Learning Objectives

1. Demonstrate knowledge of key leadership skills, traits, and approaches
2. Identify and implement conflict resolution strategies
3. Demonstrate knowledge of project best practices and processes
4. Demonstrate knowledge of project tools and procedures for the implementation of formal project management methodologies
5. Demonstrate knowledge of communication management approaches, team development, and motivational theories.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of agile framework including scrum methodology.

Target Audience

If you would like to formalize your knowledge and understanding of industry best practices, project management standards, and leadership skills, then this course is for you.

• Professionals who have been directly involved in initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing of any kind of projects
• Professionals who are working as project managers or key project or program team members
• Those who want to gain a greater understanding of the project management process
• Individuals tasked with developing and managing teams in a project environment

Course Benefits

The course is intended for project professionals in any business work areas who have been working as project managers or key members of project teams for at least 3 years. The course will provide the following benefits to these participants:

1. Comprehensive understanding of project management processes, knowledge areas, formulas, terms and individual process steps for project management.
2. Identify advanced set of project management tools and techniques for continued use or new implementation at the workplace.
3. Recognize and be able to implement leadership traits, soft skills, motivational approaches, and conflict resolution strategies
4. Develop a deep understanding of the value and benefits to risk management in project efforts

This course is taught by professors who are also practitioners with many years of managing projects in different industries. Case studies of projects in different industries will be shared and explored so that you experience some of the complexities of managing a project.

Learning Methods

The class includes lecture and discussion, case studies, exercises, and discovery.

Pre-Requisites

There is no pre-requisite knowledge, skills, or experience.

Continuing Education Credits

Participants of this course can earn up to 24 PDUs from PMI® upon completion.

Materials

The following materials are included in the cost of the course:

• Course syllabus (PDF version)
• Student guide (PDF of all slides presented)

We recommend purchasing the following book:

The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management (paperback copy)

We will be using Adobe Connect to provide this course virtually.  Prior to the course’s start, we will provide you with instructions to access the course online.

Fees

$599

Other forms of payment accepted: If you prefer to send payment by check rather than by credit card online, please contact us for more information. 

Bulk Registrations: You may register and pay for up to 3 people at one time.  If you need to register more than 3, please contact us so we can assist you with a bulk registration.

Cancellation & Refunds

Harrisburg University reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses/events at its discretion. Should a program or event be cancelled by the University, a full refund will be issued.

If you need to cancel your registration and would like a refund, please email MMafnas@HarrisburgU.edu. Please attach the confirmation email that you received at time of registration.

• A refund of 100% will be issued up until 30 days in advance of the course/event date.
• A refund of 50% will be issued up until 8 days prior to the start of the course/event.
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations 7 or less days prior to the start of the course/event.