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Custom Course Project Management Professional (PMP)

Fee: $0.00
Dates: 7/1/2023 - 7/1/2023
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Instructor: Connie Barker

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Program Overview

Mismanaged projects can cost a team, a department, or an organization everything. Leading companies recognize project management as a strategic competence that is indispensable to their business success. Highly skilled practitioners who are organized, passionate, and goal-oriented, who understand projects and their strategic role, and who can successfully drive progress and change are among their most valuable resources.

This program develops project managers and leaders who proficiently identify, plan, initiate, execute, measure, and can complete complex, real-world, mission critical projects in any industry. Participants prepare to take the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam, a professional credential recognized by leading organizations worldwide. PMP certification validates competency and expertise in the field and elevates career potential, with PMP credential holders earning 25% more on average than those without it.

Learning Outcomes

Ranked the top project management program in North America by CIO Magazine, and with over 1 million credential holders, PMP® certification demonstrates you have the specific skills employers seek, dedication to excellence and the capacity to perform at the highest level. It supercharges the careers of project leaders, enables them to join a prestigious network that spans across every industry, helps them work smarter and perform better, and raises the median salary for project professionals by 25% as compared to those without it.

• Develop :: Project Management Skills
• Engage :: With an expert instructor
  • Join :: Over 1+ million professionals worldwide
  • Learn :: Among your peers and the competition
• Earn :: The industry's most recognized certification
  • Prepare :: Be ready to sit for the PMP professional designation exam

Student Profiles

PMP® certification is highly recommended for project managers and professionals currently working in the field as generalists, or as specialists in project planning, scheduling, delivery, reporting, etc., and for those looking to accelerate their careers and to enhance their skills and earning potential. To earn PMP® certification, candidates must meet the education and experience requirements, agree to a professional code of conduct, and pass the exam. For details on eligibility requirements, visit here. For those interested in earning the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) eligibility, visit here.

Program Schedule

This program consists of 10 live, instructor-led class sessions on Zoom in which participants develop their knowledge and skills, as well as demonstrate their competence, dedication to excellence, and capacity to perform at the highest level in the specific project management skills for which employers are seeking.

Session 1 | Project Fundamentals
This sessions explores the foundations of project management, the skills of effective project leaders, and the objectives of serving as a project leader.

Session 2 | Project Methods
This session identifies how to select a project methodology to fit your organizational needs and how to communicate effectively in project environments.

Session 3 | Project Teams
This sessions covers assembling and empowering project teams, including coordinating with virtual teams, and gauging project team performance.

Session 4 | Project Scope
This session teaches how to manage project scope and how to integrate business analytics into project management.

Session 5 | Project Planning
This session reviews project planning in traditional project environments and the role of quality management and continuous improvement in project environments.

Session 6 | Project Risk
This session explores managing project risks and procurement management for projects.

Session 7 | Project Resources
This session focuses on managing projects in the context of the larger business environment, including engaging stakeholders and managing project resources.

Session 8 | Project Changes
This session addresses managing changes and planning in Agile project environments.

Session 9 | Project Completion
This session covers pulling it all together, closing out project work, reporting, and post-mortem learning.

Session 10 | Process Design
This session includes a review of the key concepts covered in the program, evaluates performance on the practice exam, and provides participants with tips on passing the PMP exam.

Instructor Bios

Bret Skousen MS Professional in Residence, Woodbury School of Business | Utah Valley University
Bret Skousen serves as a Professional in Residence / Dean's Executive in Residence at the Woodbury School of Business at Utah Valley University. He previously served as COO at MyFast PC/HFN/Bask, as EVP & Advisory Board Member at MX (MoneyDesktop), COO & Advisory Board Member at Tribaly (City Square), SVP at Mountain America Credit Union, and as Director at Black & Decker. His 30+ years of executive leadership at these companies have resulted in a business acumen that is both broad and deep. At tech companies, he created and executed corporate OD, Marketing, PR, and Business Development strategies which resulted in explosive growth. He has implemented completely new sales, marketing, and product development processes from which the first product developed resulted in a 50%+ increase in profitability per user. He has managed sales territories that consistently over-performed expectations by 15 - 20%. As a testament to his passion for building high-performing executive teams, he was responsible for creating BDHHI University, where Black & Decker leaders are trained, groomed, and developed. Bret earned his MS degree in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego and his BS degree in Business from Brigham Young University. He is also a Certified Executive Coach.

Connie Barker PhD MA PMP SHRM-SCP GPHR SHPR CEBS CMS FP–C Regional Project Manager | ADP
Dr. Connie Barker serves as Adjunct Faculty at Utah Valley University. She also serves as Regional Project Manager of GlobalView Americas Project Services at ADP. She previously served as Supervisor of System Performance and as Implementation Consultant at ADP, as Data Manager with Galton Technologies, and as Quality Assurance Software Tester for Novell. She also served as Adjunct Instructor at Columbia College teaching courses in Compensation, Benefit Systems, and Workforce Planning and Employment. Connie earned her PhD degree in Organization & Management from Capella University, her MA degree in HR Management, Training & Development from Webster University, and earned two BS degrees in Computer Science Information Systems & Business Management from Utah Valley University.

Success Stories

“The instructor was very experienced in the field. I’ve realized I already know a lot more about project management than I thought I did and I've had some great conversations with other classmates, which has been enjoyable.” - Aileen McIntosh | Business Owner & VP, Customer Experience

“The instructor does an amazing job at breaking down complex situations and processes into English. It’s opened my eyes to what's possible with PMP certification. If/when I'm ever asked how I got my PMP certification, I'm pointing them to this class.” - Rust Lyman | Software Implementation Professional

“I wasn't as familiar with project management prior to taking the class. I learned that the projects I have worked on do count toward my certification which makes me excited to take the exam when I am ready. I like how engaging the instructor is with the class. She is experienced in the field, and I like hearing examples from her experience.” - Natasha Byrd | Senior Oncology Technician

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ENGAGE YOUR TALENT

Leading companies recognize project management as a strategic competence that is indispensable to their business success. They know that project management practitioners who are organized, passionate, and goal-oriented, who understand projects and their strategic role, and who can successfully drive progress and change are among their most valuable resources. This program meets the educational requirement for, and prepares you to take, the Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam.

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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 5/1/2023 - 5/1/2023
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Learning Outcomes Student Profiles Program Schedule
Program Overview
UVU Executive Education works with leaders, managers, and training & development professionals to create strategic, customized programs and learning pathways designed to deliver the learning outcomes that address your unique business challenges. From intensive workshops and bootcamps, to leadership and management training aimed at enacting broader change across the organization, we work with you to create a focused, collaborative partnership that delivers engaged, transformative employee development experiences that maximize your training resources.
Learning Outcomes
DISCOVER: Collaborate to identify needs, challenges, priorities & desired learning outcomes for program participants. DESIGN: Engage with world-class faculty & experts, match/develop curriculum, facilitate logistics, resources & learning systems DELIVER: Provide customized, high-touch program formats, lengths, instruction & materials delivered onsite, offsite, on-campus, or online. DEVELOP: Measure learning outcomes to develop ongoing programs, improvement, implementation & support
Student Profiles
Develop programs designed for your team's unique needs. Employers and organizations looking to develop, engage, and provide opportunities for their teams will work with a coordinator to create a program to fill their education needs.
Program Schedule
With our customized training, we fit the course to what works best for you and your company. Classes can be held anywhere from the UVU campus to your own office. They can be scheduled during employee lunch breaks, in the evenings, or even during weekends. Together we can design the course you need to develop the skills that will make you, your employees, and your company successful.

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DISCOVER. DESIGN. DELIVER.

UVU Executive Education works with leaders, managers, and training & development professionals to create strategic, customized programs and learning pathways designed to deliver the learning outcomes that address your unique business challenges.

From intensive workshops and bootcamps, to leadership and management training aimed at enacting broader change across the organization, we work with you to create a focused, collaborative partnership that delivers engaged, transformative employee development experiences that maximize your training resources.

For information about custom courses contact Renae Deighton at rdeighton@uvu.edu.

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