Location University of La Verne La Verne - United States
Dates 2 or 3 weeks January, July or September
Language English
Worldwide class project management with a focus on the human factor. Knowledge and experience indispensable to professionals in the area.
Professionals with academic background and experience in projects.
The student will discuss advanced project management topics, addressing global aspects. This program uses PMBoK concepts, with special attention to the human factor in projects, going beyond the usual topics discussed in the Project Management Institute.
- Free in-person English course in California - Assistance and documents for obtaining the American visa - Academic preparation and logistics for the program
- Andres Guevara Advanced Topics in Project Management January - 2019
- Mariana Chaves Advanced Topics in Project Management September - 2018
- Rafael Alicrim Advanced Topics in Project Management September - 2018
- Sayuri Matsumura Advanced Topics in Project Management January - 2017
- Daniel Dovidauskis Advanced Topics in Project Management January - 2017
Partial scholarships (50%). Apply now!
1st week: Strategy & Management for Project Based Organizations
Project Management, Strategy, and Strategic Thinking; Completion of Strategy, and Project-based Organizational Structures; Management for Project-Based Companies. Company visits and Business Cases.
2nd week: The Human Side of Project Management
The Challenges of Conducting People on Projects: Individual Differences (Personality, Skills, and Abilities); Leadership in Projects and Organizations; Building Cohesiveness Across Teams; Challenges of conducting multicultural teams. Company visits and Business Cases.
3rd week: Managing Megaprojects
Virtual Teams; Introduction to Mega Projects; Risk Management: Proactive Risk Management and Contingency Planning; Outsourced Projects. Business Cases and Graduation Ceremony.
University of La Verne - ULV is one of the most traditional and respected American universities. Founded in 1891, it is a non-profit private institution associated with a foundation that supports students from all over the world. Located in California, 50 minutes from Los Angeles, it is in the center of the richest American state, in the city of La Verne.
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