Project Management Certification (PMC) Program Thomas King, MS ITPM, PMP, CAPM, ITIL July 2011 http://ce.yk.psu.edu/professional.html 2/12/2018

Project Management Institute (PMI): Project Management Institute is the globally recognized leader in project management. Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) is the preeminent global standard framework to plan and manage projects successfully. PMI is the world’s leading not-for-profit membership association for the project management profession, with more than half a million members and credential holders in 185 countries. Certifications offered by PMI: PMI’s standards and credentials are globally-recognized. Project Management Professional (PMP)® Globally recognized PM Credential. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Program Management Professional (PgMP)® PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)® PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)® www.pmi.org 2/12/2018

Penn State York’s: Project Management Certificate (PMC) Program. Pennsylvania State University is a Registered Education Provider with the Project Management Institute. An R.E.P. is an organization approved by PMI to issue professional development units (PDUs) for its training courses. Penn State York’s: Project Management Certificate (PMC) Program. PJMGT 5000: Project Initiation (7wks) PJMGT 5001: Project Integration and Planning (7wks) PJMGT 5002: Project Planning and Execution (7wks) PJMGT 5003: Project Monitoring and Controlling and Closeout (7wks) Students form Project Teams and work together throughout the program. Teams select a project and develop a Project Workbook, this includes the plans used as the guideline to manage the project work. Students benefit from sharing their insights, perspectives and experiences. Students gain value from readings, discussions, case studies and active participation planning their project. 2/12/2018

Project Success Rates reported by Standish Group: Project Management expertise is in demand, more certified project managers are needed in business and industry. Project success rates are improving at about 1.7 percentage points a year. If the current improvement rate continues, we should achieve a 50 percent success rate in the year 2014. 2/12/2018

To take advantage of this hiring trend: Pennsylvania State University: Project Management Certification Program (PMC) Market Demand: Project Management Survey by www.Monster.com: Project managers are in demand. “Project Managers are needed to fill industry positions to execute company business plans.” To take advantage of this hiring trend: Highlight project-management skills on your resume. Earn project-management certifications like the Project Management Professional designation offered by the Project Management Institute. 2/12/2018

Project Management Survey by Computerworld: Pennsylvania State University: Project Management Certification Program (PMC) Market Demand: Project Management Survey by Computerworld: Comerica Bank has put project managers at the top of their 2011 hiring list. The Dallas-based bank will fill those needs by hiring new people and retraining existing employees. " says Kay, senior vice president of business technology services. People with project management skills will be sought by 43% of Computerworld's surveyed companies who plan to make new hires, as well as more than half of companies polled by Monster.com. 2/12/2018

Pennsylvania State University: Project Management Certification Program (PMC) Market Demand: Computer Economics annual survey of more than 200 technology organizations found that project managers rose from an average 3.4 percent of the typical information technology staff in 2007 to 4.7 percent in 2010. The median base pay and bonus pay for project mangers in the U.S. now stands at $91,837, it said. This ranges from $72,068 at the 25th percentile to $115,959 at the 75th percentile. Salaries also differ by metropolitan area. 2/12/2018

Market Demand: Linkedin.Com search results: Pennsylvania State University: Project Management Certification Program (PMC) Market Demand: Linkedin.Com search results: www.LinkedIn.com , Job Search, 32 Jobs Job Title: project manager Location: 50 mi (80 km) 17050 United States Project Manager - Air Handling Systems Johnson Controls - York, PA - Jul 7, 2011 Project Manager Voith Paper - York, PA - Jul 9, 2011 Project Manager, TEOA-E LEANPD ADC Telecommunications - Middletown, PA - Jul 13, 2011 HRIS Project Manager Harsco - Camp Hill, PA - Jul 15, 2011 Project Manager, SAP PLM Process 2/12/2018

Project Management is a strategic business competence. Pennsylvania State University: Project Management Certification Program (PMC) Market Demand: Project Management is a strategic business competence. Business’s strategic goals are to be viable in markets by providing products and services to customers. Completing projects successfully creates products and services providing value to customers. Fewer than 25% of Management staff have been formally educated in Project Management. Business and industry professionals are preparing themselves to take advantage of increasing opportunities and professional growth in the Project Management profession. 2/12/2018

Pennsylvania State University: Project Management Certification Program (PMC) Services Delivered: You will be introduced to Project Management process groups and knowledge areas. You will learn common methodologies to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control projects and closeout successfully. You will learn tools and techniques enhancing your knowledge and skills. The PMC Program will provide practical experience building skills to achieve your career goals. 2/12/2018

Pennsylvania State University: Project Management Certification Program (PMC) Value Achieved: You will earn your Project Management Certification from the world wide institution the Pennsylvania State University. You will gain project management knowledge and experience providing value to you, your company and your industry. You will gain project management knowledge and experience distinguishing you among your peers. Penn State’s PMC will provide you with tools and techniques enhancing your skills and abilities increasing your marketability in today’s competitive marketplace. 2/12/2018

Pennsylvania State University: Project Management Certification Program (PMC) The following industries were represented by professionals who have successfully completed the Spring 2011 Penn State PMC program: Baltimore Gas and Electric Utilities, Maryland Engineering and Manufacturing, Pennsylvania Commercial Construction, Pennsylvania and Maryland Health Care Industry, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia Sole Proprietorships, Pennsylvania and Maryland Information Technology (3), Global Corporation City of York, Pennsylvania Commonwealth of Pennsylvania   2/12/2018

We at Pennsylvania State University invite you to attend the Project management Certification Program (PMC) . Critical Success Factors of our PMC program: Provide students with the knowledge and educational foundation to advance toward earning one or more Project Management Institute certification(s). Prepare students to understand and implement project management in business and industry. Alignment with the Project Management, Communities of Practice. Fewer than 25% of Management staff have been formally and effectively schooled and educated in project management. Penn State University is a Registered Education Provider by the Project Management Institute. 2/12/2018

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Project Management is Process Based. Process Groups (five) Initiation - high level planning, authorizations to proceed with planning the project. Planning – creating the project management framework. Executing - managing the work to create the product or service. Monitoring and Controlling – the work performed. Closeout – all work is completed. Product/service is released to and accepted by the customer. Processes are sets of coordinated activities that combine and consume resources and capabilities to produce an outcome, which creates value for a business, customer and or stakeholder. 2/12/2018

Knowledge Areas (nine) Integration Management - Project Life Cycle Scope Management - Project and Product Scope Time Management - Activity Duration Cost Management - Project Budgets and Costs Quality Management - Quality Assurance, Control Human Resource Management - Project Team (Matrix) Risk Management - Identification, Mitigation Communications Management - Project Status and Progress Procurement Management - Contract Management Project management focuses on project goals, resources and schedule known as the: Triple Constraint - Cost, Time, Scope (Quality) 2/12/2018

Execution, Monitoring and Controlling Example (Process Groups, Knowledge Areas, Inputs, Tools and Techniques, Outputs) Initiation Business Need - Business Customer Charter/Scope - Project Manager Planning Requirements: Traceability Matrix - Business Analyst (Project Team) Schedule - Project Manager Cost – resources - Project Manager Risk Matrix - Project Manager Software Quality Assurance - Project Manager Communications Matrix - Project Manager Issues Log - Project Manager Execution, Monitoring and Controlling General System Design - Business Analyst (Project Team) Detailed System Design - App Development (Project Team) Systems Development Life cycle (SDLC) - App Development (Project Team) Implementation Plan - Project Manager Production Implementation Go/Fallback - Business Customer Closeout Customer Acceptance/Signoff - Business Customer /Project Mgr   2/12/2018

PJMGT 5000: Project Initiation Learning Objectives: PMBoK Chapters 1-4 and Intro to PM Chapters 1 - 3 Introduction to Project Management Role of a Project Manager Business Need Project Charter Project Integration Management Teams’ Project Deliverables: Create the Business Case/Need document, Project Charter, Integrated Change Management Process and Presentations. 2/12/2018

PJMGT 5001: Project Integration and Planning Learning Objectives: PMBoK Chapters 4-7 and Intro to PM Chapters 4, 6 Project Integration Project Management Plan Project Scope Management Work Breakdown Structures Project Time Management Define, Sequence, Estimate, Schedule Activities Project Cost Management Estimate, Budget and Control Costs Project Integration (continued) Teams’ Project Deliverables : Project Management Plan, Requirements Management Plan, WBS, Project Schedule, Cost Baseline to manage the project and Presentations. 2/12/2018

PJMGT 5002: Project Planning and Execution Learning Objectives: PMBoK Chapters 8, 9, 10,11,12 and Intro to PM Chapter 5, 6 Project Quality Management Plan Quality, Perform Quality Assurance, Perform Quality Control Project Human Resource Planning Resource Assignment Matrix, RACI chart, Staffing Management Plan Project Communications Communications management planning Project Risk Management Risk Management Planning, Procurement Planning Make or Buy analysis, Contracts (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Incentive, Time and Materials), Requests for Quotes and Request for Proposals. Teams’ Project Deliverables : Quality Management Plan, Staffing Management Plan, Communications Management Plan, Risk Management Plan, Procurement Plan (if needed) and Presentations. 2/12/2018

PJMGT 5003: Project Monitoring and Controlling, Closeout Learning Objectives: PMBoK Chapter 4 and Intro to PM Chapters 7, 8, 9 and Appendix 1, Microsoft Project Project Monitoring and Controlling Earned Value, Quality Assurance, Performance Reporting Project Closeout Project Audits Lessons Learned Project Management Best Practices Project Scheduling Software Tools Teams’ Project Deliverables : Final Project Workbooks and Presentations 2/12/2018

References: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – Fourth Edition, Project Management Institute http://www.pmi.org/ http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/rational/library/feb06/marasco/index.html ITIL, Office of Government Commerce, UK http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Guide_to_the_Project_Management_Body_of_Knowledge http://www.projectsmart.co.uk/the-curious-case-of-the-chaos-report-2009.html 2/12/2018