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Your Project Management Plan is approved and accepted. What's next? This course shares best practices for implementing and controlling the project to success. Learn how to manage quality, develop and manage a project team, effectively communicate, manage risk and engage stakeholders. Key tools and techniques and valuable tips will be introduced, shared and applied – all to ensure that your project is successful. Prerequisite: Project Management Basics: Initiating the Project. This is the third required course in the Project Management Certificate Part A (3-Class Series). PDUs: 15.

Discover the science and art of effective project management, and learn why 75 percent of all projects fail! Summarize the five Process Groups, 10 Knowledge Areas and 49 processes recommended for application in the PMBOK® Guide (Project Management Body of Knowledge). Learn about the Initiating Process Group, and discover how to develop a business case, create a Project Charter, identify and document stakeholders and effectively present a project to decision-makers using a winning methodology. This is the first required course in the Project Management Certificate Part A (3 Class Series). PDUs: 15.

Acquire the skills to manage projects in a variety of industries. Our six required courses give you the tools and techniques to deliver projects on time and within budget. In Part A (3 class series), you’ll get a broad overview of project management and then delve deeper into the five project management processes: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling and Closing. Courses include team activities, insightful discussion and a toolkit you can immediately utilize. PDUs: 48. Take the courses individually, or register for the Part A Series and save. Part A includes the first three of six required courses. To earn the Project Management Certificate, you must take all six required courses, attend 80% of the first five courses (based on number of sessions in each course) and 100% of the Capstone course, and participate in class. Please note: Saturday sessions over four hours in length count as two sessions.

It is said, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." Discover the 24 key planning processes needed to plan and implement a successful project, and learn the order in which they should occur. Identify the key tools and techniques to effectively plan for scope, schedule, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, procurements and stakeholder management. This course keys on both predictive (Waterfall) and adaptive (Agile) planning techniques. Prerequisite: Project Management Basics: Initiating the Project. PDUs: 18. This is the second required course in the Project Management Certificate Part A (3 Class Series). For complete details about our Project Management Certificate Program, visit our Project Management Certificate overview.

Information Systems Security Professional training offers a standard competency for entry-level security analyst. An Information Systems Security Professional certification means that an individual possesses the knowledge, skills, and technical aptitude necessary to successfully implement and manage a security program. The CISSP certification is sought by IT professionals with job titles such as security auditor, security systems engineer, security architect and chief information security officer.

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional material introduces participants to all eight domains of advanced security knowledge covered on the CISSP exam. Participants learn how to model threats, assess risks, plan business continuity, protect assets, and engineer strong security into complex systems. Participants also learn how to protect networks, communications, access, and identities; assess and test security, and manage security operations. Once complete, participants will have core skills for designing, implementing, and managing IT security for entire organizations.

• National Certification: (Not included in program)
 - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)2
IMPORTANT: In addition to this training program, earning certification requires the following:
 - 5 years of security work experience: You must be able to show proof of five paid full-time years of work experience in at least two of the eight CISSP CBK (Common Body of Knowledge) domains, which are Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, and Software Development Security.
 - Get endorsed to become a CISSP: Once you complete the CISSP exam, you'll have to subscribe to the (ISC)2 Code of Ethics and complete an endorsement form to become a CISSP. The endorsement form must be signed by another (ISC)2 certified professional who verifies your professional work experience. You must submit the completed form within nine months of passing your exam to become fully certified, because passing the exam doesn't automatically grant you certification status.

Note: Students will receive a Certificate of Completion after completing the course.

CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT, and it is the foundation of an IT career. A+ candidates are better prepared to troubleshoot and problem solve a wider variety of issues, ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security. Earning your A+ certification gives you an internationally recognized credential. Leading companies around the world are hiring A+ certified professionals like you.

Two exams are needed to certify; exam vouchers (220-1001 and 220-1002) included.

CompTIA Network+ verifies that you have the essential knowledge and skills in networking to develop a career in IT infrastructure. It prepares candidates to support the network regardless of the platform, forming the foundation needed before specializing in a vendor solution.  Prerequisite includes current A+ Certification or equivalent with instructor permission. Earning your Network+ certification will help you advance toward a rewarding IT career as a network field technician, help desk technician, network support specialist, network administrator, or network analyst.

Exam voucher (N10-007), and books are included (over a $350 value!).

CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career emphasizing hands-on practical skills, ensuring the security professional is better prepared to problem solve a wider variety of issues. Prerequisite includes current Network+ Certification or equivalent with instructor permission. When you earn your CompTIA Security+ certification you'll have the skills to secure a network and deter hackers.

Exam voucher (SY0-501) and books are included (over a $350 value!).

Whether it relates to retaining customers, serving your audience, or turning inquiries from potential customers into sales, good customer service is now one of the central factors in organizational success. Learn to improve your customer service skills to enhance your career skill set and improve productivity. Courses included in program: Keys to Customer Service, Extraordinary Customer Service. 3.2 CEUs

Data analysis is fast becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. Add a new skill set to your portfolio and make a difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills. Find out how to perform inquiries useful to your business or organization and learn to communicate results through graphs and text. Courses included in program: Introduction to Data Analysis, Intermediate Data Analysis, and Advanced Data Analysis. 4.8 CEUs

Building upon participants’ existing knowledge and practice, the Six Sigma Black Belt course will help participants to master advanced statistical analysis tools, identify opportunities with solutions that can be implemented immediately and to deliver measurable results right away in order to increase an organization’s return on investment.  Participants who complete this course will be able to lead Six Sigma projects meant to enhance the capability of both internal and external processes in order to better meet customer expectations. With the comprehensive understanding of process analysis and improvement individuals gain from Six Sigma Black Belt certification, professionals with these skills with makes a significant impact on any organization and be well-positioned for advancement in their chosen fields.

Note: Students will receive a certificate of completion upon completion of this course. Students can choose to sit for the CSSBB National Certification exam but must also meet the following requirements:

Education and National Certifications
• Students should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
• There are no state approval and/or state requirements associated with this program. 
• National Certification:
 - American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Exam
 - NOTE: Six Sigma Black Belt requires 2 completed projects with signed affidavits OR 1 completed project with signed affidavit and 3 years of work experience in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Body of Knowledge.
 - Candidates do NOT need to be a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.

The Six Sigma Specialist program helps professionals to strengthen organizations by employing the core concepts of Six Sigma geared toward enhanced problem-solving skills with an emphasis on the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) model. The Six Sigma Specialist program presents an overview of the key concepts for the Six Sigma Green Belt Certification exam. Students will explore processes and team management, operational metrics, and key tools and techniques to achieve process excellence. This program is designed to prepare students to sit for the Six Sigma Green Belt Certification exam offered by the American Association for Quality.

Note: Students will receive a certificate of completion upon completion of this course. Students can choose to sit for the CSSGB National Certification exam but must also meet the following requirements:Education and National Certifications
• Students should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
• There are no state approval and/or state requirements associated with this program. 
• National Certification:
 - American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam
 - The Six Sigma Green Belt certification requires 3 years of work experience in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge.
 - Work experience must be in a full time, paid role. Paid intern, co-op or any other course work cannot be applied