Recognizing the need for those managing projects to be trained and certified in the Project Management Institute Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), the UAB Collat School of Business and the Project Management Institute (PMI), Central Alabama Chapter, have teamed together to offer Project Management Certificate Courses.
In today’s competitive world the effective execution of value-adding business processes and related projects is imperative. The UAB Project Management Certificate Courses' approach provides the content and rigor of graduate level academic coursework and practicality provided by practicing project managers.
These popular courses have been a long standing offering by the UAB Department of Management, Information Systems and Quantitative Methods and are now offered several times a year in the UAB Collat School of Business.
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What the Project Management Foundation Course Covers
The Project Management Foundation Course includes training in the PMI Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) with instruction and exercises covering the project management knowledge areas and process groups with problem and project solution exercises and examples. The course provides instruction and exercises in the use of the Microsoft Project software tool. Participants completing the course receive a certificate from the Collat School of Business. Also included is payment of a participant's membership in the Project Management Institute including the PMI Central Alabama Chapter for one year.
Course Outline
- Introduction to Project Management, Project Selection, Process Groups, and Knowledge Areas.
- Scope, Schedule and Cost Management.
- Quality, Resources, Communications and Stakeholder Management
- Risk, Procurement, Earned Value Management and Execution
- Test Review and MS Project
Who Should Attend
The course is designed for those who are looking to enter or advance in the project management profession. You should expect to not only gain a deeper understanding of the project management lifecycle, but also be able to put into practice the competencies needed to balance competing demands and communicate with diverse stakeholders. Ideally, you should have some prior relevant education or work experience, as well as a desire to learn.
UAB employees and students are encouraged to enroll and take advantage of a special UAB rate. Enter coupon code "BlazerPMI" at checkout and make sure to bring your ID to class.
Contact and Location
Cori Miller Perdue, Ph.D.
Director of Professional Education
(205) 934-7604
UAB Collat School of Business
CSB L02
710 13th St. S.,
Birmingham, AL 35294