(WINTER 2010)

A required course in the Business Analyst Certificate 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. In addition, this course will cover whom to plan for and deliver appropriate and timely communication to effectively manage multiple stakeholders, task and project prioritization and grouping and efficient resource allocation using the theory of constraints. These topics focus on selecting the most effective strategies and responses whether multiple small independent projects, portfolios, or large programs are encountered. See enrollment confirmation for login information.The BABOK 2.0 book can also be purchased electronically as a PDF directly from the IIBA: www.theiiba.org.

Sharon Brown, B.S., is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), certified Business Analyst (CBA) and certified Six Sigma Black Belt. She serves as a faculty advisor and instructor for leading learning institutions and international clients within online/virtual learning, classroom, and corporate training environments. Her prior experience includes managing global technology product launches, leading process improvement, project management and IT implementation within multiple industries such as finance, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, IT, travel, oil & gas. Brown is also a successful entrepreneur and President of a consumer goods manufacturing company.