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BUSINESS ANALYSIS FUNDAMENTALS

Two-Day Course* (14 hours), facilitated by a PMP and/or a CBAP.

Course Summary

Business Analysts skills have become an invaluable asset of most organizations. The unique competencies associated with the role prove to increase ROI and reduce unnecessary expenditures. Through study of best practices and implementation of practical industry tools, a well-trained Business Analyst has the potential to dramatically impact an organization’s bottom line.

Business Analysis Fundamentals Workshop covers the overreaching fundamentals of the Business Analysis Role. This highly interactive workshop is designed to provide participants with practical tools for immediate on-the-job impact. Through a combination of instruction led by a certified trainer, and in-class Mastery Activities, participants leave prepared to use newly acquired expertise for exceptional performance.

 

Immediate Take-Aways

Understanding of a Business Analyst’s role and corporate value
Recognition of the core competencies required of any Business Analyst
Ability to identify phases of a project in the Systems Development Life Cycle
Aptitude for eliciting requirements from stakeholders
Working knowledge of the various types of requirements
Easy to-use format for developing and managing requirements
Practical approach for documenting and tracing requirements at every stage
Ability to prepare a compelling and comprehensive Requirements Specification
The ability to skillfully communicate requirements and manage changes

 

Benefits

Educational credit for PMP® and CAPM® certification
Lower financial risk
Higher return on project investment
Reduction in costly project delays
Collaborative solutions across departments
Achieve goals on times

 

Who Should Attend

Business Analysts, Project Managers, Directors, Consultants, Department Managers, Sales Representatives, and anyone interested improving their skills in problem-solving, requirements gathering, efficiency, interdepartmental communication, and team productivity.

Please note: This course satisfies educational requirements for application towards PMP® certification.

Dates: Call to schedule customized, on-site training today: (720) 545-9841

Location: 2727 Bryant St, Suite 230, Denver, CO 80211
Investment: $995
PDUs: 14

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Project Management using Microsoft Project

2 Days

Overview

This hands-on workshop focuses on using Microsoft® Project across the lifecycle of managing a project. Participants will learn and apply our 24-step methodology for using Microsoft® Project on individual projects or larger programs with sub-projects. The workshop includes best practices, tips and tricks, and techniques for maximizing efficiency.

Students work through two case studies – one provided in class, the other provided by each student, and should be a project they are currently working on or about to initiate. All topics are applied to both case studies, and students create a full Microsoft® Project file of their own to take back for immediate application on the job.

The instructional program is aligned with the Project Management Institute’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).

 

Features:

  • A step-by-step methodology for
  • managing projects using Microsoft® Project
  • Two case studies (one provided by the student)
  • Best practices, tips and tricks
  • One on one coaching
  • PMP certified instructors
  • Hands on application (lab-based exercises)
  • Qualifies for 15 Professional Development Units from PMI
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Essential SharePoint for Project Managers

2 Days

Overview

This hands-on workshop focuses on using Microsoft® SharePoint to increase team efficiency and success rates with your projects, programs, and portfolios.

Participants will learn and apply best practices using SharePoint for project collaboration, tracking, process automation, document management, dashboards, and reporting. Participants will be SharePoint power users after completion of this two-day workshop, as every major feature group of SharePoint is explored.

 

Each Student will utilize their own SharePoint environment working through labs that include:

  • Defining Governance for your SharePoint environment
  • Configuring your PMO and project SharePoint sites, adding site members, and setting permissions
  • Integrating SharePoint with Microsoft® Project and Excel & Publishing reports to SharePoint using Excel Services
  • Creating custom lists for risk management, issue tracking, team information, tasks, and milestones
  • Synchronizing shared calendars, tasks lists, contacts and discussions with Outlook
  • Using KPIs to track project health, publishing reports and creating dashboards
  • Creating online forms for issue management, project change requests, and other templates
  • Automating project processes with SharePoint Workflows
  • Using meeting and document workspaces
  • Archiving your project data, and using SharePoint surveys for capturing lessons learned.

 

Features:

  • Hands on learning
  • PMP® certified instructors
  • A Complete system for using SharePoint on your projects
  • Flash drive with templates, checklists, and other resources
  • One on one coaching
  • Qualifies for 15 Professional Development Units from PMI
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PMP PREPARATION and COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

4.5 Days, 35-PDU Workshop, facilitated by a PMP®

Course Summary

According to a 2007 PricewaterhouseCoopers survey, 80% of high-performing projects use a credentialed (PMP) project manager.

A 2010 PMI “Pulse of the Profession” study found that organizations with more than 35% PMP-certified project managers had better project performance.

PMP Preparation and Comprehensive Project Management is critical for any professionals preparing for the PMP® and CAPM® exam. Designed for ultimate test preparedness, this comprehensive workshop combines training led by a PMP® certified instructor, with in-class Mastery Activities for a “hands-on” experience. The course content aligns with PMI’s Project Management

Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), 4th Edition, and is presented in a manner that promotes real-life application, retention based upon experience, and exam readiness.

Not only will participants comprehend project management fundamentals, they will apply, evaluate, and synthesize those fundamentals for both the exam and professional success. We limit the number of participants to 15, so that everyone has the opportunity to apply new knowledge and tools to their own real-life projects during the classroom experience. Fully-immersed participants leave empowered with a breadth of practical knowledge applicable to any situation requiring strategy, streamlining, resource management, and strong communication skills.

Immediate Take-Aways

Results-oriented approach for successful project management
Duplicable process for consistent success
Practical tools for immediate on-the-job application
Confidence to implement project management best practices
Proficiency in documenting requirements for project management
The ability to conclusively verify project success
Effective management of people, deadlines, and budget

 

Benefits

Preparedness and educational hours for the PMP® and CAPM® exams
Increased ROI
Mitigation of risks to success
More cohesive and cooperative project team
Strategy for both project development and management
Achievement of project goals and deadlines
Measurable success

 

Who Should Attend

Any professional preparing for the PMP® or CAPM® Exam, project managers, product managers, program managers, Directors, sales representatives, contractors, and other professionals contributing to the development of a project or the success of a corporate goal.

Please note that this course satisfies requirements toward PMP® and CAPM® certification.

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COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Three and a half-days, (27 PDUs) Workshop, facilitated by a PMP®

Course Summary

Comprehensive Project Management Workshop explores project management knowledge, tools, and techniques for successful on-the-job application. This workshop is ideal for any professional looking to fully understand and develop the core competencies known by PMPs. Designed for those who are not currently preparing to be certified in project management, but still want the same knowledge as PMPs, participants will learn how to decipher and use globally accepted best practices in the PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) for management success.

This highly interactive workshop is facilitated by a PMP® certified instructor, and includes numerous opportunities for skill mastery. We limit the number of participants to 15, so that everyone has the opportunity to apply new knowledge and tools to their own real-life projects during the classroom experience.

 

Immediate Take-Aways

Results-oriented approach for successful project management
Duplicable process for consistent success
Practical tools for immediate on-the-job application
Confidence to implement project management best practices
The ability to conclusively verify project success
Effective management of people, deadlines, and budget

Benefits

Applicable credits for PMP® and CAPM® certification
Increased ROI Mitigation of risks to success
More cohesive and cooperative project team
Strategy for both project development and management
Achievement of project goals and deadlines
Measurable success

 

Who Should Attend

Managers, project leads, sponsors, key project contributors, directors, sales representatives, contractors, stakeholders, and other professionals contributing to development of a project or the success of a corporate goal.

Please note that this course satisfies educational requirements toward PMP® and CAPM® certification even if attendees decide to apply for the exam later.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT & PMP

It’s a fact: 78% of projects fail. What is your success rate? Project Management training has the highest ROI of any type of training. You’ll see measurable improvement with your first project.

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