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F.L. McNamara Consulting offers classes

The PMI Austin Chapter invites you to attend workshops with F.L. McNamara Consulting, Inc. Some of the upcoming classes to be held in Austin includes: 

Project Management Persuasion & Influence Th-Fr Apr 17-18, 2008, 16 PDU's
Practical, Real-World IT Project Management We-Th May 07-08, 2008, 16 PDU's Requirements Gathering and Development Fri May 09, 2008, 8 PDU's
The PMO and Project Portfolio Management Th-Fr Jun 05-06, 2008, 16 PDU's

All classes include breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee and soft drinks.  Austin PMI members can use promotion code AUS20 to save 20%

Register today for upcoming classes!

St. Edward's University Professional Education Center
Project management strategies can help you address tighter budgets, demanding time constraints and fewer resources. Real-life project management methods and techniques position you as a leader and give your company a competitive advantage. The St. Edward’s University Professional Education Center provides you and your organization with the most comprehensive selection of project management training, certificate programs, corporate and customized classes, and PMI PMP certification exam preparation training available. Choose from classroom instruction, online education or customized training solutions.

For more information email nicholasg@seupec.com

Austin Community College - Project Management Courses

ACC offers a wide range of courses to prepare students for the PMI PMP certification. Included in the curriculum are:

  • IT Project Management is a lecture/lab with IT emphasis & MS Project instruction using multiple instructors.
  • PMP Exam Prep is an intense examination preparation course.
  • Project Management Overview is a generalized project management boot camp using students’ projects with a single instructor
  • The Project Management PMP & CAPM Certificate are courses offer complete project management training, including leadership, communication, applications and examination preparation.

See website for more details or email rmcgoldr@austincc.edu

MAY Seminar
Teaming for Results: 
Effectively Manage the Complex Human Element in Team Driven Projects!
May 8, 7 PDU's: $250
http://peakstrategies.net/austin.htm
Location: Austin, TX
 
Concours Group Research (2006):
Team morale suffered signficant setbacks in 73% of projects studied.

When project leaders effectively communicate, hitting schedule is 40% more likely, quality improves by 60% and morale increase by 70%
This program includes:
• Personalized solutions
• Greater understanding of teams, phases, and saboteurs
• Methods for heightened motivation and performance
• Proven strategies for conflict resolution
• Tips for effective communication
• Networking opportunities!
 
This program was designed after project managers requested training in team management, conflict resolution and motivation.
 
 
JUNE Seminar
Date: Thursday, June 12th, 2008
Time: 8:00am
Location: The Commons at The University of Texas J.J. Pickle Research Campus Big Tex Auditorium J. Neils Thompson Commons Building 10100 Burnet Road, Bldg 137, Austin, TX 78758

Event Summary:

"Project Presentation Success - Classic Briefing and Facilitation Techniques" By Carl Pritchard
The winning project, the winning program, the winning career are often defined by the presentation skills of the manager involved. Winning presentation skills are not defined by charisma, but by practice, audience knowledge and passion. In this one-day seminar, Carl Pritchard shares his facility with the podium and gives you the tips you need to grab and hold an audience. You'll learn tricks about presentation preparation, audience assessment, the crucial opening seconds and an effective close-out.

More details about this seminar are available on the Chapter's Website. http://www.austinpmi.org/events.php?id=82

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