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howardcc.edu/ConEd ■ 443-518-1700 Fall 2014 ■ 3 BUSINESS SKILLS PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project Management Basics Get introduced to the methods and techniques project managers use to effectively initiate, plan, control, and report on their projects. Managers with limited experi- ence will learn project management concepts, terms, tools, and aspects of the project life cycle as described in the Project Management Institute's PMBOK® Guide. 1.2 CEUs. $495 (fee based, no waivers) ■ Tue,Thu 9am-4pm, Oct 7-Oct 9 #9100 XB 995 8173 Gateway Campus Rm 3 ■ Wed,Thu 9am-4pm, Nov 5-Nov 6 #9101 XB 995 8174 Gateway Campus Rm 3 Entire PMP Series This seven-week series covers a number of topics in preparation for the Project Management Professional PMP® Exam. You will review all material covered in the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), which includes the 10 knowledge areas: Project Integration, Project Scope, Project Time, Project Cost, Project Quality, Project Human Resource Management, Project Communications, Project Risk Management, Project Procurement, and Project Stakeholders Manage- ment Review. There will also be practice test questions and a discussion of what to expect when taking the PMP® Exam. You will learn the project manager's role in developing the project scope, how to develop a project charter, the project lifecycle, and the importance of the WBS in defining the scope. You will learn about control- ling the project schedule, the critical path method, PERT methodology; network diagrams, and Gantt charts. You will also learn about managing the project budget, cost estimating and forecasting, cost applications, and earned value analysis. Discuss the project manager's role in creating, motivating and managing a successful team. Examine group decision-making and problem-solving models, project risk definitions/planning, procedures for managing project contracts and procurement, and quality assurance will also be covered. 42 hours. No refunds. Prerequisite: Five or more years of project management experience. 4.2 CEUs. $2,500 (includes $1,740 in fees*) ■ Tue,Thu 6pm-9:15pm, Sep 30-Nov 13 #9102 XB 649 8175 Gateway Campus Rm 5 The Course Online–PMP Prep Offered in cooperation with University Learning Institute, this course prepares you for the Project Management Institute (PMI) certifi cation exam by covering material in the PMI Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and reviewing essential project manage- ment concepts and terminology. You will have access to sample exams with hundreds of questions. You can start at any time during the month and work at your own pace. Participants generally complete the course in two or three months, but will have access to the information after completing the course. 5.6 CEUs. $895 (fee based, no waivers) ■ Sep 1-Jan 30 #9372 XB 998 8188 Online ■ Oct 6-Feb 27 #9373 XB 998 8189 Online ■ Nov 3-Mar 27 #9374 XB 998 8190 Online " Being able to say that I'm SPHR certifi ed after less than a year from coming to the United States was quite a big step and the course defi nitely helped me to achieve that. " –CHRISTEN RAGHEB, SPHR Professional Human Resource Management Student Watch a short video for more information at coned.howardcc. edu/phrm. The PMP® is one of the top certifications sought after by IT, business, and healthcare professionals. Project managers are needed in ever y industr y where products and ser vices are provided. The average compensation for U.S project management practitioners is over $100,000, according to the PMI Project Management Salary Survey. The PMP is the project management credential of choice for numer- ous industries and companies. It is the profession's most globally recognized and respected certification credential. In order to become PMP certified, appli- cants must demonstrate appropriate education and experience as well as take and pass a comprehensive exam. For more information about the PMP exam, please visit pmi.org. Throughout our seven-week se- ries, our PMP certified instructors will provide expert guidance through course work and help prepare you for the exam. Call 443-518-4973 for more information. ATTENTION, VETERANS! You may be eligible for veteran benefits for the Entire PMP Series. For more information, please contact us at 443-518-4514 or email veteransaffairs@howardcc.edu.