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Course Description

Whether you just want to explore the basics of Project Management so you can understand the principles, or see if this is an area you want to pursue, this Project Management Essentials class is for you. It's just a taste--a small bite--and that may be enough to satisfy you. But if it makes you want more, continue on and your units will apply toward a Professional Certificate in Project Management, or a Specialized Professional Program in Project Management for Business. Choose the learning style that best fits your needs:

The role of an effective project leader is a demanding one that requires a clear understanding of the essential elements of the project management framework and process groups. This course provides you with a wealth of valuable, flexible tools, techniques, and strategies you can use immediately to ensure the success of any project in any type of organization. Examine and discuss:

  • team-based exercises and simulations
  • proven methodology used to manage projects from inception to implementation
  • projects using effective monitoring and evaluation strategies
  • root cause analysis
  • project definition
  • lifecycles
  • planning
  • risk management
  • control and reporting

Learn to work within organizational and cost constraints, set goals mapped to stakeholder needs, and discover how to get the most from your project team.

 

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Online - Fix-date
Dates
May 06, 2024 to Jun 24, 2024
Contact Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition - $585 credit (3 units) $585.00
Available for Credit
3 units
Section Notes
Enroll before March 4, 2024, and save 15% on tuition fees. Apply discount code SPRG15.
Section Materials
  • Textbook (Mandatory) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOKĀ® Guide) © 2021 Project Management Institute 7th edition ISBN 10: 1628256648 13: 978 -1628256642
  • Textbook (Mandatory) Agile Practice Guide © 2017 Project Management Institute, Inc. ISBN ISBN-10: 1628251999 ISBN-13: 978-1628251999
Type
Online - Fix-date
Dates
Jul 09, 2024 to Sep 03, 2024
Contact Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition - $900 credit (3 units) $900.00
Available for Credit
3 units
Section Notes
Enroll before May 28, 2024, and save 15% on tuition fees. Apply discount code SUMM15.
Section Materials
  • Textbook (Mandatory) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOKĀ® Guide) © 2021 Project Management Institute 7th edition ISBN 10: 1628256648 13: 978 -1628256642
  • Textbook (Mandatory) Agile Practice Guide © 2017 Project Management Institute, Inc. ISBN ISBN-10: 1628251999 ISBN-13: 978-1628251999
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