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 two (1.5) days per month (*except where otherwise noted)

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: Leadership Styles, Emotional Intelligence & Trusting Relationships
• Module 3: Business Strategies & Strategic Planning Tools
• Module 4: 360 Communications, Negotiation Techniques & Selling Your Ideas
• Module 5: Data-Driven Decision Making for Leaders
• Module 6: Understanding & Leading Organizational Change / Agile, Lean, & Project Management
• Module 7: Continuity of Operations (COOP) / Cyber Security
• Module 8: Digital Organizations, Innovation, & Emerging Technologies*
• Module 9: Capstone Presentation & Graduation*

*IT Managers program 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.

Certificate
Graduates of this program will earn Harrisburg University’s Information Technology Manager Certificate of Completion.

Credits
Graduates of the course will also be awarded six (6) academic credits that can be applied to a Master’s degree at Harrisburg University.

Professional Development Units (PDUs)
Graduates of the program are eligible for up to 135 Professional Development Units (PDU) through the Project Management Institute (PMI).

2023-2024 TUITION FEES*

• Private-Sector/For-Profit Organizations/Self-Employed: $3,065
• Public Sector/Non-Profit Organizations:  $2,465

*Those accepted into the program or their organizations are responsible for the per-participant cost of the program.  Tuition fee is not collected at time of application.  Accepted applicants of the program will receive a tuition invoice at a later date.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Candidate Application

Candidates will complete an application form to present their learning goals, past experiences, expertise, and knowledge they will bring to the cohort for consideration.  [CLICK ON “APPLY NOW” AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE]

Required: Letter of Support/Recommendation
A letter of support/recommendation is also required from the candidate’s supervisor.

Candidates should provide the following information to their supervisor for letter submission:

The letter should include current position and responsibilities of the applicant, along with skills, knowledge, and any special projects for which the applicant is responsible.

The letter should be addressed to “ITM Directors” and emailed to ProfessionalEd@HarrisburgU.edu with the subject line as, “ITM Nomination Letter for [YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME]”

Note: Your application will not be considered complete until your letter of support/recommendation has been received. 

Acceptance Notification

Applicants will be notified whether they have or have not been accepted into the program. At that time, accepted applicants will receive full course details and information on Orientation.

Watch the 2022-2023 IT Leaders Certificate Program Graduation Recording