BasicPM™From the beginning in 2001, the BasicPM™ Training Series concept has had one objective: to build and strengthen the foundation necessary for value-based project management. The series includes an overview, full-course options, select subject areas, and an executive-only briefing.
NORTHPOINT Consulting Group takes a "brain-based" approach in its training and instruction. Most commercial training "mills" today seem to ignore two important fundamentals. First, the individual is an adult learner, not a child in secondary school. Adults learn differently, and are motivated in their learning efforts for different reasons. Each adult student has their own unique set of expectations on how what they are learning will make a tangible and concrete difference for their life and work. The second fundamental relates to the learning approach. The "brain-based" approach to learning provides the adult learner with the greatest opportunity for a real and sustainable learning experience to take place. This is because there is an emphasis on helping the individual understand how to learn, not just what to learn. Doesn't it seem like training is often a matter of how much information can be thrown at the student in the shortest amount of time...with no emphasis on adult learning realities? This is the fundamental defect underlying so-called "boot camp" training. Unfortunately, that is not consistent with how the brain works and why so often what we think we've learned seems lost weeks later back in the work place. Project management training should be more than just the transmission of knowledge about tools and techniques with the hope that students can memorize some portion of the content. The learner's experience must be able translate into practical sustained applicability if real value is to be gained and maintained for the individual or organization. BasicPM™: this is that. |
Training Courses:
See below for more information about each course. |
BasicPMTM Training Series Course Offerings:
Project Management: Overview of a Value-Based DisciplineDate: Next session is targeted for Q1 2020
Duration: 7 contact hours Location: Northern Virginia Description: This course provides a highly condensed but informative overview of the foundational knowledge of the formal discipline of Project Management. The intent is to provide an institutional awareness of project management, as well as several specific "special topics" found within the discipline. This half-day, quick paced, interactive session will have value for both the experienced project manager and those persons new to the discipline. Please check back: Quarters 1&2 2020 and 2020 course calendar will be released December 15 |
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9Note: This is a highly condensed version of several longer courses for the purpose of providing an interdisciplinary/integrated view of the discipline...the way it really works out in the workplace/space.
Please check back: Quarters 1&2 2020 and 2020 course calendar will be released December 15 |
Project Human Resources: Human Dynamics, Management & Leadership
Date: Quarters 3 and 4 2020 course calendar will be released Dec 15
Duration: 7 contact hours Location: Northern Virginia Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the emerging field of human dynamics in project management. While some topics related to developing a human resource plan, and acquiring – developing – and managing the project team are addressed, the emerging field of human dynamics mandates a much broader and deeper consideration of the subject for the contemporary project manager. This course (overview) will help participants re-think how they see the human landscape in their present workspace. Students will not see the workplace the same way after this course. Please check back: Quarters 1&2 2020 and 2020 course calendar will be released December 15 |
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Note: This is an emerging area that is being increasingly recognized as a priority for project managers/leaders to master in 21st century project management.
Please check back: Quarters 1&2 2020 and 2020 course calendar will be released December 15 |
Project Management Fundamentals - Full Course (Days/Evenings)
Date: Next session is targeted for Q1 2020
Duration: 42 contact hours
Location: Northern Virginia
Description: This full-course offering provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the practices, principles, processes, and methods associated with the formal discipline of project management. The goal: to learn what basic knowledge, process inputs, tools, techniques, and outputs are necessary to successfully manage a project from start to finish while balancing the competing demands of scope, time, and cost. Students are presented learning opportunities through specially designed exercises as well as the examination of real-life case studies coupled with reflective inquiry to support the learning experience. Care is taken to present formation from an experienced practitioner’s perspective to ensure that student’s can truly connect the concepts to value-based results in the work place.
Please check back:
Quarters 1&2 2020 and 2020 course calendar will be released December 15
Duration: 42 contact hours
Location: Northern Virginia
Description: This full-course offering provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the practices, principles, processes, and methods associated with the formal discipline of project management. The goal: to learn what basic knowledge, process inputs, tools, techniques, and outputs are necessary to successfully manage a project from start to finish while balancing the competing demands of scope, time, and cost. Students are presented learning opportunities through specially designed exercises as well as the examination of real-life case studies coupled with reflective inquiry to support the learning experience. Care is taken to present formation from an experienced practitioner’s perspective to ensure that student’s can truly connect the concepts to value-based results in the work place.
Please check back:
Quarters 1&2 2020 and 2020 course calendar will be released December 15
Risk Management: Foundations and Value-Based Implementation
Date: Next session is targeted for early Q1 2020
Duration: 14 hours (four evenings, 3.5 hrs each)
Location: Northern Virginia
Description: This is a course that provides an overview and workshop on project risk management. The course focuses on understanding the concept of risk and the impact of uncertainty on the project effort. Also, in connection with managing risk: understanding qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, determining appropriate risk mitigation approaches/response strategies, and effectively communicating risks to key decision makers. In addition, we look at the human dynamic and its association with the effort to manage project risk. This session on Project Risk Management is for individual practitioners directly involved in the process and application of risk management for projects.
Please check back:
Quarters 1&2 2020 and 2020 course calendar will be released December 15
Duration: 14 hours (four evenings, 3.5 hrs each)
Location: Northern Virginia
Description: This is a course that provides an overview and workshop on project risk management. The course focuses on understanding the concept of risk and the impact of uncertainty on the project effort. Also, in connection with managing risk: understanding qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, determining appropriate risk mitigation approaches/response strategies, and effectively communicating risks to key decision makers. In addition, we look at the human dynamic and its association with the effort to manage project risk. This session on Project Risk Management is for individual practitioners directly involved in the process and application of risk management for projects.
Please check back:
Quarters 1&2 2020 and 2020 course calendar will be released December 15
Executives Only - Project Management: A Strategic Value Driver
$
9,500.00
Date: Requested
Duration: 4 hours (plus 3 one-hour follow up sessions as needed)
Location: As agreed upon in initial appointment
Description: As indicated, this is for the organization's executive level exclusively. Project Management is an organizational core capability. It is among those few most vital elements in the organization that can determine the extent to which there is net value realization or value deterioration. In simple terms, prosperity and survival; or business degeneration and loss.
This transformational session will provide the participant(s) with the vision and mission underpinnings necessary for establishing and strengthening a highly successful project management core capability within the organization. This session will enable the executive leadership know what they can and should expect in terms of net-value realization across the organization. Value-based investment price for serious candidates only.
Contact Dr. Yates to set up an appointment to discuss. Brief discussion between Dr. Yates and the executive is required before session can be confirmed.
Duration: 4 hours (plus 3 one-hour follow up sessions as needed)
Location: As agreed upon in initial appointment
Description: As indicated, this is for the organization's executive level exclusively. Project Management is an organizational core capability. It is among those few most vital elements in the organization that can determine the extent to which there is net value realization or value deterioration. In simple terms, prosperity and survival; or business degeneration and loss.
This transformational session will provide the participant(s) with the vision and mission underpinnings necessary for establishing and strengthening a highly successful project management core capability within the organization. This session will enable the executive leadership know what they can and should expect in terms of net-value realization across the organization. Value-based investment price for serious candidates only.
Contact Dr. Yates to set up an appointment to discuss. Brief discussion between Dr. Yates and the executive is required before session can be confirmed.
Some important small print:
The designations “PMP®”, “CAPM®”, “PMBOK® Guide”, or “PMI®” are cited as needed throughout the session. Please note that the designations PMI, PMP, CAPM, and PMBOK as cited are registered marks of the Project Management Institute Inc.
The designations “BasicPM” and “CohortPM” are trademarks of Northpoint Consulting Group, LLC.
Reston, Virginia | email: [email protected]
All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2001- 2019 NORTHPOINT Consulting Group, LLC
The designations “PMP®”, “CAPM®”, “PMBOK® Guide”, or “PMI®” are cited as needed throughout the session. Please note that the designations PMI, PMP, CAPM, and PMBOK as cited are registered marks of the Project Management Institute Inc.
The designations “BasicPM” and “CohortPM” are trademarks of Northpoint Consulting Group, LLC.
Reston, Virginia | email: [email protected]
All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2001- 2019 NORTHPOINT Consulting Group, LLC
