
Professional Development & Continuing EducationIT Managers Program
Comprehensive leadership training for IT managers currently serving or aspire to serve in leadership positions in the government, public & private sector.
About the Course
The IT Managers (ITM) Certificate Program focuses on the management aspects of information technology and is designed to:
Empower IT Managers with the needed management and leadership skills essential for senior IT Professionals.
Provide information and tools to lead their organization; manage their team effectively; and support the organization’s leadership in executing key objectives
Led by program facilitators, individual seminars are presented by subject matter experts, and include guest speakers, panel discussions and interactive group exercises.
The IT Managers (ITM) Certificate Program is part of the overarching IT Leaders (ITL) Program, which includes the IT Executives Program. The combined program provides many benefits, including the opportunity for IT Executives and IT Managers to interact during many educational sessions, as well as, breaks and lunches. Interaction and collaboration between IT Executives and IT Managers provide a better understanding and perspective of each other’s role.
Wherever relevant, topics will be addressed in the context of planning and response to unexpected events. Lessons learned from those in class will further enhance the knowledge of ITL attendees.
Graduate Testimonials
Location
The 2022-2023 Program will be delivered Virtually, via Microsoft Teams.
Please note: Class times are in Eastern Time.
Next Cohort
Application deadline:
Monday, September 26, 2022
All applications and nomination letters are due by this date.
See the “Application Process” above for detailed information.
Acceptance Notification:
Friday, August 19, 2022
All applicants will be notified of whether or not they have been accepted into the program.
Class Dates
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm (Eastern)

Our Centers and Institutes The Government Technology Institute (GTI)
Harrisburg University’s Government Technology Institute is a driving force in educating IT Leaders, empowering them with increased skills to make “Good Government Great Government.” GTI connects government technology leaders with the expertise of its sponsors, as well as Harrisburg University faculty and advisors. Through its education, training, resources, and networking, Government Technology professionals use GTI to explore and collaborate on successful, cost-effective technology solutions.
Under the leadership of GTI Executive Director Charlie Gerhards, the GTI and its affiliated centers support learning, IT innovation, entrepreneurship, and intergovernmental collaboration that enhance the management, and leadership skills of the government workforce involved in information technology.
