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Best Practices in Project Management.pdf
Best Practices in Project ManagementUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
This course provides a solid understanding of the fundamental building blocks of project management, and an introduction of best practices that can be used in all endeavors by all people across all industries.  Participants learn concepts, terms, tools, and techniques needed to communicate about, organize, monitor, and successfully complete projects. 
Scheduled Classes6/29/2009 2:43 PM
$1,195
2
CAPM Exam Preparation.pdf
CAPM Exam PreparationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
This course is specifically designed to assist students in preparing for the Project Management Professional exam, given by PMI®.  This four-day course allows the student focused time to learn and to review the concepts and terms necessary to pass the CAPM® exam.  Included with the class are tips, tricks, and targeted materials that will assist the student in reviewing for and passing the exam.  A complete CAPM exam simulation at the end of the course helps students determine if they are ready to take the official exam, and gives them insight into specific areas they will need to study in order to succeed.
Scheduled Classes6/29/2009 2:40 PM
$2,395
4
Manage Projects Using Windows Sharepoint Services.pdf
Manage Projects Using Windows Sharepoint ServicesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
This course provides an overview of how to use Windows SharePoint Server (WSS) 3.0 tools and templates to help manage, organize, monitor, and successfully complete projects.
Scheduled Classes6/29/2009 2:40 PM
$595
1
Mastering Microsoft Project 2007.pdf
Mastering Microsoft Project 2007Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Have you ever had problems getting Microsoft Project to work for you? It’s a tool that can be very frustrating, and can take a lot of time away from you managing your project.

Learn to use this powerful tool to manage projects. Build plans, create resource-leveled schedules, establish baselines, produce status reports and make clear task assignments. Project managers and team leaders will learn the features of this tool while following a five-step planning process. This presentation begins with the basic concepts and leads participants through all the functions they’ll need to plan and manage a small to medium-sized project.

The course is loaded with tips for making the most practical use of this tool!

To get the most from any project management software, the user must understand the project management techniques upon which the software is based. This course presents the most popular project management software in the context of how a project manager will use it. Participants in this course learn the functions of the software and the project management concepts which make the software effective. This presentation begins with the basic concepts and leads participants through all the functions they’ll need to plan and manage a small to medium-sized project, including how to level resources and capture both cost and schedule progress.
11/17/2009 4:44 PM
$995
2
Microsoft Office Project 2007 - Managing Projects - 5927A.pdf
Microsoft Office Project 2007 - Managing Projects - 5927AUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to build, maintain, and control well-formed project plans.
This is the first course in the Microsoft® Office Project 2007 Official Curriculum series and will serve as the entry point for other Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) courses covering Microsoft Office Project 2007 and the Microsoft EPM 2007 Solution.
Scheduled Classes6/29/2009 2:41 PM
$1,295
3
Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 - Managing Projects - 5928A.pdf
Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 - Managing Projects - 5928AUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close enterprise projects by using the Microsoft® Office Project Server 2007 enterprise tool.
This is the second course in the Microsoft Office Project 2007 Official Curriculum series and covers the Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Solution.
6/29/2009 2:41 PM
$1,295
3
Microsoft Project Essentials.pdf
Microsoft Project EssentialsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
This intensive class addresses those core Microsoft Project® skills and processes that are necessary to create and baseline a resource balanced schedule, update it with actual values, apply approved changes, and create useful reports. We then spend a fourth day working in more detail with projects provided by the students to troubleshoot unique problems and address specific issues.
Scheduled Classes6/29/2009 2:41 PM
$1,195
3
PMP Exam Delta-Differences in v3 and v4 PMP Exam.pdf
PMP Exam Delta-Differences in v3 and v4 PMP ExamUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The PMP® Exam changed on June 30, 2009 to reflect the new content in version four of the PMBOK® Guide. This course focuses on the differences between the two versions to help you prepare for the new exam.

The class comes in two forms:
• Option 1 includes an instructor-led four session, 16 hour review course, version four study materials, including 35 hours of additional online training, handouts, and a full online exam simulation based on the new materials;
• Option 2 provides an instructor-led four session, 16  hour course.
7/17/2009 6:27 PM
$995
4
PMP Exam Prep Refresher.pdf
PMP Exam Prep RefresherUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
This course provides a refresher of the content covered in the 5-day PMP® Exam Prep course.  This seven hour block of time allows the student focused time to review and study the concepts and terms necessary to pass the PMP® exam--perfect for students ready to sit the exam who want to reinforce key concepts.
Scheduled Classes6/29/2009 2:43 PM
$275
1
PMP Exam Preparation.pdf
PMP Exam PreparationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
This course is specifically designed to assist students in preparing for the Project Management Professional exam, given by PMI®.  This five-day course allows the student focused time to learn and to review the concepts and terms necessary to pass the PMP® exam.  Included with the class are tips, tricks, and targeted materials that will assist the student in reviewing for and passing the exam.  A complete PMP® exam simulation at the end of the course helps students determine if they are ready to take the official exam, and gives them insight into specific areas they will need to study in order to succeed.

This course will also prepare students for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exam, which requires fewer hours of experience.
Scheduled Classes6/29/2009 2:43 PM
$2,995
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PMP Review Webinar.pdf
PMP Review WebinarUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
This course is specifically designed to assist students in preparing for the Project Management Professional exam, given by PMI®.  This one-day webinar allows the student focused time with an instructor to review the concepts and terms necessary to pass the PMP® exam.  Included with this webinar is a review of the inputs, outputs and tools & techniques that will assist the student in reviewing for and passing the exam. 
6/29/2009 2:44 PM
$175
1
Project Management for IT Professionals.pdf
Project Management for IT ProfessionalsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
This course examines the project manager's role in an organization.  It is designed to teach how to get a job done on time, within budget, and without compromising quality targets. This course assists the user in their preparations for the Project+ certification examination offered by CompTIA and the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) offered by the Project Management Institute. The book covers many of the topics required by the CompTIA Project+ examination, including the organization's expectations; organization structures and professionalism; management concepts; leadership, teams, and project lifecycle; project planning, objectives, statement of work, and the work breakdown structure; time management; introduction to Microsoft Project®; project cost management; cost estimating and learning curves; project communications; quality planning, assurance, and control; and risk management.
Scheduled Classes6/29/2009 2:44 PM
$1,695
3 or 5
Project Risk Management.pdf
Project Risk ManagementUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Some studies show that a formal Risk Management process can eliminate up to 90% of the risks on a project! This Risk Management course will provide you with tools and techniques that will help you focus on those things that are most likely to cause your project to succeed or fail. With so much going on in any project, Risk Management is one area that will help you allocate your time and resources most efficiently, and work with your stakeholders to increase the chances of project success.
6/29/2009 2:44 PM
$1,195
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Seminar.pdf
SeminarUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
This seminar provides an introduction to those interested in learning more about project management. You will conduct a discovery exercise to learn a practical project management process, and receive an overview of common terms, concepts, tools and techniques for managing projects more effectively.  You will also learn about the various project management certifications, and best practices for obtaining them.
6/29/2009 2:42 PM
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Time Management Seminar.pdf
Time Management SeminarUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Benefits of time management
Increased productivity Reduced stress
Increased efficiency Higher level of personal accountability
More effective meetings
Feelings of accomplishment and integrity
More effective communication
Improved relationships – at work and at home
Improved project management  and teamwork
Completed goals

Who should attend?
Anyone who needs improved time management techniques and time management skills would benefit from this course.
11/6/2009 12:32 PM
$65
1 Day - 3 Hours - 2 PDUs
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Advanced Business Analysis.pdf
Advanced Business AnalysisUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
This workshop uses a case study to help you explore two standard approaches to conceptual modeling: the Unified Modeling Language and Information Engineering. It is designed to be prescriptive as well as descriptive. This means that best practice will be emphasized through explanation and application. You will discover what should be done as well as how to do it, and why.
Request a Class6/29/2009 2:42 PM
$1,495
3
Fast Start® In Business Analysis.pdf
Fast Start® In Business AnalysisUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
From enterprise analysis and scope definition to requirements determination and conceptual design, the Fast Start® in Business Analysis workshop gives analysts a thorough understanding of the entire Systems Development Life Cycle. Replete with both “hard” and “soft” skills, this three-day course builds a sound strategy for analyzing business processes and demonstrates how to apply concepts and practical techniques within the context of an experiential learning environment. Students emerge from this workshop with a solid foundation of business analysis thinking as well as a greater understanding that doing the right things is just as important as doing things right.
Request a Class6/29/2009 2:45 PM
$1,495
3
Mastering the Requirements Process.pdf
Mastering the Requirements ProcessUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
By mastering the project requirements process, business analysts and project managers can better manage customers’ expectations and satisfy their needs. Requirements discovery is the first step to a successful project. This workshop focuses on the skills necessary to thoroughly gather requirements from users, procedures, system components, and various business documents. Quality requirements statements are the next step in a successful project. So, participants will learn best practice techniques to write specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and traceable, requirements statements. Finally, requirements must be properly communicated, validated and signed off to achieve a successful project outcome. By the end of this course, participants will have accomplished all three. Overall the workshop is designed to give participants the skills, hands-on application and confidence they need to tackle any project by producing and gaining approval for a quality requirements document.
Request a Class6/29/2009 2:47 PM
$1,495
3
Survival Skills for Analysts.pdf
Survival Skills for AnalystsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
This comprehensive workshop helps business analysts complement their practical systems thinking with a thorough understanding of effective people skills. A few of the many important topics covered in Survival Skills for Analysts include understanding team dynamics and resolving interpersonal conflicts; improving communication skills; planning and managing meetings more effectively and achieving greater consensus and commitment. To help ensure students continue to cultivate these critical skills after completion of the workshop, an action plan is developed for ongoing personal development in the workplace environment.
Request a Class6/29/2009 2:46 PM
$1,095
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StoreUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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