Microsoft Project should be one of the most frequently used tools in your project management toolbox. Learn the basics of Project; create a project from scratch; work with task types, scheduling options and constraints; set-up resources, resolve conflicts and pool them for sharing; manage the schedule consistent with the critical path and project baseline; consolidate projects; print project dashboards, views and reports and much more.
Apply the knowledge acquired from previous courses as you manage an end-to-end simulated project. You will gain an understanding of the key tools and techniques used in all phases of the project, and you will be challenged to think stragically as various scenarios threaten to throw your project off-track.
Continue developing your project management skills. In Part B, you will learn how to achieve high project team performance, learn the Agile process, utilize Microsoft Project as a tool to manage your projects and reinforce everything you’ve learned through a real-world project management simulation.
Acquire the skills to manage projects in a variety of industries. Our seven required courses give you the tools and techniques to deliver projects on time and within budget. In Part A, you’ll get a broad overview of project management and then delve deeper into the five project management processes: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling and Closing. Courses include team activities, insightful discussion and a toolkit you can immediately utilize.
Project Managers are in high demand. In this free information session, our project management instructor will discuss the project management industry, the project management profession and Green River’s newly revised Project Management Certificate Program. If you have been thinking about taking courses to formalize your PM understanding, making a career change or learning tangible skills to help you stand out in your current role, join us for this informational session. Registration required.
Discover the science and art of effective project management, and learn why 75 percent of all projects fail! Summarize the five Process Groups, 10 Knowledge Areas and 49 processes recommended for application in the PMBOK® Guide (Project Management Body of Knowledge).
It is said, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Discover the 24 key planning processes needed to plan and implement a successful project, and learn the order in which they should occur. Identify the key tools and techniques to effectively plan for scope, schedule, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, procurements and stakeholder management.
Your Project Management Plan is approved and accepted. What’s next? This course shares best practices for implementing and controlling the project to success. Learn how to manage quality, develop and manage a project team, effectively communicate, manage risk and engage stakeholders.
Program Overview
Project Managers lead projects, manage team members, and drive projects toward results. Project managers work across teams to motivate people throughout all stages of a projects. They manage key milestones and outcomes of projects.
Benefits:
- Increased career opportunities. Earn valuable industry-recognized certifications that open doors to new jobs and promotions.
- Enhanced knowledge and skills. Gain in-depth understanding of critical Project Management concepts, preparing you for real-world challenges.
- Confidence and competitiveness. Stand out from the crowd with demonstrable expertise and qualifications.
- Professional development, good for stacking industry credentials
- Demonstrate your commitment to excellence by getting a certification.
Who Should Attend:
- Project Management professionals seeking to expand their skillset and advance their careers.
- Job seekers looking for a career path into an organization.
- Tech professionals who need to develop project management skills.
- People in organizations who need additional skills to manage projects.
- College graduates looking for a tangible skill for their resume.
Why Attend Green River Continuing Education:
- Green River Continuing Education is able to keep costs low on programs as a state educational system.
- Our instructors are industry professionals with current industry experience. They provide insight into the current needs of the Project Management industry.
- Programs are not burdened with extra classes and electives like a full degree or other programs.
- Programs are designed for working professionals.
Employment Outlook:
From the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics:
“Employment of project management specialists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.
About 68,100 openings for project management specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.”
To view the current outlook at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics go to: https://www.bls.gov