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NJLTAP – Project Management for Everyone (In-Person)

  • December 16
  • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

Course Description:
Projects are part of our work and personal lives. Large projects, small projects. But no matter the project and its size, there are fundamental best practices and principles that can guide projects. This course is designed to introduce many of these best practices to any audience. Whether you are new or experienced, you will walk away from this class with new outlooks and ideas about how to be a better project manager or team member.

At the completion of this course, you will understand common terms used in project management, learn the use of tools and techniques to manage projects, and have a better understanding of the principles of planning, controlling and evaluating projects.

Course Outline:

  • The Project Management Environment
  • Kicking off a Project
  • Project Scope
  • Defining Estimates for Project Activities
  • Developing Project Schedules
  • Managing Outcomes
  • Closing out the Project

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify project management terminology
  2. Describe the differences and types of project phases
  3. Identify the stakeholders and analyze their influence on the project
  4. Analyze projects’ critical path
  5. Discuss conflict resolution

Intended Audience:
Local road agencies, consultant engineers, and public works personnel who may be responsible for overseeing projects

Instructor:
Dr. Earl “Rusty” Lee, Delaware T2/LTAP Center and University of Delaware Department of Civil Engineering

Credits:
6 PDH, 6 management CPWM credits

Sponsor:
This workshop is sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration and New Jersey Department of Transportation through the New Jersey Local Technical Assistance Program

Date & Time

Date
December 16
Time
8:00 am–4:00 pm

Location

Rutgers CAIT Auditorium
100 Brett Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854 United States

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