Elon University - Executive Education

Essentials of Project Management

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Essentials of Project Management is a three-day, instructor-led training class designed to introduce participants to the basics of the project management discipline.

This is the first course in

The Project Leadership Series^SM

What you will learn

The course structure effectively combines introductory lecture and discussion with hands-on application of useful project management principles, tools, and techniques through applied case study exercises. The course covers the basics of all project management life-cycle processes including: project initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and control, and closing.

Topics areas include:

Project Management Terminology	Project Organizations
Stakeholder Management	Project Charter
Triple Constraint Model	Work Breakdown Structure
Schedule Development	Critical Path Method
Cost Estimating and Control	Resource Planning
Roles and Responsibilities	Risk Management
Change Control	Quality Control
Lessons Learned	The Final Report

Who should attend

The course will benefit project managers, team members, functional managers, and other key project stakeholders in any industry.

Participants Will Receive

Comprehensive Student Guide
Workbook Including Course Case Study and Templates
Standard Project Management Templates in Electronic Format
Certificate of Participation
21 PDUs / 2.1 CEUs

Dates

October 14 - 16, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Registration closed)

Registration Fee: $995 | Team: $895 for each additional registration - same organization

Early Bird Discount: Register for only $895 on or before September 15, 2008 - SAVE $100

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What Previous Attendees Have Said

“A lively class environment where discussion was encouraged. I learned a lot.”

“Real-life examples helped… I can apply this to my projects immediately.”

“The instructor was one of the best ones I’ve ever had. He made learning fun and kept our attention throughout the class. It was a great class.”

Promotional Partner

The Project Leadership Series^SM is presented in collaboration with Tanden LLC, a premier project management consulting and education firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Chris Wright, President and Managing Principal of Tanden LLC and architect of The Project Leadership Series^SM, is a certified Project Management Professional and is past VP of Education for the NC chapter of the Project Management Institute. Tanden LLC is a PMI Registered Education Provider.

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