This dynamic certificate program combines leading edge self-paced online coursework in Project Management with six formal classroom sessions of three and a half hours each, a review & mentoring session and a Planning and Budgeting presentation of student projects to peers as a learning metric.

This blended course will provide a basic understanding of Microsoft Project and render students the skills to utilize this program. Topics include basic and task specific functions, utilization of PERT/Gant, resource management, and calendar work schedule manipulation. In addition, students will be able to customize Microsoft Project views and menus.

This program will also facilitate comprehensive instruction of project management concepts and implementation and effective preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Certifications, internationally recognized levels of certification sponsored by the Project Management Institute.

Who Should Attend:

• Earn 73 PDUs via PMI, satisfying the 3-year requirement to earn or maintain your PMI credential
• Attain the 23-35 hours of project management education needed for PMP/CAPM certification eligibility
• Learn about project management from experienced trainers from both Rutgers and Merit Systems
• Receive 6 months access to the Rutgers online course library and electronic Business Library
• Attend a 3-day classroom session at Rutgers School of Business-Camden
• Become skilled in project management and learn to effectively use the MS Project software program.

Details:

Classroom Dates-Locations:
Rutgers Camden Campus Center – Camden, NJ

June 4-6, 2012

Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
(Continental Breakfast provided in the AM and Lunch in the Afternoon)

Program Duration: 100 hours of online advisor-supported instruction, delivered by Rutgers, paired with 3 full days of live classroom instruction, delivered by Merit Systems. Please note that there is recommended online pre-work for this program – you should plan on beginning your program approximately 1 to 2 weeks prior to the start date of your selected class (as shown above).

Investment: $3,590. (includes online coursework, live training and all materials)

Credits Awarded : 73 PDUs via Project Management Institute

Program Faculty:
Online Component – Rutgers Online Advisor-Instructors
Classroom Component – Merit Systems Certified Trainers

Group Value 

In order to support your organization’s training and growth, Executive Education will provide you with additional savings if three or more individuals from your organization enroll in the same Open Enrollment program.  Please contact 856.225.6685 for more information.

Certificate of Completion

Rutgers University will award a Professional Certificate in Project Management upon completion of the online learning course requirements.

For more information:
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The Rutgers online segment includes the one-on-one support of a Rutgers Advisor-Instructor and 24/7 Technical Support. The 100 Hour estimated duration includes self-paced study and required interaction with Advisor/Instructor as well as several brief written assignments. In addition, to further assist with preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification exam, we have included a 30 hour PMP exam prep course. You will also gain 6 month access to the Rutgers Online Course Library, as well as Books 24×7, the largest online book resource offering unobstructed access to the complete unabridged contents of thousands of the latest and best business and technology books, including over 600 books specifically geared towards project management.*Selected online courses are required to be completed prior to attending classroom portion of program

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Three Day Classroom Component

Session I: Review Project Management, Create MS Project Plan (Morning, Day 1)

• Define a project, mission statement, objectives and project manager’s responsibilities
• Identify the primary attributes, scope, deliverables and tasks of the project.
• Setup the elements of the project Plan in MS Project with a basic schedule.

Session II:  Project Planning and MS Project Scheduling (Afternoon, Day 1)

• Understand how to develop WBS, estimate task durations and develop a schedule
• Define and create tasks in an outline structure and initial schedule for the project.
• Analyze and Define the relationships between tasks and resources
• Setup the primary elements of the project in Microsoft Project.

Session III: Finalize Project Plan with Constraints & Resources
(Morning, Day 2)

• Schedule and manage their project with all the primary functions of MS Project
• Estimate resource requirements and budgets
• Discuss the scheduling features of MS Project at a high level.

Session IV:  Project Refinement and Management
(Afternoon, Day 2)

• Use and gain control of all the key elements of the project in MS Project.
• Use MS Project to track activity and manage Project Meetings
• Track, manage and produce usable reports about tasks, schedules and resources

Session V:  Tracking Activities & Mentoring Session
(Morning, Day 3)

• Schedule and manage their own project.
• Produce usable reports about tasks and schedules
• Use all the primary functions of MS Project.

Session VI: Wrap-Up & Metric Session
(Afternoon, Day 3)

At the end of this session, participants will have:

• Performed a Planning and Budgeting presentation of their own project
• Communicated and derived approval of the general plan