Brandman University has partnered with MindEdge, Inc., a Global Registered Education Provider of the Project Management Institute, to offer online project management courses and simulations.
Project management skills are required across almost all career paths, job titles, and personal endeavors. If you multi-task, have more than one goal, are responsible for a budget, or have a to do list, you are a project manager. In the business world, project managers are the face of a project. According to a study published by the Anderson Economic Group, an average of 1.2 million project management positions will need to be filled every year through 2016. According to the PMI salary survey, those holding the PMP certification for at least 2 to 4 years earn, on average, 15 percent more than their non-certified peers.
Prepare for the PMP Certification Exam or earn PDUs with our comprehensive suite of online programs.
Credits available: PDUs, CEUs, CPE credits and/or HRCI recertification credits.
COURSES:
Managing Real World Projects
- BUSU 0023
This online, self-paced six-module course presents a stream-lined approach to project management based on the best practices of experienced, effective project managers. It cuts through the clutter and focuses on the key principles of project management in the real world. Offering tools and techniques for achieving project success. Managing Real World Projects is intended for anyone who needs to lead or manage projects of any kind. A MindEdge learning course.
Credits: 10 PDUs/contact hours
Level: Introductory
Estimated Time to Complete: 10 hours; Access to this course for 180 days
Cost: $249
Project Management Team Leadership
- BUSU 0027
The vast majority of project work in today's organizations is done in a team setting. This course first discusses the roles and responsibilities of the project management team leader, in particular their responsibility with regard to project stakeholders. Next, the course discusses how project management team leaders can build a positive team environment through effective communication, team building activities, and reflective listening. Lastly, the course covers problem solving within the team. Project management team leaders must be effective at identifying and resolving team problems in order for the project to succeed. To do this, team leaders must have an understanding of the team dynamic for decision-making and must be able to manage conflict among personality differences and barriers. A MindEdge learning course.
Credits: 18 PDUs/contact hours
Cost: $359