The following course information pertains to the classroom format. For details about the online learning format, see Project Management (online). For a comparison of the formats, see Choose Classroom or Online Learning Format.
Autumn Courses
Project Management Overview
Seattle (Monday/Wednesday section):
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Sept. 28-Oct. 21, 2009; $395; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Bellevue section:
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Sept. 28-Oct. 21, 2009; $395; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Seattle (Tuesday/Thursday section):
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Sept. 29-Oct. 22, 2009; $395; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Renton section:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Sept. 29-Oct. 22, 2009; $359; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
A comprehensive introduction to project management, with an emphasis on the integrative nature of the process. Topics:
- Project environment and organization
- Project life cycle definitions
- Major elements in the project management process from selection to termination
- Project manager roles in the organization
Communications
Seattle (Monday/Wednesday section): Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Oct. 26-Nov. 9, 2009; $395; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Bellevue section: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Oct. 26-Nov. 9, 2009; $395; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructors: TBD.
Seattle (Tuesday/Thursday section): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Oct. 27-Nov. 12, 2009; $395; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Renton section: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Oct. 27-Nov. 12, 2009; $395; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
An investigation of organizational communication, how it functions and how to overcome communication barriers in groups and with individuals. Topics:
- Understanding people
- Sending and receiving verbal communications
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Conducting and facilitating effective meetings
- Presentation skills
Project Planning
Seattle (Monday/Wednesday section): Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Nov. 16-Dec. 9, 2009; $395; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Bellevue section: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Nov. 16-Dec. 9, 2009; $395; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Seattle (Tuesday/Thursday section): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Nov. 17-Dec. 10, 2009; $395; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Renton section: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Nov. 17-Dec. 10, 2009; $395; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Examines scope development and implementation planning processes and their importance in the overall project management process in relation to cost and scheduling. Topics:
- Project requirements definition
- Benefits of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Task dependency network (PERT/CPM)
- Schedule development
- Resource requirements and impacts
- Development of criteria for project success, including staffing issues and management plans
Winter Courses
Cost and Scheduling Fundamentals
Seattle (Monday/Wednesday section): Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Jan. 4-27, 2010; $395; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Bellevue section: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Jan. 4-27, 2010; $395; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Seattle (Tuesday/Thursday section): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Jan. 5-26, 2010; $395; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Renton section: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Jan. 5-26, 2010; $395; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
An investigation of tools and techniques for evaluating expected funding needs. Topics:
- Estimating, budgeting and cost control
- Evaluation in the context of different funding sources
- The network model
- Scheduling tools such as bar charts, precedence and arrow networks
- Deriving expected cost profiles; resource breakdown structure; schedules
- PERT/CPM network diagrams and cost variances (accumulation, timeline, earned value)
- Computer demonstrations
Problem Solving
Seattle (Monday/Wednesday section): Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Feb. 1-22, 2010; $395; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Bellevue section: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Feb. 1-22, 2010; $395; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Seattle (Tuesday/Thursday section): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Jan. 28-Feb. 16, 2010; $395; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructors: de Lemos L..
Renton section: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Jan. 28-Feb. 16, 2010; $395; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: Ellis.
Emphasizes a variety of means to minimize and correct breakdowns in teamwork with the client, and within the organization and project team. Topics:
- Conflict management
- Managing difficult people situations
- Problem solving
- Decision-making processes
- Negotiations
- Time management
Risk Management
Seattle (Monday/Wednesday section): Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Feb. 24-March 17, 2010; $395; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Bellevue section: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Feb. 24-March 17, 2010; $395; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Seattle (Tuesday/Thursday section): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Feb. 18-March 11, 2010; $395; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Renton section: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Feb. 18-March 11, 2010; $395; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Covers management of many elements of risk within a project. Topics:
- Risk management preparation
- Risk management integration
- Risk management process
- Risk identification and assessment
- Risk mitigation and control for safety
- Contracting for risk management
- Implementing continuous risk management
Spring Courses
Procurement and Contract Management
Seattle (Monday/Wednesday section): Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., March 29-April 14, 2010; $395; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Bellevue section: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., March 29-April 14, 2010; $395; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Seattle (Tuesday/Thursday section): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., March 23-April 8, 2010; $395; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Renton section: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., March 23-April 8, 2010; $395; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Types of contractual relations within, and external to, an organization are examined, along with contract law fundamentals. Topics:
- Contracting law fundamentals
- Contracting process
- Negotiation skills needed by the project manager
- Liability issues
- Dispute prevention and resolution
- Contract administration
Leadership Skills
Seattle (Monday/Wednesday section): Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., April 19-May 5, 2010; $395; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Bellevue section: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., April 19-May 5, 2010; $395; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Seattle (Tuesday/Thursday section): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., April 13-29, 2010; $395; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD
Renton section: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., April 13-29, 2010; $395; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Participants investigate the essential components of effective leadership. Topics:
- Leadership styles and skills
- Team development
- Written communication techniques
- Quality issues and change
Project Applications
Seattle (Monday/Wednesday section): Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., May 10-26, 2010; $399; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Bellevue section: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., May 10-26, 2010; $399; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Seattle (Tuesday/Thursday section): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., May 4-20, 2010; $399; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
Renton section: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., May 4-20, 2010; $399; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: TBD.
A capstone course to review key concepts and project management processes. Participants present team project plans developed throughout the program, and learn project review techniques.
