Noncredit Continuing Education Courses
Winter 2010

Coaching To Excellence
Get introduced to the principles and methods of Integral Coaching and hands-on experience that are useful in both the workplace and your broader life. Join thousands of professionals and managers who have completed New Venture’s West Coaching to Excellence over the last two decades. Explore through structured exercises, demonstrations, and simulations how you might evoke long-term excellence in yourself and others. Learn invaluable techniques for managers, HR professionals and organizational development practitioners as well as independent consultants interested in bringing greater skill to their one-on-one interactions with staff and clients. Instructor Julie Manga, Ph.D., has over 15 years of professional experience as an organizational development consultant, coach and trainer. Note: You will complete an additional 2-hour assignment the first night of class. 1.6 CEUs. $695; $665 materials fee* required at registration.

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Professional Human Resource Management
Offered in cooperation with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). This course helps human resource professionals prepare for the HRCI exam. Learn about state-of-the-art human resources issues, functions, responsibilities, and concepts that constitute the body of knowledge in human resource management. Topics include management and general employment practices, staffing, human resource development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, health, safety and security. Instructor holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) credential. To successfully complete the course, you must attend at least 80% of class meetings and complete all readings and course assignments, including tests, with a grade of 70% or better. 3.5 CEUs. To receive the $100 Early Bird Discount you must register by February 5, 2010 and pay only $1,025. (If you need to take this for college credit, please call Roxanne Farrar at 410-772-4972.) 3.5 CEUs. $1,125 (includes $425 materials fee*)

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Process Improvement

Lean Six Sigma
Six Sigma companies achieve superior performance in cost, quality, delivery, safety, and morale. The principles of "Lean" and "Six Sigma" can be universally adapted to dramatically improve performance and establish a culture of continuous improvement in virtually any endeavor or industry. This course will introduce you to LEAN Six Sigma thinking by describing the systems and processes used by most successful practitioners, and describing basic information such as the seven deadly forms of waste, DMAIC, and introductory problem-solving techniques. .6 CEUs. $149

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Lean Six Sigma
Six Sigma companies achieve superior performance in cost, quality, delivery, safety, and morale. The principles of "Lean" and "Six Sigma" can be universally adapted to dramatically improve performance and establish a culture of continuous improvement in virtually any endeavor or industry. This course will introduce you to LEAN Six Sigma thinking by describing the systems and processes used by most successful practitioners, and describing basic information such as the seven deadly forms of waste, DMAIC, and introductory problem-solving techniques. .6 CEUs. $149

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Introduction to Capability Maturity Model® Integration (CMMI)
Capability Maturity Model® Integration (CMMI) is a process improvement approach that can be used with projects, divisions, or entire organizations. CMMI helps integrate traditionally separate institutional functions, set process improvement goals and priorities, provide guidance for quality processes, and provide a point of reference for appraising current processes. In this 3-day course authorized by the SEI (Software Engineering Institute, you will receive a high-level overview of the CMMI model. Learn about maturity and capability levels and processes and how they can benefit you. 2.3 CEUs. $1,000

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Call 410-772-4973 for more information on the following Scrum courses:

Essential Scrum
Participate in a highly interactive introduction to the essential Scrum principles, practices and values. Learn the key elements of an empirical process and practice the Scrum way of developing new products in a "deliver early and often" fashion, leveraging self-organization to emerge exceptional design ideas and utilizing frequent feedback to continually improve the process. 1.6 CEUs. $695

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The Competent Scrum Coach
Interested in coaching Scrum teams and helping organizations to embrace Scrum as a general practice for continuous improvement? Review the essential Scrum practices and participate in interactive exercises that will polish your coaching skills and guide you through problem situations. You will gain a clear understanding of the expectations and limitations of the Scrum Master role, and will increase your confidence and competence. Successful course completion earns you a Certified Scrum Master certificate from the Scrum Alliance. 2.4 CEUs. $1,210

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Guiding Scrum Projects
Product managers and business managers, learn the Scrum and Artful Making principles of control by release, collaboration, and prioritization. Discover a different way of leading and guiding teams toward the creation of successful, high-quality products. Find out how to reduce waste and get products to market quickly with the most compelling set of features to meet immediate customer needs. And all without ever raising your voice! Successful completion of the course earns you a Certified Scrum Product Owner certificate. 1.6 CEUs. $800

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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. $2,700 (includes $1,700 materials fee*)

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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 $250 materials fee*)

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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 $250 materials fee*)

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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 $250 materials fee*)

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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 $250 materials fee*)

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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 $250 materials fee*)

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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 $250 materials fee*)

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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 $250 materials fee*)

 *Fees not eligible for waiver.
**Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver.
(T) Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore before first class.
(S) Supplied needed. Instructor will provide list at first class.