Education & Training Plan. Project Management for PMP and Leadership Certificate Program

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1 Office of Professional & Continuing Education 301 OD Smith Hall Auburn, AL Contact: Barbara Osterrieder Last revised June 6, 2014 Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer. No refunds can be issued after the start date published in your Financial Award document. Education & Training Plan Student Name: Start & End Dates: / / to / / Project Management for PMP and Leadership Certificate Program MyCAA Information Course Code: AU-PMPL2 Program Duration: 9 Months Course Contact Hours: 450 Student Tuition: $3,950 This training program combines a two course training track: Project Management for PMP Leadership & Goal Attainment Learn to master the most proven methods in project management as well as exciting new techniques emerging from current industry and today's most recent research. This course introduces manual techniques perfected during the past 50 years and progressive automated techniques, all consistent with the latest PMBOK Guide and integrated with Microsoft Project The course's focused approach is ideal for building strong portfolios that showcase project management skills for future interviews. All course content is consistent with the knowledge areas and processes of the latest fourth edition of the PMBOK Guide to give readers an advantage in becoming Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP) if they choose. This course covers the most important project management concepts to master keep learning efficient and focused on business success The Job Outlook The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics does not classify project management as an occupation, so it does not track job outlook for this profession. However, it tracks construction managers and computer/information systems managers, which include project managers. The outlook for construction managers and computer/information systems managers is better than average 17

2 percent anticipated through In addition, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in a 2006 article, notes that managing projects is "an increasingly important responsibility for many workers, as more organizations use teams and project-based methods to get work done." Project Management for PMP 270 Hours Overview Learn to master the most proven methods in project management as well as exciting new techniques emerging from current industry and today's most recent research. This course introduces manual techniques perfected during the past 50 years and progressive automated techniques, all consistent with the latest PMBOK Guide. Up to date content covers measuring project management ROI, value to the organization and to customers, and much more. The course's focused approach is ideal for building strong portfolios that showcase project management skills for future interviews. All course content is consistent with the knowledge areas and processes of the latest fifth edition of the PMBOK Guide to give readers an advantage in becoming Certified Project Management Professional (PMP). After completing this course, you should be able to: Define project prioritization, life cycles, and roles Identify the steps involved in developing a project management plan Comprehend methods for assessing project needs, costs, and risks Identify the elements involved in performing and controlling projects Describe modern developments and the future of project management Outline Project Management Module 1 Overview of Project Management Defining Project Success Defining Roles Committee Sponsorship/Governance Classification of Projects Project Management Growth Product vs. Project Management Stage-Gate Process Project Life Cycles Organizational Structures Organizational Workflow Matrix Layering Transitional Management Project Management Module 2 The Project Office and Team The Staffing Environment Selecting the Project Manager

3 Skill Requirements for Project Manager Next Generation Project Managers The Project Office Project Organizational Chart Management Functions Controlling Directing Project Authority Communications Facilitation Project Management Module 3 Variables for Success Managing Time and Stress Time Robbers Stress and Burnout Conflicts Conflict Resolution Modes Performance Measurement Professional Responsibilities Virtual Project Teams Exam Study Tips Predicting Project Success Understanding Best Practices Working with Executives Project Management Module 4 Project Planning Validating Assumptions General Planning Statement of Work Planning Cycle Total Project Planning Fast-Tracking Network Scheduling Techniques Network Fundamentals Slack Time PERT/CPM Models Precedence Networks Critical Chain Project Management Module 5 Pricing and Cost Control Project Graphics Customer Reporting Conventional Presentation Techniques Logic Diagrams/Networks

4 Pricing and Estimating Global Pricing Strategies Labor Distributions Pricing Out the Work Understanding Control Operating Cycle Budgets Cost Baseline Project Management Module 6 Risk Management Trade-Off Analysis in Project Environment Contracts Industry Trade-Off Preferences Definition of Risk Certainty, Risk, and Uncertainty Risk Identification Qualitative Risk Analysis Quantitative Risk Analysis Learning Curves Cumulative Average Curve Sources of Experience Follow-On Orders Project Management Module 7 Quality Management Contract Management Plan Procurements Definition of Quality Taguchi Approach ISO 9000 Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC Modern Developments in Project Management Project Management Maturity Model (PMMM) Capacity Planning Business of Scope Changes Need for Business Knowledge The Project Office Project Management Module 8 Future of Project Management Managing Crisis Projects Life-Cycle Phases Victims vs. Villains Changing Times Complex Projects Complexity Theory Scope Creep

5 Project Health Checks Launching the Venture Obtaining Executive Support Collective Belief Signing Up Customers Materials Included: Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling by Harold R. Kerzner A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) by Project Management Institute The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try by Andy Crowe Certification: PMP Requirements To apply for the PMP, you need to have either: A four-year degree (bachelor s or the global equivalent) and at least three years of project management experience, with 4,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education. OR A secondary diploma (high school or the global equivalent) with at least five years of project management experience, with 7,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education. System Requirements: Internet Access Broadband or high-speed internet access is required. Broadband includes DSL, cable, and wireless connections. Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Moodle pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible. Hardware Windows hardware configurations and processors are acceptable Mac computers MUST have Microsoft Window Operating Systems over Bootcamp (Bootcamp is a free download from Apple's website) 1 GB RAM minimum recommended Operating Systems o Windows XP, Vista or 7 and Mac OS X 10 or higher with Windows Web Browsers o Google Chrome is highly recommended o Internet Explorer is not recommended as it may not display certain menus and links Cookies MUST be enabled Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled) Kindle Reader App is needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded onto your computer.)

6 Adobe PDF Reader Media Plug-ins (These may be required depending on your course media.) Adobe Flash Player (Required for many of our career courses and ALL of our IT courses.) Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Quicktime, Windows Media Player, &/or Real Player PowerPoint Viewer (Use this if you don't have PowerPoint) **Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.** Leadership & Goal Attainment 180 Hours Overview Looking for ways to make your company great, motivate your employees, and grow profits? Then Leadership & Goal Attainment is the course for you. In the first part of this course you will learn how relational leadership is not just a theory or a buzzword, but a way of managing through relationshipbuilding to bring out the very best in one's employees. You will see how some executives succeeded where others failed and take advantage of those lessons of success to create your own. Why do some genius-level leaders seem to drain intelligence and performance out of the people around them, while others stimulate, motivate, and get so much more out of their work associates? The second part of this course uses Liz Wiseman s book to label the former group, people who need to be the smartest person in the room, as diminishers, while the latter are multipliers, people who use their smarts to stimulate and enhance the creativity of the group. This section of the course identifies what is considered the five most important disciplines that help managers to think and act more like multipliers, bringing people together, and giving others on the team more freedom, power, and responsibility, which ultimately generates self-worth and satisfaction. The third part of this Leadership & Goal Attainment course will help you with setting and achieving your goals. While it can be difficult to set truly meaningful and motivational goals, it is one of the most essential steps to business success. Even more importantly, setting, working toward and achieving measurable goals is how we all grow personally while contributing to organizational success. After completing this course, you should be able to: Comprehend the core elements of relational leadership Identify steps involved in creating an enjoyable and effective workplace Identify the types of leaders and the effects they have on a workforce Identify strategies for becoming a multiplier Comprehend the process for effectively setting and achieving goals Outline Leadership & Goal Attainment Module 1 Relational Leadership Overview of the Relational Model Exploring and Assessing the Basic Framework In-Depth View of the Relational Leadership Model Understanding the Core Elements Shifting from Non-Relational to Relational Leadership Adopting a New Style for Dealing with People

7 The Critical Role as Leader Preserving the Organization s Environment Leadership & Goal Attainment Module 2 Developing as a Leader Apply Discipline Manage Risk The Power of Leadership Building on Strengths Creating a Great Place to Work The Building Blocks of Trust The Value of Relationalism The Relational Leader at Home Leadership & Goal Attainment Module 3 Multiplier versus Diminishers The Multiplier Effect The High Cost of Diminishers The Five Disciplines of the Multiplier The Talent Magnet The Diminishers Approach Tyrant versus Liberator Three Practices of the Liberator The Challenger Leadership & Goal Attainment Module 4 Becoming a Multiplier The Debate Maker Practices of the Debate Maker Debate Making as Resource Leverage The Investor The Diminishers Approach to Execution Becoming a Multiplier The Accelerators Sustaining Momentum Leadership & Goal Attainment Module 5 Goals and Goal Setting Getting Great Goals Being SMART about Goals Overcoming You Attitude or Gratitude? Learning and Adjusting Turning Ideas into Action The Second Star to the Right and Straight on 'til Morning

8 Turning Ideas into Action-Persistence Materials Included: The Relational Leader by Frank McIntosh Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman 5 Secrets of Goal Setting by Dwayne Baptist System Requirements: Internet Access Broadband or high-speed internet access is required. Broadband includes DSL, cable, and wireless connections. Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Moodle pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible. Hardware Windows hardware configurations and processors are acceptable Mac computers MUST have Microsoft Window Operating Systems over Bootcamp (Bootcamp is a free download from Apple's website) 1 GB RAM minimum recommended Operating Systems o Windows XP, Vista or 7 and Mac OS X 10 or higher with Windows Web Browsers o Google Chrome is highly recommended o Internet Explorer is not recommended as it may not display certain menus and links Cookies MUST be enabled Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled) Kindle Reader App is needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded onto your computer.) Adobe PDF Reader Media Plug-ins (These may be required depending on your course media.) Adobe Flash Player (Required for many of our career courses and ALL of our IT courses.) Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Quicktime, Windows Media Player, &/or Real Player PowerPoint Viewer (Use this if you don't have PowerPoint) **Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**