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Project Management Certificate
Summary
Project management is the key to success in nearly all organizations, especially when resources are limited, demands are increasing, and responsibilities are multiplying. In this two-part program, learn tools and techniques to be an effective project manager and practice project management through team-based activities related to actual or simulated projects. This session fills quickly. Early registration is advised. Counts as two CPM Quantitative Methods classes, two Resource Management classes, and six hours of professional development electives.
Details
Learning objectives
This program will prepare you to become a project manager. The noncredit certificate you’ll earn will provide you with general competencies such as:
- Applying the skills you need to be an effective project manager
- Building commitment across a diverse range of stakeholders
- Understanding how to work with employees, volunteers, clients, citizens, and others on projects
- Identifying the qualities an organization needs to support project management
- Using basic work organizing tools that can be broadly applied
You’ll also learn specific skills, including:
- The steps in the project process
- Tools and techniques of project management
Plus you’ll examine successful projects in various governmental agencies. By the end of this program you will be ready to manage your own project.
Schedule
The certificate is covered in 5 days: three consecutive 6-hour classes in Week 1, and two consecutive 6-hour classes in Week 2. There is a brief assignment to complete after Week 1 to discuss in your group at the start of Week 2.
To earn the certificate, you must attend all five days of class.
General information
All classes meet 8:30am to 3:15pm (45-minute lunch) at the Pyle or Lowell Center (702 or 610 Langdon St., respectively), or Gordon Dining and Event Center (770 W. Dayton St.) on the UW campus.
Complete information, including map, building location, driving directions, and parking will be sent prior to the class.
The certificate earns 3.0 CEUs. All hours may be used towards the completion of the Wisconsin Certified Public Manager® (CPM) Program. For more information on the CPM Program, visit continuingstudies.wisc.edu/certified-public-manager. For CPM candidates: The certificate equals two Quantitative Methods and/or Resource Management electives, plus six Professional Development Elective hours.
The total fee includes cost of instruction, instructional materials, refreshment breaks, and a nonrefundable administrative fee. Please note that payment is required at time of registration.
Outline
Topics covered
- The project process
- Project management tools
- Managing expectations
- Risk management
- Selling the project
- Change management
- Complex problem solving
- Project management practice: Team-based activities related to actual or simulated projects
- Examples and case studies of project management: Identification of contemporary and/or current issues that project managers are facing in fields such as Information Technology, Facility Development, and Process Improvement
Project management is the key to success in nearly all organizations, especially when resources are limited, demands are increasing, and responsibilities are multiplying. In this two-part program, learn tools and techniques to be an effective project manager and practice project management through team-based activities related to actual or simulated projects. This session fills quickly. Early registration is advised. Counts as two CPM Quantitative Methods classes, two Resource Management classes, and six hours of professional development electives.
Details
Details
Learning objectives
This program will prepare you to become a project manager. The noncredit certificate you’ll earn will provide you with general competencies such as:
- Applying the skills you need to be an effective project manager
- Building commitment across a diverse range of stakeholders
- Understanding how to work with employees, volunteers, clients, citizens, and others on projects
- Identifying the qualities an organization needs to support project management
- Using basic work organizing tools that can be broadly applied
You’ll also learn specific skills, including:
- The steps in the project process
- Tools and techniques of project management
Plus you’ll examine successful projects in various governmental agencies. By the end of this program you will be ready to manage your own project.
Schedule
The certificate is covered in 5 days: three consecutive 6-hour classes in Week 1, and two consecutive 6-hour classes in Week 2. There is a brief assignment to complete after Week 1 to discuss in your group at the start of Week 2.
To earn the certificate, you must attend all five days of class.
General information
All classes meet 8:30am to 3:15pm (45-minute lunch) at the Pyle or Lowell Center (702 or 610 Langdon St., respectively), or Gordon Dining and Event Center (770 W. Dayton St.) on the UW campus.
Complete information, including map, building location, driving directions, and parking will be sent prior to the class.
The certificate earns 3.0 CEUs. All hours may be used towards the completion of the Wisconsin Certified Public Manager® (CPM) Program. For more information on the CPM Program, visit continuingstudies.wisc.edu/certified-public-manager. For CPM candidates: The certificate equals two Quantitative Methods and/or Resource Management electives, plus six Professional Development Elective hours.
The total fee includes cost of instruction, instructional materials, refreshment breaks, and a nonrefundable administrative fee. Please note that payment is required at time of registration.
Outline
Topics covered
- The project process
- Project management tools
- Managing expectations
- Risk management
- Selling the project
- Change management
- Complex problem solving
- Project management practice: Team-based activities related to actual or simulated projects
- Examples and case studies of project management: Identification of contemporary and/or current issues that project managers are facing in fields such as Information Technology, Facility Development, and Process Improvement
Earn Credit Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
Click here to view an explanation of credit hours
Upcoming Dates
or register by phone:
608-262-2451
Schedule
Five sessions: Tue-Thu, May 22-24; Tue-Wed, Jun 5-6, 8:30am-3:15pm
Instructor(s)
GUY VANRENSSELAER
GUY VANRENSSELAER (BS, UW-Madison) has spent over three decades in the field of performance excellence, leading projects for nearly every City of Madison department, and providing consultant services in the areas of strategic planning, customer research, performance measurement, change management and organizational alignment.
Fee
Location
Pyle Center
702 Langdon St.
Madison , WI
or register by phone:
608-262-2451
Schedule
5 sessions: Wed-Fri, Aug 8-10; Wed-Thu, Aug 22-23, 8:30am-3:15pm
Instructor(s)
GUY VANRENSSELAER
GUY VANRENSSELAER (BS, UW-Madison) has spent over three decades in the field of performance excellence, leading projects for nearly every City of Madison department, and providing consultant services in the areas of strategic planning, customer research, performance measurement, change management and organizational alignment.
Fee
Location
Pyle Center
702 Langdon St.
Madison , WI
or register by phone:
608-262-2451
Schedule
Five sessions: Tue-Thu, Oct 30-Nov 1; Thu-Fri, Nov 15-16, 8:30am-3:15pm
Instructor(s)
GUY VANRENSSELAER
GUY VANRENSSELAER (BS, UW-Madison) has spent over three decades in the field of performance excellence, leading projects for nearly every City of Madison department, and providing consultant services in the areas of strategic planning, customer research, performance measurement, change management and organizational alignment.
Fee
Location
Gordon Dining & Event Center
770 W. Dayton St.
Madison , WI
or register by phone:
608-262-2451
Schedule
Five sessions: Tue-Thu, Feb 5-7; Tue-Wed, Feb 19-20, 8:30am-3:15pm
Instructor(s)
GUY VANRENSSELAER
GUY VANRENSSELAER (BS, UW-Madison) has spent over three decades in the field of performance excellence, leading projects for nearly every City of Madison department, and providing consultant services in the areas of strategic planning, customer research, performance measurement, change management and organizational alignment.
Fee
Location
Pyle Center
702 Langdon St.
Madison , WI
Earn Credit Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
View the explanation of credit hours
Questions?
Contact:- Sunshine Jansen
- sunshine.jansen@wisc.edu
- 608-262-4354
Cancellation Policy
Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.
Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.
Have Questions?
Contact:- Sunshine Jansen
- sunshine.jansen@wisc.edu
- 608-262-4354
GUY VANRENSSELAER
GUY VANRENSSELAER (BS, UW-Madison) has spent over three decades in the field of performance excellence, leading projects for nearly every City of Madison department, and providing consultant services in the areas of strategic planning, customer research, performance measurement, change management and organizational alignment.
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Upcoming Dates
or register by phone:
608-262-2451
Schedule
Five sessions: Tue-Thu, May 22-24; Tue-Wed, Jun 5-6, 8:30am-3:15pm
Instructor(s)
Fee
Location
Pyle Center
702 Langdon St.
Madison , WI
or register by phone:
608-262-2451
Schedule
5 sessions: Wed-Fri, Aug 8-10; Wed-Thu, Aug 22-23, 8:30am-3:15pm
Instructor(s)
Fee
Location
Pyle Center
702 Langdon St.
Madison , WI
or register by phone:
608-262-2451
Schedule
Five sessions: Tue-Thu, Oct 30-Nov 1; Thu-Fri, Nov 15-16, 8:30am-3:15pm
Instructor(s)
Fee
Location
Gordon Dining & Event Center
770 W. Dayton St.
Madison , WI
or register by phone:
608-262-2451
Schedule
Five sessions: Tue-Thu, Feb 5-7; Tue-Wed, Feb 19-20, 8:30am-3:15pm
Instructor(s)
Fee
Location
Pyle Center
702 Langdon St.
Madison , WI
Earn Credit Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
Questions about this program?
Contact:
- Sunshine Jansen
- sunshine.jansen@wisc.edu
- 608-262-4354
Cancellation Policy
Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.
- Sunshine Jansen
- sunshine.jansen@wisc.edu
- 608-262-4354
Cancellation Policy
Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.
Have Questions?
We have collected answers to common questions in our FAQs.
You can also contact Customer Service at or
608-262-1156.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Schedule
Five sessions: Tue-Thu, Jan 23-25; Tue-Wed, Feb 6-7, 8:30am-3:15pm
Instructor(s)
GUY VANRENSSELAER
Location
Pyle Center
702 Langdon St.
Madison , WI