All of our courses may be customized and delivered on-site. The following is an example of
a popular on-site offering.
Basic Courses
Intermediate Courses (PMBOK Aligned)
Specialty Courses
Certificate of Accomplishment in Project
Management
The Graduate School offers an extensive curriculum in project management, including
daytime, evening and self-paced courses. The courses respond to the growing need to train
managers and specialists in the project management processes and techniques that should be
applied to the entire range of projects in information technology and other areas that have
come under greater scrutiny by oversight agencies and the Congress. As projects continue to
expand in number and complexity, the demand for trained project managers has increased
significantly.
We are a Global Registered Education Provider (REP) with the Project Management Institute
(PMI), Inc., and also offer project management training designed by other REPs. REPs are
organizations approved by PMI to offer project management training for Professional
Development Units (PDUs). Project Management Professionals (PMP®s) are required to earn
a minimum of 60 PDUs every three years to maintain their certification. Candidates for the
PMP designation must have completed 35 hours of project management education. For
additional information about the PMP credential, please visit the PMI Web site:
www.pmi.org.
In our project management curriculum, you may take specific courses to expand your skills,
take a "fast track" course to quickly upgrade your knowledge and skills in all project
management areas and prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP®)
certification exam or pursue a structured program leading to a certificate of
accomplishment. Our offerings now include PMP® Exam Preparation Online, though a
partnership with University Learning Institute. The online program includes a test bank of
nearly 1,000 exam-like questions. The Certificate of Accomplishment in Project Management
requires a course of study that provides a framework for the project manager to develop the
knowledge and techniques contained in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®)
Guide, which is the internationally recognized standard for educational programs in project
management. Individuals must complete the program within three years.
We offer many intermediate-level courses to meet the needs of practicing project managers.
Courses are offered nationwide in the traditional classroom setting from two to five days
in length. The School can also schedule on-site training with course length customized for
the training need. The Graduate School customizes project management training for specific
agencies. For information on customized courses and certificate programs,
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Project
Management (PGMT7005D)
Learn to organize your project, track costs and time expenditures, manage quality and
risk, evaluate human resources requirements and overcome potential obstacles. Whether
managing an office move, implementing a new accounting system or launching a special
program initiative, this course gives you the crucial skills for success.
Project
Management for IT: Application and Integration (PROJ7602T)
This four-day course is designed to provide a practical, industry/DoD standard approach
to managing project implementations of IT initiatives. The course describes the project
management knowledge areas, specific activities performed by a project manager under each
area and the tools and techniques to be applied in specific management situations. The
class is a hands-on, case-study-based endeavor. Practical examples of project planning
concepts, scope and resource management, cost and schedule development, risk and change
management, and use of earned-value analysis for project control are central to this
course.
Microsoft
Project 2003 (PROJ7980T)
This three-day course is designed for individuals who wish to improve their ability to
manage tasks and task-related resources, timelines and costs. Participants learn to use
this application's tools to better organize work and people, ensuring that projects are
delivered on time and within budget. Methods for controlling and updating progress,
tracking schedule and resource changes, and creating reports will be demonstrated.
Project
Management for the Office Professional (ADMB7011D)
Gain the respect and confidence necessary for assuming more responsible roles in your
organization. Project management is more than just getting things done; it involves
careful planning, establishing authority and building teamwork. This course prepares you to
stay on track and in control.
For more comprehensive coverage of project management principles aligned to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge Guide see also Project Management (PGMT7005D) to decide which
course is right for you. Auditors may want to take Planning Audit Assignments (AUDT8451G). |
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Managing
Project Communications (PROJ8294D) (formerly PROJ8194D)
Communications management is one of the essential functions that can dramatically
affect the outcome of a project. Project managers must create and effectively use a
communications plan that performs two principal functions: collect the right data and
disseminate appropriate information in a timely manner. To do this effectively, project
teams must identify the appropriate audiences, develop appropriate communications media,
establish a communications schedule and manage the flow of information in and out of the
project team. You learn the tools and techniques that project teams can use to build an
effective communications plan.
Project Cost
Management (PROJ8292D) (formerly PROJ8192D)
The first step in successfully managing a project's costs is to have a project budget
that realistically reflects the costs for executing the project. Project Cost Management
addresses the identification, elaboration, planning, development and management of the
project budget. Using best practices you learn how to develop a project cost estimate,
project budget and the project budget baseline. In addition you practice the preparation
of a spending profile that supports variance analysis and corrective action using earned
value management (EVM). You gain an effective skill set for developing and controlling the
project budget baseline.
Project
Quality Management (PROJ8296D) (formerly PROJ8196D)
Most organizations recognize that customer satisfaction and their success hinge on the
effective implementation of quality concepts, tools and techniques. Project Quality
Management prepares you to be a positive force in using best practice techniques to help
ensure project and organizational success. You learn about the three Project Management
Institute quality management processes to enhance project success.
Project Risk
Management (PROJ8293D) (formerly PROJ8193D)
To achieve project success in today's fast-paced, resource-scarce environments, you
must possess the ability to assess, manage and interact with inherent and unforeseen
project risks. You learn to uncover, communicate and develop successful strategies to
transform project risks into project opportunities. You learn about all six of the Project
Management Institute risk management processes with emphasis on developing the risk
register. You practice risk management techniques to gain practical knowledge that can be
applied to current projects.
Project
Scope Management (PROJ8299D NEW)
Defining the scope of a project is one of the most challenging tasks in project
management. The importance of working with stakeholders to ensure the project meets their
expectations cannot be overemphasized. You learn about the identification, elaboration,
planning and management of project scope, including selected processes from the
integration and scope knowledge areas.
Project Time
Management (PROJ8291D) (formerly PROJ8191D)
"On time and within budget" are two of the most frequently heard refrains in the
project management business. Time and cost management form the basic foundation of the
discipline of project management. In Project Time Management you learn about the
identification, elaboration, planning and management of the project schedule. Based on the
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Guide and current industry best practices,
this course takes you through the development of project schedules and the requisite
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Earned Value
Management (PROJ8297D)
The earned value management (EVM) seminar is a practical "tools and techniques"
class addressing EVM theory and implementation as they pertain to project planning and
control. As with all our project management courses it utilizes a combination of theory and
case-study-based exercises. Topics include: An EVM introduction and overview, integration
of EVM with the PMBOK® framework, federal EVM requirements (ANSI-748, OMB Circular
A-11, DOD-5000.2), project planning and project control, the project baselines and
assessing project performance. This is a comprehensive introductory class intended for
participants who are new to EVM and project control.
Fundamentals
of IT Management and Capital Planning -- BU (TECH7705T)
Understand the comprehensive background and essential components of managing information
technology (IT) under the Information Technology Management Reform (Clinger-Cohen) Act in
this four-day project management course. Emphasis is placed on managing IT software,
hardware and services as an investment enterprise utilizing the established guidance from
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Practical examples of capital planning, performance measures, return on IT investment and
project management are demonstrated in detail using Exhibit 300. Techniques and examples
of IT business cases and performance metrics are also explored. A capital asset project
management template and associated worksheets are used as a demonstration of project
management software.
Preparing
for the PMP® Exam (PROJ8295D) (formerly PROJ8195D)
Establish your credential as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) by taking the
PMP® certification exam offered by the Project Management Institute. You identify your
personal strengths and weaknesses regarding mastery of the five process groups and nine
knowledge areas of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Guide, and develop a
personal study program to prepare yourself for success on the examination.
PMP® Exam
Preparation Online (PROJ8395A)
Establish your credential as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) by taking a
Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI) certification examination. This online,
self-study course is offered through a partnership with the University Learning Institute
(ULI), and provides interactive lessons, a practice test bank of nearly 1,000 questions you
can use as an examination simulation, and more.
Project
Management Fast Track - PMP Prep (PROJ8300D) (formerly PROJ8100D)
Your ability to effectively define, manage, and measure a project's requirements,
scope, on-time delivery and success is crucial in helping you gain approval for resources.
This hands-on course is aligned with the Project Management Institute Project Management
Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Guide and covers all the knowledge areas and processes of
project management necessary to plan and execute successful projects. You are prepared for
the PMP® certification examination and you receive the 35 hours of project management
training required to take the examination.
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The Graduate School Certificate of Accomplishment in Project Management provides a thorough
preparation for current project managers and those desiring to enter the field.
Participants complete one of two basic courses that include IT project management
specialization. Following the basic course, participants take five intermediate courses
that address key knowledge areas and project management processes plus one elective.
Individuals must complete the program in three years.
| Required Course: |
| Course title |
Course code |
CEU |
Project Management
or
Project Management for IT: |
PGMT7005D
PROJ7602T |
2.4
2.4 |
| Application and Integration
(recommended as first course) |
Core Courses (Select 5) |
| Course title |
Course code |
CEU/PDU |
| Project Communications Management |
PROJ8294D |
1.4/14 |
| Project Cost Management |
PROJ8292D |
1.4/14 |
| Project Quality Management |
PROJ8296D |
1.4/14 |
| Project Risk Management |
PROJ8293D |
1.4/14 |
| Project Scope Management |
PROJ8299D |
1.4/14 |
| Project Time Management |
PROJ8291D |
1.4/14 |
Electives (Select 1) |
| Course title |
Course code |
CEU/CPE |
| Comprehensive COTR |
ACQI7523D |
40 |
| Earned Value Management |
PROJ8297D |
1.4 |
| Workshop Fundamentals of IT Management and Capital Planning |
TECH7705T |
2.4 |
| Leading Teams and Groups |
TDEV8200D |
1.8 |
| Making a Business Case for a Capital Investment |
PGMT8200D |
2.4 |
| Microsoft Project 2003 |
PROJ7980T |
1.8 |
| Negotiating Techniques |
MGMT9104D |
1.2 |
| Preparing for the PMP® Examination |
PROJ8295D |
1.4 |
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Expanded Project Management
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