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The following course information pertains to the classroom format. For details about the online learning format, see Project Management (online). For a comparison of the formats, see Choose Classroom or Online Learning Format.

Interested in taking a single class? Some courses (designated by a below) may be open on a space-available basis to professionals who are not seeking the certificate. See Single-Course Enrollment for details.

Autumn Courses

Project Management Overview

Seattle (Tuesday/Thursday section): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Oct. 2-21, 2008; $359; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: Markgraf.

Seattle (Monday/Wednesday section): Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Oct. 1-20, 2008; $359; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: Markgraf.

Bellevue section: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Oct. 1-20, 2008; $359; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: Sweeney.

Renton section: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Oct. 2-21, 2008; $359; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: Stephens.

A comprehensive introduction to project management, with an emphasis on the integrative nature of the process. Topics:

• Project environment and organization
• Project life cycle definitions
• Major elements in the project management process from selection to termination
• Project manager roles in the organization

Communications

Seattle (Tuesday/Thursday section): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Oct. 23-Nov. 6, 2008; $289; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: de Lemos L..

Seattle (Monday/Wednesday section): Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Oct. 22-Nov. 5, 2008; $289; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: Sharkey.

Bellevue section: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Oct. 22-Nov. 5, 2008; $289; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructors: Ellis.

Renton section: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Oct. 23-Nov. 6, 2008; $289; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: Ellis.

An investigation of organizational communication, how it functions and how to overcome communication barriers in groups and with individuals. Topics:

• Understanding people
• Sending and receiving verbal communications
• Giving and receiving feedback
• Conducting and facilitating effective meetings
• Presentation skills

Project Planning

Seattle (Tuesday/Thursday section): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Nov. 13-Dec. 9, 2008 (no class Nov. 27); $409; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: Kammin.

Seattle (Monday/Wednesday section): Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Nov. 10-Dec. 3, 2008 (no class Nov. 26); $409; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: Markgraf.

Bellevue section: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Nov. 10-Dec. 3, 2008 (no class Nov. 26); $409; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: Sweeney.

Renton section: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Nov. 13-Dec. 9, 2008 (no class Nov. 27); $409; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: Markgraf.

Examines scope development and implementation planning processes and their importance in the overall project management process in relation to cost and scheduling. Topics:

• Project requirements definition
• Benefits of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Task dependency network (PERT/CPM)
• Schedule development
• Resource requirements and impacts
• Development of criteria for project success, including staffing issues and management plans

Winter Courses

Cost and Scheduling Fundamentals

Seattle (Tuesday/Thursday section): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Jan. 8-29, 2009; $409; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: Kammin.

Seattle (Monday/Wednesday section): Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Jan. 5-28, 2009 (no class Jan. 21); $409; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: Markgraf.

Bellevue section: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Jan. 5-28, 2009 (no class Jan. 19); $409; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: Larson.

Renton section: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Jan. 8-29, 2009; $409; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: Schuelein.

An investigation of tools and techniques for evaluating expected funding needs. Topics:

• Estimating, budgeting and cost control
• Evaluation in the context of different funding sources
• The network model
• Scheduling tools such as bar charts, precedence and arrow networks
• Deriving expected cost profiles; resource breakdown structure; schedules
• PERT/CPM network diagrams and cost variances (accumulation, timeline, earned value)
• Computer demonstrations

Problem Solving

Seattle (Tuesday/Thursday section): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Feb. 3-19, 2009; $359; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructors: de Lemos L..
Single-course enrollment may be available.

Seattle (Monday/Wednesday section): Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Feb. 2-23, 2009 (no class Feb. 16); $359; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: O'Hara.
Single-course enrollment may be available.

Bellevue section: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Feb. 2-23, 2009 (no class Feb. 16); $359; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: Gray.
Single-course enrollment may be available.

Renton section: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Feb. 3-19, 2009; $359; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: Ellis.
Single-course enrollment may be available.

Emphasizes a variety of means to minimize and correct breakdowns in teamwork with the client, and within the organization and project team. Topics:

• Conflict management
• Managing difficult people situations
• Problem solving
• Decision-making processes
• Negotiations
• Time management

How to sign up for individual enrollment in this course

Risk Management

Seattle (Tuesday/Thursday section): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Feb. 24-March 10, 2009; $289; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: Markgraf.
Single-course enrollment may be available.

Seattle (Monday/Wednesday section): Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Feb. 25-March 11, 2009; $289; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: Markgraf.
Single-course enrollment may be available.

Bellevue section: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Feb. 25-March 11, 2009; $289; 1.25 CEUs. Instructor: Schuelein.
Single-course enrollment may be available.

Renton section: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Feb. 24-March 10, 2009; $289; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: Alavi.
Single-course enrollment may be available.

Covers management of many elements of risk within a project. Topics:

• Risk management preparation
• Risk management integration
• Risk management process
• Risk identification and assessment
• Risk mitigation and control for safety
• Contracting for risk management
• Implementing continuous risk management

How to sign up for individual enrollment in this course

Spring Courses

Procurement and Contract Management

Seattle (Tuesday/Thursday section): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., March 24-April 9, 2009; $359; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: Grover.
Single-course enrollment may be available.

Seattle (Monday/Wednesday section): Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., March 23-April 8, 2009; $359; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: Cooper.
Single-course enrollment may be available.

Bellevue section: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., March 23-April 8, 2009; $359; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: Markgraf.
Single-course enrollment may be available.

Renton section: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., March 24-April 9, 2009; $359; 1.5 CEUs.
Instructor: Day.
Single-course enrollment may be available.

Types of contractual relations within, and external to, an organization are examined, along with contract law fundamentals. Topics:

• Contracting law fundamentals
• Contracting process
• Negotiation skills needed by the project manager
• Liability issues
• Dispute prevention and resolution
• Contract administration

How to sign up for individual enrollment in this course

Leadership Skills

Seattle (Tuesday/Thursday section): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., April 14-28, 2009; $289; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: de Lemos L.
Single-course enrollment may be available.

Seattle (Monday/Wednesday section): Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., April 13-27, 2009; $289; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: Sharkey.
Single-course enrollment may be available.

Bellevue section: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., April 13-27, 2009; $289; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: Ellis.
Single-course enrollment may be available.

Renton section: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., April 14-28, 2009; $289; 1.25 CEUs.
Instructor: Ellis.
Single-course enrollment may be available.

Participants investigate the essential components of effective leadership. Topics:

• Leadership styles and skills
• Team development
• Written communication techniques
• Quality issues and change

How to sign up for individual enrollment in this course

Project Applications

Seattle (Tuesday/Thursday section): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., April 30-May 21, 2009; $409; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: Markgraf.

Seattle (Monday/Wednesday section): Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., April 29-May 20, 2009; $409; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: Markgraf.

Bellevue section: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., April 29-May 20, 2009; $409; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: Sweeney.

Renton section: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m., April 30-May 21, 2009; $409; 1.75 CEUs.
Instructor: Stephens.

A capstone course to review key concepts and project management processes. Participants present team project plans developed throughout the program, and learn project review techniques.