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IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS  more...

PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR NON-PROJECT MANAGERS PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR NON-PROJECT MANAGERS  more...

Program Management Overview Program Management Overview  more...

Human Resources Fundamentals HRCI PHR Human Resources Fundamentals (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including core knowledge and concepts fundamental to the field of human resources. The HRCI certification examinations are widely  more...

Developing Project Charters and Tracking Six Sigma Projects ... measured and tracked on a continuous basis using popular project management tools, such as schedules, Gantt charts, and tollgate reviews.This course deals with the key issues in developing project charters and tracking a Six Sigma project. It takes you through some of the key elements of a Six Sigma project charter, including the problem statement and the project's scope, goals, and  more...

Oracle 11i Project Management and Projects Integration Oracle 11i: Project Management and Projects Integration Oracle To recognize the Oracle Enterprise Project Management Solution products, the integration of Oracle Project with other Oracle e-business applications, and how to define an Oracle Applications set of books  more...

Oracle 11i Resource and Role Management Oracle 11i: Resource and Role Management Oracle To recognize the resources and roles in Oracle Projects, how they are used in project management, and to create and assign them  more...

Project Management Fundamentals ...Project Management Fundamentals The evolution of business strategies has increased the importance of management having a thorough understanding of the products they produce. More and more employees are getting promoted from within to become project managers as they fully understand what they are trying to produce and how best to meet the quality and quantity requirements set forth by  more...

Transitioning into a Project Management Role ...Project Management Role Many people find themselves thrust into a project management role with no formal training or experience. When this occurs, it is important to be prepared to deal with the significant changes in your role. Your responsibilities broaden from managing yourself to managing others, from short-term to long-term goals, and from tangible to intangible issues. Time and  more...

Initiating and Planning a Project Initiating and Planning a Project Initiating and Planning are crucial phases in developing and executing any successful project. Companies that are embarking on a new project initiative must assign people to gather facts and decide what exactly they want to produce and how they are going to produce it. This course examines which factors should weigh in during the project selection process  more...

Managing a Project Managing a Project The factors of a successful project almost always end up depending on how much money and time is needed to create a product worthy of the customer. This course will help you manage the constraints of time, money, and schedules, and how they relate to the overall quality of your project and product.  more...

Troubleshooting and Closing the Project Troubleshooting and Closing the Project The factors that can affect a project are numerous and often hard to pinpoint. Conducting meetings and using advanced tools, such as formulas and graphs, allow the project manager to properly define the health or status of the project. This course outlines how to conduct effective meetings and presents some troubleshooting tools that can be used during  more...

Workgroup Collaboration and Advanced Reporting Options in Project 2002 Workgroup, Collaboration, and Advanced Reporting Options in Project 2002 Microsoft To discuss collaboration and advanced tracking and reporting with Project 2002  more...

Data Sources Templates and Customization in Project 2002 Data Sources, Templates, and Customization in Project 2002 Microsoft To discuss how to deal with multiple data sources using Project 2002  more...

Tracking and Reporting with Project 2002 Tracking and Reporting with Project 2002 Microsoft To discuss how to track project progress and create project reports in Project 2002  more...

Up and Running with Project 2002 Up and Running with Project 2002 Microsoft To discuss how to manipulate project tasks and resources in Project 2002 to produce a detailed project plan  more...

Getting Started with Project 2002 Getting Started with Project 2002 Microsoft To discuss the basics of project management and to introduce Project 2002 as a project management tool  more...

Project Data Management and Performance Project Data Management and Performance Microsoft Project managers often share Project 2007 data with other applications, such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook. When importing and exporting information in this way, the information must first be sorted, filtered, and grouped to customize the information's appearance. Information also needs to be timely actual work performed, actual  more...

Advanced Customization with MS Project 2007 Advanced Customization with MS Project 2007 Microsoft With Microsoft Office Project 2007, project managers can define how project data is recorded, reported, and displayed, using customizable, built-in templates. They can also customize the interface by adding or removing tools from the application s default toolbars. And before project data is distributed, a project manager can format  more...

Tracking and Reporting Progress Tracking and Reporting Progress Microsoft Project stakeholders have a vested interest in the project's progress so information needs to be tracked, recorded, and reported. A project manager needs to decide on the information to be tracked, and how to track it. Microsoft Office Project 2007 helps a project manager by making this process easy. Baselines and interim plans, for example, create  more...

Specifying and Assigning Resources in Project 2007 Specifying and Assigning Resources in Project 2007 Microsoft In Microsoft Office Project 2007, people, equipment, and materials are collectively referred to as "resources." A large part of a project manager's responsibilities is managing these resources, whether that be assigning resource work times, leveling resources that are overallocated, and overseeing the budgeting and costs of  more...

Creating and Designing a Project Creating and Designing a Project Microsoft In the corporate world, the project is a fundamental building block. Each project in which a company engages is unique, and fulfills an individual or corporate goal. And each project comprises a series of related tasks that culminate in a project deliverable. Microsoft Office Project 2007 is a comprehensive tool for project managers responsible for  more...

Enterprise Project Management Enterprise Project Management Microsoft To identify how project managers can set up and manage an enterprise project using Project Professional 2003, Project Server, and Project Web Access  more...

Advanced Analysis of your Project Advanced Analysis of your Project Microsoft To identify how you can use Project 2003's collaborative functions to manage and analyze project information  more...

Organizing and Managing Project Information Organizing and Managing Project Information Microsoft To identify how to organize project information for efficient performance  more...

Working Collaboratively Working Collaboratively Microsoft To identify how to use e-mail to work collaboratively  more...

Sharing Project Data and Working with Macros Sharing Project Data and Working with Macros Microsoft To identify how to share project data across applications and work with time-saving macros  more...

Advanced Customization Advanced Customization Microsoft To identify how to structure your project using advanced customization features  more...

Tracking and Reporting Progress Tracking and Reporting Progress Microsoft To define how to track and report on the progress of your project  more...

Specifying and Assigning Resources Specifying and Assigning Resources Microsoft To define how resources are assigned, adjusted, and administered  more...

Stakeholders and the Communications Management Plan ...Communications Management Plan PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Experts say that up to 90 of a project manager's time is spent communicating, whether it's with external stakeholders, members of the project team, suppliers, or other managers within their organizations. That speaks volumes  more...

Processes for Managing Project Communications ...anaging Project Communications PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned A project manager is the communication hub through whom all project information flows, receiving and distributing dozens of messages per day. Customers, suppliers, project team members, and company executives all rely on the  more...

Estimating and Budgeting Project Costs ...ng and Budgeting Project Costs PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Accurately forecasting the cost of future projects is vital to the success of projects and the survival of any business. Project managers must have the ability to not only identify what work is required at the onset of a project,  more...

Controlling Costs ...Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Establishing the budget for a project is a vital process in project management, yet it means nothing if the budget is not adhered to. Controlling project cost is critical to meeting a project's budget targets, and monitoring cost performance can mean the difference between the success  more...

Planning Project Human Resources ...anning Project Human Resources PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned When project managers set their sights on delivering creative project solutions on time and within budget, they must select and manage a team of experienced and competent professionals who can meet the challenge. This requires  more...

Managing Project Human Resources ...naging Project Human Resources PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Henry Ford once said that coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. Mr. Ford knew the importance of teamwork. Ask anyone who has worked in a project environment, and they will tell  more...

Integrated Initiation and Planning ...grated Initiation and Planning PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Collaboration, coordination, and consolidation are terms to describe integration. Project Integration Management is the knowledge area that coordinates with various process groups to ensure that each project is managed in a  more...

Integrated Project Execution Monitoring and Control ...ution, Monitoring, and Control PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Most projects experience problems and unforeseen events that pose a threat to successful completion. Thankfully there are many proven project management processes designed to direct, monitor, and control project work. For  more...

Managing Projects within Organizations ... Projects within Organizations PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Project-based operations have become the norm in today's business world. In essence, almost every work effort is a project, from constructing a new building to designing and delivering a new information management system. As  more...

Project Management Overview ...Project Management Overview PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Every project is different. Some are small and straight forward. Others are large and complex. Most are somewhere in the middle. Even though every project is unique, they all have certain attributes in common. Every project has a  more...

Project Management Process Groups ...Project Management Process Groups PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Processes: a set of interrelated actions and activities performed to achieve a specified set of products, results, or services. Good processes, meaning those based on sound principles and proven practices, are project  more...

Planning Project Procurement ...Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Projects routinely require materials, consultants, training, products, and equipment along with many other types of goods and services. Project procurement is the process of purchasing products and services necessary to fulfill the objectives of a project. Procurements must be carefully  more...

Managing Procurements ...Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Managing the procurement process can sometimes seem like a project all in itself as it generally involves a number of detailed and time consuming steps from obtaining seller responses, selecting a seller, awarding a contract, to managing the procurement relationship. This is the second  more...

Project Quality Planning ...Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Project managers need to build quality into their projects at the very beginning, during the planning stage. Quality managers have to ensure that quality requirements are met. The Project Quality Management knowledge area takes these facts into consideration. It not only includes  more...

Quality Assurance and Quality Control ... Assurance and Quality Control PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned There is no question that project quality is essential in ensuring project success; a quality management plan identifies quality requirements and provides all project stakeholders with documented guidelines for delivering a  more...

Risk Management Planning ...Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned There are a few questions that every project manager should ask at the beginning of a project: What do we hope to gain from this project? What kinds of things could keep that from happening? How should we respond if those events occur? Every project involves some degree of risk.  more...

Performing Risk Analysis ...Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Risk in any project is unavoidable. It doesn't matter how much experience a project manager has, risks will always be present. Fortunately, there are proven methods to identify and analyze potential threats so that appropriate risk responses are developed and the project's level of  more...

Risk Response Monitor and Control ...Response, Monitor, and Control PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Life is filled with uncertainties, and these uncertainties can affect our decisions and outcomes. Whenever decisions are made without prior knowledge or experience there is always a chance of risk. When dealing with projects, it  more...

Project Requirements and Defining Scope ...equirements and Defining Scope PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Good scope management focuses on making sure that the scope is clearly communicated and well defined and that the project is carefully managed to limit unnecessary changes. Project scope management is concerned with ensuring that  more...

Create Work Breakdown Structure ...reate Work Breakdown Structure PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Successful projects can only happen with the implementation of planning techniques that define project objectives in sufficient detail. Projects can quickly get out of control if the appropriate actions aren't taken initially. A  more...

Defining and Sequencing Project Activities ... Sequencing Project Activities PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Properly defining and sequencing project activities allow a project manager to answer two basic scheduling questions What activities are required to develop the end product? And how should the activities be sequenced for optimal  more...

Estimating Activity Resources and Durations ...tivity Resources and Durations PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Resources, such as people, materials, equipment, facilities, money, or a combination of any of these, are fundamental in executing a project, and are required throughout the entire project lifecycle. Determining resource  more...

Tailoring PRINCE2 reg to a Project Env PRINCE2 2009-aligned ...s a result, there is no such thing as 'one size fits all' project management. The good news is that PRINCE2 can be tailored to suit any project environment you might work in. PRINCE2 is a flexible framework that can be tailored to any type or size of project. PRINCE2 is recognized as an international standard for process-based project management. It is the standard method for project management  more...

Controlling Managing and Closing a Project PRINCE2 2009-aligned ...NCE2 : 2009 Foundation PRINCE2® Foundation In a project management system, processes are the foundation upon which every other aspect of the system stands. Processes provide a controlling structure for establishing what to do and when to do it. The bulk of the project work is done during the stage-related processes, when Stage Plans are implemented and product creation and delivery is  more...

Core PMI Values and Ethical Standards ...nagers to effectively manage projects and further promote project management as a profession. Topics covered include the behaviors that align with the core values of responsibility, respect, honesty, and fairness; how to integrate ethics into your project environments; and how to resolve ethical dilemmas. The course provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project  more...

Creating and Defining a Project Creating and Defining a Project Microsoft To discuss the basics of project management and to begin creating a new project using Project Professional 2003  more...

Planning Managing Project Human Resources Simulation ...ct Human Resources: Simulation PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned You're a project manager for a food and beverage testing company Hoit Laboratories. As a seasoned PM, you're currently managing a number of testing and development projects simultaneously. And each project and project team under  more...

Identifying Project Risk ...Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned The success of every project relies on a thorough investigation into all potential risks that face the project throughout its life cycle since every project involves some degree of risk. The rewards of investigating potential project risks always outweigh the time investment made in  more...

Developing and Controlling the Project Schedule ...ntrolling the Project Schedule PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned The project schedule is critical to project management. It determines the planned start and finish dates for project activities and milestones. It also confirms which activities are dependent on others, therefore enabling the  more...

Monitoring and Controlling Project Scope ... and Controlling Project Scope PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned A project manager's key responsibility is to ensure that the project is carried out in a controlled manner, according to plan. However, a project can quickly spin out of control if changes to the product's scope are not detected  more...

Integrated Project Change Control and Close ...oject Change Control and Close PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Change is inevitable. Environmental, technological, legislative, and economical changes can have an immeasurable impact on individuals and organizations. In addition to these changes, a project environment could see change  more...

Communicating Effectively with Project Stakeholders Simulation ...oject Stakeholders: Simulation PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned A project manager is the communication hub through whom all project information flows. Customers, suppliers, project team members, and company executives all rely on the project manager for up-to-date information that has been  more...

Introduction to Program Management ...ram Management The relationship between program and project management can be thought of in terms of climbing a ladder. Program management is the subsequent rung after project management. For example, project managers regularly balance many projects with varying deadlines and responsibilities all at the same time. In a similar way, program managers must balance multiple programs,  more...

Program Life Cycle and Benefits Management Program Life Cycle and Benefits Management Regardless of the industry, programs and program management help organizations effectively implement corporate strategies. To achieve the planned benefits and outcomes of your program, you need to manage its benefits across its life cycle. This life cycle will vary, depending on the type of program. However, if you understand the general phases in  more...

Strategic Planning Strategic Planning Selling high-value contracts is fiercely competitive, with buyers setting stringent criteria by which to judge prospective key suppliers. Success at this level requires knowledge of these criteria and an awareness of what will be required to ensure that your proposition is viewed most favorably. Using "stripped down" project management techniques, this course outlines the  more...

The Role of Ethics in Project Management ...Project Management PMI Do the right thing but make sure you do it on time, under budget, and within scope, all the while maintaining your professional integrity in a constantly evolving global business environment. How do project managers do it, given that most ethical dilemmas are not black and white and usually require diligent deliberation? Keeping with their vision of establishing  more...

Communication Skills and Project Management ...Project Management ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence An essential element of management is the ability to effectively communicate with people. The capacity to successfully communicate in today's global economy is a pivotal element to the success of any organization. Managers need to be aware of emerging technologies  more...

Basics of Six Sigma Projects and Teams ...and schedule. This course will examine the fundamental project management tools used in a successful Six Sigma project. The course introduces the essential elements of a project charter, explains how project scope and metrics are developed, and gives an insight into the tools used to plan and implement improvement in a Six Sigma initiative. It also looks at team building, team roles, and  more...

Project Organization Planning Risk PRINCE2 2009-aligned ...009 Foundation PRINCE2® Foundation An effective project management methodology requires a foundation of core themes that allow Project Managers, Project Boards and project team members to organize and control the project management process. These themes are the building blocks of good project management. The project management methodology advocated by PRINCE2 includes seven themes:  more...

Project Quality Change Progress PRINCE2 2009-aligned ...recognized as an international standard for process-based project management. It is the standard method for project management in the UK. This course is designed to assist learners in preparation for the PRINCE2 Foundation certification exam objectives related to the Quality, Change and Progress themes. It covers quality management principles, quality roles and responsibilities and the quality  more...

Starting Up Initiating Directing a Project PRINCE2 2009-aligned ...at work together to achieve a desired result. The PRINCE2 project management system is no exception. Its framework consists of seven distinctive processes that define the management activities of a project's life cycle. They encompass all activities related to starting up, directing, initiating, controlling, managing a stage boundary and closing a project. The seven processes provide a  more...

Overview of Project Mgmt PRINCE2 2009-aligned ... managing projects. This course introduces you to PRINCE2 project management methodologies. The PRINCE2 methodology is recognized as an international standard for process-based project management. It is a widely used method for project management that has expanded beyond its origins in the UK public sector. This course provides an introduction to the themes, processes and principles of PRINCE2  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Testing Deliverables Closing IT Projects ...Project Management Essentials: Testing Deliverables & Closing IT Projects Because it's a significant point in an IT project, the closing phase has its own set of processes and activities. When a project manager carries out those activities and processes, he or she can demonstrate that the project goal has been met and provide the team with a sense of accomplishment. In addition, carrying  more...

Certified Associate in Project Mgmt PMBOK Guide - Fourth Edition-Aligned Certified Associate in Project Mgmt. (PMBOK Guide - Fourth Edition-Aligned) PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned  more...

Project Mgmt Professional PMBOK Guide-Fourth Edition-Aligned Project Mgmt. Professional (PMBOK Guide-Fourth Edition-Aligned) PMI Project Management Professional Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned  more...

Managing Agile Software Development Managing Agile Software Development Agile software development is an iterative, incremental approach to developing and releasing software. Agile principles include commitment to timely and ongoing software deliveries, changing requirements, simplicity in approach, and sustainable development cycles. The Agile method also promotes self-organizing, self-empowered, self-monitoring teams and  more...

Project Communications Management PMBOK GUIDE -Fourth Edition- Aligned Project Communications Management (PMBOK GUIDE -Fourth Edition- Aligned) PMI  more...

Project Cost Management PMBOK GUIDE - Fourth Edition - Aligned Project Cost Management (PMBOK GUIDE - Fourth Edition - Aligned) PMI  more...

Project Human Resource Management PMBOK GUIDE - Fourth Edition- Aligned Project Human Resource Management (PMBOK GUIDE - Fourth Edition- Aligned) PMI  more...

Project Integration Management PMBOK GUIDE - Fourth Edition-Aligned Project Integration Management (PMBOK GUIDE - Fourth Edition-Aligned) PMI  more...

Project Management Essentials PMBOK GUIDE - Fourth Edition-Aligned Project Management Essentials (PMBOK GUIDE - Fourth Edition-Aligned) PMI  more...

Project Procurement Management PMBOK GUIDE - Fourth Edition-Aligned Project Procurement Management (PMBOK GUIDE - Fourth Edition-Aligned) PMI  more...

Project Quality Management PMBOK GUIDE- Fourth Edition-Aligned Project Quality Management (PMBOK GUIDE- Fourth Edition-Aligned) PMI  more...

Project Risk Management PMBOK GUIDE - Fourth Edition-Aligned Project Risk Management (PMBOK GUIDE - Fourth Edition-Aligned) PMI  more...

Project Scope Management PMBOK GUIDE - Fourth Edition - Aligned Project Scope Management (PMBOK GUIDE - Fourth Edition - Aligned) PMI  more...

Project Time Management PMBOK GUIDE - Fourth Edition - Aligned Project Time Management (PMBOK GUIDE - Fourth Edition - Aligned PMI  more...

IT Strategy Essentials Implementing an IT Strategy IT Strategy Essentials: Implementing an IT Strategy After your IT strategy plan is complete, you can start implementing it. But first you need to get buy-in from various stakeholders so that the work that's required to carry out the IT strategic initiatives can move forward smoothly. It's important, therefore, to communicate the plan to the stakeholders and get their feedback. When this is  more...

MICROSOFT PROJECT 2003 BEGINNING PROJECT PROFESSIONAL MICROSOFT PROJECT 2003: BEGINNING PROJECT PROFESSIONAL Microsoft  more...

MICROSOFT PROJECT 2003 ADVANCED PROJECT PROFESSIONAL MICROSOFT PROJECT 2003: ADVANCED PROJECT PROFESSIONAL Microsoft  more...

MICROSOFT PROJECT 2007 BEGINNING MICROSOFT PROJECT 2007: BEGINNING Microsoft  more...

MICROSOFT PROJECT 2007 ADVANCED MICROSOFT PROJECT 2007: ADVANCED Microsoft  more...

MICROSOFT PROJECT 2002 BEGINNER MICROSOFT PROJECT 2002: BEGINNER Microsoft  more...

MICROSOFT PROJECT 2002 ADVANCED MICROSOFT PROJECT 2002: ADVANCED Microsoft  more...

Code of Ethics Professional Conduct PMI Standard-aligned Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct (PMI Standard-aligned) PMI  more...

PRINCE2 reg 2009 Foundation PRINCE2® 2009 Foundation PRINCE2 PRINCE2 : 2009 Foundation PRINCE2® Foundation  more...

Initiating Projects with Project Server 2007 ...ied Technology Specialist Project Server 2007, Enterprise Project Management (Exam 70-633) In today's business environment, rarely does a company have a single project manager overseeing a single project. Businesses are fast-paced, with multiple project managers in charge of a variety of projects, often across many locations. Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 is the main component of  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Introduction to IT Project Mgmt ...Project Management Essentials: Introduction to IT Project Mgmt. The successful delivery of information technology (IT) projects requires managers to adapt project management processes and tools to account for the specific characteristics of the IT environment. By applying these processes and tools in a way that suits the project type and complexity, managers can significantly improve  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Initiating Planning IT Projects ...Project Management Essentials: Initiating & Planning IT Projects If you want your IT project to complete successfully, you need to get it off to a good start. During the early stages of a project - the initiating and planning phases - a project manager should clarify objectives and requirements and create a project plan that delineates, among other things, what needs to be done, when it  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Executing IT Projects ...Project Management Essentials: Executing IT Projects The execution phase in an IT project is when the work gets going and the plan is transformed into action and results. From the start of this phase, it's important for the project manager to establish regular communications with project stakeholders - management, the development team, sponsors, and others - to keep them informed on how  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Monitoring Controlling IT Projects ...Project Management Essentials: Monitoring & Controlling IT Projects The aim of project monitoring and control is to compare actual progress and performance against the project plan. An IT project manager must analyze any variances from the plan and identify what actions may need to be taken. If project managers don't monitor their projects on a regular basis, they won't know which tasks  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Managing Risks in an IT Project ...Project Management Essentials: Managing Risks in an IT Project IT project managers deal with risks every day, including potential cost overruns, schedule delays, design constraints, hardware defects, and software bugs. Without a plan or process in place to address the possibility of unpredictable and unwanted loss during a project, managers may be dealing with risks reactively, rather  more...

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Planning Projects with Project Server 2007 ...ied Technology Specialist Project Server 2007, Enterprise Project Management (Exam 70-633) Successful projects are the result of successful project plans. By combining the use of Microsoft's Office Project Professional with use of Office Project Server, a project manager has the tools to manage and oversee all aspects of project plans and deliverables. This course describes the project,  more...

Managing Resource Capacity in Project Server 2007 ...ied Technology Specialist Project Server 2007, Enterprise Project Management (Exam 70-633) Resource capacity management is the ability to plan the right combinations of resources, skills, availability, and costs to get the task done. To do this without overlooking a task or under or over-utilizing a resource is a project manager's ultimate goal. This course identifies the types of  more...

Executing Projects with Project Server 2007 ...ied Technology Specialist Project Server 2007, Enterprise Project Management (Exam 70-633) Successfully executing a project is like mastering an art form of making things happen as planned. Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 can help project managers do that. This course explains how the execution of the project plan through efficient resource management, communicating project  more...

Monitoring Controlling Closing Projects with Project Server 2007 ...ied Technology Specialist Project Server 2007, Enterprise Project Management (Exam 70-633) As a project gets underway, project managers need to monitor task progress and resource usage to address unexpected events. Performance metrics should be in place to provide snapshots of a project's progress, enabling project managers to be proactive in addressing areas of concern. They also need to  more...

PROJECT SERVER 2007 ENTERPRISE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROJECT SERVER 2007: ENTERPRISE PROJECT MANAGEMENT Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Project Server 2007, Enterprise Project Management (Exam 70-633)  more...

Getting Started With Project 2000 ...ect managers. Students will briefly explore the basics of project management, including creating deadlines, baselines, and tasks. This course introduces students to some of the basic tools in Project 2000 that allow them to become more efficient project managers. Students will briefly explore the basics of project management, learn how to set a project`s start date, work with task  more...

Project 2000 Level 1 ...oject coordinators. Among the topics taught are basics of project management, start dates, task relationships, task types, master projects, and combining Project with other applications and the Web. This course introduces students to the various tools in Project 2000 that allow them to become more efficient project coordinators. Students will briefly explore the basics of project management,  more...

Master s Specialist Workshop Technical Documentation Quality Management Modules 7-9 Study of all phases of documentation project management, focusing on plans and models of publications management.  more...

Microsoft Project For Purchasing Professionals ...ow to apply it to your purchasing work. You'll also learn project management principles that will enable you to successfully manage complex procurement projects and meet aggressive deadlines. You will need a copy of Microsoft Project 2000 or later. You can order a FREE evaluation copy of the software from Microsoft's website. The student can complete their course of study within anytime frame  more...

Project Management Concepts and Strategies ...project management concepts and strategies. It discusses the seven components of a management system and the five phases of the project life cycle, and looks at factors that affect cost and quality. You may complete this course within a time span of your choosing. We recommend study commence and be completed within 90 days or less. The course may be accessed up to 1 year. Welcome to Project  more...

Project Management Professional- (Self Directed) ...Project Management Professional is a self-directed course that covers the fundamentals of managing projects with the newcomer in mind. Project management is the discipline of organizing and managing resources in such a way that these resources deliver all the work required to complete a project within defined scope, time, and cost constraints. This course can be completed as quickly as you care  more...

Office 2000 - Advanced Project To explain and demonstrate how to administrate and use advanced features of Project Central  more...

Microsoft Office 2000 - Intermediate Project 2000 To explain and demonstrate how to customize projects and handle multiproject environments using Microsoft Outlook and Project Central  more...

Microsoft Office 2000 - Beginning Project To explain and demonstrate the major features of Microsoft Project 2000 used by most users  more...

Managing as Project Champion ...s not a course about the technical skills associated with project management. It's a course about what motivates people to deliver on well-defined project objectives. How do you engage and fully focus those involved in an important development effort? You must be equipped to teach, support, let go, and get out of the way You must also be a skillful negotiator, as well as a person who empowers  more...

Controlling Managing Closing a PRINCE2-aligned Project ...project management system, processes are the foundation upon which every other aspect of the system stands. Processes provide a controlling structure for establishing what to do and when to do it. The bulk of the project work is done during the stage-related processes, when Stage Plans are implemented and product creation and delivery is monitored, controlled and reported. Once the final  more...

Initial Ongoing Processes in a PRINCE2-aligned Project ...at work together to achieve a desired result. The PRINCE2 project management system is no exception. Its framework consists of eight distinctive processes that define the management activities of a project's life cycle. They encompass all activities related to starting up, initiating, planning, directing, controlling, managing and closing a project. The eight processes provide a consistent set  more...

Managing Quality Risk in a PRINCE2-aligned Project ...recognised as an international standard for process-based project management. It is the standard method for project management in the UK. This course is designed to assist learners in preparation for the PRINCE2 Foundation certification exam objectives related to the Quality in a Project Environment and Management of Risk components. It covers quality management principles, quality roles and  more...

Techniques for Managing a PRINCE2-aligned Project ...Project management techniques are procedures that members of a project team use to complete tasks. Experienced Project Managers often keep a toolbox of proven and trusted techniques nearby. They need techniques that are documented and repeatable. Techniques should also be flexible and appropriate for use with any type or size of project. The PRINCE2 project management methodology provides  more...

Making the Right Outsourcing Decision To recognize the strategies, the benefits, and risks that are associated with an outsource project.  more...

Planning the Outsourcing Deal To recognize how to plan an successful outsourcing deal  more...

The Outsourcing Project To plan and develop an outsourcing project  more...

Determining Project Quality Standards and Milestones To recognize the factors in establishing the project quality standards and milestones  more...

Measuring Project Outsourcing Success To assess the tangible and intangible performance of an outsourcing partnership and determine when to terminate the relationship  more...

Introduction to IT Project Management ...Do you want to increase your effectiveness as a leader in project management? Are you unsure of the key skills needed for managing an information technology (IT) project? As you proceed through this "Introduction to IT Project Management" course in the "Project Management for IT Professionals" series, you will gain valuable insight into project management with a special focus on managing IT  more...

Functions of IT Project Managers William Shakespeare wrote, "Be not afraid of greatness; some are born great; some achieve greatness, others have greatness thrust upon them." Good information technology (IT) project managers are trained, not born. As an IT project manager, you can achieve greatness by improving and developing your own skills through continued education and experience. Your management skills will become better  more...

The Life Cycle of an IT Project Did you know that your information technology (IT) project becomes more vulnerable as it goes through the various stages of development? That's because during each stage of development the project becomes more complex, increasing the chances of something going wrong. Incorporating a structured framework for developing IT projects, also known as a life cycle, enables your corporation to implement  more...

Managing the Execution and Control of IT Projects Did you know that the average IT project has cost overruns of nearly 200 percent, and that almost 30 percent of all IT projects fail? Why do you think IT projects are so vulnerable to cost overruns and failure? How can you ensure that your project does not end up as one of these statistics? You can avoid being a statistic by managing project scope, cost, and scheduling. As you go through this  more...

Managing Efficiencies of IT Projects Are you delivering quality application systems? Do you know how you can ensure that your projects deliver value to your organization? The key to delivering value is "process." Organizations are becoming more aware of the importance of following the same process for each project. In this course, you will learn how to converge methodologies with other project management techniques and process  more...

Strategic Planning and Positioning for IT Projects Have you ever been involved in information technology (IT) projects where the client was disappointed with the deliverable? Are you looking for new approaches and strategies to help you better plan for your next IT project? As you proceed through this course, you will learn new methods of strategic project planning to help you plan more effectively for your next IT project. In addition, you will  more...

Strategic Approaches to Managing IT Projects ...project management skills? Are you looking for new approaches to better manage IT projects? As you proceed through this course, you will learn new procedures and techniques that will improve your project management skills. You will learn new practices for process planning and systems management planning. You will also gain insight on how to better resource for IT projects, and understand the  more...

Estimating the IT Project Work Effort Have you ever managed an IT project that failed to make a delivery date? Have you ever created a work schedule where the due dates for project completion were way off the mark? One way to solve these common problems is to develop accurate work estimates for your next IT project. In this course, you will learn methods to calculate work estimates, and how to determine which work estimating method  more...

IT Project Leadership Authority Accountability Have you ever worked on a project where many assignments were over budget? Are you looking for new ways to motivate and inspire your project team? This course will provide you with leadership skills and techniques to provide legitimate motivation to your project team that will soon have you seeing better results. In addition, the course will provide you with methods of establishing authority and  more...

Managing Multiple IT Projects As a project manager for IT projects, do you find you are managing more than one project at a time? Multi-project environments are becoming increasingly common. This course will focus on the new skills and techniques that will prepare you and your team for multiple project work. In addition, it will teach you management techniques for the multi-project IT workplace.  more...

Cost Management and IT Project Trade-offs Have any of your IT projects lost money because of inaccurate budgeting or client changes to project scope? This course will help you eliminate budgeting problems by providing you with techniques to manage project costs. It will also provide you with a new approach to manage client changes to reduce negative impacts on project plan and scope changes.  more...

Project Planning Controlling a PRINCE2-aligned Project ...project management methodology requires a foundation of core components that allow project managers, project boards, and project team members to organise and control the project management process. These components are the building blocks of good project management. The project management methodology advocated by PRINCE2 includes eight components: Business Case, Organisation, Plans, Controls,  more...

Overview of Project Managing a PRINCE2-aligned Project ... for managing projects. This course introduces you to project management practices and standards advocated by the PRINCE2 methodology. The PRINCE2 methodology is recognised as an international standard for process-based project management. It is a widely used method for project management that has expanded beyond its origins in the UK public sector. This course covers the foundations and  more...

Managing Delivery ...about what you can offer them, you must deliver effective project management throughout the consulting assignment. Set milestones to check on performance regularly, and implement monitoring and control systems. Keeping motivated and focused will also be a challenge, particularly if the project is lengthy and demanding. It is unlikely that everything will run smoothly. You may experience  more...

Oracle 11i10 Project Foundation Fundamentals Part 1 ...res of different Oracle products in the Oracle Enterprise Project Management Solutions suite. The course will also cover the integration of different Oracle Applications with Oracle Projects. Additionally, the course will provide information on setting up set of books and defining organizations for Oracle Projects. Learn To: Identify key features of Oracle Project Foundation  more...

PDM and SAP R 3 PDM Introduction ...R/3. Classification/Configuration. Process and Project Management. Product Development Part 1. Creating Documents. Creating a CMR. Materials/Bills of Material. C ontent Emphasis Skills-Based A udience The following audiences are targeted: Managers and department managers; employees from departments working with Product Data IT Management.  more...

Visio 2000 ...ction, however, students will gain experience in creating project management, networking, database and TQM illustrations for IT organizations. Learn To Identify the tasks that can be performed using Microsoft Visio 2000 Enterprise Edition. Identify the components used for performing specific tasks in Microsoft Visio 2000 Enterprise Edition. Create a block diagram by using the Basic  more...

Advanced Project Leadership Selling Project Mgmt to the Organization ...in the Advanced Project Leadership series focuses selling project management to senior executives. This course explores the problems faced when implementing project management, the value of project management, while identifying the barriers faced when selling project management to senior executives. This course will also discuss the process for implementing project management as project.  more...

Advanced Project Leadership Navigating Corporate Structures ...ization, the most prevalent and difficult environment for project management. Learn To: Identify characteristics of types of stakeholders. Identify benefits of stakeholder analysis. Identify the steps to perform stakeholder analysis. Identify strategies to deal with stakeholders with hidden agendas. Define a Project Sponsor. Define roles and responsibilities of a Project  more...

Advanced Project Leadership Organization Strategy Business Needs ...w to navigate different organization types, and what role project management plays in the different organization types. You will acquire the skills necessary to determine company strategy and the process to use that knowledge to determine whether or not the project supports company strategy. Lastly, you will learn what questions to use when preparing a Project Charter that is consistent with  more...

Advanced Project Management Series ...Project Management Series includes the following courses: Advanced Project Management: Building Productive Stakeholder Relationships Advanced Project Management: Project Estimating Techniques Advanced Project Management: Managing Accelerated Projects Advanced Project Management: Setting Up a Project Office Advanced Project Management: Portfolio Management Advanced Project Management:  more...

Moving from Technical Professional to Mgr Series Getting Started ...gic plans are implemented. Identify key elements of IT project management. Identify elements of a formal project request. Identify guidelines for conducting a feasibility study. Identify reasons for analyzing customer requirements. Simulation Overview: You are a project manager with Icon International. You've been appointed by Katherine Cavanaugh, Senior IT Manager, to manage the  more...

Systems Analysis Using Client Server Model Part 1 Client Server Env ...hases with their descriptions. o Identify the phases of project management in the SILC. o Identify the steps involved in the architecture definition procedure. o Match types of applications that are suitable for Client Server Systems with their features. o Identify factors that result in productivity gain for end users. o Identify business issues to consider during environment  more...

Understanding Wireless Sol Part 1 Wireless Fund WPANs ...wireless communications. Identify project management guidelines for implementing a successful wireless solution. Identify applications of wireless technology. Differentiate between Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs), Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs), and Wireless Wide Area Networks (WWANs).  more...

Wireless LAN Security Part 2 Deplyoment Auditing ...eployment (3 - 4 hours) Identify project management guidelines for implementing a successful wireless solution. Identify advantages and disadvantages of wireless technology. Identify features of ad-hoc and infrastructure modes of operation for Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11.  more...

Business Problem Solving Critical Thinking Info Analysis ...the end of this unit, you are a candidate for an internal project management position at Icon. Because this position is very important and will require extensive problem solving skills, each candidate is going through a number of interviews designed to test his or her competencies. In this meeting, Dean Kramer will ask you a number of questions designed to test your knowledge and understanding  more...

Project Management Essentials Planning a Project ...Project Management Essentials: Planning a Project offers the student an overview of the information required to identify project participants, goals, objectives, activities, and constraints. The program details project activities, activity dependencies, and activity analysis. Learn To Identify a benefit of project planning. Identify  more...

Project Management Project Scheduling Budgeting ...Project Management Essentials: Project Scheduling and Budgeting offers the student an overview of the information required to develop a project schedule and budget. The program details types of network diagrams, Gantt charts, CPM scheduling, and activity duration compression. In addition, the program details actions for optimizing project activities and factors that influence cost estimating.  more...

Project Management Essentials Controlling Closing a Project ...Project Management Essentials: Controlling and Closing a Project offers the student an overview of the information required to control project changes, measure project performance, and use project performance reports. The program details steps for accommodating change, actions for controlling the project schedule and budget, and steps for closing a project. Learn To  more...

Project Management Project Management Framework ...Project Management - Project Management Framework, you will learn the importance of projects within an organization, why all projects should be tied to an organization's strategic plan, and the five major activities involved in managing a project. You will also learn the differences between projects and programs and how a project life cycle differs from a product life cycle. Finally, you will  more...

Project Management Project Management Processes ...Project Management - Project Management Processes, you will learn about the Project Management Process Groups and the relationships between constituent processes and process groups. You will also identify the purposes of the Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing Process Groups. Finally, you will learn how the process groups interact and overlap with respect to  more...

Project Management Project Integration Management ...Project Management - Project Integration Management, you will learn the seven constituent processes involved in Integration Management, as well as how to develop a preliminary project scope statement and a project management plan. You will also learn the inputs, tools, techniques, and outputs of managing, monitoring, and controlling project execution. Finally, you will learn about integrated  more...

Project Management Project Scope Management ...Project Management - Project Scope Management, you will learn about the constituent processes of Scope Management, the processes to develop a scope management plan, and the techniques to analyze scope definition. You will also learn the importance of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), including concepts, design procedures, and the outputs resulting from the WBS creation process. Finally, you  more...

Project Management Project Time Management ...Project Management - Project Time Management, you will learn about the various constituent processes you can use to manage time within a project. You will learn how to define and sequence project activities, as well as how to estimate the resources and durations required for project activities. Finally, you will learn how to develop and control a project's schedule. Learn To:  more...

Project Management Project Cost Management ...Project Management - Project Cost Management, you will learn how to manage the Cost Management processes so that you can complete a project within an approved budget. You will learn how to make accurate estimates in order to improve project decisions, create accurate budgets, and effectively control costs throughout the project. Learn To: Understand the cost estimating process.  more...

Project Management Project Quality Management ...Project Management - Project Quality Management, you will learn how an organization should manage processes that determine quality policies, objectives, and responsibilities. You will also learn the key inputs, techniques, and outputs of quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control. Finally, you will learn the contributions made by the pioneers of quality management. Learn To:  more...

Project Management Human Resource Management ...Project Management - Human Resource Management, you will learn how to manage the human resources within a project, including how to utilize the skills and abilities of each project team member and the characteristics and qualifications that effective project managers possess. You will also learn about the importance of proper planning before assembling a project team, as well as the process for  more...

Project Management Project Communications Management ...Project Management - Project Communications Management, you will learn how to plan project communications, taking into account the various communication flows found in project environments and the influence that personal perceptions have on communication. You will also learn about the importance of distributing information to project stakeholders, as well as how to report project performance by  more...

Project Management Project Risk Management ...Project Management - Project Risk Management, you will learn how to define, identify, and plan for risks that inevitably occur in projects. You will also learn two methods for analyzing project risk, qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis. Finally, you will learn constructive ways to respond to, monitor, and control risks to effectively manage the threats and opportunities that affect  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Building Productive Stakeholder Relationships ...Project Management: Building Productive Stakeholder Relationships teaches learners how to classify stakeholders as primary, strategic, and operational sponsors and how to determine stakeholders a a needs and expectations. It covers how to create a formal communication plan, how to resolve conflict with stakeholders, and what steps are commonly used to control change. Finally, it teaches  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Project Estimating Techniques ...Project Management: Project Estimating Techniques teaches learners how time-box and analogous estimates are used, how to use life-cycle projections, and how the Modified Delphi method is used. It also teaches how to calculate PERT estimates and how function point analysis and forecasting are used. In addition, it covers how to avoid common estimating mistakes and how orders of magnitude help  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Managing Accelerated Projects ...Project Management: Managing Accelerated Projects teaches learners the limitations of project management scheduling packages, schedule compression techniques, and the risks of using the different techniques. It also covers how ERP benefits project management, how to calculate the percent efficiency of resources, and what elements project managers should consider when planning for resources.  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Setting Up a Project Office ...Project Management: Setting Up a Project Office, you will learn terms associated with a a a project office a a a a and the different functions a project office can fulfill. You will also learn how an organization can determine the need for, plan, and implement a project office. Learn To Match the terms project, program, and portfolio with their  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Portfolio Management ...Project Management: Portfolio Management, you will learn the functions of portfolio management, the types of portfolios, and how to select and prioritize projects. You will also learn ways to maintain a balanced portfolio and track and allocate resources. Learn To Select the points to consider when assessing a project a a s a a a fit a a a a  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Project Management Maturity ...Project Management: Project Management Maturity, you will learn how projects are typically managed and what processes and tools usually exist at each of the five maturity level. You will also learn how to assess a department or organization a a s maturity level, obstacles that prevent attaining high maturity levels, and how executives can promote project management. Learn To  more...

Project Management Project Procurement Management ...Project Management - Project Procurement Management, you will learn about the constituent processes of Procurement Management, the types of contracts you may encounter as a project manager, and the techniques to collect proposals from appropriate contractors. You will also learn effective methods for reviewing proposals, selecting contractors, and evaluating contractor performance. Learn  more...

Project Leadership Leading the Project Team ... Follow the process for managing risk in project management. Overcome the challenges of leading project teams. Identify ways to motivate team members according to their personalities. Audience The target audience for this series is project managers who are responsible for managing and leading their project team.  more...

Managing IT Projects Project Planning Execution ...o see if you would be a suitable candidate. Unit 2: The Project Management Plan (1 - 1.5 hours) Identify methods for resource scheduling and acquisition. Identify requirements for communication planning. Identify requirements for procurement and solicitation planning. Identify the need for  more...

Operations Management Fundamentals of Operations Management ...and introduces the student to the concepts of quality and project management. In addition, the program offers examples of how changing operations affects a company a a s operation processes. Learn To Choose types of operations. Identify definitions of the components of operations management. Select the six  more...

Project Management Essentials Series The Project Management Essentials Series includes the following courses: Project Management Essentials: Planning a Project Project Management Essentials: Project Scheduling & Budgeting Project Management Essentials: Controlling & Closing a Project To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

Project Management PMBOK Third Edition Aligned Series ...Project Management (PMBOK Third Edition Aligned) Series includes the following courses: Project Management: Project Management Framework Project Management: Project Management Processes Project Management: Project Integration Management Project Management: Project Scope Management Project Management: Project Time Management Project Management: Project Cost Management  more...

CIW Dynamic Server Pages Part 3 ...a Objects, error handling and dubugging ASP applications, project management in application development, and data integrity and security issues. Learn To • Identify the situations in which ADO would be used. • Identify ASP application development, error handling, and debugging ASP applications. • Identify management and optimization issues. • Identify data  more...

Project 2002 Curriculum This curriculum is designed to give learners a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Project 2002. The curriculum covers fundamental topics such as how to create, schedule and manage projects and how to create tasks and calendars. The curriculum also covers more advanced topics including advanced table, review and report features, interface customization, macro automation and data exchange.  more...

Managing IT Projects Project Fundamentals Initiation ...nd Initiation '' you will learn about the fundamentals of project management as it applies to information technology. This course also covers such areas as the life cycle of projects, typical project processes, project initiation, and scope management. Learn To Identify the features of projects. Identify project activities.  more...

MS Project Server 2003 Introduction Part 1 ...for configuring and managing an organization's enterprise project management solution. They have one to three years of experience operating in large computing environments that run Microsoft Windows a a 2000 Server or Microsoft Windows Server 2003. They may also have experience with other Microsoft technologies such as IIS, SQL Server, SharePoint Services, etc. Deployment:  more...

MS Project Server 2003 Introduction Part 2 ...for configuring and managing an organization's enterprise project management solution. They have one to three years of experience operating in large computing environments that run Microsoft Windows? 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003. They may also have experience with other Microsoft technologies such as IIS, SQL Server, SharePoint Services, etc. Deployment: Self-Study  more...

Operations Management - Fundamentals of Operations Management Operations Management: Fundamentals of Operations Management offers the student an overview of the components of operations management. The program defines each of the components and introduces the student to the concepts of quality and project management. In addition, the program offers examples of how changing operations affects a company's operation processes.  more...

Advanced Project Management - Building Productive Stakeholder Relationships ...Project Management: Building Productive Stakeholder Relationships teaches learners how to classify stakeholders as primary, strategic, and operational sponsors and how to determine stakeholders' needs and expectations. It covers how to create a formal communication plan, how to resolve conflict with stakeholders, and what steps are commonly used to control change. Finally, it teaches questions  more...

Advanced Project Management - Project Estimating Techniques ...Project Management: Project Estimating Techniques teaches learners how time-box and analogous estimates are used, how to use life-cycle projections, and how the Modified Delphi method is used. It also teaches how to calculate PERT estimates and how function point analysis and forecasting are used. In addition, it covers how to avoid common estimating mistakes and how orders of magnitude help  more...

Advanced Project Management - Managing Accelerated Projects ...Project Management: Managing Accelerated Projects teaches learners the limitations of project management scheduling packages, schedule compression techniques, and the risks of using the different techniques. It also covers how ERP benefits project management, how to calculate the percent efficiency of resources, and what elements project managers should consider when planning for resources.  more...

Advanced Project Management - Setting Up a Project Office In Advanced Project Management: Setting Up a Project Office, you will learn terms associated with project office and the different functions a project office can fulfill. You will also learn how an organization can determine the need for, plan, and implement a project office.  more...

Advanced Project Management - Portfolio Management In Advanced Project Management: Portfolio Management, you will learn the functions of portfolio management, the types of portfolios, and how to select and prioritize projects. You will also learn ways to maintain a balanced portfolio and track and allocate resources.  more...

Advanced Project Management - Project Management Maturity In Advanced Project Management: Project Management Maturity, you will learn how projects are typically managed and what processes and tools usually exist at each of the five maturity levels. You will also learn how to assess a department or organization's maturity level, obstacles that prevent attaining high maturity levels, and how executives can promote project management.  more...

Advanced Project Leadership - Organization Strategy and Business Needs Advanced Project Leadership: Organization, Strategy and Business Needs teaches project managers how to be successful managing high profile projects in large corporations by learning how to navigate different organization types, and what role project management plays in the different organization types. You will acquire the skills necessary to determine company strategy and the process to use that  more...

Advanced Project Leadership - Navigating Corporate Structures Advanced Project Leadership: Navigating Corporate Structures teaches the project managers how to understand the corporate environment, in particular as it relates to high-profile projects. First, you will learn how to identify different types of stakeholders, and how they may influence the project. You will learn how to deal with stakeholders Hidden Agendas. You will also learn about project  more...

Advanced Project Leadership - Selling Project Management to the Organization This course in the Advanced Project Leadership series focuses selling project management to senior executives. This course explores the problems faced when implementing project management, the value of project management, while identifying the barriers faced when selling project management to senior executives. This course will also discuss the process for implementing project management as  more...

Program Life Cycle and Organization Regardless of your industry, programs and program management exist within their context and act as the infrastructure for implementing strategies. Effective program managers must be mindful of how different industries can impact program life cycles and the benefits they are designed to reap, and must continually refine their skills for adapting program life cycles to strategic goals. This course  more...

Monitoring Controlling and Closing Programs Monitoring and controlling is an essential feature of program management, which allows you to ascertain the current benefit delivery status, ensure adequate resources are in place, and that changes are properly managed. Closing a program is a time for celebration. However, to be successful and ensure program benefits are achieved, monitoring, controlling, and closing processes must be followed.  more...

Ethics and Professional Knowledge ...n? How does one make the best ethical choice in a complex project management environment? What are legal requirements, and how can you spot the moment when conflict of interest has occurred? In today's world, project managers must have a clear comprehension of these ethical responsibilities.Project managers must also be aware of their professional duty to contribute to the body of project  more...

Portfolio Management Processes and the Organization As a process, portfolio management is a tool that involves executive management in assessing and meeting the needs and expectations of the organization. Whether working with programs or projects, effective portfolio management will give you the tools necessary to make the right organizational decisions. Portfolio management is not conducted in a vacuum; oftentimes the roles and processes will  more...

Project Planning ...embers are not careful about the assumptions they make. A project management team that can balance the need for predictability with the inevitability of change will be the most prepared. According to the PMBOK?? Guide - Third Edition, the Planning Process Group consists of the most processes--21 to be exact. The range of processes includes everything from developing a Project Management Plan,  more...

Executing Monitoring Controlling and Closing a Project ...ep things on track.Using information from "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK?? Guide) - Third Edition, learners will identify the purposes of the Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing Process Groups. They will be introduced to all of the associated processes and be able to describe the processes. The goal of the course is to provide learners with  more...

Change Management Properly managing these changes is vital for achieving a successful transformation from how things are to how things should be. Change management plays an important role in any organisation since the task of managing change is not an easy one. When we say managing change we mean to say that making changes in a planned and systemic fashion. With reference to the IT projects we can say the change in  more...

Effective Project Management Project Management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to a broad range of activities to meet the requirements of the particular project.  more...

Managing Quality Customer Service Organisational focus on customer service took a leap during the 80s and 90s due in part to the Quality initiative taking place during these decades. For an organization to succeed, intensely managing service quality is absolutely essential. It is only through customer alignment that the organization is on track toward a single, shared vision of customer focus and customer value; a vision that  more...

Managing to Achieve Planned Outcomes In this course we will highlight the importance of resources in creating and implementing operational plans that have goals consistent with organisational goals  more...