LEARN PROJECT MANAGEMENT!
Hurry! Registration deadline is February 2!
Master the fundamentals
Deliver Tangible results
Empower yourself to lead
Thebacha Campus Continuing Education at Aurora College in Fort Smith is pleased to offer the Project Management Certificate program, in cooperation with TangleTree Enterprises Ltd. The program provides introductory and advanced training in project management. Successful completion of all 10 courses will help program graduates earn certification as Project Management Professionals (PMP) and Certified Associates in Project Management (CAPM) as designated by the Project Management Institute. For more information about the institute, please visit www.pmi.org.
Program Overview
Learn to manage projects on time and within budget and scope. The science of project planning, scheduling, and controlling is a defined set of skills that can be developed through focused practice. Course materials include relevant forms and checklists you can take away for your own projects. This program consists of one three-day fundamentals course followed by nine one-day courses. You may take courses individually or as a group.
There are several requirements to write the designation exam. This program meets the educational hours required to write the designation exam. Aurora College does not offer the exam.
The instructor for this program is Janet Dean. Class times are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
For information/registration please contact Jessica Cox at (867) 872-7507 or email jcox@auroracollege.nt.ca.
program syllabus
Date: February 15-17
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day
Course: Project Management Fundamentals (In person at Thebacha Campus)
Cost: $650
Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises
Description: This is the first course in the Project Management Certificate program, and is a prerequisite for the other nine courses. During this workshop you will examine project management from conceptualization through to final completion. You will learn how to set up an effective plan, apply project planning steps, develop the project plan and implement it, manage work in progress, monitor controls, and reporting status.
Date: Monday, March 21
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Course: Managing Cultural Diversity In Projects (In person at Thebacha Campus)
Cost: $350
Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises
Description: This is the second course in the Project Management Certificate program. During this workshop you will learn to improve the way your project team accomplishes tasks, and enhance their interpersonal and problem-solving skills. You will also identify operating stereotypes and other obstacles to communication. Learn different cultures’ approaches to work, relationships, time, and exchange of information and how this affects attitudes and performance on the job.
Date: Tuesday, March 22
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Course: Stakeholder Management and Project Communication (In person at Thebacha Campus)
Cost: $350
Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises
Description: This is the third course in the Project Management Certificate program. Stakeholder management is one of the most critical factors of project success. This course provides the project manager with an understanding of stakeholder management processes using proven tools and techniques for managing the stakeholders during the various phases of a project.
Date: Wednesday, March 23
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Course: Aligning and Developing Your Project Team (In person at Thebacha Campus)
Cost: $350
Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises
Description: This is the fourth course in the Project Management Certificate program. In this course, you will learn to:
- Build high-performance project teams through effective leadership and team communication.
- Use power, politics, and influence to motivate your team.
- Resolve conflicts using proven techniques.
- Implement effective and creative problem-solving and brainstorming processes.
- Select the right team members and balance resources between projects.
- Learn proven negotiation techniques.
- Explore the stages of team development.
- Work effectively with people with different personalities.
Date: Thursday, March 24
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Course: Managing Multiple Projects (In person at Thebacha Campus)
Cost: $350
Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises
Description: This is the fifth course in the Project Management Certificate program. Balance the conflicting resource and priority demands of multiple cross-functional projects while maintaining the strategic values of your organization.
Date: Friday, March 25
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Course: Project Monitoring and Control (In person at Thebacha Campus)
Cost: $350
Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises
Description: This is the sixth course in the Project Management Certificate program. In this course, you will learn to:
- Establish a baseline from which to measure results.
- Develop contingencies for “unknowns” which may impact your project.
- Control the project scope and take measures to avoid “scope creep.’
- Implement a simple change management process.
- Apply techniques for shortening project duration.
- Track cost, schedule and quality data.
- Report project progress and status.
- Apply strategies for getting back on track when a project goes “off the rails.”
Date: Monday, May 2
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Course: Managing and Administering Contracts, Joint Ventures, and Partnerships (In person at Thebacha Campus)
Cost: $350
Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises
Description: This is the seventh course in the Project Management Certificate program. Running a successful project is more than just aligning your project team to project goals. It also requires a clear and conscious focus on aligning corollary team participants, contractors and subcontractors through contract management and administration.
Date: Tuesday, May 3
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Course: Quality Metrics For Projects (In person at Thebacha Campus)
Cost: $350
Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises
Description: This is the eighth course in the Project Management Certificate program. Meeting cost and time constraints within a project often compromises quality. This course explores how to maintain your quality standards through a balanced approach to quality time and cost. The focus is on developing and applying a quality framework that works for your own projects.
Date: Wednesday, May 4
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Course: Effective Preparation and Start-up of Projects (In person at Thebacha Campus)
Cost: $350
Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises
Description: This is the ninth course in the Project Management Certificate program. Effective initiation processes are key to launching effective projects. This course explores specific tips and strategies you can implement during the preparation and start up phases.
Date: Thursday, May 5
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Course: PMP Certification Preparation (In person at Thebacha Campus)
Cost: $350
Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises
Description: This is the tenth and final course in the Project Management Certificate program. Individuals may be certified by the Project Management Institute (an internationally-recognized body of project management professionals), a comprehensive program that certifies individuals knowledge in the field of project management. If you would like to find out more information please visit www.pmi.org.
This course provides an intensive review of the subject matter tested on the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam. You will improve your test-taking skills by completing Sample Exam questions and by discussing the rationale behind both correct and incorrect answers. This course will help you identify personal strengths and weaknesses in each of the PMBOK knowledge areas and develop a personal strategy for passing the exam.
****Aurora College does not offer the PMP exam.****