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project management

Summer 2006

Power shift your career

Certificate Program in Project management QuArterly SCheDule of CourSeSreQuIreD CourSeS (18 units) units f W SP Su

Introduction to Project Management 1.5 l s l s

Project Integration and Scope Management 2 s l s l

Project Time and Cost Management 3 s n s s

Project Quality Management 2.5 s s n s

Project Communications and Human Resource Management 3 n s s s

Project Risk Management 1.5 n s s s

Project Procurement Management 2 s n s s

Advanced Project Management Topics 2.5 s s n s

n Classroom format s Distance Learning format l Classroom and Distance Learning formats

There are no electives in this program.

project management

“As the owner of a small consulting firm, I found UC Davis Extension’s program critical to exposing me

to project management best practices. The interactive discussions, expertly facilitated by real

world practitioners, were instrumental in providing useful tools and techniques, as well as an excellent

forum in which to share the successes and challenges of various work environments.”

—Keith Aldrich, PmP®, president, Continuity Consulting, Inc.

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Comprehensive and convenient courses that put you in control

Project Management Certificate Program and CoursesEffective project management involves meeting deadlines, staying within budget, coordinating diverse groups of people and tasks, solving problems and achieving results. This program is designed to give professionals the tools needed to successfully manage any type of project—regardless of the industry. Whether you manage multiple information technology projects or a single public relations campaign, this program enables you to manage projects more efficiently and effectively.

UC Davis Extension’s project management courses meet the educational requirements for the PMP® Certification Examination.

Curriculum is based upon the industry standard as developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI®).

project management Certificate program information Session

You are invited to a free information session to learn about the recently revised UC Davis Extension Project

Management Certificate Program, and how it can help you meet your career goals. Please come and meet our UC

Davis faculty and staff and learn about program requirements. This session

will cover: career trends; course sequence, content and focus; and

answers to frequently asked questions.

1 meeting.

Aug. 8: Tues., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Sacramento: Sutter Square Galleria, 2901 K St.

No Charge. Enroll in section 061PMG200

introduction to project management1.5 quarter units academic credit, X455.23. 15 hours PDU credit.

The role of today’s project leader is a demanding one that requires a clear understanding of the essential elements of a project management framework and project processes. Using the Project Management Institute’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), learn the basic characteristics of projects and project management, with emphasis on the five PMBOK® Guide project process groups of initiating, planning, executing, control-ling and closing.

You’ll also explore the nine project management knowledge areas: project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk and procurement management.

This course lays the foundation for the Project Management Certificate Program. It is also a prerequisite for the remaining courses.

Required textbook: Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 3rd ed., by PMI, ISBN 193069945X.

JoSePh Gee.

n 5 meetings.n June 22-July 20: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.n Sacramento: Sutter Square Galleria,

2901 K St. n $550 ($600 if postmarked after June 8,

2006). enroll in section 061PmG500.n Special discounts: Groups and PMI

members.

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Introduction to Project ManagementroBert BAlCh.

n enroll anytime until July 24. Passwords issued starting June 26. Complete by Sept 8. You can enroll anytime between the dates noted above. You must provide your email address when enrolling to receive your password.

n technical requirements: A current email account and access to the Web using an Internet browser.

n $550 ($600 if postmarked after June 26, 2006). enroll in section 061PrJ500.

n Special discounts: Groups and PMI members.

Project Integration and Scope Management2 quarter units academic credit, X455.24. 20 hours PDU credit.

A successful project outcome depends on an effective project management plan, development and execution, and adher-ence to a scope management process. It also begins with the proper integration of related project elements across project process groups and knowledge areas. Building on your knowledge of the project management framework and project pro-cesses from the introductory course, the integration management portion of this course covers the processes and activities required to define and coordinate the project effort within the project process groups, particularly where individual processes interact, or when competing objectives and alternatives may require trade-offs.


Prerequisite: Introduction to Project Management.

Jeff PfeIffer.

n 7 meetings.n June 19-Aug. 7: Mon., 6-9 p.m.

(no meeting July 3).n Sacramento: Sutter Square Galleria,

2901 K St. n $595 ($645 if postmarked after June 5,

2006). enroll in section 061PmG510.n Special discounts: Groups and PMI

members.

“I obtained invaluable information and support in project

management. The instructor, Joseph Gee, did an excellent job identifying real world examples,

providing support materials, as well as identifying streamlined

and easy-to-follow methods and tools to perform required

project activities.”

—eileen Jacobs, program development

manager, CPS human resource Services

PMI, PMP and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.


Project Integration and Scope Management uC DAvIS extenSIon fACulty.






Project Time and Cost Management 3 quarter units academic credit, X455.25. 30 hours PDU credit.

For many projects, on time and within budget seem to be mutually exclusive factors. This course provides a detailed roadmap to plan and achieve both at the same time. The time management portion of this course covers activity breakdown, estimation, sequencing and schedul-ing. Learn about Gantt charts; network diagrams and critical paths and how they can help you manage time better. The cost portion of the course covers resource plan-ning, cost estimation, cost control systems, project budgeting and the basic accounting principles you need to know to ensure the success of your project. You’ll also learn about earned value, variance analysis and resource constraints.

Required textbooks: Fundamentals of Project Management by James Lewis, ISBN 0814471323; Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 3rd ed., by PMI, ISBN 193069945X.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Project Management, Project Integration and Scope Management or Project Planning and Management Overview.

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Project Quality Management2.5 quarter units academic credit, X455.26. 25 hours PDU credit.

Enhance your skills to monitor projects so that they meet their intended goals. You’ll examine the critical components of project quality: planning, control, assurance and improvement. You’ll also learn about the business and the technical aspects of project quality management, including determining which assets and resources are needed to launch a new program or revitalize existing ones. Explore quality management processes such as identify-ing customer requirements, cost-benefit analysis, benchmarking, cause and effect diagrams, flowcharting, control charts, Pareto diagrams and quality audits, with hands-on practice of many of these tools.

Required textbooks: Quality Management: Introduction to Total Quality Management for Production Processing and Services by David Goetsch, Stanley Davis, ISBN 0131189298; Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 3rd ed., by PMI, ISBN 193069945X.


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A distance learning course utilizes the Internet as a means of creating a learning environment outside of the traditional classroom. The lectures and discussions will take place on our Distance Learning Campus Web site. You will be able to ac-cess your course lectures (text-based) and communicate with your classmates and instructors through the use of a discus-sion forum (message board). The online courses follow a classroom structure paced at one lesson a week. You can access your course Web site anytime

and from any place you have access to the Internet. In addition, you are also assured that you’re getting the same UC-Quality education that you receive from any of the regular UC Davis Extension courses.

For answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions about distance learning, please visit www.extension.ucdavis.edu/ distancelearning/faq.html.

For more information about technical requirements for distance learning courses, visit www.extension.ucdavis.edu/distancelearning/technical.html.

What is a distance learning course?


Project Communications and Human Resource Management 3 quarter units academic credit, X455.16. 30 hours PDU credit.

Effective project managers must possess strong skills in organizational planning, leadership, team building, communica-tion, performance coaching and staff management. Learn how to use human resources to achieve project goals, how to analyze and manage stakeholders, and how to design the right project organization structure to get the most out of your resources. Develop the skills needed to establish clear project roles and responsibilities, establish rules of engage-ment, and exercise influence within the existing power structure using appropriate leadership styles. You’ll learn the tools to help you face the challenge of managing matrix teams and the added complexity of managing a virtual team.

Required textbooks: Human Resource Skills for the Project Manager by Verma, ISBN 1880410419; Managing the Project Team by Verma, ISBN 1880410427; Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 3rd ed., by PMI, ISBN 193069945X.


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Project Risk Management 1.5 quarter units academic credit, X455.27. 15 hours PDU credit.

When it comes to managing projects, smart managers prepare for both the best and worst case scenarios. Risk management is the process of identifying, analyzing and responding to project risk. It includes maximizing the probability and conse-quences of positive events and minimizing the probability and consequences of adverse events to project objectives. Learn the skills needed to help you decide how to approach and plan the risk management activities for a project. Specifically, you’ll learn how to determine which risks might affect the project; perform a quality analy-sis of risks; measure the probability and consequences of risk; develop procedures and techniques to enhance opportunities and reduce threats from risk; and monitor residual risk.



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The University of California does not discriminate in any of its policies, procedures or practices. The university is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

not produced at state expense. UC Davis Extension is a self-supporting, nonprofit organization funded by course fees, grants and contracts.


Project Procurement Management 2 quarter units academic credit, X455.22. 20 hours PDU credit.

A key concern of the project manager is to identify and acquire goods and services needed to implement and complete their project plans. Therefore, successful project managers must know how to contract to ensure success. This course addresses procuring goods and services for your projects and contract administration throughout the life cycle of your project. Emphasis is on the PMBOK® Guide six-step procurement process: plan purchases and acquisitions, plan contracting, request seller responses, select sellers, contract administration and contract closure. Hands-on experience with the procure-ment process is provided.

Required textbooks: Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 3rd ed., by PMI, ISBN 193069945X; Management of Project Procurement: Contracting, Subcontracting, Teaming by Quentin W. Fleming, ISBN 0974391204.


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Advanced Project Management Topics3 quarter units academic credit, X455.13. 30 hours PDU credit.

Learn advanced project manager com-petencies. You will build on your skills so that you will be able to successfully manage more challenging projects, and to achieve reliability and repeatability in project results. The course builds upon and extends the concepts and skills developed through the core courses with an emphasis on project management in a complex project environment.


Prerequisites: Project Quality Management, Project Time and Cost Management, Project Communications and Human Resource Management, Project Risk Management, Project Procurement Management, Introduction to Project Management, Project Integration and Scope Management or Project Planning and Management Overview.

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n enroll anytime until July 24. Passwords issued starting June 26. Complete by Sept 8. You will partici-pate in group activities and projects with specific due dates. You must provide your email address when enrolling to receive your password.




Upgrade your Technology Skills!

Take one or all of this suite of courses to keep pace with today’s business environment.n Essentials of Computer Technology

(3 CEUs)n Creating Electronic Documents

with Adobe Acrobat (2 CEUs)* n Microsoft Access: Introduction

(3 units)

n Internet Fundamentals for Business Professionals (1.5 CEUs)

n Creating Functional Web sites (3 units)

*Course offered summer quarter 2006.

All of these courses are offered in a distance learning format and can be taken online anytime and any place you have Internet access.

essential Technology Tools for Business professionals

for more information, visit www.extension.ucdavis.edu/it.

G e n e R a l i n f o R m aT i o nDiscountsGroups: Organizations enrolling three or more people in the same course may do so for 10 percent off each enrollment. All enrollments must be submitted at the same time and fees paid with one check, credit card or purchase order.

PMI members receive a 10 percent discount off all designated project management courses. Membership will be verified.

for more informationFor general information, call UC Davis Extension at (800) 752-0881.

For specific program information, call the Business & Technology Unit at (530) 757-8895, email [email protected], or visit www.extension.ucdavis.edu/bm.

Bring UC Davis extension courses to your organizationWe can customize courses and certificate programs to meet your particular organiza-tional needs. For more information, call (530) 757-8895.

Also of interest …

Systems analysis: Theory and practice In this course you will learn the business systems development process from the initial definition of a business problem or opportunity to specification of the desired solution.

Prerequisite: Essentials of Computer Technology.

n enroll anytime through July 24. Passwords will be issued starting June 26. Complete by Sept. 8. You can enroll anytime between the dates noted above. You must provide your email address when enrolling to receive your password.


n $685. enroll in section 061IIn620.n Special discounts: Groups.

Business Writing for professionalsLearn to write so concisely that over-whelmed decision makers will actually read what you have to say.

n 4 meetings.n Aug. 3-24: Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.n Sacramento: Sutter Square Galleria,

2901 K St. n $465 ($515 if postmarked after July 20,

2006). enroll in section 061BSA160.n Special discounts: Groups.

effective meeting facilitation Learn how to facilitate meetings that are energizing, productive and efficient.

n 2 meetings.n Sept. 11-18: Mon., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.n Sacramento: Sutter Square Galleria,

2901 K St. n $465 ($515 if postmarked after August

28, 2006). enroll in section 061BSA161.n Special discounts: Groups.

instructorsrobert Balch, M.S., has more than 40 years of combined experience as systems analyst, engineering manager, program manager and director of software engineering with Lockheed Martin. As director of software engineering, he was responsible for the recruitment, technical development and management of an IT staff of more than 400 people. As project manager, he successfully managed a variety of large projects, both domestic and international, including facility construction, electronic hardware installation and software development.

Jeff Pfeiffer, PMP, is owner of Et Cetera Group, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in project management and quality manage-ment in both the public and private sectors.

rochelle furtah, PMP, has provided project management consulting and train-ing to a variety of private and public organizations for more than 20 years. She focuses on enterprise project management, independent project oversight consult-ing, facilitation and developing virtual project teams. She is certified as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute and has a certificate in project management from UC Davis Extension.

Joseph Gee serves as a program and project management consultant with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. He has 30 years of public sector experience, focusing on organizational performance, information management and fiscal administration, and has been active in project management for more than 12 years.

nancy nichols, M.B.A., PMP, is an inde-pendent contractor specializing in project management consulting. She is skilled in communications, presentations, train-ing, project and transition management. Nichols is also experienced in conversion and user implementations of MS Office, MS Project, NT Server, Web-based training and imaging system tools.

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