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Fee Information

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$625 per person for all 3 days, includes hassle free parking and all materials except Microsoft Project Software. Introduction to Project Management is $450 per person on October 14 & 15 only. Using Microsoft Project is $225 per person on October 16 only.

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Project Management Workshops

Introduction to Project Management and Using Microsoft Project

Two Great Courses Back-to-Back, Choose either course or take both and save!

Introduction to Project Management

This course introduces the fundamentals of project management through the use of examples and hands-on application of project management principles. Participants will work on several case studies and relate best practices to their projects.

Topics Include:

Day 1

  • Introduction to Project Management
  • Defining Project Goals
  • People Issues
  • Planning a Project
  • Project Management Tools

Day 2

  • Project Resource Management
  • Project Tracking and Reporting
  • Project Conflict Resolution
  • Dealinig with Project Scope Creep
  • Project Management Tools
  • Project Termination and Closeout
  • Managing Multiple Projects

Using Microsoft Project 2007

Direct application of principles using Microsoft Project Management software is provided during this full day course.

Topics Include:

  • Getting familiar with the Project 2007 Screen
  • Using the Help Features
  • Starting a Project
  • Entering Tasks
  • Setting Task Milestones, Deadlines and Constraints
  • Linking and Unlinking Tasks
  • Creating and Assigning Resources
  • Exploring Views
  • Examining Different Views
  • Report Generation

Expected Outcomes:

  • Understand the value of the project management approach
  • Learn and apply the basic tools of project management
  • Hands-on development in Microsoft Project Software

Benefits of Attending:

  • Improve your productivity
  • Build team work
  • Learn to track timelines and budgets
  • Minimize delays, avoid costly changes
  • Earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) toward sitting for the Project Management Professional Certification Exam

Who Should Attend:

  • Business Owners
  • Managers and Supervisors
  • Team Leads
  • Individuals preparing for Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
  • Leaders of complex or multi-phased projects with time and budget constraints

Dates/Times:

October 14-16, 2009 | 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Presenter:

Rob Anson, Ph.D., Boise State Professor in the College of Business and Economics, Information Technology and Supply Chain Management

Location:

Boise State Campus, Simplot/Micron Technology Center, Room 209

Fees:

$625 per person for all 3 days, includes hassle free parking and all materials except Microsoft Project Software. Introduction to Project Management is $450 per person on October 14 & 15 only. Using Microsoft Project 2007 is $225 per person on October 16 only.

Groups:

Group discounts are available for three or more participants registering from the same organization.

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Contact Us For More Information

Center for Professional Development, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1660

Phone: (208) 426-3861

Email: cpdinfo@boisestate.edu

Reviewed: October 7, 2009