Project Management
The topics in this course cover all the essential concepts from the Project Management Institute (PMI)'s book 'A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide, Fourth Edition'. The course teaches topics ranging from beginner-thru-advanced level Project Management concepts. In the course students will learn about: projects versus operations, choosing a team, scheduling, budgeting, controlling cost, measuring and controlling project performance, and much more.
Students who are preparing for the PMI Certification (PMP or CAPM) can use this course to help fulfill the training requirement. If you already have your PMP certification, you can also use this toward your CCRs (Continuing Certification Requirements). It will count as 20 hours of Project Planning and 15 hours of Project Controlling.
Outline
Week 1: Introduction and Initiating
- Understanding Project Management
- Project, Program and Portfolio Management
- Projects versus Operations
- Project Characteristics
- The Project Charter
- PMBOK Overview
- Needs Analysis
- OPAs and EEFs
- Launching the Project Charter
- Stakeholder Identification
Week 2: Planning the Project
- Creating Project Management Plan
- Requirements Identification
- Defining the Scope
- Building the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Activity Management
- Balancing Cost, Quality and Risk
Week 3: Executing the Plan
- Directing and Managing Execution
- Assuring Quality Assurance
- Building the Team
- An Overview of Plan Communication
Week 4: Monitoring and Controlling the Project Work
- Change Control
- Scope
- Schedule
- Cost
- Quality Control and Performance
Week 5: The Science of Procurement, Information and Project Performance
- Understanding Procurement
- The Quality Assurance Procedure Structure
- Controlling the Information Distribution Flow
- Managing Stakeholder Expectations
- Managing Project Work
- Procurement Administration
- Performance Measurement and Change Control Integration
Week 6: The Art of Working the Results and Professional Responsibility
- Understanding how to Monitor and Control Risk
- Cost and Schedule Change Management
- Deploying Perform Quality Control Techniques
- Implementing Project and Procurement Closeout and Stakeholder Interest
- Balancing Professional Responsibility and Knowledge
Prerequisites
- Understanding of projects, project leadership, project management and/or related experience is a recommended requirement.
Requirements
- Microsoft Project (any version) OR
- Open Workbench (download free at: http://openworkbench.org) OR
- Primavera (any version), OR
- MS Word, MS Excel or similar resource
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The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management |
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Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.
Refund Policy: Please read our Terms and Refund Policy before registering for this course.
Additional Cost: Book and software might be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost .
How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures (text-based, no video or audio), reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class. |
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$240.00
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$140.00
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B132 |
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Michael Crawley |
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3 |
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6 weeks |
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Start Date: Mar 19, 2012 |
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Mar 22, 2012)
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May 17, 2012)
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Jul 12, 2012)
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Sep 20, 2012)
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Start Date: Nov 12, 2012 |
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Nov 15, 2012)
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Instructor's Profile:  Michael is a Project Management and Instructional Design professional with over 15 years of business experience. His areas of expertise include needs analysis, learning strategy, organizational development, technical training and design, e-learning, instructor-led training, self-paced training, leadership development, customer relationship skills, customer service, team development, project documentation, change management, process analysis and improvement, knowledge transfer and distribution, and documentation support for technology infrastructures and group facilitation. In addition, Michael has been engaged in internet, digital multimedia production, training and e-Commerce project delivery since the inception of PC-based digital media technology. He has the honor of being a member of the first Compaq Computer/Microsoft Corporation Designated Master Accredited Systems Engineer SQL Server team to achieve this distinct certification in the United States. Michael has a passion for reading, learning and teaching. |
Before you register for this class, please read the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections carefully. |
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