Project Management GES 410 » 40 hours

Project management as a profession has grown exponentially over the last 30 years. Many organizations recognize the value of project management as an effective way to achieve business results. Project management standards and practices can be found in all industries, including construction, manufacturing, aerospace, and telecommunications, and in all disciplines, from  engineering to human resources, worldwide. As the interest in and demand for project management standardization increases, so does the demand for highly qualified project management practitioners.

This program will teach you the terminology associated with project management and the practical application of the concepts in the day-to-day planning and execution of projects. The program material covers all of the essential aspects of project management, such as developing the project scope and schedule, creating a project management plan, and developing a communications plan.

You'll have reading assignments as well as online course materials that follow a story about a project, which will demonstrate how project management is applied in the real world. As with any real project, you’ll be presented with situations or problems that will give you opportunities to test your project management knowledge.

Interested in getting certified in project management? The Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification, offered through the Project Management Institute, is the industry standard. It requires formal project management education as a prerequisite to sitting for the examination. This program meets or exceeds the educational requirement and is compliant with the current edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). To learn more about the requirements for the PMP® certification, please visit the Project Management Institute's Web site.