Certificate in Project Magmnt

CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Earn a Certificate in Applied Project Management from The University of Akron in this unique 5-day program – a blended learning environment of instructor contact with online assignments, template reviews, and supplemental information. You will establish a professional network of local project managers, including faculty.Program Format and Content are Based Upon
• Your unique project needs
• Application of Real world experiences of front line project managers and team members
• The Project Management Institute (PMI), Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• Fulfilling the formal project management classroom contact hours required for PMI credentials
Program Description
Gain the front line, real-world skills and techniques you need to enhance your career and your company’s 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
• Project Management Basics, Success Factors and Process Improvement
• Project Evolution- Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing
• Establishing Project Management Controls
• Utilizing the 9 PMBOK Knowledge Areas in Real World Projects
Who Should Attend this Program?
Designed for individuals who are new to project management, working project managers, managers, and project team members who wish to advance their service capabilities through exposure to formal project management methodologies.  This program will also qualify you to advance toward Project Management Institute credentialing programs.
You will
• 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.
Approved for 32.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR/SPHR/GPHR
Approved for 35 PDUs by the Project Management Institute
Class meets Feb. 13, 14, 15, 20 and 21.  $1199, class 16593
Alan Plastow, MAT, PMP