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1 Combining 90 Years of Academic Excellence with 25 Years of Optimizing Business Performance to Train Tomorrow s Global Business Leaders Today High Demand and Higher Salaries In today s competitive business climate, good project management can be the difference between success and failure. As a result, Project Managers that can demonstrate advanced skills and competencies are in high demand. A study conducted by The Anderson Economic Group predicts that 1.2 million project management positions will need to be filled each year until In addition, a recent survey of project management professionals by the Project Management Institute (PMI) found that project management professionals in the United States earned an average of $111,824 per year with a PMP certification. 2 One way to bolster your resume and position yourself to cash in on these job opportunities is to plan ahead and obtain a Project Management Certificate. If you re looking for a job as a Project Manager, are early on in your career, or even if you re a Project Manager with a proven track record for managing projects, a Project Management Certificate from CEG and Duke University Management Training can help distinguish you from the pack. CEG and Duke University Management Training Duke University Management Training has allied with Corporate Education Group (CEG) to offer joint Project Management Certificate Programs. Project management training from CEG and Duke University Management Training is ideal for individuals seeking to further their project management skill set with professional development recognized by one of the world s most prestigious universities. Project Management Certificate Programs Several Project Management Certificate Programs are offered in various formats. Select the program that works best for you: Online Project Management Certificate Program Self-Paced, On Demand Project Management Certificate Program Traditional Classroom or Virtual, Instructor Led Advanced Project Management Certificate Program Traditional Classroom 1.2 MILLION new project management jobs are created each year. 1

2 Online Project Management Certificate Program Self-paced, On Demand (10.8 CEUs/108 PDUs) 108 hours The Online Project Management Certificate is obtained upon completion of all 9 courses. These are self-paced, asynchronous courses. There are no specific enrollment dates, and participants can complete their course work from anywhere and at any time. Participants may take advantage of scheduled, instructor-led chat sessions. Chat sessions are led by skilled, certified PMP practitioners. These online courses fulfill all educational requirements to sit for the current PMP Exam administered by PMI. Courses are aligned with PMI s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide). Participants receive comprehensive project management knowledge and skills that are immediately applicable to their current jobs and future endeavors. Participants can also opt for a joint certificate program from CEG and Duke University Management Training to receive a co-branded certificate from both CEG and Duke University Management Training that many organizations look for when hiring and promoting project managers. Project Framework and Integration Management This course will introduce you to project management concepts and essential techniques that can make you more proficient at delivering your projects on time and within budget. Based on a framework which encompasses the entire body of knowledge in the project management field, this course will familiarize you with the language and methodology commonly used by professional publications, associations, and your peers in the project management profession. This course is Project Stakeholder and Communications Management Managing project communications is one of the most important duties of a project manager. Project managers must keep project owners, team members, management, subcontractors, and others informed of project status, while constantly evaluating where the project is and where it is going. This online course helps project managers assess their project communication needs, plan for meeting those needs, and effectively communicate project status and forecasts throughout the project life-cycle. This course will familiarize you with the language and methodology commonly used by professional publications, associations, and your peers in the project management profession. This course is Project Scope Management This course will provide students with the skills and knowledge required to gather requirements, to accurately define project scope, create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) that details all work components, and learn the elements involved in verifying and controlling scope. This course is Project Time Management Understanding a project s schedule requirements and the time-phasing of project tasks is the backbone of effective project management. This course, aligned with the PMBOK Guide, focuses on the importance of developing an accurate, enforceable project schedule. Project Risk Management Managing risks is a key element of effective project management. To remain competitive, projects managers cannot afford to set up contingencies or control measures for every conceivable risk. Rather, project managers must assess each risk and develop a response proportionate to the risk. This course introduces learners to widely accepted risk assessment, management, and control practices using tools and techniques. This course is aligned with the Project Cost Management The first step in successfully managing a project s costs is to have a project budget that realistically reflects the costs for executing the project. This course gives project managers the tools they need to develop reliable cost estimates by assessing necessary project resources, applying one or more cost estimating methods, adjusting the estimates based on resource availability and project risk, and evaluating the quality of cost estimates prepared by others. This course is Project Quality Management This course focuses on both the management of product quality and the management of the process quality for creating project deliverables. It provides exposure to the tools, techniques, and metrics used to ensure that sufficient product and process quality is achieved. It includes practice exercises which allow students to learn how to plan quality into a project and determine key metrics to manage project and process quality. This course is Project Procurement Management This course is designed for project managers who will have procurement responsibilities and for those who will interact with designated procurement professionals. The objective of Project Procurement Management is to prepare the project manager and project management team to effectively manage the procurement and contracting aspects of a project. The course begins with introductory sections explaining legal concepts of contracts and contract pricing. Then the Project Procurement Management Knowledge Area processes are presented: Plan Procurements, Conduct Procurements, Administer Procurements, and Close Procurements. The processes in Project Procurement Management are initiated early in the project with a procurement management plan and are ongoing throughout the life of the project. Although this course focuses on procurement from the buyer s perspective, the final section explores procurement from the seller s point of view. This course is aligned with the Project Human Resource Management This course covers the processes used to determine project human resource needs and to acquire, develop, and manage a project team. Project Human Resource Management is a key element of effective project management. It is important for you and your organization to remember that people are the most important assets in organizations and on projects. You will learn about the psychosocial issues that affect how people work and how well they work. These include motivation, influence, power, and effectiveness. Understanding these dynamics will help you find and keep qualified people in your organization. This course is aligned with the Preparing for the PMP Exam (1.8 CEU/18 PDU) This course prepares project managers for the PMP Exam offered by PMI. You will be able to develop your own custom study plan that increases your chances of successfully passing the exam. This course is aligned with the This course must be completed within 60 days of enrollment. Courses must be completed within 12 months of enrollment or less. Individuals taking these online courses must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working on project teams as project team members.

3 Project Management Certificate Program Virtual Instructor Led (6 CEUs/60 PDUs) 60 hours Traditional Classroom (7 CEUs/70 PDUs) 10 days The Project Management Certificate is obtained upon completion of all 4 courses and is offered in two formats via virtual, live instructor-led sessions or through a traditional classroom setting. These courses fulfill all educational requirements to sit for the current PMP Exam administered by PMI. Courses are aligned with the Participants receive comprehensive project management knowledge and skills that are immediately applicable to their current jobs and future endeavors. Participants can also opt for a joint certificate program from CEG and Duke University Management Training to receive a co-branded certificate from both CEG and Duke University Management Training that many organizations look for when hiring and promoting project managers. Managing Your Project and Its Stakeholders This course provides a foundation for individuals entering the field of project management by describing how projects, and their life cycles, fit within the goals, structure, and culture of an organization. As part of a case study, participants produce a project charter and stakeholder register and learn how these key outputs of project initiation are used later in the project. Participants also create a communications management plan, based on an analysis of stakeholder needs and expectations. This course is aligned with the Virtual Instructor Led (Six 3-hour sessions) Traditional Classroom (3 days) Planning Project Scope and Schedule This course provides participants with training and practice in two key tasks in project planning: defining project scope and developing a project schedule. As part of a case study, participants analyze project requirements to produce a WBS (work breakdown structure) that defines what the project deliverables will include. Later in the course, the WBS becomes a key input as participants develop a project schedule. Participants learn that scope and schedule, while important, must be balanced with other competing project constraints. This course is Virtual Instructor Led (Four 3-hour sessions) Traditional Classroom (2 days) Managing Project Resources, Cost, and Quality The course includes project planning and management techniques from four Project Management Knowledge Areas: Human Resources, Cost, Procurement, and Quality. As part of a case study, participants develop a human resource management plan that later becomes an input in the development of a timephased budget. As they develop the budget, participants practice the use of various cost estimating techniques, while working within time, scope, and other constraints. As part of procurement management, participants develop criteria for evaluating seller proposals. Finally, participants practice quality management techniques by developing quality metrics, observing a process, and developing and implementing a process improvement plan. This course is Virtual Instructor Led (Six 3-hour sessions) Traditional Classroom (3 days) Controlling Project Change and Risk The course begins by covering risk planning, then focuses on monitoring and control from a variety of perspectives, including scope, time, cost, communications, and risk. As part of a case study, participants develop a risk register and response plan. Then, participants respond to scenarios in which status reports indicate variances from the project plan. Participants must analyze variances in scope, cost, and schedule and then prepare change requests to bring the project back under control. In a simulated change control process, change requests are evaluated for approval or rejection based on an impact assessment. Participants then learn how to update project baselines to reflect change control decisions. This course is aligned with the Virtual Instructor Led (Four 3-hour sessions) Traditional Classroom (2 days) Individuals taking these courses must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working on project teams as project team members. $14,000 PMP-certified Project Managers earn $14,000 more per year than their non-certified counterparts 2

4 Advanced Project Management Certificate Program Traditional Classroom (6.3 CEUs/63 PDUs) 9 days The Advanced Project Management Certificate is obtained upon completion of all 4 courses. This program is ideal for participants that have a strong project management background, those looking for credits to maintain their PMP certification, or those that completed the core Project Management Certificate Program and want to advance within the Project Management field. Participants are provided with an advanced level of project management knowledge and skills that are immediately applicable to their current jobs and future endeavors. Participants can also opt for a joint certificate program from CEG and Duke University Management Training to receive a co-branded certificate from both CEG and Duke University Management Training that many organizations look for when hiring and promoting project managers. Strategic Alignment of the Project Portfolio (2 days) This course surveys the popular views of corporate strategy, and equips the project manager with the tools and understanding necessary to keep his or her project on the organizational fast track. Program Management: Managing in the Complex Multiple Project Environment (3 days) As forward thinking organizations search for ways to increase their business success, they increasingly rely on project management professionals. Projects are increasing in size and complexity, resulting in increasing demands on the project managers. Learn about the tools and techniques that help you to succeed in an increasingly complex project environment. For 25 years, CEG has collaborated with clients to optimize individual, team and organizational performance. Beyond courses and certificate programs, CEG offers courseware tailoring, competency modeling, assessments, coaching and mentoring, and other professional services. Developing a Project Management Office (2 days) To compete in the current challenging economic environment, successful organizations are embracing project management as part of their overall strategy to achieve business results. Learn how a properly organized and managed Project Management Office can help your organization to achieve business success. Business Management Skills for Project Managers (2 days) Project managers are in a position to influence the financial performance of their organizations. Project managers also have a need to communicate the value of their projects to senior managers in a common language. This course helps project managers understand common business financial terms, and assess how their projects influence organizational performance. Did you know? 88% 189% 31% of planned projects are past deadline, over budget, or both 3 is the average cost of overrun on a project 3 of projects are cancelled before completion 3 Courses must be completed within 18 months of enrollment or less.

5 How do I register? Contact one of our Program Advisors at to begin and have all of your questions answered. Corporate Education Group Corporate Education Group (CEG) trains, consults and coaches individuals and teams to help organizations unlock business value by optimizing individual and organizational performance. Solutions in project management, business analysis, business process management, PRINCE2 and leadership and management can be tailored to address clients unique challenges and delivered virtually, on demand or locally, fostering development for professionals everywhere. CEG is a Charter Global Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) for PMI, an Endorsed Education Provider for International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA ), an APM Group (APMG) Accredited Training Organization (ATO) for PRINCE2, and a Member of PMI s Global Executive Council. CEG is a Charter Global Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) for PMI and a Member of PMI s Global Executive Council Established in 1924, Duke University is ranked among the top ten national universities by U.S. News and World Report in The alliance between Duke University, a higher-education institution steeped in academic excellence and CEG, one of the leading experts in corporate training to maximize business performance, creates an unmatched solution for individuals and organizations seeking professional skills development backed by a solid reputation in both academia and corporate learning. The College Network As one of the nation s leading educational services companies, The College Network has been helping working adults since Powered by Partnership in Education agreements with some of the nation s leading educational institutions, we have helped over 150,000 professionals take the next step in furthering their education, career growth, and earning power. Did you know? $111,824 is the average annual salary for a PMP-certified Project Manager. 2 Duke University Alliance Corporate Education Group (CEG) has partnered with Duke University Management Training to offer a portfolio of joint certificate programs for individuals and organizations seeking to advance their project management, business analysis, management and leadership and business process management skills. This strategic alliance enables participants to augment their professional development and build their management expertise with comprehensive training programs approved and recognized by one of the world s most respected universities. Sources: CEG-PMC /13/13