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Project Management for Non-Project Managers (Course #2033-PM002)--This one day class is ideal for "casual project managers," those who are responsible for, or are being given responsibility for, managing small less formal projects, but who do not expect to be full time project managers. Join us to learn the key project management techniques that will allow you to structure the project for success and get hands-on practice with those techniques. Attendees leave with a start on a preliminary plan for one of their projects! The instructor for this class is a seasoned project manager who is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®).

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Feb. 13, 2012	Irvine, CA	Jan. 20^th
March 12, 2012	Orlando, FL	Feb. 17^th
April 16, 2012	Washington, DC	March 23^rd
May 21, 2012	Denver, CO	April 27^th
June 18, 2012	San Francisco, CA	May 25^th
Sept. 17, 2012	Atlanta, GA	Aug. 24^th
Oct. 22, 2012	Denver, CO	Sept. 28^th
Nov. 12, 2012	Washington, D.C.	Oct. 19^th
Dec. 10, 2012	Las Vegas, NV	Nov. 16^th

Project Management with Microsoft Project (Course #2033-MSP001)--Learn how to really use Microsoft Project in the workplace in this two day in-depth class. Attendees learn how to build a schedule that conforms with best practices, assign resources, assess schedule risk, track progress on the project, and more. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how Project calculates schedules so that they can control the application so that it behaves as they want. More than just a "click here, click there" class, this session provides attendees with a real "under-the-hood" understanding of how Microsoft Project works so that they can get the most value from the application. This class is appropriate for new and more experienced Microsoft Project users and will be taught by an experienced project manager who is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP^®) and who is also a Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP). A computer and Microsoft Project 2010 are provided for each student to use during class.

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Feb. 14-15, 2012	Irvine, CA	Jan. 20^th
March 13-14, 2012	Orlando, FL	Feb. 17^th
April 17-18, 2012	Washington, DC	March 23^rd
May 22-23, 2012	Denver, CO	April 27^th
June 19-20, 2012	San Francisco, CA	May 25^th
Sept. 18-19, 2012	Atlanta, GA	Aug. 24^th
Oct. 23-24, 2012	Denver, CO	Sept. 28^th
Nov. 13-14, 2012	Washington, D.C.	Oct. 19^th
Dec. 11-12, 2012	Las Vegas, NV	Nov. 16^th

Advanced Project and Program Management with Microsoft Project (Course #2033-MSP003)--Want to get even more from Microsoft Project? This class provides attendees with the knowledge needed to truly use Project as a tool in more complex environments. Learn how to effectively use Project for rolling wave planning, in agile development environments, to perform what-if analyses, for conducting earned value analysis, for planning and managing multiple projects, and more. Taught by an experienced and certified project manager who is also a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), this class will provide attendees what they need to get even more value from Microsoft Project. A computer and Microsoft Project 2010 are provided for each student to use during class.

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Prerequisites: We recommend attending our Project Management with Microsoft Project class prior to attending this class.

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Feb. 16-17, 2012	Irvine, CA	Jan. 20^th
March 15-16, 2012	Orlando, FL	Feb. 17^th
April 19-20, 2012	Washington, DC	March 23^rd
May 24-25, 2012	Denver, CO	April 27^th
June 21-22, 2012	San Francisco, CA	May 25^th
Sept. 20-21, 2012	Atlanta, GA	Aug. 24^th
Oct. 25-26, 2012	Denver, CO	Sept. 28^th
Nov. 15-16, 2012	Washington, D.C.	Oct. 19^th
Dec. 13-14, 2012	Las Vegas, NV	Nov. 16^th

We use Microsoft Project 2010 in our public training sessions. Are you using Project 2007 at work? No problem! Simply take the Schedule Associates Microsoft Project class of your choosing and we'll send you a Microsoft Project 2007 course manual after the class at no charge. Two course books, one for your current version and one for Project 2010 in the event you upgrade, all at no additional charge!

Bonus!

Attend for the full week and receive credit for 35 contact training hours, one of the Project Management Institute's (PMI's) requirements to sit for the PMP^® exam.

Have a Question?

For questions regarding course content, class availability, registration, or bringing training to your location please call Colleen Kaiser at 1-800-606-1450, x114 or send an email to ckaiser@scheduleassociates.net. Classes fill up quickly so don't hesitate!

Do you have a city you'd like us to offer one of the above courses in? Please let us know the city and the number of people in your organization who may attend a session!

"PMP" is a certification mark of the Project Management Institute (PMI), Inc. which is registered in the United States of America and other nations. "PMI" is a service and trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. which is registered in the United States and other nations.

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How Project Management Training Advances Your Career

Whether you’re the executive assistant or the director of the IT department, at one time or another you’ve probably encountered some level of project management in the scope of your work. How is project management defined if it applies to so many positions? Project management is the process of planning, organizing and effectively executing a specific goal. In a sense, project management brings order to the chaos of the many tasks, deadlines and resources associated with any one project.

If you’ve never considered a project management course as a necessary stepping stone in your career, you may want to start. Project management can greatly impact your job performance by strengthening communication, setting clear and attainable objectives, and reducing risks. By focusing your priorities to create a strategic plan of action, you’ll be getting the most from your efforts and be prepared to adapt when circumstances change. Ultimately, through project management, you’re increasing the likelihood of your success which can lead to great recognition or even career advancement.

Many types of industries from engineering to information technology to product development rely heavily on project management. Project management can even be applied to individual careers. For example, as an office manager, you may have the responsibility of putting on a company event, such as a team building retreat. Orchestrating the venue, activities and budget takes careful preparation and organization in order to have a successful event. This is just one of the many ways project management is put into practice. It can apply to creating a new product, streamlining production, marketing campaigns and more.

Now that you’ve learned a little bit more about project management and how it can apply to your career, it’s plain to see that project management training isn’t just for project managers! Schedule Associates, a provider of project management training, is a leader in the field. Their instructors have experience in project management as well as extensive practice using Microsoft Project. They’ll teach you how to apply the material to the real world with interactive sessions that will make retaining the information fun.

Microsoft Project is one of the most popular project management software applications. With Schedule Associates, you’ll not only understand how to use the software but why. And with public training as well as Microsoft® Project Training at your location, it’s never been easier to access all that Schedule Associates has to offer. Schedule Associates is a global Registered Education Provider (REP) with the Project Management Institute, or PMI® and many of their trainers are Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialists. Rest assured, with Schedule Associates you’ll be receiving quality, leading edge information that will truly make a difference in your project management skills.

If you’re thinking about taking a MS project training course, Schedule Associates offers a number of courses in order to meet a variety of needs. For instance, if you’re interested in learning how to apply project management concepts and techniques to Microsoft® Project then try the Project Management with Microsoft® Project course. You can also be guided through the process of using Microsoft® Project for a particular upcoming project, learn about the Microsoft® Office Project Server and more.

Getting started with project management can seem overwhelming at first glance with the multitude of courses and practices available. Schedule Associates can provide a wealth of information from the quick, easy starting points for beginning project management to tips on maximizing your project management course experience. With the help of Schedule Associates’ Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists with real life project management experience, overwhelming feelings will be replaced by confidence.

Whether you’re a project manager looking for additional training or just a career-oriented individual interested in learning how to plan and manage a small project, Schedule Associates has you covered. For non-project managers, there is a 1 day course that will go over definition of the project, schedule development, risk identification, and finalization of the project. If you’re ready to make more structured, organized and efficient projects, then the Project Management for Non-Project Managers course may be right for you. If you are interested in project management certification, it is recommended that you take the Project Management Principles and Practices course.

Project management training can take your career to new heights by increasing your skills and giving you a methodology to completing projects. If you’re considering sharpening your Microsoft® Project skills or growing as a project manager, Schedule Associates has the training you need to be a success. Register for a course today.