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Project Management
Business Analysis

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Recognized by Financial Times, U.S.News & World Report, and Entrepreneur Magazine for superior programs, Drexel University's LeBow College of Business is partnering with the PMCentersUSA to deliver innovative career development resources for project managers in the Philadelphia area. Taught by experienced practitioners, many of whom are leaders in the field, our Master's Certificate program enables professionals to accelerate their career opportunities and gain new perspectives in one of the fastest growing professions in business today.

PMCentersUSA, in association with Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, offers three tracks toward professional development in project management.

Note: All classes are now held at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, Center City Campus,
3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. To view dates Click Here.

Project Management

1. The Master’s Certificate Track consists of 6 focused courses in project management. When our program is completed, students receive a Master’s Certificate from Drexel University, which designates that they have been successful in their study of project management at this level.
2. The PMP Track offers these same 6 courses but adds a 7th course in our program, PMP Examination Preparation, presented for those seeking to take PMI’s PMP® certification exam. This course reviews all materials presented in the program through a series of sample exams and instructor explanations of correct answers.

New Offering:

Our one-day course, Effective Scheduling Techniques, covers the critical skills necessary to create a correct project schedule that contains tasks and resources. Topics include a brief review of scheduling fundamentals, types of schedules, estimating work and duration, checking a schedule for mistakes, and keeping your project on track. This course includes hands-on exercises and is designed for people who are responsible for creating and modifying project schedules and use scheduling software.

	Master's Certificate Track	PMP Track	Elective Course	Fall Term 2008
Project Management Essentials				Sept. 11-12
Project Leadership				Sept 25-26
Project Scope and Quality Management				Oct 9-10
Project Schedule and Cost Management				Oct 23-24
Project Risk and Contract Management				Nov 6-7
Project Human Resource and Communications Management				Nov 20-21
PMP Examination Preparation				Dec 18-19
Effective Scheduling Techniques				Oct 6

PMCentersUSA added an elective course in our program, Effective Scheduling Techniques. This course will show you how to improve your scheduling skills.

Business Analysis

Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business and PMCentersUSA have joined together to deliver a comprehensive series of business analysis courses leading to a Master’s Certificate in Business Analysis (BA).  Each course in the track is a two-day class with the material designed for compliance with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK™). Courses can be taken individually, or as a whole.  The track contributes to success of a Business Analyst and prepares individuals for the International Institute of Business Analysts’ Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP™) certification examination.

PMCentersUSA, in association with Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, offers one track toward professional development in business analysis.

1. The Master's Certificate Track consists of 7 focused courses in business analysis leading to a Master's Certificate in Business Analysis (BA). Each course in the track is a two-day class with the material designed for compliance with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK). This track contributes to the success of a Business Analyst and prepares individuals for the IIBA's Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) certification examination.
2. PMCentersUSA added an elective 8th course in our program, Technical Skills for Business Analysts. This course addresses essential skills necessary to interact effectively with technical project team members.

Drexel University's Business Analysis Schedule 2008

	Master's Certificate Track	Fall Term 2008
Intro to Business Analysis		Sept 4-5
Enterprise Analysis		Oct 2-3
Requirements Planning & Management		Oct 16-17
Requirements Elicitation		Oct 30-31
Requirements Analysis		Nov 13-14
Requirements Documentation and Communication		Dec 4-5
Solutions Assessment and Validation		Dec 11-12
Technical Skills for Business Analysts		Jan 15-16, 2009

PMCentersUSA added an elective 8th course in our program, Technical Skills for Business Analysts. This course addresses essential skills necessary to interact effectively with technical project team members.

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*Advanced classes are offered at other university locations
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