Special Courses: Project Management

Two courses to enhance your skills and marketability

Microsoft Project: The Right Tool To Manage Almost Anything

Companies large and small require project plans developed in MS Project to track the status of their projects. This career-enhancing seminar teaches the proper methods for using MS Project. You will learn the #1 and #2 mistakes even seasoned users make. From there, we will help you understand how to build project plans properly for effective project management.

You walk away knowing the “Nine Steps to Effective Project Plans” and the “Seven Cardinal Rules of MS Project” and be confident you can use MS Project.

Who Should Attend

This 6-evening seminar is intended for anyone using or will be using MS Project from beginner to expert.

Objectives

After completing this seminar, the participant will:

• Know common mistakes made in MS Project, even by experienced users
• Understand the proper steps to effective and usable project plans
• Generate reports that capture current project status
• Identify project schedule and budget disparities and corrective measures
• Learn the proper project management lexicon and how to apply it to project plans

Seminar Topics

• Common MS Project Mistakes and Their Consequences
• Nine Steps to Effective Project Plans
• Seven Cardinals Rules of MS Project
• Developing Project Schedule and Task Lists
• Proper Duration Estimation Techniques
• Assigning and Allocating Resources
• Correct Progress Tracking and Monitoring of Projects
• Reporting and Analysis of Project Information
• Managing Multiple Projects with MS Project

Date: June 5-July 17 (Tuesdays, no classes July 3)
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Location:  Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center - 3805 Old Easton Road Doylestown
Course Number: PRD410 Section: 001
Tuition: $899

To enroll in this course, complete the registration form or call 215-489-4848.

Managing Projects Intelligently – Project Management Fundamentals

U.S. companies waste over $71 Billion per year on mismanaged projects. They blame the project manager or the team for the project failure, when in reality the culprit is a lack of project management fundamentals. Project managers manage projects for years without learning the proper methods or understanding the nuances of projects. This 4-evening seminar provides the basic structure for successful projects. You’ll learn the proper project life cycle, planning methodology, project execution and risk mitigation.

Who Should Attend

This 4-evening seminar is intended for individuals managing projects, managers of project managers, and those individuals who want or need a basic understanding of project management.

Objectives

After completing this seminar, the participant will:

• Understand project management basics
• Know the important terms and their definitions
• Learn the project life cycle
• Understand proper project communications
• Hear real-world experiences that tie directly to their concerns
• Discover how to manage their projects more effectively

Seminar Topics

• Firm Foundations for Projects
• Project Plan Creation
• Choosing the Proper Scheduling Technique
• Selecting and Organizing the Project Team
• Proper Monitoring and Controlling Techniques
• Proper Project Communications and Reporting
• Team Development and Motivation Each Participant Receives
• A copy of the PMBOK
• A Full Set of PowerPoint slides used during the seminar
• A Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) Instructor with battle-tested experience managing projects

Date: June 6-June 27 (Wednesdays)
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Location:  Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center - 3805 Old Easton Road Doylestown
Course Number: PRD405 Section: 001
Tuition: $799

To enroll in this course, complete the registration form or call 215-489-4848.