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Project Management Essentials

This session takes the mystery out of how to organize and plan projects, meet deadlines, and keep the budget under control. You’ll benefit by saving time and money through improved plans, schedules, and communications.

 

Through presentations, small group discussions, and hands-on activities, you will learn:

  • How to recognize when to use project management techniques
  • How to develop your role as a project manager and strengthen business relationships
  • How 5 unspoken customer issues affect your project
  • How to use the SMART approach to goal setting
  • How to develop a work break down (WBS) structure
  • The importance and use of Gantt and PERT charts
  • How to implement 7 planning strategies
  • How to use the critical path method (CPM) to manage projects

 

Who Should Attend

Business owners, managers, supervisors, project managers (or leaders) who want to improve their project management skills.

 

Instructor

Roe M. Parker speaks out with experience. Roe’s "hands-on" experience is gleaned from a 27-year career as an elected official and public manager in the workforce development field. His background also includes working as an educator and small business owner. He has taught project management concepts and the use of Microsoft Project software since 1991.

 

REGISTER or Call 608-262-3909

 

 

 

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Special Programs

 

Project Management Essentials

 

DATE:
April 4, 2013

 

FEE:
$220

 

Location: Grainger Hall

Schedule: 8:30. - 4:00 p.m.

 

REGISTER

or Call 608-262-3909

 

CANCELLATIONS: You must cancel prior to the program to not be charged the full fee for the program. Call our registration office at 608-262-3909 to cancel. There is a $10 non-refundable cancellation fee to cover program administration costs.