Deeply Practical Project Management (earn 16 PDUs)

"Finally an online course that teaches the 'how' of project management from an experienced veteran." – Karin Brame

The number one challenge is project management is complexity.  This course will teach you how to manage projects in the simplest, most deeply practical way, as it is done in real life by the most professional organizations.  The course is complete, covering the key success attributes of the Project Manager, and all five stages of the project life-cycle.  Whether you are a new project manager or have managed projects for years, this course will give you the information, tools, and skills to become an expert, practical project manager, improve the performance of your projects, and accelerate your career.

The course includes mini-courses on project manager management and leadership, risk management, and earned value management.  It includes hundreds of practical tips, tricks, and techniques for scope, schedule, cost, and risk management, over the full life-cycle from initiation to closing.  Many examples are included, including a complete set of professional documentation for a realistic $44M project, including a project charter, project plan, Gantt schedule, risk register, and much more, that you can reuse for your own projects.  Templates for all the common PM documents are included.  You also receive a PDF of the book How To Plan Your Project With MS Office, including how to plan your schedule with MS Project in the simplest possible way.

The course gives you the practical background you need if you are pursuing the PMP exam, and will give you 16 Professional Development Units (PDUs) if you already have a PMI certification.  You will also receive a Practical Project Manager (PPM) certification from the IFPPM.  If you need to manage a project right now, are preparing for a PMI PMP or CAPM exam, or just want a solid grounding in the most professional, practical way to manage projects to help take your career to the next level, this course will really help.

INSTRUCTOR

William Stewart is President of The Institute For Practical Project Management (IFPPM), and has managed projects for more than 30 years, from just a handful of people to $55M, and worked in senior roles on PM teams for projects up to $3B.  He is a PMI certified Project Management Professional (PMP), an IFPPM certified Deeply Practical Project Manager (DPPM), and has taught more than 330 project management live courses to more than 3,300 people.  He has managed projects in the domains of system integration, software development, business process, construction, real estate, and others.  Internationally recognized, he has spoken twice as a keynote speaker at International Project Management Association (IPMA) conferences.  Previously, he worked for aerospace, government, academia, and founded the cloud computing company Cirrus Computing.  He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science for discovery of an algorithm that builds geodesic domes in multiple dimensions in optimum space and time.

STUDENT COMMENTS

"Over the course of a 20 year career I have purchased many training materials, video courses, and study guides, and this was hands down the best material I have ever used." – Christopher Irons

"I am interviewing for a PM position in two days, and this course gave me valuable insight into key areas I haven't considered since I received my PMI certification in 2012.  I’m also able to improve my resume since I now understand how PM functions I've been performing for years are much more valuable than I thought." – Dan Bischoff, PMP

"I have been a PMP since 2006 and learned so much from this course, truly outstanding." – Mark Thorogood, PMP

"This is by far the best project management course I have ever taken!" – Susan Steigler, PMP

"This is the best real-world practical PM course on the web.  Valuable knowledge and insight, clear, and hands on.  A great investment when your time is really valuable and you don't want to waste a minute of it." – Sarah Hajipour

"This course offers some of the most valuable material I've consumed as a Project Manager." – Philip Kohler

"This is a very, very useful resource for both Project Managers and team members.  The best PM course I have taken online." – Marcelo Palenzuela

"Excellent course -- easy to understand -- wish I had reviewed this resource before I took my PMP exam!" – Thomas Flores

"The only course you will need. Walks you through all the phases of project management.  With examples, anecdotes, and most importantly - templates.  Highly recommend!" – Allan Madhuram

"I took this course after earning my PMP certification, and am stunned by the practical insights it provides.  Thank you!  I definitely recommend for both newbies and experienced Project Managers." – Raj Bidika

"This was the best project management course that I have taken.  I recommend to anyone interested in project management.  Really above and beyond what I expected." – Mark April

"Really straightforward and clear.  Wish I had taken this before I sat for my PMP test." – Alexander Feravich

"Great course, perfectly delivered.  The PMBOK Guide applied to reality. I plan to repeat this course over and over again." – Alain Yeno

"Not only does this course teach you practical project management, it also teaches you life skills you will keep for a lifetime.  Exceptional.  I couldn't have asked for anything better." – Saad Faruqui

"Crisp and direct, no blabbing.  Wise to go with this first before consulting any other material." – Rufus Okomhanru

"The course was amazing.  A lot of real life examples. In my 17 years of PM experience I have never taken a more concise, informative, and easy to understand PM walk-through." – Vladimir Mitev

"I've been managing projects for several years, and picked up key points which will improve my work in the future, and would have made previous projects significantly better if I'd known them sooner.  Highly recommended." – David Morrison

"This turned out to be the best money I ever spent.  My only regret is I didn't take this course sooner." – Nicholas Ikpi

"One of the greatest courses I have ever had.  Short videos you can digest at your own pace.  A warm environment, seems that you are talking with him." – Francisco Zapata