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Course Listings as of July 24, 2008 at 06:30am
Project Management
Most IT projects do not fail because of bad technology; they fail because of poor management practices. With the discipline project management approach, you will have a knowledge base of proven methods to ensure that your IT projects are on time, on budget, and meet the customer’s needs. Books are purchased separately from the Rio Grande Campus bookstore, 512.474.2607. Each class requires a book. Instructor supplies only additional study materials. See website for details: www.austincc.edu/techcert
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BMGT 1023 IT Project Management
(48.0 hours/$995.00)
This course is a process-oriented practical project management course emphasizing both knowledge and skill. IT Project Management builds on the Project Management Institute PMBOK(r); Guide to provide a solid framework and context for managing information technology projects. This course helps prepare students to earn and maintain Project Management Professional (PMP(r)); and Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM (r)); certifications from the Project Management Institute (PMI). This course is a lecture/lab (using Microsoft Project) and has an IT emphasis. Note: Students in the online section who are unfamiliar with MSP may need to purchase Course 4111: Core Training for Microsoft Office Project from Microsoft eLearning(r); (www. microsoftelearning.com), in lieu of onsite ACC lab time
Prerequisites: At least 12 months experience working as a member of an IT organization. Students should see www.pmi.org for specific PMI (r); examination requirements.
14 91384 Jul 7 - Sep 20 ONLINE OH Futrell, Robert T
Jul 7 - Sep 20
20 92777 Sep 11 - Nov 4 6:00pm - 9:00p TTh HBC 301.7 OH Futrell, Robert T
20 92536 Oct 6 - Dec 19 ONLINE OH Futrell, Robert T
BMGT 1040 PMP Exam Prep
(36.0 hours/$699.00)
This course is a PMBOK-oriented exam review course, emphasizing PMBOK knowledge only, structured around the 9 knowledge areas of the PMBOK, and focused on exactly what is necessary to pass the exam. The course will start off with an overview of the PMP Exam 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. Practice questions from each section and exam strategies will be covered as well. Considerable practice and preparation outside of the class is necessary to successfully pass the PMP exam. This course is strictly PMI examination preparation. Students should see www.pmi.org for the PMIr; examination requirements.
Prerequisites: BMGT 1023-IT Project Management, a process-oriented PM course or equivalent. Students who are uncertain about their preparedness for the PMP Exam Prep course can take a self evaludation test provided by ACC. See coordinator for details.
7 91387 Aug 2 - Sep 13 9:00am - 4:00p S HBC 301.7 OH Thummalapalli, Harinath V
20 92782 Nov 1 - Dec 13 9:00am - 4:00p S HBC 301.7 OH Thummalapalli, Harinath V
BMGT 2030 Project Management Overview: The Essentials
(40.0 hours/$799.00)
Students will understand how to take project management theory (as provided by the Project Management Institute), and put it into practice, by actually working on a case study project. An overview of how project management processes all fit together is presented followed by what project practitioners should do during project selection, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. This course is a 1-week generalized project management boot camp.
Prerequisites: At least twelve months experience working on a project. Students should see www.pmi.org for the PMI examination requirements.
x 91388 Aug 18 - Aug 22 8:00am - 5:00p MTWThF TWT 430 OH McGoldrick, Robert
BMGX 3010 Working Across Generations
(7.0 hours/$199.00)
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.
Prerequisites: This course is intended for practicing project managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project management Professionals (PMP).
20 93316 Aug 23 8:00am - 4:00p S HBC 410.0 Staff
ITSC 1018 Microsoft Project
(18.0 hours/$399.00)
Use of project management software for developing a project plan including timelines, milestones, scheduling, life cycle phases, management frameworks, skills, processes, and tools.
Prerequisites: Project management education and experience and basic knowledge of Microsoft Project.
16 92778 Sep 9 - Sep 25 6:00pm - 9:00p TTh HBC 206.0 OH Thummalapalli, Harinath V
ITSE 1041 Agile Project Leadership
(42.0 hours/$799.00)
Agile project leaders deliver high-impact business results by relying on self-organizing teams to plan, execute and innovate throughout the project lifecycle. Rather than plan, instruct, and direct, the agile project leader educates, coaches, and facilitates. Development of these critical skills and the process and tools that support the agile team is the focus of this course. Special emphasis on leadership development and enabling organizational change will be central to this certification course. Upon successful completion of this course, attendees will be prepared for agile project leadership
Prerequisites: Familiar with software development.
x 91385 Jun 30 - Aug 13 6:30pm - 9:30p MW HBC 301.7 Staff
x 92780 Oct 13 - Dec 1 6:30pm - 9:33p MW HBC 301.7 Staff
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