"I liked the course and felt that it was a good value ... The course material was not only interesting but I am using a number of the techniques in my daily work. With the diversity of topics and experienced presenters it was easy to find points of interest and practical, useful tools."

-- Craig Schell, Engineering Director, Innovation, Professional Power Tools, Dewalt

Certificate in Innovation Management
Learn the Keys to Sustained Growth and Success

Dynamic Project Management

Faculty: John H. Cable, R.A., PMP. Director, Project Management Center for Excellence
Location: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, D.C.

With this course, participants will understand the basics of project management, including the importance and interrelationship of all its components. Attendees will be cognizant of the Project Management Institute's process group functions (initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing) and the project knowledge areas (integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk and procurement).

In this module, you will learn:

  • How to plan successful projects (defining, specifying, delivery options, scheduling and budgeting);

  • How to implement projects (organizing the team, work assignments, team building and effective leadership);

  • How to execute projects (performance measurement, maintaining the schedule, adjustments/mid-course corrections, record keeping, status reporting, communications, managing conflict and time management); and

  • How to close out projects (performance measurement, maintaining the schedule, adjustments/mid-course corrections, record keeping, status reporting, communications, managing conflict and time management).

 

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