The IT Managers Certificate Program is specifically designed for employees who currently serve or aspire to serve in positions focuses on managing the delivery of IT services and projects within their respective organizations.

The curriculum reflects the input of those who serve or have served in the most senior IT positions in the private and public sectors.  Participants actively engage with presenters and colleagues on topics important to IT Managers in today’s workplace.

The course is comprised of presentations, group exercises, networking, peer learning and a capstone class project.

Classes meet in-person, 1.5 days per month (*except where noted otherwise) 

Full days are held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. 

Half-days are held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

• Module 1: IT Leader’s Role in the Digital Age*
• Module 2: Business Strategies and Strategic Planning Tools
• Module 3: Leadership and Trusting Relationships
• Module 4: 360 Communications / Selling Your Ideas
• Module 5: Data-Driven Decision Making
• Module 6: Understanding and Leading Organizational Change; Agile, Lean and Project Management
• Module 7: Cybersecurity & Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP)
• Module 8: Digital Organizations, Innovation and Emerging Technologies*
• Module 9: Capstone Presentations & Graduation*

*IT Managers meets for 2 full days. 

In order to be considered for the IT Managers program, an employee must be nominated by their organization’s CIO/IT Manager or other senior executive and have:

1. Mid to upper level Management classification; AND
2. Two years’ or more experience in IT operations or managing projects in the following core functional areas: application development, project management, computing and network, information systems security, or telecommunications.

Some sessions will require pre-readings such as articles, case studies, or research.  Significant preparation time is not expected, given attendees have a “day job.”

Attendance at a minimum of 90% of the sessions is required.

IT Managers will receive a Certificate of Completion from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.

Fees

• For-profit organizations (private): $2,695
• Non-profit organizations and government (public): $2,150

The tuition fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, and beverages, provided on each full class day, in addition to food and beverages for program kick-off reception and graduation reception, including the student’s supporting organizations’ leadership/sponsors.

Organizations are responsible for the per participant cost of the program.  Payment is due after being admitted into the program.

Parking and lodging are not included in the tuition fee.  Students are responsible for parking and lodging costs.

For information on parking in the Harrisburg University garage, and to view current hourly rates, please visit Standard Parking’s website at: www.parkharrisburg.com

Candidate Application

The application form allows candidates to present their learning goals, past experience, expertise, and knowledge they bring to the cohort for consideration.

Nomination Letter

Candidates will demonstrate the support of their support of their senior leadership by submitting a letter of nomination written on their behalf.  The nomination letter should include current position and responsibilities, along with skills, knowledge, and any special projects in which you are responsible.

The nomination letter should:

• Be addressed to “IT Managers Program Directors”
• Emailed to ProfessionalEd@HarrisburgU.edu with the subject line as, “IT Managers Certificate Program Nomination Letter for [YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME]”

Acceptance Notification