Instructor: Kathleen Donohue
Fee: $975.00 (US) for PMI members and $1095.00 (US) for nonmembers
PDUs: 14  Contact Hours: 14

This intensive project management course addresses all the necessary skills for planning and managing projects of all types and sizes. Essential Skills for Managing Projects is an excellent way for experienced project managers to augment their existing skills. Learners practice interactive project management techniques during the exercises on one of three case studies in an online team environment. This course uses tools and techniques from Total Quality Management and Six Sigma, which help to increase team effectiveness and participation in all phases of the project management process.

This course will cover:
• Project objectives
• Project deliverables
• Deadlines, spending limits
• Organizational constraints
• Project scope
• Team composition
• Schedules
• Staffing
• Spending (budget)
• Creating the deliverables
• Monitoring progress
• Managing risk and change
• Customer feedback
• Lessons learned
• Historical reports

This course will help you:
• Understand all elements and consequences of the project charter
• Understanding the elements of a project plan
• Utilize best practices for leading a team through the project execution process
• Effectively close out a project

Who should attend?
Experienced project managers interested in upgrading their skill set to include the ability to manage small, medium or even large multi-disciplined sized projects.