Course Description
As the business world grows more competitive, organizations find it necessary to take on an increasing number of projects. Unfortunately, these same organizations often don’t have skilled project managers to handle the work. In this seminar, you will learn and practice the critical tools and techniques that have been proven necessary for project management success. In lectures, discussions and exercises, you’ll cover the essential aspect of managing projects.
While aligned with the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) framework, this course is specifically designed to focus on the practical application of concepts. You’ll return to work with the knowledge and tools you need to get your projects started right and completed successfully.
- Ensure that your projects are set-up for success from the start
- Learn the basics for effectively gathering and documenting requirements
- Understand the role of the project manager, business analyst, and others in managing projects
- Develop an integrated project plan including realistic scope, schedules, budgets, and risks—and turn that plan into successful action
- Learn how to effectively track and report on project progress
- Gain the respect of your project team and build credibility with top management
Seminar Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a PMI approved institution?
AMA has been approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Participants in this seminar can earn up to 18 PDUs for completing the course.
How far in advance can I purchase a seminar?
You have the ability to purchase a seminar seat as far as 6-12 months in advance. We do recommend scheduling seminars within 3 months of the purchase date. The number of classroom sessions may also vary from the online availability.
Are there any additional fees associated with my purchase?
You will not be required to pay any additional fees for your seminar seat. Once you purchase and schedule your seminar you won't incur any additional cost.
Do you provide any pretraining material or resources?
All the necessary course material will be provided the first day of your seminar. You are welcome to visit our resource section and study some of the material found there. We have several articles, pdfs, and readings that can benefit project managers.
What should attendees bring to their seminar?
Bring a willingness to learn in a collaborative environment. Other than that, attendees should bring a photo ID to ensure they can enter the building.
how long does it take to get pmi certified
The time it takes to become PMI certified can vary depending where you are in the prerequisite process. Some of those requirements include 4,500 hours leading projects and some sort of secondary education degree
Online Accreditation
1.2 CEU, 14 CPE, 12 PDCs, 12 PDU, 12 PHR, 12 SPHR
What you will learn
An Overview of Key Project Management Concept
Discussion of key concepts, terminology, and roles, including:
- The project triangle
- The definition of the "project"
- The five core PM process groups
Initiating the Project
- Creating a project charter and tying it to the business case
- Gathering and documenting requirements
- Setting customer, sponsor, and team member expectations
Identifying the Work
- Creating the work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the charter and product requirements
- Assigning ownership to tasks
Estimating the Work
- Discussing industry best practices for creating realistic estimates
Scheduling the Work
- Creating precedence (network logic) diagrams to show task dependencies
- Producing Gantt charts to graph project timelines
- Determining the critical path and calculating float
Creating the Budget
- Estimating and tracking personnel and (out of pocket) expenses
Special Feature
AMA Blended Learning combines instructor-led training with online pre- and post-seminar assessments, tune-up courses and other resources to maximize your training goals. Through a blend of proven instructor-led seminars and powerful online technology, AMA Blended Learning provides a compelling and more comprehensive experience for the learner—producing a greater return-on-investment for the employer and the seminar participant.
EXTRAS FROM AMA
This seminar features fictional case studies that allow participants to immediately practice course concepts in group exercises. Participants will create key project documents, such as business case, charter, product requirements, project plan, status reports and lessons learned.
Participants have access to online blended learning components, including a full toolkit of integrated project management templates to download and use for getting started immediately after completing the seminar.
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Location: GA, Atlanta
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Date & Time: Mar 19, 2025 09:00 AM ET
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Cancelation Policy
If you cannot attend an event, you may send someone else in your place. If that isn’t an option for you, cancellations received up to five working days before the event are refundable, minus a registration service charge ($10 for one-day events; $25 for multiple-day events). After that, cancellations are subject to the entire seminar fee, which you may apply toward a future seminar. Please note that if you don’t cancel and don’t attend, you are still responsible for payment.
