I.T. Project Management Essentials
Certificate of Recognition
A Certificate of Recognition is offered in Project Management Essentials for IT professionals. This certificate program prepares the recipient for the responsibilities associated with employment requiring a broad range of activities in order to meet the requirements of a particular project. A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to achieve a particular aim and to which project management can be applied, regardless of the project's size, budget, or timeline. This course of practical study and performance is based on industry certifications developed in cooperation with The Project Management Institute (PMI) the world's leading not-for-profit management professional association. The certifications are underwritten by Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM™). (http://www.pmi.org/info/PDC_CertificationsOverview.asp)
Not all courses listed are offered every quarter. Please see an appropriate faculty advisor or Division Dean for course sequence and schedule details. A faculty advisor must approve the program for degree/certificate completion.
Program Outcomes
Completers of the I.T. Project Management Essentials Certificate program will know, apply, analyze and evaluate the technical and administrative aspects of information technology projects:
1. Develop project proposal or plan to determine time frame.
2. Identify funding limitations.
3. Develop procedures for accomplishing project.
4. Identify staffing requirements.
5. Allot available resources to various phases of project.
6. Coordinate activities of project personnel and outsource personnel.
7. Review status reports prepared by project personnel.
8. Modify schedules or plans as required.
9. Prepare project reports for management, client, or others.
10. Confer with project personnel to assist in technical advice and problem resolution.
11. Communicate both orally and in writing.
12. Demonstrate people skills, patience, diplomacy, and tact.
13. Demonstrate administrative capabilities.
14. Compromise and maintain resolve as circumstances and priorities dictate.
15. Deal with people, and adapt and react quickly to changing circumstances.
16. Manage time effectively.
ADVISOR OFFICE PHONE
Bilodeau, Pam Technical 214 360-475-7371
REQUIRED COURSES CREDITS
CMPTR 122 Applications for IT Professionals____________ 4
CMPTR 139 Intro to MS Visio____________________________ 1
CMPTR 182 Networking Concepts__________________________ 5
CMPTR 185 IT User Support Fundamentals_________________ 4
CMPTR 190 Information System Project Management________ 4
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED ____________________________ 18
* See course description for prerequisite.
Source: 2007-2008 Olympic College Catalog |