This document provides information about project management certificate programs offered by DePaul University. It summarizes several certificate programs, including certificates in Project Management, Strategic Management, Business Analysis, and Agile Project Management. It also provides details on course requirements, learning outcomes, eligibility requirements, and contact information for registering or learning more.

1. PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
2012–2013 Program
and Course Guide

2. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project management has a direct impact on an
organization’s strategic success, so it’s not surprising
that the project management process has received
increasing attention in recent years. Project
management is now widely seen not just as marshalling
organizational resources for operations, but also as
guiding all of a company’s significant changes. Because
of the growing scope and complexity of projects, top
organizations now want their employees to be certified
in project management.

3. PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Further your career and gain an understanding of what it takes to lead a project to
successful completion—functional skills, communications abilities and leadership.
Students who earn the Project Management Certificate often go on to become certified
Project Management Professionals (PMP)® and holders of the Certified Associate in
Project Management (CAPM)® qualification.
Who Should Attend How You Will Benefit Learn critical tools and techniques to
This program benefits managers or team These two 10-week courses immerse improve performance and understand
member of projects in a variety of fields, you in the lifecycle of a project. The first how to integrate the essential functions of
including: 10 weeks address project initiation and project management, including:
• Administration planning; the second 10 weeks focus
• Construction on executing, monitoring, controlling • Scope Definition and Control
• Consulting and closing a project. Based on A Guide • Time (Scheduling)
• Customer Service to the Project Management Body of • Cost (Budgeting)
• Education Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), the Project • Quality Management
• Financial Services Management Certificate Program will • Human Resource Management
• Government educate you in project management • Communication
• Healthcare best practice. Lectures, classroom • Risk Identification
• Human Resources discussions and team activities prepare • Procurement and Contract
• Information Technology you to advance your career, regardless Administration
• Law of the field. • Professional and Social Responsibility
• Purchasing
• Supply Chain Management Online Option
• Training For those who seek maximum flexibility,
this program is available online. Receive
timely guidance from instructors and
engage with the material in multiple ways.
PMI, PMP, CAPM, PMBOK and the PMI Registered Education Provider
logo are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Continuing Education Credits
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) are
nationally recognized units that signify “As a result of my instructor’s willingness
post-secondary studies ineligible for
traditional academic credit. Employers,
to share her project management
relicensing agencies and other entities experiences, I have a deeper appreciation for
use CEUs to record hours of instruction the project management profession.”
required for career advancement. Each 10 Michelle Davis
hours of class time equals one CEU credit.
Industry-Specific Credits
Project Management Professionals
(PMP)® can earn professional
development units (PDUs) toward license
renewal by taking these courses and
seminars. Each contact hour equals one
Category A PDU. Licensed professionals
in other fields may qualify to earn
CE credits as well, depending on the
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4. “The Project Management Certificate Program
provided me with expertise that I was
immediately able to apply to my career.”
Mike Truchon, PMP ®
Required Courses
Project Management—Core Concepts I Project Management—Core Concepts II Through a case-study approach,
(Project Initiation and Planning) (Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in the
The Project Management Certificate and Closing) management of a hypothetical project.
Program has two parts. In Core Concepts In Core Concepts II, the second half of the By the end of the program, you will
I, you’ll learn about project initiation Project Management Certificate Program, have gained a thorough understanding
and planning as presented in the Project you will continue to use the PMBOK® of the basic concepts covered in
Management Institute’s A Guide to the Guide and learn the “how to” of project the Project Management Professional
Project Management Body of Knowledge execution, monitoring and control, (PMP)® and Certified Associate
(PMBOK® Guide). The course covers and closing. in Project Management (CAPM)®
core activities—from preparing a project certification exams.
charter to creating a preliminary scope This class covers fundamental project
statement. By the end of Core Concepts I, management methodologies. How does Topics include the following:
you will develop a project plan that a manager keep a project on track? • Project Risk Management
would be a solid foundation for a What should be done if it’s falling behind • Contracts and Procurement
successful project. schedule or going over budget? You’ll Management
learn about earned value management, • Project Management and Leadership
Topics include the following: change control processes, and quality • Customer Relationship Management
• Project Management Overview assurance and control, while getting • Project Communications Management
• The Project Management Context hands-on experience using classic project • Team Development and Effectiveness
• Stakeholder Management management tools and techniques, such • Managing Project and Project Teams
• Triple Constraint as control charts, histograms, cash flow • Professional Responsibility
• Project Identification diagrams, and risk monitoring and control
• Project Management Processes and processes. You’ll also learn the essentials
Integration Management of leadership, team-building, negotiation
• Proposals, Initiation and Charter and communication—the “people” skills
• Scope Management and Planning required to interact with team members,
• Time Management stakeholders and project sponsors.
• Cost Management
• Quality Management
• Human Resource Management
• Communication Management
• Risk Management
• Procurement Management
• Integration and Plan Development
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5. PMP® EXAM REVIEW
The PMP® Exam Review is designed to prepare project management students for the PMP® and
CAPM® certification exams. This 10-week course offers a comprehensive review of each of the
nine project management knowledge areas and five process groups, as defined in the PMBOK®
Guide. The course delivers a complete understanding of exam expectations and prepares
students to think in terms of PMI®’s standards of best practices.
Prerequisite How You Will Benefit
Formal project management training, The instructor guides students through
such as the DePaul Project Management the PMP® application process and each
Certificate Program, or completion of a chapter of the PMBOK® Guide. The class
self-study program and familiarity with also reviews the Professional Code of
the PMBOK® Guide are required. Conduct as addressed in the exam and
clarifies all expectations for the exam.
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The Strategic Management Certificate Program immerses you in the industry’s most
widely respected and universally applied practices in strategic management. You’ll
gain an understanding of the discipline and prepare for certification with the Association
for Strategic Planning (ASP).
Who Should Attend How You Will Benefit
• Professionals who manage, lead or • Learn the skills and tools to facilitate all
consult on strategic management and phases of planning, implementing and
development evaluating a managed process.
• Owners and senior executives • Use interactive, multimedia tools to
interested in implementing strategic build your capacity to manage strategy.
internal improvements • Prepare to become an ASP Strategic
Planning Professional (SPP), Strategic
Management Professional (SMP) or
Strategic Planning Associate (SPA).
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6. BUSINESS ANALYST CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Business analysts understand the structure, policies and operations of an organization and
have the ability to recommend solutions to help an organization achieve its initiatives. This
program covers the International Institute of Business Analysis’s (IIBA®) Body of Knowledge,
supplemented with practical examples and resources, to help you prepare for the examinations
to earn the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Certification of Competency in
Business Analysis (CCBA) designations.
Who Should Attend How You Will Benefit
• Business analysts, business systems • Learn to create high-impact marketing
analysts and business analyst plans and programs.
managers • Develop your analytical skills to gain
• Product, project and program deeper business insight.
managers • Create and participate in new initiatives
• Business and software architects to advance your career.
AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The demand for Agile project managers is growing as more organizations are using Agile
methods to deliver projects for clients quickly and effectively.
This three-week program will instruct you in using Agile principles and practices to successfully
manage change, improve communication, reduce cost, increase efficiency, and demonstrate
value to your customers and stakeholders. It also will prepare you for the PMI Agile Certified
Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification exam.
Who Should Attend How You Will Benefit
This program is designed for project • Master the foundations of Agile project
management professionals who currently lifecycles, methods and practices.
use or are interested in implementing • Learn how to conceive, plan, execute,
Agile practices. control and deliver Agile projects.
• Prepare for the PMI Agile Certified
Practitioner (PMI-ACP) examination.
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7. Continuing and DePaul University
Professional Education
REGISTRATION FOrm
Management Development Center
2012–2013 Project Management Certificate Programs
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should be made payable to DePaul University CPE and reference the student’s name. University policy requires a $25.00 Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) fee to be charged for all returned checks.
All registrations are due seven calendar days before the course start date. Any registration submitted after that deadline will be charged a mandatory $75.00 late registration fee. You will receive
confirmation of your registration by email. If you need confirmation or a receipt mailed to you, contact our office at (312) 362-6300 or cperegistration@depaul.edu. Written notification of cancellation is
required seven calendar days before the course start date to receive a full refund (minus a $75.00 cancellation fee).
DePaul’s complete registration and student policies can be found on our website at cpe.depaul.edu. We reserve the right to substitute instructors, change the day and location that programs meet, and
cancel programs due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen events.
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8. DePaul University’s Management
Development Center is a leading provider
of innovative management programs
for more than two decades, and can
help both individuals and organizations
acquire new skills and enhance existing
knowledge. Our programs include both
open enrollment and customized on-site
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courses covering a variety of traditional
and emerging business topics.
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MDC Programs
• Basic Management Skills
• MBA Primer
• Purchasing and Supply Management
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Supplier Diversity
• Supply Chain Management
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For online registration, course information
and current dates, please visit our website
at cpe.depaul.edu/mdc.
Program Contact
Eilish McDonagh, Program Manager
(312) 362-5295
emcdonag@depaul.edu
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For organizations wishing to increase
the knowledge and skills of their
employees, DePaul’s Continuing and
Professional Education (CPE) offers
customized on-site learning solutions
through Custom Programs and
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