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Course Catalog

Project Management

This course provides leaders with an understanding of Project Management (PM) principles and methodologies as developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Participants review traditional and Agile PM approaches, along with transitional challenges companies may face, and are introduced to common PM vocabulary, PM Process Groups and PM Knowledge Areas. Both behavioral aspects and technical components of a project are be covered. Behavioral issues include management and leadership, stakeholders and communications, and organizational culture and structure. Technical components include work breakdown structure, cost estimation, critical path method, earned-value analysis and risk management. Participants also are introduced to PMI’s code of ethics and professional conduct.

Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credits: 2.0