Project Management Training

Get introduced to the methods and techniques project managers use to effectively initiate, plan, control, and report on their projects. Managers with limited experience will learn project management concepts, terms, tools, and aspects of the project life cycle as described in the Project Management Institute's PMBOK® Guide. 1.2 CEUs. $395 (fee based, no waivers)
►Tue,Thu 9am-4pm, May 7-May 9
#2582 XB 995 8339        Gateway Campus Boardroom
►Mon,Wed 9am-4pm, Jun 3-Jun 5
#2583 XB 995 8340        Gateway Campus Boardroom

Prepare for the PMP Exam with the Following Courses:

Entire PMP Series
This series of courses prepares you for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam. The PMP series consists of seven courses: Managing the Project's Scope and Integration, Managing the Project's Time, Managing the Project's Budget/Cost and Communications, Managing the Project's Team/Human Resources, Managing the Project's Risk/ Ethics, Managing the Project's Contract/Procurement Managing the Project's Quality/Review You may register for courses individually or take the entire series at a discounted price. 42 hours. (No Refunds) Prerequisite: Five or more years of Project Management experience. 4.2 CEUs. $2,500 (includes $1,740 in fees*)
►Tue,Thu 6pm-9:15pm, Apr 30-Jun 13
#2622 XB 649 8373        Gateway Campus Rm 5

Managing the Project's Scope
Learn about a project manager's role in managing the project scope, including how to define the meaning of the term scope management; how project scope works with the four phases of the project life cycle; how to develop a project charter; how to understand the importance of the WBS in defining the scope; how the project schedule ties into the project scope; how to baseline the project scope; how to define the scope with the customer; and how to develop and use scope reports. 6 hours. .6 CEUs. $450 (includes $290 in fees*)
►Tue,Thu 6pm-9:15pm, Apr 30-May 2
#2623 XB 629 8374         Gateway Campus Rm 5

Managing the Project's Time
Learn the project manager's role in managing and controlling the project schedule and use of schedule tools; how to apply the "critical path" method; how to use PERT methodology; how to estimate accurate activity durations; how to apply scheduling terminology; how to apply the project schedule life cycle; use network diagram and Gantt charts; set up project constraints; use the WBS to develop your schedule. 6 hours. .6 CEUs. $450 (includes $290 in fees*)
►Tue,Thu 6pm-9:15pm, May 7-May 9
#2624 XB 630 8375        Gateway Campus Rm 5

Managing the Project's Budget
Learn the project manager's role in managing the project budget; how to do cost estimating and forecasting; how to do cost budgeting, cost applications, and earned value analysis. 6 hours. .6 CEUs. $450 (includes $290 in fees*)
►Tue,Thu 6pm-9:15pm, May 14-May 16
#2625 XB 633 8376        Gateway Campus Rm 5

Managing the Project's Team
Learn the project manager's role in managing the team members; how to manage the behavioral issues in a team; how to identify the characteristics of an effective team; how to identify the different types of teams; how to motivate the team to be its best; how to give feedback to team members; how to set up a successful team; how to use group decision making and the pros and cons of using it; and how to use problem-solving models for team management. 6 hours. .6 CEUs. $450 (includes $290 in fees*)
►Tue,Thu 6pm-9:15pm, May 21-May 23
#2626 XB 631 8377        Gateway Campus Rm 5

Managing the Project's Risk
Learn the project manager's role in managing and controlling the project risk and use of risk tools; how to apply risk management definitions; how to identify and manage risk; how to develop a risk plan; how to evaluate the probability of risk happening; how to attach money and time value to risk. 6 hours. .6 CEUs. $450 (includes $290 in fees*)
►Tue,Thu 6pm-9:15pm, May 28-May 30
#2627 XB 632 8378        Gateway Campus Rm 5

Managing the Project's Contract
Learn the project manager's role in managing the project contract, such as the procurement planning process; contract cycle; the "make it" or "buy it" decision; the solicitation process; choosing a contract type (cost plus, firm fixed price, fixed price incentive, time and materials); and principles of contract reporting. 6 hours. .6 CEUs. $450 (includes $290 in fees*)
►Tue,Thu 6pm-9:15pm, Jun 4-Jun 6
#2628 XB 634 8379        Gateway Campus Rm 5

Managing the Project's Quality
Learn why quality is important on any project; about history of quality; cost of quality; measurement procedures; how to develop corrective actions; and procedures to verify project effectiveness. 6 hours. .6 CEUs. $450 (includes $290 in fees*)
►Tue,Thu 6pm-9:15pm, Jun 11-Jun 13
#2629 XB 635 8380 Gateway Campus Rm 5

The Course Online- PMP Prep
Offered in cooperation with University Learning Institute, this course prepares you for the Project Management Institute (PMI) certification exam by covering material in the PMI Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and reviewing essential project management concepts and terminology. You will have access to sample exams with hundreds of questions. You can start at any time during the month and work at your own pace. Participants generally complete the course in two to three months but have up to six months, if needed. For more information or to view a demo, e-mail bjohnson@howardcc.edu or call 443-518-4973. Register by mail, fax, or online. Be sure to include your e-mail address. 5.6 CEUs. $895 (fee based, no waivers)
►Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, May 1-Sep 30
#2708 XB 998 8343        Online
►Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Jun 3-Oct 31
#2709 XB 998 8344        Online

Advanced and Specialized Courses:

Microsoft Project
Project Management helps organizations control and conserve resources. Using Project, learn to use tools that will help you create projects, organize schedules, assign tasks and resources, and produce reports. Prerequisites: Windows experience. 18 hours. 1.8 CEUs. $495 (includes $240 in fees*)
►Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm, Apr 22-Apr 26
#2584 XA 475 8341        Gateway Campus Lab C
►Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm, Jun 17-Jun 21
#2585 XA 475 8342        Gateway Campus Lab C