Project ManagementPROJECT MANAGEMENTRuby Chua, Director, Technolgy Training <strong>Center</strong>PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMQueens College is now a registered education provider <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Project Management Institute (PMI) <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Project Management Pr<strong>of</strong>essionalCertification Program. Upon completion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> courses: Introduction and Advanced Project Management, students are awarded a total <strong>of</strong>63 pr<strong>of</strong>essional development units (PDU’s).Everybody is talking about projects. More companies are requiring certification and looking <strong>for</strong> 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 <strong>the</strong> major areas <strong>of</strong> competencyrequired to succeed in <strong>the</strong> field.PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONProject Management Pr<strong>of</strong>essional (PMP)Certificate Program focuses on developingand improving <strong>the</strong> per<strong>for</strong>mance <strong>of</strong> projects andprograms, ei<strong>the</strong>r in <strong>the</strong> field <strong>of</strong> technology,finance/accounting, building construction andindustrial expansion, or any o<strong>the</strong>r field whichrequire project managers to initiate <strong>the</strong>projects: individuals with <strong>the</strong>ir current fields<strong>of</strong> expertise will be able to deploy <strong>the</strong> projectswith competency after completion <strong>of</strong> thistraining program. This program is developedin alignment to PMI/CompTia standards.Completion <strong>of</strong> two modules, Introduction toProject Management and Advanced ProjectManagement prepares students <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> ProjectManagement Institute (PMI) certificationexam. Textbooks required; must bepurchased be<strong>for</strong>e first session.Required CoursesCP-785 Introduction Project ManagementCP-786 Advanced Project ManagementCP-787 Micros<strong>of</strong>t VisioCP-788 Micros<strong>of</strong>t 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 <strong>of</strong> advancedProject Management topics such as riskmanagement, resource management, costmanagement and measurement, contractand vendor management. ProjectManagement, and Book <strong>of</strong> 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-QCMicros<strong>of</strong>t VisioThis course teaches <strong>the</strong> business graphicalapplication to create drawings such as dataflowcharts, schedules, Gantt chart, Pertchart, organization charts, and networkdiagrams. It emphasizes solutions that helpbusiness pr<strong>of</strong>essionals to visualize complexideas and in<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> effectivecommunication, in<strong>for</strong>mation sharing andprototyping. 15 hrs.• Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.November 14 - December 5$290 • 3 sessions • TBACP-788, Section SA11-QCMicros<strong>of</strong>t ProjectThis course teaches Micros<strong>of</strong>t ProjectPr<strong>of</strong>essional 2007 as a tool to assistpr<strong>of</strong>essionals 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 <strong>for</strong> description andscheduleNEW!!On-line Exam Prep<strong>for</strong>Project ManagementProject Management Certificationavailable “on-line”This course is conducted by a RegisteredEducation Provider <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ProjectManagement Institute (PMI®). It isregistered with PMI as a 56-hour course,surpassing <strong>the</strong>ir 35-hour requirement, andpre-approved by PMI to prepare students<strong>for</strong> ceritification as Project ManagementPr<strong>of</strong>essionals (PMP®).For course on-line demonstration, pleasevisit; http://www.<strong>the</strong>course-online.us/Demo/DemoIntro.htmCP789– Project ManagementCertification – EXAM PREPCost: $895.00 and a $20 registration fee(non-refundable)For course in<strong>for</strong>mation and registration,please call <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice at 718-997-4984You may register by phone or byinternet:www.qc.edu/CEPCANCELLATION POLICYYou may cancel a class with refund <strong>of</strong>tuition within two weeks <strong>of</strong> registration,subject to a charge <strong>of</strong> $125 <strong>for</strong> payment<strong>of</strong> text and materials if applicable. 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