(FALL 2009)

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.

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.