(FALL 2009)

Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices (Section 1) MGMT X442.28  (2.5)

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 Management of Business Contracts, 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. This intensive and hands-on course gives you the skills to ensure your projects are completed on time and on budget while giving the user the product they expect. You will gain a strong working knowledge of the basics of project management and be able to immediately use that knowledge to effectively manage work projects. At the end of the course you will be able to identify and manage the product scope, build a work breakdown structure, create a project plan, create the project budget, define and allocate resources, manage the project development, identify and manage risks, and understand the project procurement process. This course is approved for 24 PDUs from PMI.

Ann Burkle, MBA, PMP, is Manager of Information Technology at Watson Pharmaceuticals located in Corona, California. Ann has over 20 years of experience as both a Project and Program manager for a wide variety of corporate computer systems for a number of different industries including fast food, office products, electronics and pharmaceuticals. She is currently an active member of the Orange County PMI chapter and volunteers as a PMP Preparation Class instructor.