- 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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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: -
Cost Estimating Tools & Techniques
Course Description: This online course provides an overview of the key principles and practices of cost estimating. It covers the fundamentals of creating an accurate budget, including how to identify resources, assess risks and create a comprehensive plan for controlling costs. You will learn about different tools and techniques used in cost estimating as well as how to analyze data. You will also gain an understanding of how to develop a strategy for making decisions that keep costs within expected levels. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of cost estimating while learning how to efficiently plan projects and obtain value from investments. This course is ideal for individuals who are looking to hone their skills as project managers or those interested in pursuing a career in financial management or accounting. Course Objectives:- Understand principles associated with successful cost estimating
- Identify resources & assess risks
- Utilize different tools & techniques
- Analyze data
- Forecast expenses
- Develop strategies for decision-making
- Monitor & control spending
- Create templates & models
- Analyze variances
- Track current & future expenses
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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:- 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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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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Change Management Course Description: This online course provides an overview of the key principles and practices of change management. It covers the fundamentals of managing change in an organization, including how to identify stakeholders, develop plans and implement strategies. You will learn about different techniques used in change management as well as how to assess risks. You will also gain an understanding of how to develop a strategy for the successful implementation of new procedures and systems. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of change management while learning how to evaluate outcomes, minimize resistance and optimize resources. This course is ideal for individuals who are looking to hone their skills as a leader or those interested in pursuing a career in organizational development. Course Objectives:- Understand principles associated with successful change management
- Identify stakeholders & assess risks
- Develop plans & implement strategies
- Utilize different techniques
- Evaluate outcomes
- Minimize resistance
- Optimize resources
- Create & use models
- Monitor progress
- Manage impact & address challenges
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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
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Advanced Project Management (Programs, Portfolios, and PMOs) Course Description: This online course provides an overview of the key principles and practices of advanced project management. It covers the fundamentals of managing complex projects, including how to organize programs, develop portfolios, and set up project management offices (PMO). You will learn about different techniques used in advanced project management as well as how to utilize best practices. You will also gain an understanding of how to increase productivity and satisfaction through strategic planning. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of advanced project management while learning how to optimize budgets, use resources effectively, and measure performance. This course is ideal for individuals who are looking to hone their skills as a project-managers or those interested in pursuing a career in running programs or setting up PMOs. Course Objectives:- Understand principles associated with advanced project management
- Organize programs & develop portfolios
- Establish & maintain a Project Management Office (PMO)
- Utilize best practices
- Optimize budgets
- Use resources effectively
- Measure performance
- Increase productivity
- Satisfy stakeholders
- Strategically plan & achieve objectives
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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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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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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
