Projects and project management has become the foundation for success in the public and private sectors. Enterprises achieve their goals through projects and effective project management. Successful project management requires achieving the scope (e.g., intended result), cost and schedule. In addition, the increasing complexity of work and demands for "more with less" place special demands on the project manager.

The Project Management Certificate program provides you the opportunity to learn the basics of project management - how to plan, execute, control and complete projects.

In addition, our Project Management core courses prepare you to take the PMP^® Certification Exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). PMI is the worlds leading organization certifying and representing 60,000 project management professionals worldwide.

After completing the Project Management core courses, you can take in-depth courses to further develop your project management skills. The advanced courses focus on key trends in managing projects and demands on the project managers. You will learn how to prepare project schedules, develop project measures and advanced approaches to project control; and how to develop, lead and motivate project teams. If dealing with risk and complexity is part of your work environment, you will learn both standard and advanced techniques to aid you. After successfully completing the four core courses and one elective, you will earn the George Mason University Professional Certificate of Completion

Project Management courses are scheduled throughout the year and can be taken alone or completed as a series to earn a George Mason University Project Management Certificate of Completion. In addition, this program can be scheduled at your site, at your convenience, through contractual arrangements. Contact us at 703-993-4800 for current course schedules, to register, or to discuss onsite possibilities.

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• PMP 0400: Essentials of Project Management
• PMP 0401: Project Management Certification: PMP^® Exam Preparation
• PMP 0402: Project Estimating, Measures and Controls
• PMP 0403: Managing and Leading Teams

• PMP 0406: Managing Project Risk
• PMP 0407: Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• PMP 0408: Strategy and Program Management

• Professionals involved directly or indirectly with projects in virtually every industry.
• New managers and prospective managers, as well as newly promoted supervisors from both technical and non-technical professions including: engineering, telecommunications, computer/information technology, biological/health sciences, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, environmental technology, hospitality/food services, professional associations and government.
• Individuals interested in taking the PMP^® Certification Exam.

To receive a Certificate of Completion, participants must successfully complete all four core courses and an elective of their choice.

It is recommended (but not required) that Essentials of Project Management course is taken first. Remaining courses may be taken in any order.

• Attend selected courses or complete all requirements to earn the George Mason University Certificate of Completion
• Network with other project management professionals.
• Participate in a learning environment limited to 24 students per course
• Benefit from the experience and insights of course instructors who have over twenty plus years teaching experience and extensive expertise in the project management field.
• Engage in practical course work. Case studies, group projects and discussion of real-work situations make the program relevant in today's business environment.
• Develop skills and knowledge to ensure your passing the PMP^® (Project Management Professional) certification examination.

Registration fees include materials for class. Exception:*For the Project Management Certification: PMP^® Exam Preparation course, the PMBOK^® material is extra and can be purchased on the PMI web site at: www.pmibookstore.org or by calling 1-866-276-4764. Please purchase prior to the first day of class.

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