TRAN 

Transitioning to Agile Project Mgmt

Agile methods have repeatedly been shown to improve time-to-market but as much as 40% while simultaneously improving both business partner and technical staff satisfaction. However, agile is more of a set of principles than a detailed process. Making agile successful in most organizations requires a mixture of both traditional methods and agile concepts. This course bridges the gap from traditional project management to agile methods by discussing the key differences in approach, the principles of agile methods, and how to mix tools and techniques from both traditional methods and agile to produce high-impact teams and high-quality projects.
This one-day workshop is designed to prepare managers with experience managing traditional/waterfall SDLC projects to manage projects that employ Agile methods including Scrum and eXtreme Programming (XP). We will begin with an overview of core Agile principles, Agile Project Management Practices and adjustments necessary when transitioning to APM. Next, we will simulate the running of a scrumproject, and you will get to apply many techniques through interactive hands-on exercises.
The workshop is taught by active Agile practitioners with decades of real-world industry experience at companies ranging from small business to the Fortune 250. Exercises, case studies, and examples are interwoven throughout to illustrate the principles being taught. 

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CERT 

5-day PMP Certification Exam Prep

This course is designed to fully prepare the student for the Project Management Institute's (PMI) international Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. The course utilizes the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and covers all areas of the PMBOK as well as examination areas not included in the PMBOK. The course provides the 35 project management education hours required by PMI. Various scheduling options available. Includes 1-day PMP Exam Cram! 

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SCM 

2-day Scrum Master Certification Prep

This two-day ScrumMaster certification course provides everything you need to begin leading or participating in a Scrum team. At completion, participants are registered for the Certified ScrumMasters (CSMs) Test, and receive a two-year membership in the Scrum Alliance, where valuable materials and information are exclusively available. You will learn the essential concepts and tools of Scrum, the differences between agile processes and traditional “waterfall 

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PGMP 

PgMP Certification Prep

The Project Management Institute's new Program Management Professional Certification (PgMP) has been developed to enhance the qualifications of the project professional who leads the coordinated management of multiple projects. This course explains the PgMP eligibility criteria and certification process; examines the necessary knowledge and program management concepts required to pass the certification exam; and supports the PMBOK, the Standard for Program Management, and the PgMP Examination Specification. 

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CRAM 

PMP Exam Cram

This 1-day session is designed for students who are almost ready to take the PMP certification exam but would like an intense review of the exam content. Students are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the PMBOK® as well as the PMBOK knowledge areas. This course is free when you take the 3- or 5-day PMP Certification Course! 

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CERT3 

3-day PMP Certification Exam Prep

This course is a condensed version of our 5-day PMP Certification Prep Course. The course provides 21 of the 35 project management education hours required by PMI. Includes 1-day PMP Exam Cram! 

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FUND 

Project Management Fundamentals

This course is designed to provide an overview of project management. It provides the “big picture” of how project management tools and techniques are used to establish a firm foundation for a project, select and organize a team to perform project tasks, create schedules, budgets and project plans, monitor and control ongoing project performance, and close the project upon its completion. Students will learn how to minimize risk throughout the project life cycle by using contingency planning techniques. 

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PPM 

Practice of Project Management

Hands-on, highly interactive course designed to provide practicing project managers and team members the essential skills for managing projects. This course covers all aspects of project management from startup to closeout. Participants will learn how to structure and plan a project, how to form the team, how to monitor and control the project, assess risk, and much more. This seminar consists of lecture and exercises and is designed to be interactive and informal. 

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PMIT 

Project Management for IT Professionals

This hands-on, highly interactive course is designed to provide practicing project managers and team members the essential skills for managing projects. The course also prepares the student for the Project Management Institute's (PMI) International Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam. The course covers all areas of the PMBOK Third Edition as well as all aspects of project management from startup to closeout. Participants will learn how to structure and plan a project, how to form the team, how to monitor and control the project, assess risk, build quality into the project and much more. This course provides a common language for project management and utilizes the terminology and concepts provided in the PMBOK. 

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DPR 

Developing Project Requirements

Developing accurate and complete business requirements is essential in managing the scope of a project. It also ensures that the product or service requested meets the need for which it was produced. This course teaches the participant how to define and gather business requirements as well as how to track and manage them. It teaches the importance of keeping the ultimate customer involved in the project and is geared to information technology professionals. The course is geared to information technology professionals and is essential for project managers. 

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EPS 

Effective Project Scheduling with Microsoft Project

This course teaches the fundamentals of using Microsoft Project to create a project schedule. The course is geared towards the novice user of Microsoft Project who wants to learn the tools to create better, more effective project schedules. This course covers creating a task list, establishing dependencies, working with major task views, entering duration and work effort, assigning resources, resolving resource allocation problems, printing views and reports, and tracking and analyzing progress. Includes a class book for each student. 

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EST 

Project Estimating and Scheduling

This course is designed to teach the student the essentials of estimating and scheduling a project. The course covers everything defining the scope of work to creating the project budget. Students who attend this course will learn techniques to improve the accuracy of project estimates as well as improve the overall schedule. This course also includes techniques for developing the project budget as well as monitoring and controlling both the schedule and budget.  

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RISK 

Managing Project Risk

Every project has some level of uncertainty in its outcome. Many project managers avoid engaging in risk management activities because they lack the necessary skill, are overwhelmed, or believe that such activities are only beneficial for large projects. This course examines risk management activities and provides practical strategies for applying them to projects to ensure successful completion. The course focuses on examining practical examples of common risk scenarios and providing tips for mitigation and contingency development. This course also addresses integrating risk management activities into the ongoing management of the project to control risks throughout the project life cycle. 

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SOFT 

Soft Skills for Project Managers

This course takes a hard look at the soft skills that can make or break a project and provides tools and techniques to develop these skills. The course covers areas such as building effective teams, managing expectations, effective delegation, motivation and delegation, conflict management, overcoming resistance, communication styles and strategies, listening skills, and much more. 

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COMM 

Effective Communication Skills

This highly interactive course is designed to provide project managers, team members, and stakeholders at every level the essential skills for effective communication. Participants will learn about communication styles, nonverbal communication, effective listening, communication strategies, virtual communication, conflict management, written communication, grammar tips, email etiquette, and communication with the project team. The course is designed to be interactive, informal, and fun! It includes exercises, activities, and a class book. 

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