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FAX: (202) 686-0818

 

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Office: (703) 709-5875

FAX: (703) 709-8972

 

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Certificate Programs

Program Management Programs

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Individuals with experience in any industry who develop and manage projects will benefit from this program.  Students should have incumbent knowledge and/or a working understanding of project management.  Prior formal education or four years experience in this field is preferable. 

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

This Project Management Program provides a comprehensive examination of project management processes, integrating technical tools with leadership and team communication skills.

 It offers:

Comprehensive review of the project management process

 Reinforcement and linkage of project management theory to workplace application

Peer group learning in a cohort setting

 Preparation for the Project Management certification examination

Review of course content for PMP EXAM

WHAT SPECIFC COURSES DO YOU TAKE?

The Project Management Program includes nine (9) semester hours of coursework.

Course Title:          Project Management Context
Course Number:      MGMT 210 - 3 Credits

Prerequisite:         Working knowledge of Project Management function

COURSE DESCRIPTION - Project Management Context - MGMT 210

This first course provides an overview of, and introduction to, project management in the context of people, processes, tools and procedures.  This course addresses the following areas: What is a Project? What is Project Management? Project Life Cycle Model, Project Management Processes, Process Mapping, Process Flow Diagrams, Project Management Documents, Project Stakeholders and Groups.

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Course Title:                          Project Mgmt Knowledge Areas-1
Course Number:                      MGMT 211 - 3 Credits

Prerequisite:                        
MGMT 210

COURSE DESCRIPTION - Project Mgmt Knowledge Areas-1     

This second course defines the scope for a project and developing a complete project overview statement.  Developing a work breakdown structure (WBS) and the fundamentals of scheduling, including a review of the three constraints (Scope, Time, Cost) related to quality are included. This course addresses the following areas: Project Integration Management, Project Scope Management, Project Time Management, Project Cost Management,  Project Quality Management.

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Course Title:                            Project Mgmt Knowledge Areas-2
Course Number:                                 MGMT 212 - 3 Credits

Prerequisite:                           MGMT 211

COURSE DESCRIPTION - Project Mgmt Knowledge Areas-2

This course provides a review of control and tracking steps to ensure the project’s successful closure on time and within budget;  Discussion on managing scope, change, and identify variances that require action; A review of PMP exam preparation and strategy. This course addresses the following areas: Project Human Resource Management, Project Communication Management, Project Risk Management, Project Procurement Management, PMP Exam preparation.

FAX the Project Management Registration Form

Project Management Spring 2008 Schedule of Classes

MGMT 210          Tuesday and Thursday       February 20 - March 29, 2008
MGMT 211          Tuesday and Thursday       April 20 - Mat 17, 2008
MGMT 212          Tuesday and Thursday       May 29 - July 12, 2008


CISSP Programs


  

POTOMAC COLLEGE IS AN AUTHORIZED EDUCATIONAL PROVIDER FOR (ISC)2

Spring 2008 CISSP Class Schedule

Course      Begin Date       End Date

CISSP 1     February 16      March 22      Saturdays (all day)
CISSP 2    March 29          May 3          Saturdays (all day)

CISSP 1    May 13             June 19        Tuesday & Thursday evenings
CISSP 2    June 24             July 31         Tuesday & Thursdau evenings


Please contact the CISSP Coordinator at (202) 274-2319 for more information.

FAX your completed CISSP Registration Form to (202) 686-0818.