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( Project Management ) - MANAGEMENT  The University of Akron has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
To Register: Copy the 5-digit course number and go to: Continuing Education Registration.
For more information: 5 Easy Ways to Register.
FREE PROJECT MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW BREAKFAST
You are invited to this free seminar to hear about the key processes involved in successful project management, and the modules offered by Workforce Development and Continuing Education to help you build real world, bottom-line project management skills.
FREE! AGMC WELLNESS CENTER -MONTROSE
14531 Thu 8-9:30 a.m. Aug. 20
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ENHANCING PROJECT SUCCESS
This course is one of the first in a series of Project Management Professional Development seminars that will help you build real world, bottom-line project skills. Discover how to plan more successful projects by recognizing and avoiding common project mistakes. Includes project management (PM) methodology, goals, resource allocation, developing teams and project management stakeholders. Recommended for executives, middle managers, PM managers and PM team members.
Alan Plastow, MAT, PMP
One class meeting CEU 0.4
$79 CBA 147
14470 Tue 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 9
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WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE
The accuracy and focus of the Work Breakdown Structure are critical to project success. This module focuses on constructing the WBS to optimize and control project time, cost, and quality, how the WBS helps establish the Network Diagram, and how the project schedule and critical path are actually derived from the WBS through the diagram.
Alan Plastow, MAT, PMP
One class meeting CEU 0.4
$79 CBA 134
14471 Tue 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 16
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For a printable PDF document with Project Management information: University of Akron Project Management Certificate Program
CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE
This 5-day program is designed for you to earn a Certificate in Project Management quickly and efficiently from The University of Akron. This unique program is composed of a blended learning environment; classroom contact is preceded by online assignments, reviews, and additional information as well as establish a professional support network of local project managers, including faculty.
Program format and content are based upon:
Your unique project needs
Real world experiences of front line project managers and team members
The Project Management Institute (PMI), Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Association for Project Management (APM)
Program Description:
Gain the front line, real world skills and techniques you need to enhance your career and your companys projects. Learn the life cycle processes and knowledge areas of project management as defined by the Project Management Institute. Build perspective in analyzing project potential and guiding project deliverables for on time, on budget results.
Topics Covered
Project Management Basics
Project Management Success Factors
Project Initiation
Project Plan Evolution Early Planning
Detailed Planning
Establishing Project Controls
Project Work Flow
Project Execution
Project Closure
Who Should Attend this Program?
This program is designed for individuals who are new to project management, working project managers, managers, and project team members who wish to advance through exposure to formal project management methodologies.
You will:
Receive a Certificate in Project Management from The University of Akron.
Develop and utilize a formal project methodology.
Enhance credibility for yourself, your team, and your company.
Apply proven PMBOK structure to existing and future projects.
Understand and mold the roles of project stakeholders.
Enhance project results through better process focus.
Fine-tune your project communications potential, for yourself and your company.
Expand project cost control while optimizing ROI.
Get better results with fewer bumps in your project road.
No discounts apply.
Approved for 30 recertification credit hours toward PHR/SPHR/GPHR.
Alan Plastow, MAT, PMP
Five class meetings CEU 3.0
$999 STUDENT UNION
14680 Mon-Wed 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 2, 8 and 9
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MICROSOFT PROJECT
If you are a project manager, you need to master the features of this tool for planning, tracking and managing one or more important projects. You will build a sample project from beginning to end, and manage the time, resources and costs of the project - entering deadlines, assigning people to tasks, and controlling the budget. Includes the ten common misconceptions about MS Project and pitfalls to avoid.
Michele Bobola
Two class meetings CEU 1.2
$199 POLSKY 451C
14495 Mon/Wed 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 20 and 22
To see Microsoft Office computer programs: Computer Classes
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To Register: Copy the 5-digit course number and go to: Continuing Education Registration.
For more information: 5 Easy Ways to Register.
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