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Type    : self-paced, online     Access Time    : 365 days from enrollment    Description    : This course presents a streamlined approach to project management based on the best practices of experienced, effective project managers. It cuts through the clutter and focuses on the key principles of project management in the real world, offering tools and techniques for achieving project success. This course provides a clear road map for leading a project through the five key project stages:  Initiating, Planning, Controlling, Executing and Closing. You'll be exposed to the basic tools employed in each of these stages, including templates for a comprehensive project plan, work breakdown schedules, task list, issue list, risk register and close-out documents. Each stage is illustrated by examples and video commentary by project management professionals, where you can see how best practices are applied to solve project challenges.

   Learning Objectives  

1.    Understand the five project stages (Initiating, Planning, Controlling, Executing and Closing)  
2.    Recognize constraints for projects (scope, time, and budget)  
3.    Explain key project management terminology  
4.    Outline the keys to a successful project launch  
5.    Understand how to establish project goals and deliverables with stakeholders  
6.    Manage the planning, execution, and control of your projects  
7.    Recognize project management best practice, including Agile, Lean, and other techniques  
8.    Understand project team dynamics  
9.    Understand how to communicate clearly with stakeholders and project team members  
10.    Recognize effective tools for change management  
11.    Explain and employ key tools and techniques employed in the five stages  
12.    Manage the closing process for your project, including  transfer, acceptance, and approval  

   Contact Hours    : This course offers ten (10) contact hours for continuing education credit.    CEUs    :10 

   Refund Policy:    You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.

      CAPM®/PMP®/PgMP®      Technical PDUs: 4.25     Leadership PDUs: 4.5     Strategic/Business PDUs: 1.25   

    PfMP®       Technical PDUs: 0      Leadership PDUs: 4.5       Strategic/Business PDUs: 1.25   

    PMI-ACP®       Technical PDUs: 0      Leadership PDUs: 4.5       Strategic/Business PDUs: 1.25   

    PMI-PBA®       Technical PDUs: 0       Leadership PDUs: 4.5       Strategic/Business PDUs: 1.25   

    PMI-RMP®       Technical PDUs: 0      Leadership PDUs: 4.5      Strategic/Business PDUs: 1.25   

    PMI-SP®       Technical PDUs: 0       Leadership PDUs: 4.5       Strategic/Business PDUs: 1.25