Essentials of Project Management 

This course offers an introduction to the practice of professional project management, blending theory and practical ideas from the project arena. Designed for those who are new to the discipline or those preparing for CAPM certification, this course will teach you project management fundamentals like:

• Creating and managing project timelines.

• Developing and maintaining effective Gantt Charts.

• Establishing project work plans.

Six Sigma Green Belt 

This 8-week course develops skills critical to projects and project teams. Participants learn how to use Six Sigma problem-solving methods and statistical tools that contribute to the success of your project and your organization.  Learn best practices for collecting data, analyzing data, and leading business process improvement projects.

Project Management for IS/IT Professionals 
This course draws from the most current methods and the most experienced experts to enable the student to advance in responsibility, recognition and rewards. Students desiring PMI® certification will gain a basic understanding of the knowledge areas as presented in PMI’s guide to the project management Body of Knowledge.

Mastering Project Management 
For the more experienced student, this course builds upon the fundamentals explored in the Essentials course, while exploring more advanced topics in leadership and the core competencies of project management.

Advanced Strategic Project Management Practices 
This course offers the experienced, practicing professional an opportunity to hone the skill-sets that define project management as well as learning best practices that differentiate the most successful project managers, enabling them to advance in responsibility and recognition.

PMP Certification Review Class 

The PMP Certification Review Class in an intense, two day, preparation study course reformatted based on PMI's revised Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 3rd Edition. Intended for candidates who are experienced in project management. This course concentrates solely on preparation for PMI's Project Management Professional international certification exam. A good amount of material normally covered in the exam will be presented. Students will be given sample questions of the type given on the exam. Instruction on how best to prepare, study for , and take the exam will be presented.

Project Management Capstone Course 
Villanova University's PM Capstone course is specifically geared for professionals in large corporations, the government or within the military, the Project Management Capstone course uses real-world examples and case studies to build on and develop the skills acquired in previous Villanova online Project Management courses.

PMBOK® Guide 3rd Edition Update 
The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) has been heavily updated and changed with the recent release of the 2004 version. This course will step the experienced PMP® professional through the many changes and improvements that have occurred since the PMBOK was last updated (2000).  Earn valuable PDUs with this program.

Maximizing Team Effectiveness for IS/IT Project Manager
Research shows that interpersonal abilities and soft skills are essential when managing IT projects and people. Traditionally, much attention is placed on the technical skills associated with information systems and technology (IS/IT) projects, but it’s often more difficult to master the soft skills, those communication and team collaboration skills that can make or break your success on any project.