- Understand the principles associated with running a PMO
- Identify roles & responsibilities
- Develop processes & set up metrics
- Utilize different communication strategies
- Leverage resources
- Develop strategies for successful delivery
- Measure performance
- Address stakeholders' needs
- Optimize operations
- Track progress & forecast deliverables
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The Project Management Office Course Description: This online course provides an overview of the key principles and practices of a project management office (PMO). It covers the fundamentals of establishing a PMO, including how to identify roles, develop processes, and set up metrics. You will learn about different communication strategies used in a PMO as well as how to leverage resources. You will also gain an understanding of how to develop a strategy for ensuring the successful delivery of projects. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of project management while learning how to measure performance, address stakeholders' needs, and optimize operations. This course is ideal for individuals who are looking to hone their skills as senior managers or those interested in pursuing a career in project/program management. Course Objectives: -
Description:Â This course will explore the basic principles and techniques in research, composition, organization and delivery of speeches for various purposes. The course concentrates on practical experience in developing speaking and listening abilities to enable the student to communicate orally in clear, coherent language appropriate to the purpose, occasion, and audience. The techniques taught in this course will make any presentation more dynamic, fire up any team, and give anyone the confidence to overcome their fear of public speaking.ÂPrerequisite:Â NoneÂLearning Objectives:Â Students will learnÂ- to introduce students to fundamental & advanced theories of public speaking.Â
- to incorporate these theories to their own speaking experiences.Â
- the exact steps needed to create a speech that will keep your audience on the edge of their seats.Â
- to improve communication skills in a variety of public speaking contexts, includingshort luncheon presentations, training seminars and keynote speaking. Â
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The Art of Project Management Course Description: This online course provides a comprehensive introduction to the art of project management. It covers the fundamentals of managing projects, including how to plan and implement projects, analyze risks and handle conflict resolution. You will learn about different techniques used in project management as well as how to apply critical thinking. You will also gain an understanding of how to drive change and manage complexities. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of the art of project management while learning how to use data-driven insights, maintain the balance between short and long-term goals, anticipate challenges, and leverage resources. This course is ideal for individuals who are looking to hone their skills as a project manager or those interested in pursuing a career in planning & implementation or analysis & risk management. Course Objectives:- Understand principles associated with project management
- Plan & implement projects
- Analyze risks
- Handle conflict resolution
- Apply critical thinking
- Drive change
- Manage complexities
- Use data-driven insights
- Maintain the balance between short & long-term goals
- Anticipate challenges
- Leverage resources
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Stakeholder Management Course Description: This online course provides an overview of the key principles and practices of stakeholder management. It covers the fundamentals of managing relationships, including how to identify stakeholders, understand their needs and interests, set expectations and deliver positive outcomes. You will learn about the different types of stakeholders and how to build trust and maintain relationships with them. You will also gain an understanding of how to effectively manage conflicts between stakeholders in order to achieve desired goals. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, Â and assignments you will develop your knowledge of stakeholder management while learning how to work collaboratively with groups or individuals who impact organizational objectives. This course is ideal for individuals who are looking to develop their skills as project managers or those interested in pursuing a career in communications or public relations. Course Objectives:- Understand principles associated with successful stakeholder management
- Identify & categorize stakeholders
- Set clear expectations & deliverables
- Develop strategies for working together
- Understand needs & interests
- Build trust
- Establish productive relationships
- Engage in effective communication
- Address tensions & disagreements
- Create mutually beneficial outcomes
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Project Scheduling Course Description: This online course provides an overview of the key principles and practices of project scheduling. It covers the fundamentals of creating a timeline, including how to sequence activities, allocate resources, track progress, and establish milestones. You will learn about different methods of scheduling and how to manage risks associated with projects. You will also gain an understanding of how to develop a strategy for maintaining timelines when unexpected changes or delays occur. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of project scheduling while learning how to plan for efficient execution and complete projects within budget and on time. This course is ideal for individuals who are looking to hone their skills as project managers or those interested in pursuing a career in project management or operations. Course Objectives:- Understand principles associated with successful project scheduling
- Sequence activities & allocate resources
- Track progress & establish milestones
- Identify factors that may cause delays
- Utilize different methods & tools
- Control scope creep
- Manage risks
- Develop strategies for handling setbacks
- Implement corrective action
- Monitor & report results
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Description:Â This course deals with identifying majors risks that organizations face, the sources and reasons for these risks, and strategies to reduce them to insure continuity and profitability. The instructors will take four different perspectives on this challenging topic. The students are expected to bring their own perspectives and experiences to the class.ÂLearning Objectives:Â Students will learnÂ- about the multiplicity of sources of uncertainty and risk for organizationsÂ
- how to identify organizational risksÂ
- how top management can reduce and manage risk and uncertaintyÂ
- how to recognize the risk associated with changes in interest rates and use swaps and immunization techniques to lower the financial riskÂ
- about the fundamentals of information systems risk managementÂ
- about environmental and supply chain risks management conceptsÂ
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Project Management
GMBA 1101Â
Project Management Fundamentals – Tools & Techniques
Description: This course develops a foundation of concepts and solutions that supports the planning, scheduling, controlling, resource allocation, and performance measurement activities required for successful completion of a project.ÂLearning Objectives: Students willÂ- understand role of project management and the Project Cycle  Â
- the importance to project management of the project appraisal, planning and Â
- determine the feasibility of the project prior to implementation.  Â
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Project Management
GMBA 1101Â
Project Management Fundamentals – Tools & Techniques
Description: This course develops a foundation of concepts and solutions that supports the planning, scheduling, controlling, resource allocation, and performance measurement activities required for successful completion of a project.ÂLearning Objectives: Students willÂ- understand role of project management and the Project Cycle  Â
- the importance to project management of the project appraisal, planning and Â
- determine the feasibility of the project prior to implementation.  Â
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Course Description:
This course develops a foundation of concepts and solutions that supports the planning, scheduling, controlling, resource allocation, and performance measurement activities required for successful completion of a project. Course Objectives:Â- Understand role of project management and the Project Cycle
- The importance to project management of the project appraisal, planning and
- Determine the feasibility of the project prior to implementation
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Program Management (Managing Multiple Projects) Course Description: This online course provides an overview of the key principles and practices of program management. It covers the fundamentals of managing multiple projects, including how to organize teams, establish milestones and track progress. You will learn about different techniques used in program management as well as how to identify opportunities for improvement. You will also gain an understanding of how to develop a strategy for the successful execution of tasks. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of program management while learning how to balance resources, create integrated project plans and manage dependencies. This course is ideal for individuals who are looking to hone their skills as a project manager or those interested in pursuing a career in program/project coordination. Course Objectives:- Understand principles associated with managing multiple projects
- Organize teams & establish milestones
- Track progress & measure performance
- Identify opportunities for improvement
- Balance resources
- Create integrated project plans
- Manage dependencies
- Utilize different techniques
- Streamline processes
- Address challenges & optimize outcomes