(WINTER 2010)

A required course in the Certificate Program in Project Management.
Project success is achieved by project managers and teams skilled in coping with project risks. Making good decisions and using proven processes requires both training and experience. Gain in-depth practice applying subjective and quantitative methods to an actual project situation. Learn from peers through risk analysis exercises, case studies, and persuasive presentations. Discover how to recognize, assess, and respond to project risks in an appropriate, cost effective manner in order to make better decisions. Prerequisite: Mgmt X442.28, Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices. If the potential participant has had significant experience managing projects, they may be allowed to waive the prerequisite requirement with the express permission of the instructor. This course is approved for 24 PDUs from PMI.

Shawn D. Belling, PMP, M.S. Candidate - UW-Platteville, is a Project Manager at Promega Corporation of Madison, Wisconsin. In addition to 15 years of project management experience, he has done project management teaching, speaking and consulting for various businesses, universities, and professional organizations including work as adjunct faculty for the University of Wisconsin and numerous presentations to PMI chapters. Most recently, Shawn presented his paper "Losing Your Religion - Observations on the Transformation of Project Manager to Line Manager" at PMI's 2008 Asia-Pacific Global Conference in Sydney, Australia. Belling will also present at Madison/South-Central Wisconsin PMI Chapter's Professional Development Day.