2012–2013 Program and Course guide

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Projectmanagementhasadirectimpactonanorganization’sstrategicsuccess,soit’snotsurprisingthattheprojectmanagementprocesshasreceivedincreasingattentioninrecentyears.Projectmanagementisnowwidelyseennotjustasmarshallingorganizational resources for operations, but also as guidingallofacompany’ssignificantchanges.Becauseofthegrowingscopeandcomplexityofprojects,toporganizationsnowwanttheiremployeestobecertifiedinprojectmanagement.

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Furtheryourcareerandgainanunderstandingofwhatittakestoleadaprojectto successful completion—functional skills, communications abilities and leadership. StudentswhoearntheProjectManagementCertificateoftengoontobecomecertified ProjectManagementProfessionals(PMP)®andholdersoftheCertifiedAssociatein ProjectManagement(CAPM)®qualification.

WhO ShOULD attenDThisprogrambenefitsmanagersorteammemberofprojectsinavarietyoffields,including:• Administration• Construction• Consulting• CustomerService• Education• FinancialServices• Government• Healthcare• HumanResources• InformationTechnology• Law• Purchasing• SupplyChainManagement• Training

hOW YOU WiLL BenefitThese two 10-week courses immerse youinthelifecycleofaproject.Thefirst10weeksaddressprojectinitiationandplanning; the second 10 weeks focus on executing, monitoring, controlling andclosingaproject.BasedonA Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide),theProjectManagementCertificateProgramwilleducateyouinprojectmanagement bestpractice.Lectures,classroomdiscussions and team activities prepare you to advance your career, regardless ofthefield.

Learncriticaltoolsandtechniquestoimprove performance and understand how to integrate the essential functions of projectmanagement,including:

• ScopeDefinitionandControl• Time(Scheduling)• Cost(Budgeting)• QualityManagement• HumanResourceManagement• Communication• RiskIdentification• ProcurementandContractAdministration

• ProfessionalandSocialResponsibility

OnLine OPtiOnFor those who seek maximum flexibility, thisprogramisavailableonline.Receivetimely guidance from instructors and engage with the material in multiple ways.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

COntinUing eDUCatiOn CreDitSContinuingEducationCredits(CEUs)arenationally recognized units that signify post-secondary studies ineligible for traditional academic credit. Employers, relicensing agencies and other entities useCEUstorecordhoursofinstructionrequired for career advancement. Each 10 hoursofclasstimeequalsoneCEUcredit.

inDUStrY-SPeCifiC CreDitSProjectManagementProfessionals(PMP)®canearnprofessionaldevelopmentunits(PDUs)towardlicenserenewal by taking these courses and seminars. Each contact hour equals one CategoryAPDU.LicensedprofessionalsinotherfieldsmayqualifytoearnCEcreditsaswell,dependingontherequirements of licensing bodies.

“As A REsulT OF My INsTRuCTOR’s wIllINGNEss TO shARE hER PROJECT MANAGEMENT ExPERIENCEs, I hAvE A dEEPER APPRECIATION FOR ThE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFEssION.” MIChEllE dAvIs

PMI,PMP,CAPM,PMBOKandthePMIRegisteredEducationProviderlogoareregisteredmarksoftheProjectManagementInstitute,Inc.

reqUireD COUrSeSProject Management—Core Concepts i (Project initiation and Planning)TheProjectManagementCertificateProgramhastwoparts.InCoreConceptsI,you’lllearnaboutprojectinitiationandplanningaspresentedintheProjectManagementInstitute’sA Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). The course covers coreactivities—frompreparingaprojectcharter to creating a preliminary scope statement.BytheendofCoreConceptsI,youwilldevelopaprojectplanthat would be a solid foundation for a successfulproject.

Topics include the following:• ProjectManagementOverview• TheProjectManagementContext• StakeholderManagement• TripleConstraint• ProjectIdentification• ProjectManagementProcessesandIntegrationManagement

• Proposals,InitiationandCharter• ScopeManagementandPlanning• TimeManagement• CostManagement• QualityManagement• HumanResourceManagement• CommunicationManagement• RiskManagement• ProcurementManagement• IntegrationandPlanDevelopment

Project Management—Core Concepts ii (executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing)InCoreConceptsII,thesecondhalfoftheProjectManagementCertificateProgram,you will continue to use the PMBOK® Guideandlearnthe“howto”ofprojectexecution, monitoring and control, and closing.

Thisclasscoversfundamentalprojectmanagementmethodologies.Howdoesamanagerkeepaprojectontrack?Whatshouldbedoneifit’sfallingbehindscheduleorgoingoverbudget?You’lllearn about earned value management, change control processes, and quality assurance and control, while getting hands-onexperienceusingclassicprojectmanagement tools and techniques, such as control charts, histograms, cash flow diagrams, and risk monitoring and control processes.You’llalsolearntheessentialsof leadership, team-building, negotiation and communication—the “people” skills required to interact with team members, stakeholdersandprojectsponsors.

Through a case-study approach, you’llapplywhatyou’velearnedinthemanagementofahypotheticalproject. Bytheendoftheprogram,youwill have gained a thorough understanding of the basic concepts covered in theProjectManagementProfessional (PMP)®andCertifiedAssociate inProjectManagement(CAPM)®certificationexams.

Topics include the following:• ProjectRiskManagement• ContractsandProcurementManagement

• ProjectManagementandLeadership• CustomerRelationshipManagement• ProjectCommunicationsManagement• TeamDevelopmentandEffectiveness• ManagingProjectandProjectTeams• ProfessionalResponsibility

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“ThE PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM PROvIdEd ME wITh ExPERTIsE ThAT I wAs IMMEdIATEly AblE TO APPly TO My CAREER.” MIkE TRuChON, PMP®

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PMP® ExAM REvIEwThePMP®ExamReviewisdesignedtoprepareprojectmanagementstudentsforthePMP®andCAPM®certificationexams.This10-weekcourseoffersacomprehensivereviewofeachofthenineprojectmanagementknowledgeareasandfiveprocessgroups,asdefinedinthePMBOK® Guide. The course delivers a complete understanding of exam expectations and prepares studentstothinkintermsofPMI®’sstandardsofbestpractices.

PrereqUiSiteFormalprojectmanagementtraining,suchastheDePaulProjectManagementCertificateProgram,orcompletionofaself-study program and familiarity with the PMBOK® Guide are required.

hOW YOU WiLL BenefitThe instructor guides students through thePMP®applicationprocessandeachchapter of the PMBOK® Guide. The class alsoreviewstheProfessionalCodeofConductasaddressedintheexamandclarifiesallexpectationsfortheexam.

sTRATEGIC MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAMTheStrategicManagementCertificateProgramimmersesyouintheindustry’smost widelyrespectedanduniversallyappliedpracticesinstrategicmanagement.You’ll gainanunderstandingofthedisciplineandprepareforcertificationwiththeAssociation forStrategicPlanning(ASP).

WhO ShOULD attenD• Professionalswhomanage,leador

consult on strategic management and development

• Ownersandseniorexecutivesinterested in implementing strategic internal improvements

hOW YOU WiLL Benefit• Learntheskillsandtoolstofacilitateall

phases of planning, implementing and evaluating a managed process.

• Useinteractive,multimediatoolstobuild your capacity to manage strategy.

• PreparetobecomeanASPStrategicPlanningProfessional(SPP),StrategicManagementProfessional(SMP)orStrategicPlanningAssociate(SPA).

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AGIlE PROJECT MANAGEMENTThedemandforAgileprojectmanagersisgrowingasmoreorganizationsareusingAgilemethodstodeliverprojectsforclientsquicklyandeffectively.

Thisthree-weekprogramwillinstructyouinusingAgileprinciplesandpracticestosuccessfullymanage change, improve communication, reduce cost, increase efficiency, and demonstrate valuetoyourcustomersandstakeholders.ItalsowillprepareyouforthePMIAgileCertifiedPractitioner(PMI-ACP)certificationexam.

busINEss ANAlysT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Businessanalystsunderstandthestructure,policiesandoperationsofanorganizationandhave the ability to recommend solutions to help an organization achieve its initiatives. This programcoverstheInternationalInstituteofBusinessAnalysis’s(IIBA®)BodyofKnowledge,supplemented with practical examples and resources, to help you prepare for the examinations toearntheCertifiedBusinessAnalysisProfessional(CBAP)orCertificationofCompetencyinBusinessAnalysis(CCBA)designations.

WhO ShOULD attenD• Businessanalysts,businesssystems

analysts and business analyst managers

• Product,projectandprogrammanagers

• Businessandsoftwarearchitects

hOW YOU WiLL Benefit• Learntocreatehigh-impactmarketing

plans and programs.• Developyouranalyticalskillstogain

deeper business insight.• Createandparticipateinnewinitiatives

to advance your career.

WhO ShOULD attenDThisprogramisdesignedforprojectmanagement professionals who currently use or are interested in implementing Agilepractices.

hOW YOU WiLL Benefit• MasterthefoundationsofAgileproject

lifecycles, methods and practices.• Learnhowtoconceive,plan,execute,controlanddeliverAgileprojects.

• PrepareforthePMIAgileCertifiedPractitioner(PMI-ACP)examination.

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