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Essentials of Project Management
Project Management for IS/IT Professionals
Mastering Project Management
Project Management Professional (PMP®) Exam Prep
Advanced Strategic Project Management
Maximizing Team Effectiveness
Maximizing IS/IT Team Effectiveness
Project Management Capstone
Project management is one of the world’s most in-demand skill sets as well as one of the fastest growing professional disciplines in North America. Project management breaks down the chaos of an overwhelming workload into manageable elements – scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk, procurement and integration.
Online Program Benefits
- Learn the latest in terminology and project management techniques.
- Identify the five processes of the project management lifecycle and apply them in daily operations.
- Develop a project plan that’s a dynamic, effective, real-world management tool.
- Learn best practice changes for managing projects.
- Review the nine knowledge areas of the PMBOK® to obtain certification.
Project Management Courses
Each course runs for eight weeks, and new sessions start monthly. Enrollment is open; there are no pre-requisites.
Essentials of Project Management $1,980
Geared toward the working professional, Essentials of Project Management supports the new PMBOK® Guide-Fourth Edition. This comprehensive online course offers you a critical introduction to the practice of project management, blending theory with practical examples and case studies.
Who Should Register?
You should definitely enroll if you are a project manager or would like to become a certified project manager, six sigma or other quality-control manager, process engineer or general manager, product manager, middle or senior manager, and anyone interested in learning a new skill or starting a track which may lead to PMP® or CAPM® certification.
What You’ll Study
- Project Life Cycle and Organization
- Project Management Processes and Integration Management
- Project Scope and Time Management
- Project Cost and Quality Management
- Project Human Resource and Communications Management
- Project Risk Management
Project Management for IS/IT Professionals $1,980
Project Management for IS/IT Professionals draws from the most current methods and leading experts to enable IS/IT professionals to advance in responsibility, recognition and rewards. Students desiring PMP® or CAPM® certification will gain a thorough understanding of knowledge areas as presented in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®).
Who Should Register?
Project Management for IS/IT Professionals is designed for IT professionals, process engineers and team leaders, Project Management Office directors/managers, Six Sigma and other quality-control managers, business analysts, product consultants, and professionals interested in developing critical PM skills.
What You’ll Study
- Systems
- Competencies
- Organization & Resources
- Essential Elements
Mastering Project Management $2,280
This course focuses on strengthening skills previously developed and expanding skills to explore more advanced topics including leadership, project performance management and the core competencies of project management. Advanced study includes plan development and performance management to aid in project planning, scheduling and measuring results.
Who Should Register?
This course is designed for the project management professional who understands the fundamentals explored in Essentials and is seeking more advanced skills, both process-based and people-based.
What You’ll Study
- Practical Project Management
- Project Performance Management
- Project Plan Development
- People-Based Project Management
Project Management Professional (PMP®) Exam Prep $1,495
Project Management Professional (PMP®) Exam Prep thoroughly prepares students for the PMP® or CAPM® certification exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). Prior to enrolling in this course, you should take Essentials of Project Management and Mastering Project Management. You’ll learn from real-world examples and case studies to build on and develop the skills acquired in previous Villanova online project management courses.
Who Should Register?
Project Management Professional (PMP®) Exam Prep prepares students for the PMP® or CAPM® certification exam offered by the Project Management Institute. Test yourself with 1,000 questions based on the knowledge areas of the PMP and CAPM exam, a comprehensive study guide, 500 flash cards and a quick reference placemat.
What You’ll Study
- The Exam
- Initiation and Planning
- Executing
- Controlling
- Closing and Professional Responsibilities
Advanced Strategic Project Management $1,980
This course offers you, the experienced, practicing professional, the opportunity to hone vital new project management skills that will differentiate you from your peers, allowing you to advance in responsibility and recognition. Learn all the latest high-level techniques to lead and manage people as well as projects with critical strategies for your key leadership role.
Who Should Register?
This course is for you if you are a PMP® certified professional or you want advanced training in project management plus advanced tools and techniques. Especially meaningful for IT professionals, Six Sigma and other quality-control managers, process engineers or general managers, product managers, middle or senior managers, or anyone interested in learning a new skill or starting a track toward a leadership position in project management.
What You’ll Study
- Introduction to Strategic Project Management
- Optimizing Project Results
- Dynamics of Project Management
- Best Practices in Project Management
Maximizing Team Effectiveness $1,980
Experienced project managers consistently report that interpersonal abilities or soft skills are essential when managing projects and people. Traditionally, more emphasis is placed on the skills associated with the business or technical side of project management, but it's often more difficult to master the people skills. Maximizing Team Effectiveness teaches you how to assess and manage yourself first. In subsequent modules, you'll learn about managing others in one-on-one settings, managing your team, and managing your stakeholders.
Who Should Register?
Maximizing Team Effectiveness is the perfect complement to your professional education and certification in project management. Enroll if you are an aspiring project manager, an experienced professional or a project team member needing to bone up on soft skills.
What You’ll Study
- Project Management Influencers
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Managing Outside Stakeholders
Maximizing IS/IT Team Effectiveness $1,980
In this course you’ll learn to use practical and flexible tools and techniques that will improve your people skills and make you a more effective IT project manager or IT team member.
Who Should Register?
Maximizing IS/IT Team Effectiveness is essential for any IS/IT middle or upper management professional or those technology project managers aspiring to team management positions or any IT professional who participates on a team.
What You’ll Study
- The IS/IT Project Manager
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Managing Outside Stakeholders
Project Management Capstone $1,495
Project Management Capstone thoroughly prepares students for the PMP® or CAPM® certification exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). Prior to enrolling in this course, you should take Essentials of Project Management and Mastering Project Management.
Who Should Register?
Project Management Capstone uses real-world examples and case studies to help you build on and develop the skills acquired in previous Villanova online project management courses. It's designed to help those employed by large corporations, the government or the military.
What You’ll Study
- Initiation and Planning
- Professional Responsibilities
- Executing, Controlling and Best Practices
