This course addresses the nuts and bolts of project management and is for anyone charged with leading a project team to successful completion. You will discuss fundamentals as well as participate in hands-on activities that will help you plan and execute projects on time, stay on budget, and work with maximum efficiency.

This is a core course in the Project Management Certificate program. Successful completion fulfills 15 Professional Development Units toward certification or professional development.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Describe how the culture and structure of an agency influences projects.
• Explain key project management process standards.
• Demonstrate essential project management competencies.
• Discuss the importance of risk analysis, mitigation, and monitoring.
• Define the phases of a project including the project vision, objectives, and scope.
• Plan a project's key stages.
• Develop and manage scope of work.
• Define tasks, sequences, and time estimates.
• Implement critical path analysis.
• Manage project controls to ensure project success.
• Relate project management principles to practical real-world experiences.
• Incorporate quality management techniques in a project.

Intended Audience: Public sector employees who are responsible for planning and managing projects. This course applies to private, public, government municipal and federal entities.

Sales Tax Notice: Effective October 1, 2025 
In accordance with Washington State law (ESSB 5814), sales tax will be applied to all training services. In addition to the course cost, sales tax will be calculated based on your agency's location and added to your final invoice after the class is completed.