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The Delaware Valley Chapter of the Project
Management Institute (PMI®-DVC) in cooperation with Villanova University is offering
two seminars in professional project management.
Both courses are based on PMI’s® A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) -
Third Edition and are designed to improve your project management skills;
and foster your professional growth.
“PMI®”, “PMBOK®” and “PMP®” are registered
certification marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
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Course Dates:
Foundations in Project Management
Four Saturdays - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2008
or November 1, 8, 15,22, 2008
Prep for PMP®
Credential Examination Class
Two Saturdays - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
October 4 & 11, 2008
or December 6 & 13, 2008
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Location:
Villanova Conference Center
601 County Line Road
Radnor, PA 19087
Directions |
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About the Programs
Foundations in Project Management is an in-depth, four-day
introduction to the principles of project management as described in PMI's® Project Management Body
of Knowledge (PMBOK®) 3rd Edition. Designed for those who are
new to the discipline, this course will acquaint you with updated
principles and current practices in project management. Taught by
nationally certified, working practitioners, Foundations lays a strong
knowledge base that enables you to return to the workplace and practice
what you have learned. Many find this course helpful to prepare studying
for the
PMP® credential examination.
The Prep for PMP® Credential Class in an intense, two day,
preparation study course. It is intended for candidates who are experienced in project management, and have
taken courses such as PMI®-DVC's "Foundations in Project Management."
This course concentrates solely on preparation for PMI's® Project
Management Professional (PMI®) credential exam. Students will review material normally
covered in the exam and will receive instruction on how to best prepare for the examination.
Register early! The Project Management Institute
is in the process of updating the PMP® Credential Examination. In anticipation of the high demand of the prospects taking the exam prior to these changes, Villanova University will offer Foundations in Project Management and Prep for PMP® Credential Examination twice this Fall.
Please visit www.pmi.org for
eligibility requirements, on-line application and fees to sit for the PMP® Credential Examination.
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These are the stages a project
manager actually gets through before completion of the plan.
Both courses marry the theory and the practice of the project
management into an integrated whole, based on the process areas
as described below:
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Initiating. Covers project selection, project
manager identification, project charter and determining
realistic project goals, constraints, and assumptions at the
outset.
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Planning. Emphasizes the planning, scheduling, budgeting, and other
skills necessary to properly establish a project at the very
beginning.
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Executing.
The importance of monitoring the project as it progresses,
and setting up feedback processes which measure actual
progress against the baseline.
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Controlling.
Measuring and establishing project performance early enough
to make appropriate adjustments. Performance reporting,
configuration management, and change control.
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Closing.
Finalizing the need of a phrase or a project. Closing
contracts and project acceptance and termination.
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Both courses offer the core nine
knowledge areas, key to the successful planning and
implementation of a project. These knowledge areas integrate
closely with the five process areas to guide you through the
project:
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Integration Management.
The various elements of the project must be properly
coordinated. Learn how to use the development and execution
of a project plan with integrated change control to tie
together the entire project.
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Scope Management. Effective
scope management is a vital discipline for achieving project
objectives. Learn about conceptual development, the scope
statement, work authorization, scope reporting, and control
systems throughout the project life cycle.
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Contract Management. Project
managers use oral and written contracts to achieve project
objectives. Find out about contract objectives and type, the
acquisition process, contract administration, and
post-contract evaluations.
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Time Management. Many
projects and project managers do not actively manage a
project's most precious resource: time. Acquire techniques
for planning, estimating, scheduling, and controlling time.
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Communications Management.
Every project management activity involves
communication. Discover the importance of identifying the
audience, the communication process, communication skills,
the environment, and the application of communication
management.
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Cost Management. The
bottom line is often the sole determinant of project success
or failure. Focus on estimating, forecasting, budgeting, and
controlling costs as well as the application of cost report
information.
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Human Resource Management.
As a project manager, you are responsible for building a
cohesive project team from a group of individual
specialists. Human resource management skills are needed to
make this transformation. Learn about the administrative and
behavioral aspects of human resource management unique to
project management.
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Risk Management. Every
project activity affects every other project activity. The
project manager needs to know the probability of success or
failure for certain events, and how each outcome changes the
rest of the project. Concentrate on identifying, evaluating
and mitigating risk.
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Quality Management.
Today more than ever, a project manager needs to be
sensitive to client expectations. Learn about quality
assurance, quality control and the quality management plan.
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These courses will be taught by certified Project Management Professionals (PMPs®).
You will learn from practicing project managers, active members of the Delaware
Valley chapter of the Project Management Institute. These professionals will
teach you the same concepts, tools, and techniques that they apply to their own
projects. Their practical, personal insights into how projects are managed in
the real world will enhance your present job skills or prepare you to earn your PMP®. Who Should Attend?
No matter what industry you currently work in, project management plays a
part in it.
If you're new to project management, or if you want to refresh your existing
skills, you should take Foundations in Project Management. It provides
complete and thorough instruction in the basic principles and the current
methods of project management.
If you want the recognition and reward that come from the validation of your
professional peers, enroll in the PMP Credential Review class.
It is an important first step in preparation for your PMP® Credential Examination.
The full six-day program of Foundations and Prep for PMP® meets PMI's® requirement of 35 hours of
formal project management education in order to be eligible to sit for the PMP® Credential Examination.
Course Fees, Registration, Billing/Payments and Cancellation Policy
Fees:
The course fee for Foundations in Project Management is $850.00 for PMI®
Members, and $1,050.00 for Non-Members. The course fee for Prep for PMP®
Credential is $750.00 for PMI® Members,
and $950.00 for Non-Members. Registering for both courses is offered as a discount.
Fees are only $1,500.00 for PMI® Members, and $1,700.00
for Non-Members.
Note: The cost of taking the PMP® Credential Exam is NOT included in the course fee.
Please visit
www.pmi-dvc.org to learn how to become a
member of PMI-DVC and be eligible for $200 discount. Save money
and have the benefits of membership.
Registration:
Registration form can be printed and sent by fax or mail, or you may
Register Here
Billing:
Students and authorized users are able to view billing statements and
make secured payments electronically. You can also print official
invoices for self and employer use. Once you receive your confirmation
and VU ID #, you may log onto E-Bill to view/pay your bill electronically. Bills
are updated the 1st and 15th of every month.
Villanova University
Office of Continuing Studies
Stanford Hall
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
FAX-610.519.6144
For more information, please contact: 610-519-4310.
Payment:
Payments are due no later than the first day of class. This requirement
applies to all students, including those who register too late to
receive a bill. Please refer to TERMS of BILLING on registration page.
To ensure maximum results for each student, class size is limited.
For further information call 610-519-4310.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be in writing and received by the Office of
Continuing Studies before the first class. No refunds are granted once
the class begins.
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