Training Opportunities List
The purpose of this document is to provide information about project management training for ND state government agencies (and other interested parties). The information was compiled by the ND EPM Advisory Group*, however no particular training course is recommended over another. If you have questions about the content and time offerings of a course, please contact the individuals listed. For general questions, you can contact epmadmin@state.nd.us.
*The EPM Advisory Group is a small committee of agency project managers who develop project management best practices and other related deliverables.
Mayville State University
Provider: Mayville State University
Course Title(s): Project Management I (BUSN 340)
Location: Mayville State University, ND (will NOT be offered through the Interactive Video Network the Spring Semester 2004)
Web site: www.mayvillestate.edu/layout_table.cfm?channel=72&program=12
Contact Name: Lee Kaldor
Phone number: (701) 788-4639
Email: L_Kaldor@masu.nodak.edu
Description: This course provides an introduction to the various concepts of Project Management. The primary goal of this course is to equip students with the tools to become effective and efficient managers of projects. The focus of this course will begin with laying the foundation of basic introductory terminology, and progress to the phases, process groups, and knowledge management areas of project management. The course will also focus on developing an in-depth understanding of actually managing a project. Another key aspect of the class will be to learn the fundamental tools in Microsoft Project 2002, which is the most popular project management tool in today's business world. In addition, this course will serve to meet the classroom hours required to be eligible to take the PMP Certification exam, and, the CAPM Certification exam under the auspices of Project Management International.
DH Consulting, Inc.
Provider: DH Consulting, Inc.
Course Title(s): Project Management Workshop
Location: Bismarck, ND
Web site: N/A
Contact Name: Dave Halvorson
Phone number: (701) 223-7798
Email: davidchalvorson@netscape.net
Description: This one-day workshop is a practical approach to planning and managing your resources to bring projects in on time, on budget, and on target. Participants will learn how to start a project successfully, complete it successfully, and virtually everything in between. Unlike most other professional training, this workshop is highly interactive and "hands-on," providing the participants an opportunity to hear, see, and practice sound project management tools and methods. During the workshop, participants will apply the tools and methods they learn to projects of your choice. Our unique training approach ties project management theory to your real-life projects, which enhances participant learning, deepens understanding, and simplifies the often confusing path to project success.
Bismarck State College
Provider: Bismarck State College
Course Title(s): Project Management (BADM 274)
Location: Bismarck State College
Web site: http://www.bismarckstate.edu/faculty/business/
Contact name: Greg Bach
Phone number: (701) 224-5572
Email: gbach@gwmail.nodak.edu
Description: This course is designed to familiarize individuals with how project management differs from general management. Additional topics include project phases/steps, the role of the project manager. A variety of project tools such as, PERT/CPM/Gantt Charts, precedence Diagram, Scheduling, Scope Control, Cost Control, Change Control and Resource Planning. A review of project management software is also included. People are a vital element of a project therefore selecting the right team members, building the team, gaining commitment, organizational structures, power and politics in project management will be discussed.
