Online Project Manager eLearning

Project Management Fundamentals ...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 upper management. Project management, as a process, is the supervision and control of the work required to complete the project deliverable. Using established project management processes,  more...

Transitioning into a Project Management Role Transitioning into a 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  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...

Advanced Customization with MS Project 2007 ... 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 fields and views to meet particular  more...

Tracking and Reporting Progress ...nformation 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 benchmarks for a project's progress. Built-in views and reports helps a project manager to assess a project's progress.  more...

Stakeholders and the Communications Management Plan ... 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 about the important role of communication to a project. When communications break down, projects fail. When communications are good, the project  more...

Processes for Managing Project Communications ...gement (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 project manager for up-to-date information that has been processed and tailored to meet their needs. There are three  more...

Managing Project Human Resources ...project teams is one of the primary responsibilities of a project manager. Once the team is working effectively and the project is underway, it is time for the project manager to proactively manage the project team in order to address and resolve personnel issues that could adversely affect the project. This course covers the Develop Project Team and Manage Project Team processes, the third and  more...

Integrated Project Execution Monitoring and Control ...baselines for schedule, cost, scope, and quality give the project manager firm foundation by which to monitor project work and upon which to base decisions. When problems arise, strategies for managing changes help get the project back in line. This course will equip project managers with skills to manage change in an integrated fashion so that, for example, changes to scope are reflected  more...

Project Management Process Groups ...those based on sound principles and proven practices, are project managers' best friends. They act like the solid tracks that keep a train going in the direction it needs to go. Following a set of established processes minimizes confusion and uncertainty for the project manager and all project stakeholders. It ensures the effective progress of the project from initiation through to close-out.  more...

Planning Project Procurement Planning Project Procurement PMI Certified Associate in 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  more...

Risk Management Planning ...dition-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. Identifying potential risks and having a plan for dealing with them can spell the difference  more...

Performing Risk Analysis ...t 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 exposure is controlled. Risk analysis has become an important discipline within the field of project management. It involves  more...

Defining and Sequencing Project Activities ...operly 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 results? The first step in developing a reliable project schedule is identifying project activities and their interrelationships. This course covers defining and  more...

Estimating Activity Resources and Durations ... what needs to be done and what resources are required. A project manager must know how much time it will take to complete each activity. This course covers estimating activity resources and durations in the project management discipline, and introduces best practices outlined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) - Fourth Edition, published by the Project  more...

Core PMI Values and Ethical Standards ...project manager, you will inevitably be called upon to address ethical dilemmas. The type and complexity of these dilemmas can vary significantly from balancing the competing interests of stakeholders to adhering to conflicting legal, multi-cultural, and multi-national rules, regulations, and requirements. Addressing these issues is much more complex than simply deciding what is right and what  more...

Planning Managing Project Human Resources Simulation ...(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 your supervision is at a different stage of development. This simulation is aligned with A Guide to the Project  more...

Identifying Project Risk ...weigh the time investment made in doing so; therefore, no project manager should overlook this vital step. Identifying potential risks and their causes and impacts can spell the difference between a project that reaches a successful conclusion and one that does not. In this course, learners will continue to learn about processes within the Project Risk Management knowledge area. It covers the  more...

Developing and Controlling the Project Schedule ...ctivities are dependent on others, therefore enabling the project manager to prioritize the order in which activities are completed. Developing the project schedule is an ongoing process throughout the project lifecycle, as there are many factors that can either accelerate or delay deliverables in a project. It is essential in successful project management to be able to quickly identify  more...

Monitoring and Controlling Project Scope ...gement (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 and managed properly. Two processes in particular enable a project manager to do just that: they are the Verify  more...

Integrated Project Change Control and Close ...additional features and functions from stakeholders. As a project manager, having the ability to monitor and control the changes will mitigate project risk by considering time, cost, scope, and product quality. Controlling change will also effectively assist in closing projects or phases by ensuring approved changes are implemented and signed off by stakeholders. As a result, project managers  more...

Communicating Effectively with Project Stakeholders Simulation ...gement (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 processed and tailored to meet their needs. While mastering the technical aspects of project management is  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Testing Deliverables Closing IT Projects ...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 out the final tasks of a project, particularly the task of archiving documentation, ensures that lessons learned are gathered and stored for  more...

Initiating Projects with Project Server 2007 ...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 the Microsoft Office Enterprise Project Management Solution and the toolset best suited to keep project  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Initiating Planning IT Projects ...ges 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 needs to be done, and how much it will likely cost. Although the plan may change as the project progresses, it's important to get down as much detail as you can at the very beginning.  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Executing IT Projects ...lts. 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 the project is progressing. In addition to communicating regularly with stakeholders, a project manager should ensure that the team works well together and that the  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Monitoring Controlling IT Projects ... 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 are behind schedule or over budget, or what the issues or risks are. IT projects can be complex, with many variables, and it's important  more...

Planning Projects with Project Server 2007 ...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, scope, and schedule, risk, and staffing management plans, and how a project manager can combine the benefits of using Office Project Web Access and Office Project Server 2007 to ensure projects come to a  more...

Project Management Concepts and Strategies ...e, and looks at factors that affect cost and quality. The project manager`s role is explored in detail, and strategies for defining the project are examined. Tasks such as developing the Work Breakdown Structure, estimating and scheduling resources, scheduling computations, and tracking project activities are discussed. The close-out phase of a project is also covered. Other topics include  more...

Managing Quality Risk in a PRINCE2-aligned Project .... Good quality management and risk management will help a Project Manager achieve this goal. This course introduces the components of a PRINCE2-aligned project; Quality in a Project Environment and Management of Risk. PRINCE2 is 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  more...

Functions of IT Project Managers ...tness 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 each time a project is delivered successfully. The need for skilled IT project managers continues to grow as  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...

Moving from Technical Professional to Mgr Series Getting Started ... 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 Reservation project. The project involves adding more features to the popular Reservation database. This project is in response to requests from some of Icon's major clients, who have asked for more functionality in  more...

Listening Skills Listening Challenges This course's aim is to help the learner overcome listening problems and enable him or her to communicate more effectively. It identifies barriers to listening and provides useful guidelines for improving the learner's listening skills. This course concentrates on how to interpret, use, and improve body language as a form of communication. Finally, it identifies common listening styles so the  more...

Managerial Leadership Creating a Vision ...is simulation, you will meet with Travis Peterson, Icon's Project Manager, Robin Carlson, one of Icon's Product Managers, and Bruce Madison, Icon's Director of Information Services. As a Project Manager for the new Aries Server product line, it is your job to help guide the team in rewriting Icon's vision statement, so it emphasizes the Aries Server. You will want to explore how to define an  more...

Succession Planning Setting Up a Succession Planning Program ...tors, Executive Managers, Team Leaders, Facilitators, and Project Managers. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Starting Up a Succession Plan (1 - 2 hours) Identify guidelines for clarifying  more...

Succession Planning Successors Plan Evaluation Planning Tools ...tors, Executive Managers, Team Leaders, Facilitators, and Project Managers. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Developing Successors (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify your succession planning options.  more...

Strategic Decision Making Advanced Decision Making In Strategic Decision Making: Advanced Decision Making, you will learn how to use scenario planning to identify optimal decision outcomes, and how to identify and manage linked decisions. You will also learn how your organization can benefit from employing strategic decision-making techniques. In addition, you will learn how to use decision-making strategies to improve your negotiation skills.  more...

Business Problem Solving Problem Solving Teams ... the simulation at the end of this unit, you are a Senior Project Manager at a contracting firm owned by Icon. Months ago, your firm signed a contract to build an office park and storage facility. However, due to the late completion of other projects and harsh weather, the project is behind schedule. You are the newly appointed leader of a team created to address this problem and make the  more...

Goal Setting Goal Setting Tools for Managers ... In the simulation at the end of this unit, you are a project manager who has taken over a problematic project. You are meeting with Kathy Benteau, Software Engineer, who, like the other team members, is inexperienced with a project of this scale. Unit 2: Goal Setting with Individuals (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify the characteristics of effective goals.  more...

Managing High Performers Creating a Retention Strategy ...ight include: HR Manager, Team Leader, Executive Manager, Project Manager. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options UK English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Organizational Talent and Knowledge (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify guidelines for a  more...

Managing High Performers Defining Finding High Performers ...ight include: HR Manager, Team Leader, Executive Manager, Project Manager. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options UK English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Identifying High Performance (0.5 - 1.5 hours) Identify guidelines for recognizing  more...

Managing High Performers Implementing Recognition Programs ...ight include: HR Manager, Team Leader, Executive Manager, Project Manager. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options UK English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Training High Performers (0.5 - 1.5 hours) Identify the importance of competent  more...

Organizational Crisis Mgmt Resolving Crises in Organizations ... Officers, Team Leaders, Facilitators, Sales Staff, CEOs, Project Managers, Team Leaders. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 3 hours Objectives Unit 1: Crisis Communication: Guidelines (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify guidelines  more...

Project Management Essentials Planning a Project ...n, you will meet with Jessica Stone, one of Icon's Senior Project Managers. Jessica's goal is to review the process of defining a project. By determining project goals and objectives, in addition to project constraints, you will be well prepared to complete the project in the most timely and cost-effective fashion. Unit 2: Sequencing Activities and Dependencies (0.5 - 1 hour)  more...

Project Management Project Scheduling Budgeting ...is simulation, you meet with David Morris, an experienced project manager at Icon. David will ask you a series of questions about the fundamentals of project development and the various techniques and diagrams that you can use to ensure effective project schedules. Unit 2: Scheduling the Project (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify characteristics of the critical path.  more...

Project Management Essentials Controlling Closing a Project ...index. Identify the actions a project manager can take to avoid common performance reporting problems. Identify the steps for closing a project. Audience Managers, supervisors, and team leaders who have to manage projects and want to learn the basic principles needed to control and close a project. Deployment Options e-Learning  more...

Project Management Human Resource Management ...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 acquiring effective team members. Finally, you will learn how to develop and manage a project team, including building team cohesiveness and managing conflict. Learn To:  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Building Productive Stakeholder Relationships ...scussing costs of quality with stakeholders. Audience Project managers who are responsible for managing all aspects of a project from start to finish, for managing multiple projects, and for maximizing utilization of resources to achieve the project goals. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Project Estimating Techniques ... should document for an estimating database. Audience Project managers who are responsible for managing all aspects of a project from start to finish, for managing multiple projects, and for maximizing utilization of resources to achieve the project goals. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Setting Up a Project Office ...the steps for implementing a project office. Audience Project managers who are responsible for managing all aspects of a project from start to finish, for managing multiple projects, and for maximizing utilization of resources to achieve the project goals. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Project Management Maturity ...ct office would have at maturity level five. Audience Project managers who are responsible for managing all aspects of a project from start to finish, for managing multiple projects, and for maximizing utilization of resources to achieve the project goals. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options  more...

Project Management Project Procurement Management ...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 To: Understand the role that the plan purchases and acquisitions process plays in Project Procurement  more...

Project Leadership Leading the Project Team ...at ensures project success. The program details desirable project manager characteristics, skills, and styles, as well as how project managers can motivate project teams. In addition, the program covers how to manage project risk, guarantee on-time project completion, and prioritize projects. Learn To Identify the characteristics of successful project managers.  more...

Managing IT Projects Project Planning Execution ...gement. Planning is critical to the success of a project. Project managers must develop and maintain plans for both human and resource management, as well as for communication, risk, and procurement. With proper planning in place, the project can be executed. Learn To Identify features of a work breakdown structure. Identify methods  more...

Managing IT Projects Project Control Closure ... unit, you will meet with Don Hamilton, an experienced IT project manager. Don will be asking you questions about performance reporting, quality management, and risk management in order to check your understanding of these topics. Unit 3: Project Completion (1 - 1.5 hours) Identify how administrative closure applies to projects. Identify the  more...

Team Conflict Resolving Team Conflict ...ger for the Video Conferencing Solution. As the Assistant Project manager for the VCS, you have been asked to join the meeting to help identify why the team isn't making much progress. You will want to identify and address any conflict that is present within the team. Unit 2: Clarifying Team Conflict (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify different types of team conflict.  more...

Organizational Learning Deploying a Knowledge Mgmt System ...Icon a a s Integration executives, and Amanda Douglas, project manager for Icon a a s Marketing department. In this meeting, you will follow the six steps to develop a pilot project effectively. Unit 2: Leading Knowledge Management Deployment (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify KM leader qualifications. Display qualifications of a KM leader.  more...

Succession Planning Elements Approaches ...tors, Executive Managers, Team Leaders, Facilitators, and Project Managers. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Introduction to Succession Planning (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify the significance of  more...

Moving from Technical Professional to Mgr Managing the IT Dept ...s for conducting user surveys. Simulation Overview: As project manager, you have called an urgent meeting to discuss the problems facing the IT department. The department has undergone many changes recently and is running behind in many areas. It has been decided to set up a new help desk to create a more structured approach to dealing with system downtime and disaster recovery. You are  more...

Project Leadership - Leading the Project Team Project Leadership: Leading the Project Team covers how to lead a project team in a way that ensures project success. The program details desirable project manager characteristics, skills, and styles, as well as how project managers can motivate project teams. In addition, the program covers how to manage project risk, guarantee on-time project completion, and prioritize projects.  more...

Stakeholder Interests and Cultural Diversity ...project manager, you're in the center of the storm. The competing interests of stakeholders--including those of the client, the company, the legal and social environment, and the team itself--are your responsibility. Weighing these interests in the most fair and productive manner is an acquired art you can't afford to neglect.But that's not all. In an increasingly global network, project  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...

SAP PS101 - Project System - Project builder ...ion course is a basic requirement for every accountant or project manager wanting to work with SAP. Course Goal: - Create a Project with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) & Network Activities - Create Project Plans with Easy Cost Planning and Project Planning Board - Create Requisitions and Purchase Orders for WBS - Run Settlements & Project Reports Release: ECC 6. 0 (newest  more...