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BMGT 1020 - Project Leaderment
Yes, Project Managers manage projects, but they must learn to "lead" people." This workshop provides practical application techniques and information for anyone leading projects/subprojects, and will help leaders understand how to develop high performance project teams. (8 PDUs). Prerequisite: PMP certification or equivalent.
 
BMGT 1023 - IT Project Management
This certificate course, taught by Bob Futrell and a team of PMP® certified instructors, is a process-oriented, practical project management course emphasizing both knowledge and skill. IT Project Management builds on the Project Management Institute’s Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) to provide a solid framework and context for managing IT projects. This course provides an excellent foundation for students who already have some exposure to managing projects, and are seeking to pass professional certification exams, but lack expertise and skill in all the knowledge areas covered in the current PMBOK® Guide. It helps prepare students to earn and maintain the Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM®) certifications from the Project Management Institute (PMI), and the Project+ certification from CompTIA, which is based on PMI’s PMBOK® Guide. This course uses IT examples and background to explore the theory and practice of project management, and is offered both onsite and online supported by BlackBoard, ACC’s online courseware environment. Prerequisite: At least 12 months experience working around (not necessarily for) an IT organization to understand the terms and context of project examples from the IT domain (websites, equipment rollouts, etc.). The follow-on course BMGT1040 PMP®/CAPM® Exam Prep is recommended prior to sitting for the certification exams. Students should see the specific professional certification examination requirements at www.pmi.org for PMP® and CAPM®, and www.CompTIA.org for Project+ for further details on professional certification.
 
BMGT 1040 - PMP®/CAPM® Exam Prep
This course is a PMBOK®-oriented exam prep course taught by Hari Thummalapalli, emphasizing PMBOK® knowledge only, structured around the 10 knowledge areas of the PMBOK®, and focused on exactly what is necessary to pass the exam. The course steps through all the core concepts that are tested on the exam by quickly reviewing each concept and addressing what the student needs to know from an exam perspective. The course will start off with an overview of the PMP and CAPM® Exams including how to apply, eligibility criteria, and scheduling the actual test. The class will then focus on definitions and formulas in addition to addressing all the processes and knowledge areas covered on the exam. Considerable practice and preparation outside of the class is necessary to successfully pass the PMP® exam. This course is strictly PMP® and CAPM® examination preparation. Students that do not meet the experience criteria for taking the PMP® exam are encouraged to take the CAPM® exam instead. This course focuses on the fundamental concepts from an exam perspective that are tested on both exams. Students should see www.pmi.org for the PMP® and CAPM® examination requirements. Prerequisite: None, but it will be very beneficial to have completed BMGT 1023-IT Project Management, a process-oriented PM course or equivalent. Otherwise, students will have to put in a lot of additional effort to make up for not having any prior Project Management training. Students who are uncertain about their preparedness for the PMP® Exam Prep course can schedule a brief 15-20 call with the course instructor Hari Thummalapalli before deciding if this is the right course for them. Prerequisites: At least 12 months experience working on a project is very helpful to keep up with this fast paced course. Students should see www.pmi.org for the PMI examination requirements.
 
BMGT 1075 - PMI-RMP® Exam Prep
The purpose of this course is to help students prepare for the PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)® Exam. This course provides students with a detailed overview of some of the most important Project Risk Management concepts currently practiced in the Project Management industry and tested on the exam. The course will start off with an overview of the PMI-RMP® exam including how to apply, eligibility criteria, and scheduling the actual test. The class will then focus on the definitions and terminology used in the industry and that are tested on the exam along with the fundamental Project Risk Management concepts that are crucial to passing the exam. This course is primarily for PMI-RMP® examination preparation but very helpful for practicing Project Managers as well who are interested in learning basic to advanced Project Risk Management techniques to apply on their projects. This course can also be attended by those who are PMP® certified and looking to maintain their credential by acquiring Professional Development Units (PDU).
 
BMGX 3005 - Project Management Certificate Series
The Project Management Series consists of three courses: BMGT 1023 IT Project Management, BMGT 1040 PMP Exam Prep & ITSC 1018 MCTS Microsoft Project. See those course listings for individual class meeting days and times. It prepares students for employment as project managers. NOTE: The Project Management Series is only available for onsite classes. See individual courses for meeting dates, times & room. Prerequisite: See individual courses.
 
BMGX 3010 - Working Across Generations
Techniques taught in this class will allow project managers, project teams, leaders and all employees to recognize and effectively deal with generational differences in the workplace. This class will increase understanding, reduce conflict and help everyone recognize the value different generations of workers bring to the workplace. The result will be a more harmonious and productive workplace. Prerequisite: This course is intended for practicing project managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project management Professionals (PMP).
 
BMGX 3011 - Project Stress Management
Project Management is an inherently stressful and demanding profession, with many project managers becoming burnt out before they even begin to reach their full potential. To ensure a long and prolific career in Project Management it is crucial to learn how to avoid unnecessary stress and how to cope with the unavoidable. This course focuses on the philosophies, principles and techniques for project stress management. Prerequisite: This course is intended for practicing project managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project management Professionals (PMP).
 
BMGX 3012 - Juggling Multiple Projects
Although the study of project management typically focuses on a single project, today’s business environment most often requires project managers to be involved with numerous projects at the same time. This course offers an in-depth look at the essential real world skills and techniques needed for planning and managing multiple projects and how they differ from those involved with managing a single project. Prerequisite: This course is intended for practicing project managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project management Professionals (PMP).
 
BMGX 3013 - Project Scope Management
One of the elements of the Triple Constraint, Scope Management is crucial to maintaining satisfied project stakeholders. Establishing and controlling project scope is a key element for project completion and success. This course is designed to provide proven effective principles and processes for defining, controlling, and finalizing project scope with particular focus on WBS, the state of the art techniques involved with creating a WBS, and giving your company a competitive advantage. It is recommended to take Schedule Management and Cost Management in conjunction with Scope Management as part of the Triple Constraint Series. Prerequisite: This course is intended for practicing project managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project management Professionals (PMP).
 
BMGX 3014 - Project Schedule Management
One of the elements of the Triple Constraint, Schedule Management is not just about juggling tasks but about properly scheduling the right activities at the right time to be performed by the right resource. Arranging and adhering to a clear and explicit schedule is one of the most critical elements of effectual project management. This course covers the techniques, software and processes that are vital to ensure timely completion of projects. It is recommended to take Scope Management and Cost Management in conjunction with Schedule Management as part of the Triple Constraint Series. Prerequisite: This course is intended for practicing project managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project management Professionals (PMP).
 
BMGX 3015 - Project Cost Management
One can manage anything that can be measured. One of the key elements of the Triple Constraint is Cost Management and it includes ‘Earned Value Management’ that is required to truly measure project performance on a regular basis. Budget constraints and allowances are key considerations when planning and managing projects. Having a true understanding of budget development, analysis and allocation largely affects the success of projects. This course imbues students with the wisdom and the specific skill sets needed for effective cost management with particular focus on Earned Value Management. It is recommended to take Schedule Management and Scope Management in conjunction with Cost Management as part of the Triple Constraint Series. Prerequisite: This course is intended for practicing project managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project management Professionals (PMP).
 
ITSC 1018 - MCTS: Microsoft Project 2010 Certification Prep
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to build, maintain, and control well-formed project plans. This class is not required to obtain the PMP® or CAPM® Certifications as the certifications are tool agnostic but this class does give you experience using an industry standard tool to manage your projects. In addition to focusing on the fundamental concepts behind effective tool usage, this course also helps you prepare for the MCTS Exam 70-178 Microsoft Project 2010, Managing Projects. Additional preparation is required after the course ends to pass the exam. Prerequisites: Experience using Microsoft Office Project to create project schedules & Fundamental knowledge of project management is helpful but not required.
 
ITSX 3020 - ITIL V3 Foundation
The ITIL (the IT Infrastructure Library) v3 Foundation certification training course prepares students for the ITIL v3 Foundation exam by teaching the core fundamentals of ITIL practices: service management as a practice, the service lifecycle, key principles and models, selected roles, processes and functions, technology and architecture and the ITIL Qualification scheme. The course is comprised of live online lecture and hands on virtual labs. See coordinator for online class instructions. Prerequisites: Familiarity with IT terminology and IT-related work experience.