Training Courses

To ensure 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...

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; 1-Day, 8 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-six root causes of project failure, a standard 5-Phase Project Lifecycle, Methodology and Project Management processes, techniques, tips and tools. The course focuses on the 7 activities to setup a project, 12 processes to manage and control a project, and the 7 activities to close-out a project. Learn more...

Communications, Interpersonal and Intrapersonal (1-day, 6.5 PDUs)
The PMBOK refers to blocks in communications as “Anything that interferes with the transmission and understanding of the message (e.g., distance, unfamiliar technology, lack of background information)” Two myths that this program seeks to counter are the assumptions that: 1) 'Blocks' to effective communications are strictly outside us, and 2) Since we are paid for what we do from the neck up, our bodies must be merely transport mechanisms which have no effect on our work life. Through ground rules of accountability and transparency plus meditation and breath awareness techniques, we bring into awareness our subconscious attitudes and assumptions (our hidden agendas). This program gives practical tips for getting the message across that we want to get across, with greater effectiveness on those tough emotional issues. 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; 1-Day,8 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...

Advanced Interpersonal Leadership for Project Managers (2-day,16 PDUs; 1-Day,8 PDUs)
Advanced Interpersonal Leadership in Project Management is a workshop about leadership that is like no other. The workshop focuses on supporting each person as they step into their leadership. This is an experiential workshop that will have participants identify the path to becoming the Leaders they have always wanted to by looking at their beliefs about leadership. This is an interactive workshop that allows and encourages participants to engage with one another. The workshop examines interpersonal and personal belief systems each person has and supports the participant to help reframe their belief system. Learn more...

Statement of Work (The Project Contract) (1-Day,8 PDUs)
In this course all elements of the Statement of Work (SOW) are reviewed and discussed completely in a clear and concise way so that each element’s role in the SOW is known – and importantly how they relate to each other. Additionally, some elements, such as deliverables, are shown as being critical to the proper management of the project and how they tie into change management. Learn more...

Project Estimating (Effort, Cost and Schedule) (1-Day,8 PDUs)
People estimate because they do not know the future. This class will cover the major Techniques, Methods, and Calculations that goes into developing project estimates of effort, cost and schedule. Additionally, advice will be provided to the attendee in how to politically present the estimate to management. The course also covers the pitfalls of losing information in arithmetic.Learn more...

Project Change Management (1-Day,8 PDUs)
People estimate because they do not know the future. This class will cover the major Techniques, Methods, and Calculations that goes into developing project estimates of effort, cost and schedule. Additionally, advice will be provided to the attendee in how to politically present the estimate to management. The course also covers the pitfalls of losing information in arithmetic.Learn more...

International Project Management (1-Day,8 PDUs)
With the rapid adoption of outsourcing and development of “Virtual” Teams, there has been a rising awareness of the added dimensions of difficulty of dealing with distance, time, and culture. All three elements will be covered in this class and advice, methods, and procedures will be provided to assist in not only coping, but thriving in this environment. A major focus of the course addresses the challenge of different cultures. Learn more...