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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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About the Course
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the skills, knowledge and tools needed to effectively manage projects with special emphasis on the unique challenges of the computing and information technology industries. The course will cover all nine areas of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) established by the Project Management Institute as the industry standard for project management instruction.
Who Should Attend
This course is appropriate for newly appointed project managers in the information technology industry or those with limited experience, IT professionals who desire a career in project management or functional managers who support IT project managers.
Course Objectives
Participants will learn sound techniques for planning, estimating, tracking and controlling projects and will cover the entire project management process from defining requirements to project closeout.
PMBOK Areas Covered
* Cost Management
* Risk Management
* Scope Management
* Time Management
* Quality Management
* Integration Management
* Human Resource Management
* Communications Management
* Procurement Management.
