Below is some information regarding the PMP® Track to a Master Certificate in
Applied Project Management Program. Additional information can be found on our
website: WWW.VillanovaU.com. I am currently enrolling for May, if you have any
questions or are ready to enroll, please call me at 1- 800-571-4938, ext 7057.
Additional contact information is at the bottom of the page. Please feel free to share
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Wendy Richards
Organizations are increasingly looking to those who understand Project Management, which is
being called “the skill-set for the new millennium,” to meet the challenges of modern business.
70% of all Projects fail- Learn the tools and techniques needed to manage projects in less time
and with fewer resources – increasing your organization’s productivity and efficiency while
acquiring a valuable skill set that will serve you well into the future!
Who should enroll in this program?
• Anyone whose duties include managing projects – whether one project a year or hundreds of
projects a year.
• Anyone who desires to become a project manager.
• Anyone who believes, as we do, that in the future businesses will increasingly look to those who
understand the techniques and disciplines of project management to meet challenges.
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Anyone who has decided to pursue a PMP Certification. The university’s PMP Certificate
Track contains everything you need to know to pass the Project Management
ProfessionalCertification Exam!
What are the program benefits?
• You’ll have access to the most cutting edge, current project management information, including:
techniques for planning and scheduling; strategies for identifying risks and quantifying the impact;
quality assurance plans; and the most effective communication methods
• You’ll learn the tools and techniques you need to do your job in less time and with fewer
resources…making yourself even more valuable to your organization!
Will this program fit my busy schedule?
Yes. In fact, you’ll never be late for class! A major benefit of the programs made available by the
University Alliance is that no classroom attendance is ever required. Online classes start on the
first of each month and allow you to proceed at your own pace. Never again will job or family
related responsibilities, travel, shift changes or commute problems interfere with your studies!
• 15 hours of streaming video lectures bring our professors to you
• Each class section is taught by a quality Villanova University instructor
• Watch and review the lectures as often as necessary
• You can communicate with your instructor and fellow classmates via email, chat sessions, and
bulletin boards
• Video CDs and Study Guides are also provided
U.S. News & World Report recently ranked Villanova University #1 in the North for
the 12th time!
Founded in 1842, Villanova University is located on a picturesque 254-acre campus west of
Philadelphia. Comprised of five colleges, Villanova serves over 6,000 undergraduate students
from 48 states and 52 foreign countries and boasts an outstanding faculty with a full-time staff of
490, 90 percent of whom hold the highest degrees in their field. Through its Center for Continuing
Studies, Villanova University offers certificate programs that address personal and professional
development training needs of working adults. Villanova is approved by the Pennsylvania
Department of Education and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and
Secondary Schools.
Project Management Master Certificate Tracks
PMP® Track to a Master Certificate in Applied Project Management
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Essentials of Project Management
Mastering Project Management
PMP® Prep
Individual Project Management Certificate Course Descriptions
Essentials of Project Management ($1980*)
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Understanding Project Management Practices
Issues in Project Risk Management
Issues in Project Quality Management
Project Communication
Mastering Project Management ($2280*)
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Leadership and the Project Manager
Project Performance Management
Project Plan Development
People-Based Project Management
Project Management Professional® (PMP®) Prep Certificate Course ($1295*; $995*
if taken another course)
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Study Guide
1000 test questions
500 flash cards
Quick reference place mat
Essentials of Project Management
The purpose of this certificate program is to offer an introduction that will prepare students for the practice
of professional project management. The course work is based on blending theoretical constructs and
practical ideas from the project arena and presents this information in a readily accessible online learning
environment. Successful completion of this certificate program will enable participants to perform projectoriented roles, benefiting both them and their employer.
Understanding Project Management Practices
This course is an introduction to the modern techniques for planning, scheduling, reporting, controlling and
managing projects. Particular emphasis is given to project planning process including the project life cycle,
requirements and scope. The project lifecycle will be analyzed as well as concepts in creating the Work
Breakdown Structure, a key discipline in project management. Team roles and responsibilities, risk and
contingency, budgeting, resource allocation and scheduling are also introduced. Topics include estimating,
Gantt charts, and network diagrams, status reporting, project control, communications and leadership
issues. The role and critical success factors for the novice, experienced and the "accidental" project
manager along with the project management process areas will be developed. You will also look at the
creation of realistic, meaningful project schedules and budgets that serve as a tool for success.
Issues in Project Risk Management
This class explores project risk from different points of view (team, client, etc.), Risk identification
techniques are also introduced. Quantifying risk and risk allowance methods will be discussed. The Risk
Management Plan and contingency planning are a key focus. Practical risk minimization techniques are
provided. This course provides the project manager with the strategies and techniques for identifying risks,
quantifying the impact, and creating plans to mitigate risk.
Issues in Project Quality
In today's project environment, project managers need to be more sensitive to customers' expectations and
plan projects accordingly. This course will provide a focus is on quality assurance, quality control, the
quality management plan, and how project managers can use successfully the classical tools of quality
management in the dynamic, ever-changing environment of a project.
Project Communication
The most current research indicates that the majority of a project manager's time is spent in communication,
in a variety of forms. In this workshop, issues like organizational culture, politics and how these things can
sometimes get in the way of getting things done on projects are stressed. Communication methods which
work most effectively will be presented, particularly in a project team, both collocated and virtually
structured. Techniques for effective meeting management skills, a key discipline for the project manager,
from both the participation and the leadership perspective are also presented. The teaming skills in this
course will help in team building and participation as the project team environment. Basic presentation and
writing skills along with the development of a communication plan will serve as a conclusion to the course.
Mastering Project Management
For the more experienced student, this program builds upon the fundamentals explored in the previous
program. It focuses on strengthening skills previously developed and expands the working set of the project
management professional. The courses in this program explore more advanced topics in leadership, project
performance management, and the core competencies of project management.
Leadership and the Project Manager
How do the more successful project managers apply proven leadership techniques to project management?
What really works and is practiced? How do personality differences affect leadership and teamwork? How
does a successful project manager build and lead a project team?
Project Performance Management
Students will learn a hands-on approach to calculating, understanding, and using project management
measurement techniques, concentrating on earned value management. Different techniques for framing
earned value analysis, calculating, and using earned value will be presented. The use of earned value in
project management will enable students to manage costs and, more importantly, results.
Project Plan Development
This course presents expanded techniques of planning, estimating, and scheduling projects using both
manual and automated methods. A focus on effective project planning, scheduling and tracking will enable
students to develop a project plan that becomes a dynamic, effective, real-world management tool, instead
of an after-the-fact documentation exercise.
People-Based Project Management
Experienced Project Managers consistently report that interpersonal skills (historically called "soft" skills)
are becoming more and more important in managing projects and people effectively. This course will focus
on a variety of critical interpersonal or human factor skills: Dealing with Difficult People (including team
members, vendors, and customers), Conflict Resolution (moving from conflict to collaboration), and
Handling Stress (your own and those of your project team members).
Project Management Professional® (PMP®) Prep Certificate Course
The purpose of this course is to prepare students for the certification exam that is offered by the Project
Management Institute® (PMI®). The formal education that is needed to prepare for the exam is provided in
the following courses: Fundamentals of Project Management and Mastering Project Management. This
course actually focuses on how to best prepare for and pass the exam. The duration of this course is 60
days.
Features
You will review lectures that will explain what you can expect on the exam. You will be provided with
valuable study tips and tools that you can use as you prepare for the exam. There will also be discussions
intended to review and highlight the information that you already have received from courses such as
Essentials of Project Management and Mastering Project Management.
There are 1000 questions based on the knowledge areas of the PMP® exam. There are 500 questions in a
slide show format for learners who value the flash card style of study. You will also receive a glossary of
key project management terms as well as a laminated quick reference place mat.
Study for the PMP® Exam includes the following knowledge areas:
The 5 Process Groups
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Initiation
Planning
Execution
Control
Closure
Professional Responsibilities
The 9 PMBOK Knowledge Areas
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Integration Management
Scope Management
Time Management
Cost Management
Quality Management
Human Resources Management
Communications Management
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Risk Management
Procurement Management
Other related project management knowledge that is tested but not identified in the PMBOK
For more information or to register please call or e-mail:
Wendy Richards
Villanova Online Project Management Certificate Program
Enrollment Representative
1-800-571-4938 Ext. 7057
1-800-853-3818 Fax
Wendy.Richards@VillanovaU.com
*There is a small fee for shipping & handling.