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1 Seminars in PROJET MANAGEMENT Powerful skills for today s toughest PM challenges save $200 off any AMA Seminar See inside for details

2 When the stakes get higher, your project skills need to get stronger No matter how brilliantly you plan your projects, their success or failure will ultimately depend on the decisions you make. hanging organizational strategy, inadequate resources and unexpected competition are only a few of the countless factors that can alter the life of a project. Wherever you are in your career, you must be able to respond quickly and skillfully to any challenge. If you are... An accidental project manager who needs PM skills fast Someone looking to build or refresh core project management skills On the path to your PMP...then AMA has the right seminar for you. Our courses offer you all the essential skills and tools you and your team need to deliver projects on time, on budget and on strategy whatever the obstacle. 70+ AMA Seminars offer PDUs to help you advance your career. For more information, go to AMA s ertificates in Project Management are designed to help project team members and leaders enhance their expertise and gain their credentials. Visit for details. LXL Live Online Seminars Many of our most popular seminars are available live online, so even if you can t get away from the office, you can still experience AMA s world-class training right at your desktop! Visit NEW! LXL Express Skills Series For super-fast skills to help you address urgent demands, check out our new LXL Express Skills Series, and get new skills in less than three hours online! Visit for details. Register today at or call % SATISFATION GUARANTEED At AMA, we guarantee the quality of our seminars. In fact, 98% of our participants say they would recommend the course they have taken to their colleagues. If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with a seminar for which you have paid, AMA will give you credit toward another seminar of comparable price or will refund your fee. We appreciate that this is an important investment for you and your company and would like to accommodate your needs the best we can. Therefore, please call us at

3 AIDENTAL PROJET MANAGER Essentials of Project Management for the Non-Project Manager Learn and apply basic elements of project management to your job to support project success AN AMA BLENDED LEARNING SEMINAR Develop an understanding of essential terminology and apply basic PM tools and techniques to increase your effectiveness both on the team and in your own functional area. WHAT YOU WILL OVER Key project management terms Estimating project activity accurately Identifying and aligning the project stakeholders Project charter; estimating and planning the work Evaluating project requirements against the SMART Tool reating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) WHO SHOULD ATTEND Those who are involved in projects but do not manage them, such as subject-matter experts, team members, project sponsors, contributors, facilitators and coordinators. LASSROOM SHEDULE Sept Arlington, VA GAK Sept San Francisco, A GAK Sept New York, NY GAK Oct Boston, MA GAK Oct New York, NY GAK Oct hicago, IL GAK Nov Seattle, WA GAK Nov Arlington, VA GAK days/1.2 EUs s $2,095/AMA Members $1,895 AMA Members save $200 LXL SHEDULE 1.2 EUs $2,095/AMA Members $1,895 Monday-Thursday 2-5 pm ET 4 Lessons Sept GAK Dec GAK OTHER SEMINARS IN THIS ATEGORY Managing Projects Using Microsoft Project Learn how this powerful tool can help you master the relationships between work, logic, time, cost and resources. See each technique demonstrated and perform it yourself, under guidance from an experienced project manager. Building Better Work Relationships: New Techniques for Results- Oriented ommunication an you connect with others, work collaboratively and put together powerful teams? This seminar will help you to have more constructive and beneficial workplace relationships by learning how to analyze situations and consciously select and use productive communication strategies. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People SIGNATURE EDITION By Franklinovey Available through AMA. Renowned as the world s premier personal leadership development and training program, this new Signature 4.0 solution takes the 7 Habits to a whole new level, with even more tools and processes to help you live and apply the 7 Habits. AMA has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI). L lassroom L LXL Live Online Seminar This accreditation applies to all seminars above. For complete schedules, information and details about PE credits, visit and enter the seminar number in the search field.

4 ORE PROJET MANAGEMENT SKILLS Improving Your Project Management Skills: The Basics for Success AMA has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project This accreditation applies to all seminars on this page. Learn and apply basic elements of project management to your job to support project success AN AMA BLENDED LEARNING SEMINAR Build a solid foundation of project management knowledge. Aligned with the Project Management Institute s (PMI ) framework and covering every aspect of managing projects, this course is specifically designed to focus on the practical application of its concepts. WHAT YOU WILL OVER Understanding key concepts, terminology, roles; the project triangle and core PM processes reating a project charter and defining requirements and expectations reating network logic diagrams and GANTT charts Executing the plan, measuring progress, reporting on status and managing changes losing the project WHO SHOULD ATTEND Individuals who are new to project management, accidental project managers (for whom PM is a secondary part of their jobs), business analysts, subject-matter experts who contribute to projects and experienced project managers looking to review current tools, techniques and processes. LASSROOM SHEDULE Sept New York, NY GAK Sept Portland, OR GAK Sept hicago, IL GAK Sept San Francisco, A GAK Sept Arlington, VA GAK Sept harlotte, N GAK Oct New York, NY GAK Oct Philadelphia, PA GAK Oct hicago, IL GAK Oct Atlanta, GA GAK Oct Boston, MA GAK Oct San Francisco, A GAK Oct Arlington, VA GAK days/1.8 EUs/18 PDUs $2,195/AMA Members $1,995 AMA Members save $200 LXL SHEDULE 1.8 EUs/18 PDUs $2,195/AMA Members $1,995 Monday-Thursday 2-5 pm ET 4 Lessons Sept GAK Sept GAK Oct GAK lassroom L LXL Live Online Seminar For complete schedules, information and details about PE credits, visit and enter the seminar number in the search field. Project Managers have also chosen these popular seminars: Learn more at Business Analysis Essentials ITIL Foundation ertified ScrumMaster Workshop PMI Agile ertified Practitioner (PMI-AP) Boot amp OTHER SEMINARS IN THIS ATEGORY NEW! Project Management Simulation Workshop Powered by industry-leading PM simulation software. Get a unique opportunity to time-travel through a three-month project in a matter of hours. In a simulated project environment powered by industry-leading software, you ll experience the most common challenges to project success and learn how to tackle them. Information Technology Project Management Master the skills and techniques that go into being a top-notch IT project manager. From planning, scheduling and controlling IS/IT projects, to managing critical interfaces with users and vendors, to balancing development needs with system maintenance, you ll find your solutions here. Discover how to optimize IT development and delivery processes to bring projects online more effectively. Technical Project Management A bestselling seminar for managers and team members of technical projects. This program gives you valuable knowledge and practice in managing projects related to R&D, capacity expansion, instrumentation and control, new product development and more. Working in teams, you will use a real-world case study to develop a logical framework for planning and managing technical projects. Best Practices for the Multi-Project Manager Ace multiple-project assignments by balancing time and resources. This updated seminar provides you with examples of best practices within the profession through use of instructor-led exercises and dynamic case studies. Learn how to develop a culture for consistent, standardized Multi-Project Management (MPM) practices, utilize proven metrics for MPM performance and gain the tools and techniques for successful completion of multiple projects. Project Team Leadership: Building ommitment Through Superior ommunication Become a more effective project leader through enhanced leadership skills and create better project results. Get skills for communicating effectively throughout the project life cycle, achieving consensus and resolving conflict, and keeping the project team on track. You ll also develop skills that can help you build team commitment, increase productivity and create a more predictable project environment resulting in greater efficiency and profitability. Process Management: Applying Process Mapping to Analyze and Improve Your Operation A bestselling seminar for managers and team members of technical projects. This program gives you valuable knowledge and practice in managing projects related to R&D, capacity expansion, instrumentation and control, new product development and more. Working in teams, you will use a real-world case study to develop a logical framework for planning and managing technical projects. AMA has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI). This accreditation applies to all seminars on this page except #6106. AMA seminars and workshops are GSA approved and all AMA programs can be delivered onsite

5 PMP PATH AMA s omprehensive Project Management Workshop In just five days, refresh your PM expertise and chart a journey toward PM certification In this program, you ll examine a complete arsenal of PM competencies and methods and learn a common and precise language to communicate and define project needs effectively. In addition, you ll acquire skills to resolve project issues through an alignment with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide). WHAT YOU WILL OVER Reviewing the Project Management Body of Knowledge Initiating the project: scope, risks, constraints, assumptions Identifying and performing stakeholder analysis Evaluating the project charter reating a work breakdown structure (WBS) Executing the tasks, monitoring and controlling the project Obtaining final acceptance for the project Financial, legal and administrative closure WHO SHOULD ATTEND Project managers, program managers and project team leaders who have several years experience and project team members who are interested in enhancing their career by preparing to become a certified PMP. LASSROOM SHEDULE Sept New York, NY GAK Sept. 29-Oct Boston, MA GAK Oct Atlanta, GA GAK Oct Arlington, VA GAK Oct hicago, IL GAK Nov Los Angeles, A GAK Nov New York, NY GAK Nov Philadelphia, PA GAK Dec Arlington, VA GAK Jan San Francisco, A GAK Jan New York, NY GAK Jan hicago, IL GAK Feb Boston, MA GAK Feb Scottsdale, AZ GAK March Arlington, VA GAK days/3.0 EUs/35 PDUs $3,095/AMA Members $2,795 AMA Members save $300 AMA has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI). This accreditation applies to all seminars on this page. AN AMA BLENDED LEARNING SEMINAR EXTRA Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), 5th Edition by PMI (a $65.95 value). OTHER SEMINARS IN THIS ATEGORY NEW! Project Stakeholder Management PMI recently made project stakeholder management the 10th body of knowledge in the 5th edition of PMBOK. Learn how to build trust with external stakeholders and keep projects on time, on budget and in scope. Keep influential clients involved and engaged for long-lasting, positive relationships. You will also acquire new tools and techniques so you can successfully resolve thorny issues that often derail projects. AMA s PMP Exam Prep Express Ace the Project Management Professional certification exam. Guaranteed. We ll help you prepare for today s more rigorous PMP exam based on A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide). You ll cover all the process and knowledge areas through instruction and testing and increase the probability of quickly gaining your PMP certification.

6 Did you know? AMA Seminars offer PDUs! 70+ Advance your career as you build new skills! PMI -accredited training is essential to getting and keeping your PMP ertification. AMA Seminars are a great way to accumulate PDUs while you enhance your project management skills and acquire new skills in such crucial areas as Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, ommunication, ITIL, Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning and more. all to register today! save $200 off any AMA Seminar when you register by Oct. 15, 2014* Mention offer code LH66 To take advantage of this special offer, register online at or call *TERMS AND ONDITIONS: Offer code LH66 expires Oct. 15, 2014, and cannot be combined with any other promotional offer(s). This offer is valid only when applied to new registrations and cannot be applied to transfers, cancellations, or GSA or SLS contract pricing. Individuals eligible for GSA or SLS contract pricing must choose between their contract pricing or this discount applied to the AMA Member rate. AMA Annual Pass/Premium Annual Pass, AMA Seminar Savings Pass, LXL Express Skills courses, AMA Webinars, and third party-delivered programs available through AMA are not eligible for this offer. Prices and schedules are subject to change without notice. GAK/123085/8-14

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