(FALL 2009)

Project Risk Management (Section 2) MGMT X474.1  (2.5)

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, using proven processes requires both training and experience. This course provides participants with in-depth practice in applying both subjective and quantitative methods to an actual project situation. The opportunity to learn from peers is realized through risk analysis exercises, case studies, and persuasive presentations that demonstrate key techniques. Successful project managers know how to recognize, assess, and respond to project risks in an appropriate, cost effective manner; and how to make better decisions as a result. You will learn how these techniques are applicable in various project environments. Based upon the processes in PMBOK Guide®, participants will learn how to discover, assess and address the project risks in a real project. Gain the advantages that project risk management can bring to your business - successful projects, with more predictable and effective outcomes. 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.