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Want to get into Project Management?

Our Experienced PM Mentors Guide You 1-to-1

Project management is a great career choice. Average salaries are in the mid-$80,000 and offer job security. The demand is strong because there are so few trained project managers and organizations have so many projects to do. Call and speak to one of your certified project managers 1-877-332-2599

The proper credentials are important and our courses are recognized across the globe. They tell prospective employers that you have completed a rigorous training and know the best practices in project management

101 Essentials of PM - for operations and marketing projects
111 Information Technology Essentials - for information systems projects
121 Construction Essentials - for small commercial & residential construction
131 Healthcare Essential - for projects in hospitals & multi-specialty clinics
Certified Associate PM - certification for those wanting to enter project management

Three Paths into Project Management & How We Help

 

1. Manage a small project successfully - we teach you the tools to impress the boss on a 1st project:

  1. develop a concise plan
  2. schedule the work so people know what to do
  3. spot problems early when they are easy to solve

2. Assist an experienced project manager on a larger project - we teach you the skills to contribute by:

  1. planning & scheduling people and work
  2. tracking progress against the baseline plan
  3. documenting problem, variances and solutions

3 .Get a job with an organization that needs PMs - We guide you to credentials that help you stand out

  1. complete our Project Management Institute (PMI) approved courses to establish your credentials
  2. show them you know how to use proven techniques
  3. earn a university project management certification to make your resume standout

Work 1-to-1 with an experienced mentor as you learn by managing projects

The best way to get started is to work with an experienced PM who guides you into your career and teaches you the tools and techniques you need to succeed. We tailor the pace and schedule of your learning to your needs and learning style and give you all the feedback and coaching you need. You practice on real project case studies and receive personal coaching and 1-to-1 interaction from your instructor.

Questions? Talk to a Certified Project Manager 877-332-2599

Steps in a project management Career

1. Start by taking an Essentials Courses in your Specialty Area

In our Essentials courses, you learn the right way to manage projects, then practice each technique with personal coaching from your instructor. You learn it all from planning, to software, to tracking in one course.

2. Then, Add an Associate Project Manager Certification

In our Prep course for the CAPM® exam, you learn all the concepts and tools needed to pass the exam and earn your certification . The is no minimum experience requirements.
Later in your career when you want to manage larger projects, come back and learn advanced techniques for more challenging projects.

Articles on the Basics of Project Management

Scope & Charter - Work with executives to formulate approaches to solving business problems and taking advantage of opportunities.  The project scope defines the limits and end results of the project.  The charter describes how the project will be managed, the risks it faces and the assumptions on which you are relying.

Work Breakdown Structure - Design dynamic project plans that deliver the desired business outcome as quickly and cheaply as possible.  The work breakdown structure is a hierarchical listing of the tasks and achievements in the project.  It is supported by work packages with all the details like quality and process controls and estimates.

Predecessor Network - Map the relationship of the assignments or tasks in a project to control the sequencing of activities.  Using predecessor relationships allows us to build a dynamic model and simulation of the project in the project software.

Effective Project Teams - Interact with the team members and make clear assignments that are well-matched to their capabilities.  Good assignments are a project manager's principle tool for motivating and controlling work on the project.

Scheduling & Budgeting - Use software tools to accurately schedule projects and effectively utilize resources.  We need to ensure that the project schedule is based on the real availability of people as well as realistic duration or work estimates.

Problem Solving - Good project managers have the tools and techniques to spot small problems and solve them early, rather than facing big problems when it's too late.

Status Reporting - Project managers keep everyone informed on the progress being made and offer solutions to problems they encounter.  Status reports should be decision-making tools with quantified alternatives to consider.