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Project Management is an essential skill for individuals looking to compete and succeed in today’s market. Once limited to project management professionals, these skills and credentials are becoming essential tools for individuals in a wide variety of industries.

The Project Management courses at Triton College are designed to give you an understanding of what is necessary to plan projects effectively and work efficiently while accounting for resources, time and cost constraints, and risk. The skills learned apply to both small and large projects in a wide range of industries. Many of our project management courses apply toward professional development units (PDU) for the Project Management Institute, and a mixture of in-class and online courses provide added convenience.

TEC E61 001 - Project Management Fundamentals Certificate Program(CAPM©)

Fall Class September 15, 16 and 17, 2009; 8:30AM - 4:30 PM
This three day course provides a detailed examination of the fundamental processes of project management. Using lectures, case studies, discussions and individual and group exercises, participants will learn how to apply a 5-Phase approach to projects, determine how to meet customer/client needs, and focus on planning, tracking and control techniques. Participants will apply project management tools such as Work Breakdown Schedule (WBS), estimating, networking, Gantt charts and risk assessment to an in-class project. This course is taught by a PMI Registered Education Provider.

At the end of this seminar participants will be able to:

Describe what it takes to manage projects successfully
Define project management terms and concepts, creating a common language
Describe a typical life cycle of a project and how the various processes work within that life cycle
Present the five project management processes
Identify project roles and responsibilities
Recognize the importance of communication and negotiation to successful project management
Improve management of stakeholder
Enable participants to work more effectively on project teams and understand their needs and motivation
Clarify project charter, objective, scope and requirements
Create a realistic project schedule
Identify and manage project risk
Interpret and analyze project data and reports
Apply all the project management processes in class and review how to apply them to your own projects
Discuss use and future application of project management

Course fee is $775 and includes all materials and catering.

NEW! CAPM Review Get ready for the exam withthis one day review session.

BUS E46 - PMP Certification Preparation 1 (Online)
Learn how to prepare for the Project Management Institute’s prestigious PMP® certification exam. Master the first six chapters of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), 3rd edition—the most essential resource for the PMP certification exam. Learn all about the nine Project Management Knowledge Areas, five Process Groups, and 44 project management processes. Raise your project management IQ by discovering tips and techniques related to the questions you'll encounter on the PMP exam. Use proven learning strategies to help absorb key terminology, concepts, and formulas.

Internet access; e-mail; and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser are required to register for this course.

Required textbook: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), 3rd Edition.

At the end of this course the student will be able to:

Understand the Project Management Institute's (PMI®) Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam and A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).
Define the nature of projects, and learn the fundamentals of project management and how they relate to general management and programs.
Explain the expertise areas of project management, and find out why project phases and the project life cycle are vital elements of any project.
Determine how deliverables relate to stakeholders, learn how to identify all stakeholders, and discover how to select a project organizational structure.
Relate how the five Process Groups relate to 44 project management processes and nine Project Management Knowledge Areas.
Create some useful tools to help you set a firm foundation for the remainder of the course.
Define of the primary terms and concepts that make up Project Integration Management, the first Project Management Knowledge Area.
Plan the scope of your project.
Create a WBS, verifying a project's scope, and controlling the scope.
Demonstrate how activity definition and activity sequencing get your project off to a good start.
Demonstrate how activity sequencing and activity duration estimating work together to set the stage for project schedule development.
Understand the importance and contributions of schedule development and schedule control as they relate to your project.

BUS E47 - PMP Certification Preparation 2 (Online)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of PMP Certification Prep 1 BUSE46 (or equivalent experience)

Prepare to take--and pass--the Project Management Institute's PMP certification exam. Master chapters 7 through 12 of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (3rd edition), the most essential resource for the PMP certification exam. Learn all about the nine Project Management Knowledge Areas, five Process Groups, and 44 project management processes. Raise your project management IQ by discovering tips and techniques related to the questions you'll encounter on the PMP exam. Use proven learning strategies to help absorb key terminology, concepts, and formulas.

Internet access; e-mail; and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser are required to register for this course.

At the end of this course the student will be able to:

Understand Project Cost Management, and see how cost estimating helps you define how much money you'll spend for your project.
Discover the essence of cost budgeting and cost control to keep your project moving in the right direction.
Gain insights into the role of quality in your projects by examining benchmarking, flowcharts, design of experiments, and the cost of quality.
Explain how quality assurance (QA) differs from quality control (QC), and discover the power of control charts and Pareto diagrams.
Understand the requirements for effectively using human resources for your project.
Demonstrate how to integrate four project management processes to achieve effective project communications.
Manage project risk through careful planning and identifying risk conditions.
Discuss how quantitative risk analysis, including sensitivity analysis and simulation, can help you reduce risks.
Apply key procurement concepts, including make-or-buy analysis, supplier sourcing, and contract administration.
Define the steps included in directing, managing, monitoring, controlling, and closing a project.
Discuss the elements of professional responsibility, including ethics, politics, and continual personal improvement.
Maximize your PMP study time and increase readiness for the exam.

ONL E76 Project Management Fundamentals (Online)
There are more projects occurring today than at any time in history. Organizations initiate projects to create new computer applications, erect bridges and buildings, improve processes, develop new products, and reorganize company operations. Unfortunately, most organizations do not manage projects well, creating an unprecedented demand for project management practitioners. If you’re organized, perceptive, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator, you just might have what it takes to succeed in the fast-growing field of project management. If you’re new to project management, this course will provide you with the essential information you’ll need to prepare for and complete your first project. If you’re an experienced project manager, this course will make you more valuable to your employer by increasing your skills and competencies. This course will also help you prepare for the internationally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exams offered by the Project Management Institute.

Internet access; e-mail; and Internet Explorer, Netscape or Firefox Web browser are required to enroll in this course.

To register for these classes please click HERE. To speak with a program adviser, please call (708) 456-0300 x3500 or email askCE@triton.edu.






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