Project Management   

Simulation Description

In this simulation, you've been named the project manager for an exciting new project—the development of a knowledge-sharing database for your company, Four Corners BioPharma, Inc. The project will involve establishing processes for storing and sharing knowledge in your multinational corporation and developing the 4CShare software itself.

This simulation is designed for adult learners with some project management experience.

Over the course of the project, you'll make decisions about the project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk. As you make these decisions, an adaptive scoreboard will reflect the impact of your choices on project success.

Factors on the Scoreboard

The goal in the simulation is to optimize positive scores across the following project management factors:

• Initiating the Project
• Planning the Project
• Executing the Project
• Monitoring and Controlling the Project
• Closing the Project
• Cross-Cutting Knowledge and Skills

Key Features

• Expert-supported
• Mobile-friendly
• Accessible
• Badge and credit-awarding
• Simulation Technology
• Video content
• Interactive scoreboard
• Audio-enabled in app

Refund Policy

You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.

Notes

Many sections will have quizzes, and your score on these quizzes will determine whether you earn a certificate of completion, and 10 Project Management Institute^® professional development units (PDUs) for completing the simulation. You must score a minimum of 70% on the quizzes to receive the certificate.

This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

Project Management Institute, PMI, the Registered Education Provider logo, Project Management Professional, PMP, Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, PMI-ACP, PMI Risk Management Professional, PMI-RMP, the PMI Talent Triangle, and the PMI Talent Triangle logo are marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Information in this course has been taken from A Guide to the Project Management Body of

Simulation Description

In this simulation, you've been named the project manager for an exciting new project—the development of a knowledge-sharing database for your company, Four Corners BioPharma, Inc. The project will involve establishing processes for storing and sharing knowledge in your multinational corporation and developing the 4CShare software itself.

This simulation is designed for adult learners with some project management experience.

Over the course of the project, you'll make decisions about the project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk. As you make these decisions, an adaptive scoreboard will reflect the impact of your choices on project success.

Factors on the Scoreboard

The goal in the simulation is to optimize positive scores across the following project management factors:

• Initiating the Project
• Planning the Project
• Executing the Project
• Monitoring and Controlling the Project
• Closing the Project
• Cross-Cutting Knowledge and Skills

Key Features

• Expert-supported
• Mobile-friendly
• Accessible
• Badge and credit-awarding
• Simulation Technology
• Video content
• Interactive scoreboard
• Audio-enabled in app

Refund Policy

You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.

Notes

Many sections will have quizzes, and your score on these quizzes will determine whether you earn a certificate of completion, and 10 Project Management Institute^® professional development units (PDUs) for completing the simulation. You must score a minimum of 70% on the quizzes to receive the certificate.

This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

Project Management Institute, PMI, the Registered Education Provider logo, Project Management Professional, PMP, Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, PMI-ACP, PMI Risk Management Professional, PMI-RMP, the PMI Talent Triangle, and the PMI Talent Triangle logo are marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Information in this course has been taken from A Guide to the Project Management Body of

Simulation Description

In this simulation, you've been named the project manager on a highway construction project in the small city of Allerton. This project is considered to be a "major project" by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), which means it has a budget of $500 million or more.

This simulation is designed for adult learners with some project management experience.

Over the course of the project, you'll make a series of decisions, each of which will impact the project in different ways. As you make these decisions, an adaptive scoreboard will reflect the impact of your choices on project success.

Factors on the Scoreboard

The goal in the simulation is to optimize positive scores across the following project management factors:

• Initiating the Project
• Planning the Project
• Executing the Project
• Monitoring and Controlling the Project
• Closing the Project
• Cross-cutting Skills

Key Features

• Expert-supported
• Mobile-friendly
• Accessible
• Badge and credit-awarding
• Simulation technology
• Video content
• Interactive scoreboard
• Audio-enabled in app

Refund Policy

You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the simulation has been completed.

Notes

Many sections will have quizzes, and your score on these quizzes will determine whether you earn a certificate of completion, and 10 Project Management Institute^® professional development units (PDUs) for completing the simulation. You must score a minimum of 70% on the quizzes to receive the certificate.

This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

Project Management Institute, PMI, the Registered Education Provider logo, Project Management Professional, PMP, Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, PMI-ACP, PMI Risk Management Professional, PMI-RMP, the PMI Talent Triangle, and the PMI Talent Triangle logo are marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Information in this course has been taken from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK^® Guide) — Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute Inc., 2017.

The following list outlines the PDUs you will

Simulation Description

In this simulation, you've been named the project manager on a new product development project at HealthMax Software. The goal of the project is to develop HealthRecords, a new medical records software system. For HealthMax, a small company, the success of this project has become vital to its long-term viability. It is now March, and the plan is to have three satisfied early-adopter customers and a product that is ready to launch at a major trade show in June of next year. The schedule is tight, and the budget for the project has been set with no possibility of an increase.

This simulation is designed for adult learners with some project management experience.

You will be asked to make a series of decisions during the simulation, and each decision will impact the project in different ways. As you make these decisions, an adaptive scoreboard will reflect the impact of your choices on project success.

Factors on the Scoreboard

The goal in the simulation is to optimize positive scores across the following project management factors:

• Project Integration Management
• Scope Management
• Quality Management
• Schedule/Time Management
• Budget/Cost Management
• Human Resources Management
• Risk Management
• Communications Management
• Procurement Management

Key Features

• Expert-supported
• Mobile-friendly
• Accessible
• Badge and credit-awarding
• Simulation technology
• Video content
• Adaptive scoreboard
• Audio-enabled in app

Refund Policy

You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.

Notes

Many sections will have quizzes, and your score on these quizzes will determine whether you earn a certificate of completion, and 10 Project Management Institute^® professional development units (PDUs) for completing the simulation. You must score a minimum of 70% on the quizzes to receive the certificate.

This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

Project Management Institute, PMI, the Registered

Retool your project management skill set to keep up with new technology projects. This course provides a breakthrough model for dealing with the realities of managing projects through the challenges of truncated timelines, short-staffed project teams, skimpy budgets and crippling risks.

Learn to deal with the realities of managing projects at supersonic speeds despite truncated timelines, inadequate staffing, and skimpy budgets.

Designed for seasoned project managers, this project management certification course takes you beyond an introduction of key fundamentals to deepen your understanding and practical application of project management tools, methods, and processes. You will view project management from the perspective of a life cycle approach.

Throughout this Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam prep course, you will work through the project life cycle—from building a business case to closing down a project. You will see how all the concepts fit together and how the decisions you make in the early days of the project lay the foundation for executing, controlling, and closing the project.

If you are interested in obtaining your PMP certification, this program will provide content designed to help with your studies and overall PMP prep. The contact hours may be applied for the PMP exam education prerequisite or as professional development units (PDUs) if you are already certified.

This course will teach you the same powerful tools and techniques that experienced project management professionals rely on every day. You will learn how to maximize your project's chance of success and become proficient at recruiting and empowering your project's team members. This course will also help you prepare for the internationally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exams offered by the Project Management Institute, PMI®.

Experienced project manager teaches you tricks of the project management trade.

Project management career opportunities are increasing as more organizations look to maintain and improve their productivity. Developing the project management skills employers demand can improve your marketability and may be transferable from one industry to another, giving you increased flexibility.

In this project manager certification course, you will learn the knowledge and skills essential to project managers and those who work on projects in other support roles. Once complete, you will meet or exceed the educational prerequisites for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification offered through the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.

The materials in this CAPM certification course are aligned with the internationally recognized standards of project management. This CAPM course is oriented to concepts and knowledge areas such as time, cost, risk, and communications. Each lesson in your CAPM training focuses exclusively on a single topic, so you can more easily grasp that topic before moving on to the next.

Note: PMP, Project Management Professional, Project Management Professional (PMP), PMBOK, PgMP, PMI-RMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), and the PMI REP Logo are registered marks of the Project Management Institute.

Course Description

Small business management involves overseeing both small and large projects. Not all projects require extensive planning, but project management techniques can help teams of all sizes meet their goals more efficiently. This course introduces fundamental project management concepts, reviews common project pitfalls, and explains the importance of each of the five stages of the project life cycle: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing.

Learning Outcomes

• Explain why project management is important in a small business setting
• Describe the stages in the project life cycle
• Create documents to initiate a project
• Describe the problem of scope creep
• Create a project plan
• Identify the importance of performance reports and reviews
• Explore ways to facilitate communication between project participants
• Distinguish between push and pull communications
• Explain the importance of monitoring progress, risks, and changes

Key Features

• Expert-supported
• Mobile-friendly
• Accessible
• Badge and credit-awarding
• Games & Flashcards
• Video content
• Real-world case studies
• Audio-enabled in app

Refund Policy

You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.

Notes

This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

Project Management Institute, PMI, the Registered Education Provider logo, Project Management Professional, PMP, Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, PMI-ACP, PMI Risk Management Professional, PMI-RMP, the PMI Talent Triangle, and the PMI Talent Triangle logo are marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Information in this course has been taken from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK^® Guide) — Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute Inc., 2017.

Project Management Foundations provides a quick overview of the fundamentals of project management. It defines primary concepts, explains basic terminology, and explores two of the most popular methodologies--Waterfall and Agile--employed by successful project leaders and their organizations. It covers the five stages (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing) of a Waterfall project and shows how those stages interconnect to help complete projects. It provides a simple interpretation of a common Agile development cycle, identifying and explaining essential Agile concepts along the way. And it recognizes several professional certifications and accreditations that practitioners can obtain to help them better understand and apply established project management principles and improve project outcomes.

Master the essentials of project management with an experienced Project Management Professional as your guide. This course provides the concepts you need to plan, implement, control and close any type of project.

Gain the skills you'll need to succeed in the fast-growing field of project management.

If you're overwhelmed with projects and need a quick jump start to get going, then this is the course for you. You will learn the essential skills you need to survive and thrive, including understanding project outcomes, setting project boundaries, getting to know your project stakeholders, creating a schedule, and managing a project's execution from start to finish.

Learn 10 essential skills every project manager needs to successfully plan and manage projects.

This online course helps you learn how to prepare for the Project Management Institute's (PMI)® prestigious Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam. You will discover what to expect after completing the exam and learn about the eight project performance domains, agile methodology, and what is new in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) 7th edition.

Note: To properly prepare for your PMP® certification exam, in addition to this course, you will need to complete other requirements. Review the PMI® website to ensure you meet the current requirements and overall eligibility.

This online course helps you learn how to prepare for the Project Management Institute's (PMI)® prestigious Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam. You will discover what to expect after completing the exam and learn about the eight project performance domains, agile methodology, and what is new in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) 7th edition.

Note: To properly prepare for your PMP® certification exam, in addition to this course, you will need to complete other requirements. Review the PMI® website to ensure you meet the current requirements and overall eligibility.

Course Description

The vast majority of project work in today's organizations is done in a team setting. In this environment, project management team leaders have a tremendous responsibility and opportunity to develop and exhibit leadership skills. This course first discusses the roles and responsibilities of the project management team leader, in particular, their responsibility with regard to project stakeholders. Next, the course discusses how project management team leaders can build a positive team environment through effective communication, team building activities, and reflective listening. Lastly, the course covers problem-solving within the team. Project management team leaders must be effective in identifying and resolving team problems in order for the project to succeed. To do this, team leaders must have an understanding of the team dynamic for decision-making and must be able to manage conflict among personality differences and barriers.

Learning Outcomes

• Define a team and identify six common types of teams
• Explain Bruce Tuckman's model of group development
• Describe how the project life cycle is relevant to team issues
• List the three sources of power for project management team leaders
• Describe ways to manage stakeholder expectations
• Explain different types of team building activities
• Define reflective listening
• Identify the challenges of virtual teams and how they relate to the project management team leader's roles
• Compare and contrast voting and consensus as methods for decision-making
• More effectively identify and resolve team problems
• Explain the different characteristics of effective and open team communication
• Identify the best practices for using e-mail and telephone among team members
• Identify several common team problems and apply methods for resolving these issues

Key Features

• Expert-supported
• Mobile-friendly
• Accessible
• Badge and credit-awarding
• Games & Flashcards
• Video content
• Real-world case studies
• Audio-enabled in app

Refund Policy

You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.

Notes

This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

Learners must achieve an average test score