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101 Essentials of Project Management
Learn the basics from the beginning so you deliver project results on time.
Individual, Personal Instruction
Tailored to Fit You & Your Schedule
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$995
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“My instructor was one of the best I’ve ever had, in any course. He is extremely knowledgeable and has a genuine interest in seeing that the students learn the material and walk away as better project managers.”
..... Chris Thomas, 3M |
Learn a Simple Methodology: Learn a step-by-step methodology you can follow on every project and practice all the steps from planning, to scheduling, to tracking. Get instructor feedback at each step.
Schedule Accurately: Learn to use Microsoft Project software by building a schedule then tracking actual performance and planning corrective action. Get instructor feedback at each step.
Run Effective Meetings: Learn to ask the boss or sponsor the right questions to define the project scope and then practice these discussions in simulations with your instructor.
Communicate Clearly: Learn to make presentations and run meetings then practice in live private sessions with your instructor who gives you feedback on the content and your presentation techniques.
Study with a paper textbook and online video lectures you can stop, pause and watch as often as you wish with videos of project managers doing all the steps the right way with their team.
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Personal, Private Online Instruction
Begin whenever you wish and study when it fits your schedule with no time limits. Your personal instructor, a certified PM with 10+ years of industry experience, guides you 1-to-1 through the course. We don’t put you in a chat room with 100 other students. Instead, your instructor answers all your questions directly and privately and gives you feedback and coaching on every assignment. You can email your instructor directly or schedule a private phone conference whenever you wish. You get to know your instructor and receive coaching for a year after your course ends. |
Course Materials |
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There are no vague academic theories in our lectures. Dick Billows, PMP, GCA draws on his 20 years of experience to tell you what works in the real world of projects and what doesn't. Then watch "PMs in action" videos to learn how to conduct planning meetings with the stakeholders, customers and a project team and make status reports to the management. Learn practical techniques for planning a project, creating a schedule, leading a team, tracking progress in MS Project® and reporting status. Watch the lectures whenever you wish and as often as you want with no time limits.
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Practical "How To" Textbook
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Read how a project manager meets with the sponsor to plan the project. Then read about asking the right requirements questions, how to estimate with your team and give them clear assignments. Then read how to prepare and deliver a status presentation. The book teaches you a straightforward 5-step methodology for delivering projects on time. It includes proven techniques for planning, gathering requirements, scheduling in MS Project®, creating a WBS, executing, conducting meetings and reporting status. Sample pages
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Practice Each Technique in Realistic a Project Case Study |
You actually practice by managing realistic project. You write a plan using our templates, build a schedule in MS project and track progress. Each module gives you a realistic case study with real project executives and a team to deal with. You'll practice assigning tasks to your team and estimating durations. You then practice solving problems and reporting progress. You receive e-mail or telephone feedback from your instructor on every assignment.
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Strengthen Your People Skills & Give Presentations |
Build your skills in presenting plans and status reports as well as persuading and motivating people in meetings. You'll learn how to answer executive's questions about your project plan and it's status. Practice all these skills with your instructor in private, 1-to-1 live meetings over the Web. You get on-the spot coaching and feedback to help you improve.
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