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    Learn about our Professional in Career Management Certification Course
    Wednesday, February 03, 2010
    If you would like to start a new career as a counselor or career coach, or would like to take your existing career to a new level, check out our Professional in Career Management Certification Course. The course is conducted with a live instructor and it's web-based, so you can do it from the convenience of your own home, yet still have real-time interaction. For more information, sign up for one of our webinars or contact Teri Turner at 512-346-8110. 


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    Project Management Preview
    Date: Mar 4, 2010
    Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
    Location: St. Edward's Professional Education Center - 9420 Research, Echelon III, Suite 100 - Austin, TX 78759

    Attend this free session to experience our blend of proven training practices and innovative instructional delivery methods that will provide your organization with the learning solution needed to turn potential into exceptional performance.
     
    In this single two-hour session, you will experience a hands-on perspective of how we present instruction to increase learning and productivity. St. Edward's understands that adults learn by doing and asking questions. Therefore, the St. Edward's curriculum and programs are engineered to accelerate learning and comprehension of the subject. Our classes incorporate team projects, demonstrations, examples, cases, and hands-on activities.

    Other topics included in this session:
    • Recent Trends in Project Management
    • Characteristics of Project Management
    • Integrating Project Management Influences
    • Project Manager Functions
    • Benefits of PMP® Certification
    • Customized Business Solutions
     

    Austin PMI Test Prep Course
    Thursday, January 28, 2010
    Date: April 10- May 8 , 2010 (5 Saturdays)
    Time: 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
    Contact Hours: 40 (36 needed for certificate)
    Location: St. Edward's University Professional Education Center - 9420 Research - Echelon Building III, Suite 100, Room 105.
    Cost: $795 Other fees apply to non-PMI members see fee explanation below.
     
    This 40 hour course is taught by volunteer members of the Austin PMI Chapter and meets the 35 hour requirement for PMP® certification. One strength this program offers is a variety of instructors with a diversity of backgrounds and industries, providing a variety of test-taking hints and views on project management. To register, please click on the course start date on the class schedule. 
     
    If you are a member of Project Management International (PMI), the professional organization for project managers, the cost of the course is $795. If you are not a member of PMI, in addition to the $795 base cost, please bring a check for $150 made out to Austin PMI on the first day of class. If you later join PMI and within the first two weeks of class forward to Paul Spock email confirmation from the national Project Management Institute that you have joined, your check will be returned to you. Otherwise, after two weeks your check to Austin PMI will be deposited. Note: Joining PMI including one year's membership is $129. ***
     
     
    *** Special Note ***
    • Experience requirement for holders of a bachelor's degree: Minimum of three years (36 months) unique non-overlapping professional project management experience, during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks.
    • Experience requirements for holders of a high school degree or equivalent: Minimum of five years (60 months) unique non-overlapping professional project management experience, during which at least 7,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks.
      (From PMI's PMP Handbook
      http://www.pmi.org/PDF/pdc_pmphandbook.pdf. For questions about your particular hours of experience, call PMI at 610-356-4600.)


     
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