U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Ensuring the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce

Competencies Emphasized

• Accountability
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Credibility

Length

1 week.

Locations

WMDC, Aurora, CO;  EMDC, Shepherdstown, WV; 

College Credits

2 Hours Upper Level Baccalaureate

Schedule

• April 19 - 23, 2010 @ WMDC, Aurora, CO   $3500
  
  Starts 8:30 AM on 1st day ends 12:00 PM on last day
  Cost includes food, lodging and course materials
• June 7 - 11, 2010 @ EMDC, Shepherdstown, WV   $3500
  
  Starts 8:30 AM on 1st day ends 12:00 PM on last day
  Cost includes food, lodging and course materials
• September 13 - 17, 2010 @ EMDC, Shepherdstown, WV   $3500
  
  Starts 8:30 AM on 1st day ends 12:00 PM on last day
  Cost includes food, lodging and course materials

Overview

This program establishes a solid foundation for successful project management by addressing the best and most current practices used by project managers including basic principles, tools and techniques. You will learn key concepts in project planning and implementation and apply them in the classroom with the assistance of expert facilitators. Using a classic project management plan, you will also manage an actual, hands-on project. Brief quizzes help assesses your progress and focus your coursework.

The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) serves as the guide to key project management terminology and process descriptions.

How You Will Benefit

• Understand project management based on the PMBOK
• Apply project management tools to improve project planning and implementation
• Demonstrate effective team behavior and the importance of team membership
• Construct and present a basic project plan incorporating key seminar concepts
• Improve interpersonal skills, especially when communicating project changes and progress

Who Should Attend

New or potential project managers with little or no previous training and/or experience in project management