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Project Management

In ever increasing numbers, organizations are turning to project management to help them gain competitive advantage. Regardless of size or industry, project driven or not, companies can leverage project management techniques to help them complete work on time and on budget in an environment which reinforces alignment with organizational strategy.   ®

These techniques involve managing people, risks, costs, and time, using horizontal team structures in organizations that are often vertically oriented. Within this framework projects are developed and managed according to a defined set of procedures that produce consistent results.

Managing projects successfully in this environment requires a combination of technical and people skills. Achieving project management best practices involves integrating a sound project management methodology with strong communication, team building, and analytical skills.

The highly participatory Project Management classes at the School of Continuing Studies use combinations of interactive lectures, discussions, small group work and exercises to help project managers achieve this critical combination of skills. Click to read a current article about growth of the profession:

Program Audiences

  • Project managers or functional managers who lead projects
  • Project leads, subject matter experts, and resource managers who are preparing for CAPM® certification
  • Professionals who need professional development units (PDUs) to apply toward the Project Management Institute's Project Management Professional (PMP) exam
  • PMPs looking for continuing education to apply toward fulfilling the 60 hour project management education requirement
  • Career changers

Learning Goals

Project Management Short Courses are targeted training sessions designed to enhance project manager performance in communication, team building, and analysis, while the Certificate Program in Information Systems Project Management uses the Project Management Body of Knowledge ® to provide the methodology Information Systems project managers need to be successful. This certificate program requires completion of both an introductory and advanced course, but each may be taken individually.

Courses Offered

Those interested in information technology project management will find additional courses in the Information Systems Project Management Certificate program

SCS is a Registered Provider for the Project Management Institute® (PMI), the world's foremost advocate for the project management profession. Instruction follows the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)® approach, a term used in the industry to describe a collection of accepted practices and information areas. The three short courses qualify as category four PDUs and the Foundations of Project Management and two Information Systems Project Management classes qualify as category three PDUs.

Custom Programs

The School of Continuing Studies works with corporate partners to develop custom Project Management programs to meet their specific needs. This program can be held at your company location.

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  • Northwestern University is a preeminent university recognized internationally as a hallmark of academic excellence.
  • School of Continuing Studies programs provide students with exceptional opportunities for intellectual, professional and personal growth.
  • SCS instructors bring outstanding academic credentials and relevant professional experience to the classroom to create a highly interactive, collaborative, and challenging learning environment.
  • SCS students study with peers who have rich, diverse backgrounds and can provide lifelong learning connections.

Course Information

Registration information and detailed course descriptions can be found on the Project Management course listings page as well as the Information Systems Project Management course listings page. Note: Courses, prices and schedules are subject to change.

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