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Project ManagementPROJECT MANAGEMENTRuby Chua, Director, Technolgy Training CenterPROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMQueens College is now a registered education provider of the Project Management Institute (PMI) for the Project Management ProfessionalCertification Program. Upon completion of the courses: Introduction and Advanced Project Management, students are awarded a total of63 professional development units (PDU’s).Everybody is talking about projects. More companies are requiring certification and looking for skilled individuals to get projects startedand successfully completed. But why do most projects fail to meet requirements? What does it take to be successful project manager?Here is an opportunity to learn about project management via a hands-on approach. Familiarize yourself with the major areas of competencyrequired to succeed in the field.PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONProject Management Professional (PMP)Certificate Program focuses on developingand improving the performance of projects andprograms, either in the field of technology,finance/accounting, building construction andindustrial expansion, or any other field whichrequire project managers to initiate theprojects: individuals with their current fieldsof expertise will be able to deploy the projectswith competency after completion of thistraining program. This program is developedin alignment to PMI/CompTia standards.Completion of two modules, Introduction toProject Management and Advanced ProjectManagement prepares students for the ProjectManagement Institute (PMI) certificationexam. Textbooks required; must bepurchased before first session.Required CoursesCP-785 Introduction Project ManagementCP-786 Advanced Project ManagementCP-787 Microsoft VisioCP-788 Microsoft ProjectCP-109 Excel (optional) See page 44CP-785, See Sections Below-QCIntroduction to Project ManagementThis course is an introduction to crucial projectmanagement concepts. The process groupsand knowledge areas covered includeplanning, scoping, scheduling, budgeting,communication and change management. (28PDUs, 28 Contact Hrs)• Section TR21Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.September 21 - October 21$700 • 8 sessions • TBA• Section MW22Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.October 19 - November 11$700 • 8 sessions • TBA• Section SA13Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.November 7 - January 9, 2010$700 • 7 sessions • TBACP-786, See Sections Below-QCAdvanced Project ManagementThis course is an in-depth study of advancedProject Management topics such as riskmanagement, resource management, costmanagement and measurement, contractand vendor management. ProjectManagement, and Book of Knowledge(PMBOK) and Case Study will beemphasized. (35 PDUs, 35 Contact Hrs)• Section TR21Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.October 27 - December 3$800 • 10 sessions • TBA• Section MW22Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.November 16 - December 21$800 • 10 sessions • TBA• Section SA13Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.January 16 - March 6, 2010$800 • 7 sessions • TBACP-787, Sections SA11-QCMicrosoft VisioThis course teaches the business graphicalapplication to create drawings such as dataflowcharts, schedules, Gantt chart, Pertchart, organization charts, and networkdiagrams. It emphasizes solutions that helpbusiness professionals to visualize complexideas and information for effectivecommunication, information sharing andprototyping. 15 hrs.• Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.November 14 - December 5$290 • 3 sessions • TBACP-788, Section SA11-QCMicrosoft ProjectThis course teaches Microsoft ProjectProfessional 2007 as a tool to assistprofessionals in managing projects. Uponsuccessful completion, students will be ableto develop a project plan and a workbreakdown structure by organizing tasks,assigning resources to tasks, trackingprogress, managing budgets and analyzingworkloads. 15 hrs.• Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.December 12 - January 9, 2010$290 • 3 sessions • TBACP-109Excel• See page 44 for description andscheduleNEW!!On-line Exam PrepforProject ManagementProject Management Certificationavailable “on-line”This course is conducted by a RegisteredEducation Provider of the ProjectManagement Institute (PMI®). It isregistered with PMI as a 56-hour course,surpassing their 35-hour requirement, andpre-approved by PMI to prepare studentsfor ceritification as Project ManagementProfessionals (PMP®).For course on-line demonstration, pleasevisit; http://www.thecourse-online.us/Demo/DemoIntro.htmCP789– Project ManagementCertification – EXAM PREPCost: $895.00 and a $20 registration fee(non-refundable)For course information and registration,please call the office at 718-997-4984You may register by phone or byinternet:www.qc.edu/CEPCANCELLATION POLICYYou may cancel a class with refund oftuition within two weeks of registration,subject to a charge of $125 for paymentof text and materials if applicable. Norefunds will be made after that time.48QUEENS COLLEGE / CUNY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMTO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: TEL (718) 997-5704 EMAIL: CEP@QC.CUNY.EDU WWW.QC.CUNY.EDU/CEP