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Why A PMP?

Why a PMP?

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Project Management Workshops and Speaking Engagements

Ready2ACT’s highly interactive training involves your real-life projects and situations– not some irrelevant case study. Not only do you gain knowledge but you also get real work done that you can take back to your teams and hit the ground running. We promise not to bore you with PowerPoint. Our people are known for being dynamic, energetic, and knowledgeable. When you attend Ready2ACT courses, you get an experienced PMP® to help you plan your projects and address your challenges. We care about your results after the training. Let us help.

Comprehensive Project Management

  • April 7, 14, 21, and April 28, 2017 : 9:00 am – 5:30 p.m. (Fridays only)
  • $2200 per person (included resources: workbook and templates)
  • 7 PDUs/day x 4 days = 28 PDUs for full attendance
  • Location: TBD in Denver metro area
  • PMBOK is optional and students may buy their own in advance. Use the link to order. PMBOK Guide
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Comprehensive Project Management with PMP® Prep

  • April 7, 14, 21, 28, and May 5, 2017 : 9:00 am – 5:30 p.m. (Fridays only)
  • $2500 per person (included resources: workbook,  templates, and practice test)
  • 7 PDUs/day x 5 days = 35 PDUs for full attendance – note: 35 PDUs are required for the PMP exam application
  • Location: TBD in Denver metro area
  • Students must purchase their own PMBOK and Prep books in advance. Use the links below to order.
    PMBOK Guide   and   PMP Exam Prep
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PMP® Prep

  • May 5, 2017 : 9:00 am – 5:30 p.m.
  • $497 per person (included resources: workbook and practice test)
  • 7 PDUs/day x 1 day = 7 PDUs for full attendance – note: 35 PDUs are required for the PMP exam application
  • Location: TBD in Denver metro area
  • Students must purchase their own PMBOK and Prep books in advance. Use the links below to order.
    PMBOK Guide   and   PMP Exam Prep
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Comprehensive Project Management with PMP® Prep

  • June 12 – 16, 2017 : 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (includes 30 min. lunch and 30 minutes of breaks)
  • $3250 per person (included resources: workbook, templates, practice test, and “PMI’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, and “Rita Mulcahy’s PMP Exam Prep”).  Workshop participants will also receive an online PMP practice assessment and exam.
  • 7 PDUs/day x 5 days = 35 PDUs for full attendance – note: 35 PDUs are required for the PMP exam application
  • Location: BMGI, downtown Denver

The Exceptional Project Manager

  • April 11 & 12, 2017: 8:30 am – 5:30 project management
  • $995 per person (workbook, templates, and real project planning included).
  • 7 PDUS/day 1 2 days = 14 PDUs for full attendance
  • Location: 6145 Broadway – Denver, CO, www.tradecraftindustries.com
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To register, call 720-373-2601 or send us an email to info@Ready2ACT.com with your name, phone number, and email address.

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Project Management : The Triple Constraint

Project Management Constraints

There’s a concept that I love because it applies to both professional and personal lives: the “Triple Constraint”.

In Project Management, when we measure project success, most people typically look at Time, Cost, and Scope. The “Triple Constraint” means that when (not if) one of those project constraints changes, it impacts at least one other constraint.

For example, if my client suddenly needs a project done sooner than originally planned, then I may not be able to complete all of my scope and/or it’ll cost more to get it done faster.

If my manager slashes my project budget, then I may need more time to do the project, or I may not be able to meet all of the original requirements. When stakeholders add to my project scope, it usually takes longer to execute and/or costs more money.

Good project managers know how to skillfully balance all three of these project constraints in relation to the stakeholders needs, but it is certainly not easy.

Knowing what is important to the sponsor of the project is the key. Ask at the beginning of the project, “Which element of the Triple Constraint is the most critical to you for the project to be successful? As I manage the project, how I do prioritize Time, Cost, and Scope?” This is an important question to ask yourself as the sponsor of your own projects, especially at home.

For example, when tackling the landscape project, do you want it done faster, cheaper, or better? Of course, we want all three! But people know that there are trade-offs in life and business.

Choose the most important (perhaps cost), then the next (maybe time), and the last (scope), so you know which trade-offs are the most likely to be acceptable to your boss (or spouse). And keep asking the question throughout the project, especially when things change, so that you are both on the same page.

I hope this Tip has been helpful. Refer to the very short Dilbert clip below to illustrate our point.

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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.

Register Now! CLICK HERE to register for this workshop.

Host at Your Site! CLICK HERE to find out how you can help host this event for your organization. Invest in your team’s expertise today!

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