Project Estimating, Measures and Controls: George Mason Continuing Education

This course concentrates on one of the most successful project measures- earned value analysis. This technique has proven to be highly successful in assisting project managers to better measure where their projects stand. Participants will examine various ways that managers can make changes to on-going projects in a manner that improves performance without being disruptive. Identifying problem areas is a trait for all successful managers. Beyond relying solely on instinct, we will explore how managers use a variety of techniques aimed at early problem identification, predicting its impact, and how to take corrective actions.

FEATURES

The Project Management Certificate is designed with many options. Courses are scheduled throughout the year and can be taken individually or as part of the Project Management Certificate Program to earn a George Mason University Certificate of Completion. In addition, this program can be scheduled for group training at your site, at your convenience, through contractual arrangements. Contact us at 703-993-4800 for current course schedules, to register, or to discuss on-site possibilities.

TOPIC HIGHLIGHTS

Project Estimating
Schedule and resource development
Work breakdown structure
Critical Path Method (CPM)
Project performance measures
Earned value analysis (EVA)
Estimating techniques
Trend analysis
Baseline management
Early problem detection
Corrective actions
Evaluation and forecast
Use of historical data
Change control techniques

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

This course is part of the Project Management Certificate Program, offered through a unique partnership between George Mason University and Business Performance Group.

The Project Management Certificate Program provides you the opportunity to learn the basics of project management-how to plan, execute, control and complete projects. In addition, our Project Management core courses prepare you to take the PMP® Certification Exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). PMI is the world's leading organization certifying and representing 60,000 project management professionals worldwide.

After completing the Project Management core courses, you can take in-depth courses to further develop your project management skills. The advanced courses focus on key trends in managing projects and demands on the project managers. You will learn how to prepare project schedules, develop project measures and advanced approaches to project control; and how to develop, lead and motivate project teams. If dealing with risk and complexity is part of your work environment, you will learn both standard and advanced techniques to aid you. After successfully completing the four core courses and one elective, you will earn the George Mason University Certificate of Completion.

COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

100% attendance and participation are expected from participants.

PDU AND CPE INFORMATION

George Mason University is a PMI® Global Registered Education Provider

		PDU CREDITS: Four-day seminars are recommended for 28 PDUs Three-day seminars are recommended for 21 PDUs Two-day seminars are recommended for 14 PDUs

		George Mason University, Office of Continuing Professional Education is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund, please contact our offices at 703-993-4800.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

No Prerequisites or Advanced Preparation Required. Level: Intermediate

It is recommended (but not required) that Essentials of Project Management course is taken first. Remaining courses may be taken in any order.

Participants in this course should be managers and mid-career professionals who are eligible to sit for the PMP® certification examination. It is assumed that participants have a working knowledge of the PMBOK® and the nine knowledge areas.

INSTRUCTORS

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