(WINTER 2010)

A required course in the Certificate Program in Project Management, an elective course in the Certificate Programs in Business Administration, Business Of Teaching Online and an elective in Management and Leadership for Engineering and Technical Professionals Specialized Studies Program.
Project management has been proven to be the most effective method of delivering products within cost, schedule, and resource constraints. Gain a working knowledge of the basics of project management that can be instantly applied to any project. This course will provide the skills to ensure your projects deliver on time and on budget. Learn to define and manage scope via the elicitation of requirements and the creation of a detailed work breakdown structure, create a defensible and realistic project schedule and budget, develop and manage the project team, identify and manage risks, and understand the project procurement processes. This course is approved for 24 PDUs from PMI.

Scott D. Freauf, PMP, IPMA-D, has over 15 years experience in the application of project management processes and associated tools/techniques in a cross-functional matrix team environment. In 1996 he achieved certification as a Project Management Professional . He is accomplished in the effective initiation, planning, execution, control and closure of projects designed to implement strategic initiatives for private and public sector organizations across a broad range of industries. His experience includes the training, coaching and mentoring of project managers within Fortune 500 companies.