Project Management
When was the last time that you completed a project on, or ahead of, schedule? How about within, or under budget? WPI's suite of project management workshops will show you proven ways to save time and money by applying better project management techniques.
Designed for any professional who is responsible for managing projects or people, you will benefit from these workshops by learning how to
- manage projects faster, more efficiently and more predictably,
- manage multiple projects simultaneously,
- manage conflict effectively,
- create, manage, and lead teams, and
- identify and resolve the pitfalls to successful project completion.
"A wealth of material that will equip you for all your future project management needs - delivered by an instructor deserving of an Oscar nomination for his ability to wow his audience." - Camille Roache, Order-to-Cash Manager, Millipore Corporation
Taken singularly, the benefits of each workshop result in an increase in your work efficacy. Taken as a curriculum with electives of your choice, you can earn a Certificate in Project Management from WPI, making your investment that much more valuable to you and your company.
All workshops are consistent with the principles and techniques outlined in the Project Management Institute's Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) - providing you with a recognized standard of excellence. Our workshops are designed to prepare you for the PMP© credential from the Project Management Institute, which is widely recognized across all industries. For more information about the PMP Exam, contact the Project Management Institute at customercare@pmi.org or +1-610-356-4600.
For those professionals seeking PMP certification from the Project Management Institute, WPI strongly recommends the following plan of study:
Foundation course (must be taken first)
- Fundamentals of Project Management
In any order:
- Project Risk Management
- Effective Project Schedule Management
- Essential Leadership and Teambuilding Skills for Project Managers
- Managing Outsourced Projects
Workshops*
- Fundamentals of Project Management
- Microsoft Project 2003
- Effective Project Schedule Management
- Project Risk Management
- Essential Leadership and Teambuilding Skills for Project Managers
- Managing Outsourced Projects
- PMP Exam Preparation and Review
- Managing the New Product Development Process
- Corporate Stakeholder Management Workshop
- Introduction to Six Sigma Process Improvement Tools and Concepts
- Advance Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
- Improving Your Negotiating Skills
- Improving Your Communication and Meeting Skills
Project Management Certificate Program
*All these workshops are available on a customized corporate basis. Learn more about how to bring a workshop or certificate program to your company.
To find out which project management workshop or certificate program is right for you, contact Betsy Barr at eabarr@wpi.edu or +1-508-831-6009.
