Become a whiz at project management
September 9, 2019 •
The Learning and Development team has just released a three-course project management bundle to help you master the art of organization and planning. Try out a single class or sign up for all three!
Microsoft Project Fundamentals
Tuesday, November 5, 1–4 p.m.: Register now
Microsoft Project is today’s industry-standard tool for organizing and tracking almost any kind of project – large or small. Take our Project Fundamentals course to find out how you can simplify, consolidate and streamline your work of planning projects. Topics include:
- Building and managing project task lists
- Resources: assigning, managing, and handling conflicts
- Project tracking, analysis and data exchange
- Team communication
- Managing multiple projects
Smartsheet for Project Managers
Three-part online course. All sessions take place from 1–5 p.m.
Monday, November 4 | Wednesday, November 13 | Wednesday, November 20: Register now
Designed for existing and emerging project managers — as well as anyone who is involved in projects or change management — this course provides the knowledge you need to use Smartsheet to successfully initiate, execute, control and close projects. Topics include:
- Creating a base project sheet
- Working with resources
- Finalizing a project plan
- Tracking risk, issue and change requests
- Work collaboration and updating your project plan
- Reports and dashboards
Project Management: Three-part course
Taught by popular instructor Raj Kapur, president of the Center for Project Management, this three-part course will give you the tools you need to succeed. Please note that all three sessions are required for course completion.
Part 1: Initiating a Project
Thursday, October 17, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Register now
Position your projects for success from the beginning by articulating a shared understanding with your stakeholders and partners. You’ll learn to:
- Define objectives, assumptions and constraints
- Develop a high-level project scope and success measurements
- Identify stakeholders and their priorities
- Note warning signs that may hinder your success
Planning and Estimating a Project
Monday, October 21, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Register now
Learn how to build a professional-grade project plan and detailed estimate. Topics include:
- Construct work breakdown structures and network diagrams
- Perform critical task analysis
- Manage the project scope
- Discuss, develop and apply change management and communications management plans
- Develop realistic estimates based on resources
Scheduling and Tracking a Project
Wednesday, October 23, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Register now
Learn how to convert a project plan and estimates into a project schedule, and to track and communicate project status. Highlights include:
- Create and optimize project schedule
- Project management software and tools
- Track progress, including “vital signs”
- Monitor ongoing risk
For more information about upcoming courses at UCOP, visit the Classes and Workshops page on Link.
Questions? Contact ucopld@ucop.edu
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