Center for Executive and Professional Education

BP111 Project Planning and Organization

About This Course

Well-run projects depend entirely on the foundation built during the initial project planning stages, careful and precise project organization, and excellent teamwork.

This foundational course provides an overview of project management, a detailed look at the characteristics of successful projects, and a hands-on team simulation of the project planning and project management process. Students will review current best practices as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in their Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), and learn how to plan and execute projects effectively.

  

Course Snapshot


Format
 		 Course delivered in a virtual format with live instructor & student interaction

Frequency
 		 4 - 6 times per year (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall)


Length

 One week with a 15-hour workload. Please check the schedule for virtual live session dates and times.

Cost
 		 $699

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Project Management

Projects are everywhere — in healthcare, IT, government, nonprofits, retail, construction, education, banking, and more. With a projected 6.2 million project management roles added in the U.S. by 2020, the field of project management continues to be a top career choice. The ability to create and lead...

Project Management

What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this course, students will have gained the knowledge to:

  • Understand the two fundamental types of projects (plan-driven and change-driven) and their associated project management methodologies, and how to choose the right one for the project;
  • Define and manage the scope of a project;
  • Identify and properly work with all project stakeholders;
  • Evaluate project complexity and drive selection of tools and techniques appropriately.

The Learning Environment

This format is fully online, with a blend of synchronous and asynchronous activities. Virtual live sessions provide opportunities to engage with the instructor and other students in real-time, and self-paced activities give students the chance to work through content on their own schedule.
 

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Other Courses in this Certificate Track

Enrolling in the full certificate program provides students with a comprehensive overview of all aspects of project management.

Course Schedule about this content

Courses may be taken individually and in any order unless otherwise noted. Four courses are required to complete the certificate. If pursuing the certificate, all courses in the certificate program must be completed within three years. Visit the program page for a recommended sequence.

Ron Sarazin

Meet the Instructor

Ron Sarazin

Ron Sarazin is the president of Olympic Performance, Inc., and has completed hundreds of engagements with organizations ranging from broadband technology to government. He specializes in project management, business...

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