Project Management Essentials for Working Professionals
Establish a project management level set in your organization.
Today’s fast paced and complex work environment is putting a premium on project management and related skills. Effective management of projects is critical to the success of every organization and its overall profitability, with every employee contributing in various roles. Whether you are new to project management or an experienced manager facing new challenges, Project Management Essentials for Working Professionals will enhance your effectiveness in planning, setting up, and executing a successful project.
Designed for those interested in project management, or those currently involved in projects who wish to obtain a deeper understanding of key principles, this workshop will cover best practices around scope, establishing timeline and budget, roles and responsibilities of a project team, working on projects with people from diverse backgrounds, assessing risks, and addressing challenges.
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Key Learnings
Additional Information
An ideal workshop for anyone interested in learning foundational tools to execute successful projects within their organization. This session is not intended for current project managers or as a preparation for the PMP certification but rather, is an introduction to project management concepts and best practices which can be immediately applied in the workplace by all team members.
Schedule
- 8:00 – 8:30 Arrival and Continental Breakfast
- 8:30 – 8:40 Introductions and program overview
- 8:40 – 10:00 Session 1 – Initiation of Projects: Best Practices
- 10:00 – 10:15 Break
- 10:15 – 11:45 Session 2 – Planning of Projects: Best Practices
- 11:45 – 12:00 Morning recap & group review
- 12:00 – 12:45 Lunch
- 12:45 – 2:15 Session 3 – Execution of Projects: Best Practices
- 2:15 – 2:30 Break
- 2:30 – 4:00 Session 4 – Application of Learnings
- 4:00 – 4:15 Review and group discussion
Course materials are included in the cost of tuition. Course materials will be distributed in electronic format at the beginning of the workshop.
Program Cancellation
This course is offered contingent upon sufficient enrollment. If a course must be canceled, all registered participants will be notified at least five (5) calendar days before the course’s start date. All registered participants will receive a 100% tuition refund. No fees will be charged for canceled courses.
Individual Cancellation – Refund Policy
Prospective participants who withdraw at least 10 days prior to the start of a course will receive a full refund of tuition paid.
For more information, or to speak with a program adviser, please send an email to executivewake@wfu.edu
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