THE MASTER'S CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (MCPM)

Only 1 evening per week plus a minimum of 1 Saturday per month.

The Atocrates' Centre for Project Sciences is the principle architect and producer of Canada's number one Master's Certificate curriculum in Project Management offered through leading colleges and universities from coast-to-coast. One of Atocrates' flagship programs is its unique McLaughlin Master's Certificate in Project Management.

This certificate program is composed of six modules representing 148 classroom hours, with a substantial team and homework commitment. Each session must be taken in sequence and contains a mandatory exam. Note: Trainees will be required to communicate with team members via e-mail and create documents in word processing and spreadsheets. Knowledge of computer operations is essential.

To be awarded this prestigious Master's Certificate, you must earn it by achieving a passing grade of 65% on all sessions as well as a minimum of 65% on the MCPM Final Exam at the end of session #6.



CNT 384N-150

In this first learning session you will develop a project plan and schedule based on an actual group project utilizing the nine knowledge areas of project management:

• Scope of Project
• Procurement Mgmt
• Time/Schedule

• Quality Management
• Human Resources
• Cost Management

• Risk Management
• Communications
• Project Integration

Training fee: $1,439 ($1,100 + $300 Materials + $39 HST).
Course 32 hrs. 2 units of credit.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER '12 INTAKE.



CNT 380N-150

Pitch your next project with confidence that all your bases are covered. This session delivers the critical factors in selecting the right project. Various project selection models are discussed and compared to corporate objectives. Political implications of a project within an organization are examined and discussed. Participants will explore numeric and non-numeric project models for selection based on the political culture within their organizations and to convince groups that their projects are worthy of support. Total Training Fee: $1,100. Course 32 hours, 2 units of credit.


SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 2012.



CNT 381N-150

Leadership is a changing dimension in the role of today's Project Manager. This session focuses on a managerial approach to project management. Leadership trends are explored that address potential problems and effective decision making. Participants will learn to embrace conflict and use successful negotiation tools to diffuse it. Leadership models are studied and applied in a hands-on group project designed to challenge and enhance project leadership abilities. Total Training Fee: $1,100. Course 32 hours, 2 units of credit.


SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 12.



CNT 383N-150

(FOR THOSE ENROLED IN THE JAN '12 INTAKE)
We must be ever alert to signs of conflict of interest. Individuals, companies and professional societies can easily find themselves embroiled in expensive legal battles that tarnish the reputation of the profession as a whole. This session focuses on personal and professional integrity. Participants will develop personal responses to discuss and debate case studies covering topics such as: Conflict of Interest, Accepting Gifts and Amenities, Balancing stakeholder's interest and Respecting the Difference in Diverse Cultures. Total training fee: $1,100. Course 24 hours, 2 units of credit.
SPRING
WINDSOR May 8-May 30: 5:30P-9:30P (Wed)
and Sat, May 26: 8:00A-5:00P (Sat)

ALSO SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 12.



CNT 382N-150

(FOR THOSE ENROLED IN THE JAN '12 INTAKE)
Given a Request for Proposal (RFP), groups of participants will compete to win a contract for a new prototype adhering to specified timelines, budget, scope & specifications, evaluation and project life cycle with mandatory phases. An in-depth analysis of resource planning, cost estimating, cost scheduling, corrective action and performance reporting are studied in this session. Total training fee: $1,100. Course 24 hours, 2 units of credit.
SUMMER
WINDSOR June 6-June 27: 5:30P-9:30P (Wed)
and Sat, June 16: 8:00A-5:00P

ALSO SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 2013.



CNT 732N-150

(FOR THOSE ENROLED IN THE JAN '12 INTAKE)
This session focuses on The McLaughlin Master's Program Review. The McLaughlin Master's Final Exam will also be issued after an extensive program review. Note: a passing grade of 65% is required for every session and a minimum of 65% on the Final is required to earn the McLaughlin Master's Certificate in Project Management. Graduation ceremony will follow in the afternoon of the final day. Total training fee: $500. Save $100 on individual tuition fees by registering for the entire program! Course 12 hours.
SPRING
WINDSOR: Sat, June 30 Review: 8:00A-5:00P;
Exam, July 4, 2012: 9:00A-1:00P; Graduation (TBA)

ALSO OFFERED FEBRUARY 2013.




Seminar
Understanding complexity, Managing Change & Conflict
Project RISK Essentials
Engaging Stakeholders & Managing Relationships
Essentials of Estimating
Masters Certificate in Project management for General Contractors
The Power of Non-Verbal Communications



CNT 612N

• Break Projects Down Into Manageable Components
• Strategize for Risk Mitigation
• Introduction to Mind Manager WBS Chart Pro, PERT Chart Expert & Risky Project

This Half-day course incorporates proven project management processes with tools instruction. Processes covered include defining a project (scope, schedule and resources). Project Planning - Participants will learn how to break a project down into manageable components so a project plan can be built. Additionally, the project will be assessed for risks, as well as strategies for risk mitigation. The instructor will discuss and in some cases demonstrate how additional project management tools can be used to enhance the effectiveness of the project planning process (i.e.: Mind Manager, WBS Chart Pro and PERT Chart EXPERT, and Risky Project).

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is recommended to project team members who interface with project managers, project team leads and have a responsibility to gather, assemble and present / interpret / report project performance. This practical course will benefit:

• Project Managers / Technical Team Leads
• General Contractors / Business Team Leaders
• Project Administrators
• Business Analysts / Systems Analysts

PROGRAM CONTENT:

• The Basics of the Project Environment
• The Project Management Body of Knowledge and PM Processes
• Establish the Project Organization
• Characterize the Project Boundaries
• Introduction to MindManager
• Using MindManager to Collect Project Requirements
• Using MindManager to Create the Project Map (Work Breakdown Structure)
• Add Key Topics
• Include Additional / other Information
• Add Visual Cues
• Format the Project Map
• Finalize and Use Your Project Map
• Working With Several Project Maps Concurrently
• Viewing and Navigating Project Maps
• Linking to MS Office Products

OUR TRAINER
Canada's Project & Organizational Performance Specialists Atocrates was established in October of 1989 and is now based in Toronto (Beaverton), Ontario, Canada with senior associates in Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa, Detroit/Windsor, and Halifax, with international affiliates in America, Europe, Africa and Australia.



CNT 671N-150
This intensive 3 Day exam preparation workshop will provide a roadmap for how to pass the Project Management Institute's (PMI®'s) Project Management Professional (PMP®) examination. The workshop is kept up to date with the framework of knowledge outlined by PMI®'s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). Atocrates' instructors will share test-taking tips and study strategies, and they will review critical materials that will directly assist you in passing the PMP® exam. The course includes a comprehensive workbook and a sample exam. Course 24 hours; Tuition: $1,500 + $195 hst includes lunch and all materials.
SPRING
WINDSOR Thur-Sat, May 31-June 2; 8:00A-5:00P

Prerequisites
You should have at least 15 hours of dedicated project management training before taking this workshop. Also note that before attaining PMP® certification, you must meet the standard PMI® certification qualifications listed below.

Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for individuals who need to prepare for the PMP® certification exam as quickly and effectively as possible or for those who have completed their educational requirements and need a “refresher” course before taking the PMP® exam.

Course Overview Becoming a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) Benefits of PMP® certification Review of the certification process	Project Integration Management Defining project success Competing demands Project sponsor role Integrated planning Project selection methods Develop project charter Develop project management plan Key project planning deliverables Direct and manage project execution Monitor and control project work Perform integrated change control Close project or phase
Project Scope Management Collect requirements Define scope Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Work package relationship to cost accounts Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) Verify and control scope Manage scope creep	Project Time Management Define activities Estimate activity resources and durations Sequence activities Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM) Develop schedule Techniques: Critical Path Method (CPM) Critical chain technique Schedule compression techniques Reserve
Project Cost Management Estimate costs Estimating checklist Standard project estimating Determine budget Cost baseline – defined Control costs Earned Value Management (EVM)	Project Quality Management Definition of quality and quality terms Quality movement – major contributors Project quality management Plan quality Perform Quality Assurance (QA) Perform Quality Control (QC) Important quality tools and techniques
Project Human Resource Management Organizational influences Characteristics of organizational structures Develop HR plan Enterprise environmental factors Constraints affecting HR planning Staff management plans and acquisition Develop and manage project team Stages of team building Principles of leadership Understanding human behavior	Project Communication Management Identify stakeholders and relationships Plan communications Communication requirements analysis Stakeholder analysis Distribute information Manage stakeholders' expectations and relationships Communication styles and dimensions Report performance
Project Risk Management Plan risk management Identify project risks (positive and negative) Perform qualitative risk analysis Perform quantitative risk analysis Plan risk responses (positive and negative) Monitor and control risk	Project Procurement Management Procurement management - processes Plan procurements Types of contracts and risks Calculating contract cost Conduct procurements Types of procurement documents Evaluation criteria Negotiation tactics Elements of a contract Administer procurements Close procurements
Professional Performance and Social Responsibility Code of professional conduct Code of conduct values and tasks	PMP® Exam Review The PMP® certification process PMP® eligibility requirements The PMP® credential examination

PMP® CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for PMI's PMP® certification must have:

• At least 35 hours of project management classroom and/or eLearning experience.
• In addition, a Bachelor's degree (or global equivalent),
• 4,500 hours of project management experience over three years/36 months.
• If no degree, 7,500 hours of project management experience over five years/60 months are required.
• Candidates must pass the four-hour computer-based 200-question exam and should submit the PMP® application directly to PMI®.
• Exam fees must also be paid directly to PMI® before the examination.
• For more information, go to www.pmi.org.