
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.
Class Location/Format
The 2023-2024 IT Leaders – IT Managers Program will be delivered VIRTUALLY*, via Microsoft Teams – with live presenters and facilitators.
*While we are planning an all-virtual format, there may be a potential opportunity for a few select in-person sessions throughout the program for those who are able to attend in-person at Harrisburg University. Those who are not local or choose to not attend in-person will still be able to attend all sessions virtually. More information and details will be provided to program participants when/if we are able to hold any “hybrid” sessions during the course of the program.
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.
Now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 cohort
Format & Location:
The 2023-2024 IT Leaders – IT Managers Program will be delivered VIRTUALLY*, via Microsoft Teams – with live presenters and facilitators.
*While we are planning an all-virtual format, there may be a potential opportunity for a few select in-person sessions throughout the program for those who are able to attend in-person at Harrisburg University. Those who are not local or choose to not attend in-person will still be able to attend all sessions virtually. More information and details will be provided to program participants when/if we are able to hold any “hybrid” sessions during the course of the program.
Class Time*:
Thursdays – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, EST/EDT
Fridays – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, EST/EDT
*except on select dates where ITM’s will attend two full days of sessions; see full schedule
Application deadline:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
- All applications and nomination letters are due by this date.
- See the “Application Process” above for detailed information.
Application Status Notification:
Friday, September 22, 2023
- All applicants will be notified of their acceptance or non-acceptance into the program by this date
Class Dates
2023-2024 IT Managers (ITM) Cohort Schedule
*IT Managers will attend full day sessions on both days from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Module #/Topic
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Days
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Dates
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Orientation
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Wednesday | September 27, 2023 |
Module 1 – IT Leader’s Role in the Digital Age
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Thursday-Friday | *October 12-13, 2023 |
Module 2 – Leadership Styles, Emotional Intelligence & Trusting Relationships
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Wednesday-Thursday
Note: Wed/Thurs for this module |
November 8-9, 2023 |
Module 3 – Business Strategies & Strategic Planning Tools
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Thursday-Friday | December 14-15, 2023 |
Module 4 – 360 Communications, Negotiation Techniques and Selling Your Ideas
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Thursday-Friday | January 18-19, 2024 |
Module 5 – Data-Driven Decision Making for Leaders | Thursday-Friday | February 22-23, 2024 |
Module 6 – Understanding & Leading Organizational Change / Agile, Lean, and Project Management
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Thursday-Friday | March 21-22, 2024 |
Module 7 – Continuity of Operations (COOP) / Cybersecurity
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Thursday-Friday | April 18-19, 2024 |
Module 8 – Digital Organizations, Innovation, and Emerging Technologies
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Thursday-Friday | *May 16-17, 2024 |
ITE/BRM Capstone Presentations
ITM Class Project Presentation/ITL Year In Review Session/Graduation
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Monday-Friday | *Week of June 3-7, 2024 |
Graduate Testimonials

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.
