Overview

While not everyone has the title of Project Manager, most people collaborate on projects and will benefit from understanding the proper processes and procedures to deliver project results--on time and within budget.

Learning Objectives

The Project Management Institue's Project Management Body of Knowledge serves as a reference and the course foundation. Upon completion, students will be able to: 

  • Understand the definition of a project and its relationship to programs and mission
  • Articulate the different project management methodologies
  • Evaluate the relationship between cost, scope, and time as competing priorities
  • Craft project documentation for small, medium, and large projects 
  • Prepare a change management and maintenance/operations plan

 

Is This Course for You?

This course is suited for government employees of all levels and branches and agencies regardless of their title. Its focus on foundational elements of project management is applicable to all government processes and procedures.  

Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome

    1. Definition of Projects and Project Management

    2. Roles and Responsibilities within the Project Team

    3. Understand How Documents Connect

    4. Understand How Documents are Crafted

    5. Understand How the Project Team Collaborates on Document Development

    6. The Project Environment

    7. The Project Manager

    8. The Project Sponsor

    1. Understanding Contraints

    2. Estimating and Data Gathering

    3. Project Documentation

    4. Categories and Attributes

    5. Evaluating and Prioritizing Requirements

    6. Tracking Validation and Verification

    1. Tailoring Project Approaches

    2. Selecting Models for Your Projects

    3. Project Principles

    4. Project Knowledge Areas

    5. Setting and Meeting Expectations

    6. Driving Stakeholder Satisfaction

    1. Ready, Set, Go

    2. The Project Charter

    3. The Project Management Plan

    4. Planning the Work and Working the Plan

    5. Connection to Other Projects and Initiatives

    6. Measuring Twice, Cutting Once

    1. Maintaining Momentum

    2. Attaining Results

    3. Keeping the Project on Track

    4. Dealing with Project Complexity

    5. Maintaining Stakeholder Engagement

    6. Addressing and Solving Conflicts

About this course

  • $1,797.00
  • 39 lessons
  • 35 hours of video
  • 6 quizzes
  • Workbook included

Important Details

  • Digital & On Demand

    Go at your own pace with detailed, step-by-step trainings. Guided by videos and handouts, you’ll get results, and quickly close the skill gap.

  • Community and Q&A

    Learning is best done when fully supported. That’s why you’ll get access to the Community, where you’ll get feedback on your questions from community members and facilitators.

  • Completion Certificate

    Show off your achievements to your supervisor and coworkers — not just through your new skills, but through a Certificate you can hang in your office and share on your LinkedIn profile.

  • Accessibility Features

    Closed captioning and downloadable transcripts are available. Handouts are formatted for assistive readers.

  • Mobile Friendly

    Access any course on your mobile device and continue learning wherever you go.

  • Lifetime Access

    Retain lifetime access to all course content, including updates.

Instructor

Tony Oliver, CCMP, CSM, CSSBB,CSSGB, MBA, PMP

Instructor

In his two decades of experience in a variety of roles, including project manager, business analyst, and change management specialist, Tony Oliver has become a master storyteller with a facility to connect, influence, and train audiences. Combining his project management skills and Six Sigma certifications with successful analytical, diagnostic, and advisory services across organizational levels, Tony will teach you to fix “broken” processes and assess risk across strategy, finance, information technology, operations, internal audit, and supply/demand forecasting. Sought out by industry and public agencies, Tony has trained employees at Intel, taught at academic institutions such as UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, and trained public employees at agencies as diverse as the Northern California Power Agency, California Department of Technology, and California Energy Commission.

Social proof: testimonials

“I've have had the opportunity to work with Tony on the UC Davis Extension Project Management Certificate Program and his dedication to the discipline and his students is top rate. Tony consistently goes above and beyond to meet student needs, as well as to maintain the program’s high standards. Tony is much more than simply a teacher, he is a mentor to the students and a real subject area expert for the staff.”

Michelle Dowling, Program Manager at UC Davis

“Tony is an expert on business optimization and has dynamic project management skills. He led a corporate-wide initiative to select a financial software tool among many vendors. Tony worked with all levels of the organization to ensure the software tool met everyone's needs. He also did a terrific job teaching and mentoring employees on Lean Six Sigma principles.”

Michael Pearson, Corporate Finance at VSP Vision Care

“I worked with Tony for years and he's demonstrated excellence the areas of project management, change management, career development coaching, marketing, and storytelling.”

Tom Pieser, Global Field Sales Engineer at Intel Corporation

Core Competencies

FAQ

  • How do I get started?

    Your first step is to click any of the bright orange buttons to purchase the course. Your first step will be creating your account (if you don't already have one with us). Then, you will enter your p-card information.

  • How long do I have to complete the course?

    You retain lifetime access to the course, including updates. If a course is retired, you will be notified and given the opportunity to download all course content.

  • Are there any additional fees or costs?

    No! The course price listed is the only price you will pay for full access to this course.

  • Can I email the instructor if I have questions?

    When you purchase this course, you are automatically added to the Community, where you can post questions for your instructor to answer.

  • Can I buy multiple copies of this course for my department?

    Absolutely! We offer discounted bulk sales to all agencies. Simply email [email protected] with the name of the course and the number of seats you want to purchase, and we will respond with pricing and purchasing options.

  • More questions?

    Please email us a [email protected], and we'll be happy to answer any of your questions.