. - Security
Implement robust security measures by managing vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance, and deploying controls to protect cloud-based systems and data. - DevOps Fundamentals
Gain a foundational understanding of DevOps practices, including source control, CI/CD pipelines, system integration, and popular DevOps tools. - Troubleshooting
Diagnose and resolve issues related to cloud deployments, networking, and security to maintain seamless cloud operations.
EXAM CODE SY0-701
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.
What Skills Will You Learn?
- General Security Concepts
Establish a strong foundation in cybersecurity by learning key terminology and core concepts that support understanding of security controls and practices throughout the course. - Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations
Learn how to identify and respond to common threats, cyberattacks, vulnerabilities, and security incidents. Apply effective mitigation techniques to monitor and secure hybrid environments. - Security Architecture
Understand the security implications of various architecture models. Learn the principles of securing enterprise infrastructure and strategies to protect sensitive data. - Security Operations
Enhance your skills in security and vulnerability management. Gain insight into the security impact of managing hardware, software, and data effectively. - Security Program Management & Oversight
Develop reporting and communication skills essential for roles in governance, risk management, compliance, assessments, and security awareness. Align with modern Security+ job role expectations.