DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

• PMP is the fastest career acceleratorin the marketplace

• Fulfills the 35 hour courserequirement for the PMP exam

• Validates a solid comprehension ofproject management to potentialemployers

• One of only a few certificationsthat is equally applied across allindustries

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Project Management has become critical in the success and competitiveness of public and private sector companies. Enterprises achieve their goals through projects and effective project management. In addition, the increasing complexity of work and demands for “more with less” place special demands on the project manager and need for a project-based approach.

This Project Management Certificate Course will focus on project leadership, communication, team building, conflict resolution, negotiation, cost & budget, measuring performance, and change management. Completing this program will also provide continuing education credits for select organizations and counts towards the Project Management Professional® certification exam requirements by the PMI.

This course includes requirements to apply to sit for the exam and exposure to all major topics covered, but significant independent study prior to the exam will be required to master the content.

Overview

project managementcertificate

March 14 - April 20, 2022MONDAY & WEDNESDAY* 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

fee: $1,530

Completion of this program will result in achieving a UNCW Certificate in Project Management, helping you be more effective in your current management position and prepare you for career advancement and new business opportunities.

• better prepare project schedules;

• develop project measures and advanced ap-proaches to project control; and

• how to develop, lead and motivate project teams,and manage project risk, budgets and financialconstraints.

This program provides the opportunity to learn the advanced aspects of project management by focusing on managing projects and your role as a project manager and leader. You will learn how to:

objectives

Participants have responsibility for managing projects

in their organizations. They are interested in improving

their efficiency in project management. Some partic-

ipants take the course to also prepare for the Project

Management Institute exam.

Participant profile

project management certificate

*March 14, 16, 21, 23 and April 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20Participants must attend 8 of 10 sessions to receive the certificate and pass the course exam.

Course OutlineProject Leadership Module• Build a project leadership style that creates trust, sets a clear vision and guides your entire team

toward achieving the project goals and expectations• Apply project leadership training to continue your growth as a leader through a self development

plan• Technical vs. nontechnical professionals: differences that impact the leader’s role

Project Communication Module• Minimize communication misunderstandings• Achieve better results through clear, open and honest communication• How to delegate and run effective meetings

Team Building Module• Build high-performance teams that can lead projects to successful implementation- Hands-on

practice build ing and leading a team• Handling difficult team members

Conflict Resolution Module• Understand what causes conflict and identifying the different types of conflict• To understand how to manage conflict constructively• Recognize the different conflict management styles and how to facilitate resolution

Project Negotiation Module• Understand the dynamics of multiparty negotiations and how to approach them• Explore ways to change negotiation styles to achieve the best results• Creating common ground: leveraging the interests of all parties

Project Cost and Budget Management Module• Cost Estimating and Budget Projections• Budget Management• Cost Control

Measuring Project Performance• Learn about various measurement tools• Use latest technology to track progress• Importance of keeping team on timeline

Project Risk and Change Management• Planning for Risks and Changes• Risk Analysis and Response• The Change Management Process

project management certificate