Training Courses

To guarantee project success, we provide practical, real-world, project management methodology, training, techniques, tips, templates and tools.

IT Project Management Training Boot-Camp (2-days, 16 PDUs; 1-Day 8 PDUs)
This course is an in-depth presentation of the top-ten causes of project failure, a standard 5-Phase IT Project Lifecycle, Methodology and Project Management processes, techniques, tips and tools.  Areas of focus include proposal, statement of work, stakeholder analysis, communication planning, cost/hours estimating, scheduling and several others.  Additionally, the course includes a number of exercises, class discussions and case studies designed for student participation to better learn and reinforce the material covered. Learn more...

Requirements Gathering & Development (1-Day, 8 PDUs)
Poor project requirements is the number one reason for project failure.  The straight-forward techniques taught in this class can be used to write requirements documents of a few pages up to 100’s of pages.  By repeating these simple techniques, it is possible to drill down to the lowest possible level of detail and still provide information in a logical and organized manner. Includes class and student projects. Learn more...

Project Management Persuasion and Influence (2 days: 16 PDUs;   1-Day: 8 PDUs)
A project manager's success is highly dependent on his/her ability to lead, motivate, persuade and influence management, customers, team members and other project stakeholders.  Without direct authority, project managers have to use their knowledge, experience, skills, wits and personality to get things done.  This course presents 16 of the most common stakeholder challenges during the project lifecycle and the persuasion and influence techniques project managers can use to overcome these challenges.  Based on psychological and personality research, this course presents more than 20 proven techniques to obtain stakeholders trust, commitment, and agreement – ultimately getting more accomplished faster and easier.  Learn more...

Planning & Managing the Outsourcing Project (2-day: 16 PDUs;  1-day, 8 PDUs)
Outsourcing is becoming a common way of life in modern corporate America.  Project Management professionals will find changes not only in job prospects, but also the types of project management opportunities that will result and the skills and knowledge required to be successful in this new environment.  This class will address the unique aspects of outsourcing and their effects on project management and the project manager. Learn more...

PM Team Building and Facilitation Skills (2-day: 16 PDUs;  1-day, 8 PDUs)
The project team is the project manager's greatest asset and biggest responsibility. To consistently produce successful projects, a project manager must have a strong and effective team. This class will teach you the leadership skills and techniques required to: 1) Build high-performance teams. 2) Build the team environment and processes that maximize synergy, effectiveness and creativity. 3) Develop team relationships that lead to commitment and dedication. 4) Empower your team to make the right decisions at the right time.
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Mastering People Management for Project Managers (2-day, 8 PDUs; 1-Day, 8 PDUs)
Be the manager everybody wants! Learn the secrets to “make a difference” management! Managing projects can be challenging enough but what if you’re ready to be promoted to the next big project or position? You need to know more about managing people too. This program will help you master your people management skills and guide you to success! Learn more...

Advanced Interpersonal Leadership for Project Managers (2-day, 16 PDUs)
Advanced Interpersonal Leadership for Project Managers is a workshop about leadership that is like no other. This is an experiential workshop that will have participants identify the path to becoming the Leaders they have always wanted to be by looking at the blocks in their lives. This is NOT a book workshop- it will involve men and women taking risks discovering why they don’t fully step into the power and leader they truly are and can be. You will be challenged to look at the areas of your leadership that are working and those that are not. This course is an intense look into the deep seeded reasons why we do not claim the power of ourselves. Learn more...

Project Management Course (1-day, 8 PDUs)
This course presents the top-ten causes of project failure, a standard 5-Phase Project Lifecycle, Methodology and Project Management processes, techniques, tips and tools. The course focuses on the 6 activities to setup a project, 12 processes to manage and control a project, and the 7 activities to close-out a project. Learn more...

Real-Life Project Communications (1-day, 8 PDUs)
Communications are critical to the success of a project, the effectiveness of a team, and the satisfaction of the stakeholders. This course takes a fresh approach to what we’ve been taught and applies real-world practicality of communicating in a project. Time tested methods, tools, artifacts, and tricks will be shared for the benefit of the project manager no matter what the industry. Learn more...

The PMO and Project Portfolio Management (2-days, 16 PDUs; 1-Day, 8 PDUs)
Too many projects, not enough resources - the age old problem.  The course will review: how to integrate strategic planning to select and prioritize the right projects, how to setup a PMO that adds real value to the organization, and how to manage a PMO and portfolio of organizational projects. Learn more...

Advanced Organizational Leadership for Project Managers (2-day, 16 PDUs)
Advanced Organizational Leadership for Project Managers is an experiential workshop that will have participants identify the path to becoming the organizational leaders they have always wanted to be.Leaders will leave the workshop more aware of themselves and with the tools to guide them in their future. They will be more willing to be innovative and take risks where necessary. Attendees will clearly understand accountability as well as integrity in life and model that for others in their organization. They will know how to relate to others individually and in teams. They will understand why it is important to be committed and dependable, determined and bold! Learn more...