Project Management
Project Schedule Management
This class introduces the project schedule management discussing the planning, development,
and control of the project schedule. The discussion will involve building a project
schedule in plan-driven development and adaptive projects. We will focus on the estimation
techniques, networking diagram, critical path and schedule compression techniques
and iteration planning. The discussion will continue with the use of earned value
management techniques, velocity, and burn rate to monitor project progress. ( 3 contact
hours, 3 PDUs). $99. Not eligible for waivers. You will walk away with:
- An understanding of schedule management discipline.
- Understand the schedule estimation techniques.
- Differentiate schedule management in plan-driven and adaptive projects.
- Understand the impact of the schedule compression techniques.
- Distinguish earned value management and its role in project health monitoring.
Tuesday October 22, 2024 from 6p - 9p
Online via Zoom
Course Number CAR 509-75
Agile Project Management
We all have heard of Project Management, but what is Agile Project Management? This
course is designed to provide beginners across all industries with a comprehensive
understanding of Agile Project Management using the Scrum framework. We will delve
into the core principles, methodologies, and practices of Scrum, equipping you with
the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage projects in today's dynamic
and fast-paced environments. Through a combination of interactive lectures, hands-on
exercises, and real-world case studies, you will gain practical insights into the
key roles of Scrum Master and Product Owner, and how they collaborate to drive project
success. From sprint planning to retrospective meetings, you will learn the entire
Scrum lifecycle and how to apply its principles. No Pre-req. (14 contact hours). The
14 hours counts towards the 35 course required hours for PMP. $525. Not eligible for
waivers.
Course Objectives:
- Understanding of Agile principles and values, and how they differ from traditional project management approaches.
- Proficiency in the Scrum framework, including its roles, events, artifacts, and rules.
- Ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Skills to create and prioritize product backlogs, and effectively manage stakeholder expectations.
- Knowledge of techniques for managing impediments and fostering continuous improvement within Scrum teams.
- Practical experience in applying Scrum practices through hands-on exercises and simulations.
Next Session TBA
Course Number CAR 508-75
Project Risk Management
This class will introduce the project risk management discipline and the risk management
lifecycle involving identification, analysis, evaluation, and response treatment.
Differentiating the various terminologies used in many industries describing risk,
the characteristics of risk management will be discussed along with applicable standards
and regulations in using risk management effectively. (3 contact hours or 3 PDUs).
$99. Not eligible for waivers. You walk away with:
- An understanding of risk management discipline.
- Understand the stages of risk management life cycle.
- Differentiate risk management from risk response strategies.
- Build an effective risk register.
- Understand various standards and regulations related to risk management
Next Session TBA
Online via Zoom
Course Number CAR 741-75
Professor: Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan is the global lead on agile transformation and learning services at Inflectra and
has worked as the Vice President of PMO delivering many programs and projects. He
is a published author and speaker and has received PMI Eric Jenett Project Management
Excellence Award and has also been nominated for the Kerzer Process Excellence Award.
He holds numerous certifications, teaches at Northeastern University, and trains professional
exam preparation courses.
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