After months of intensive research on why people have difficulty with the PMP® exam, combined with Rita Mulcahy’s market-leading creative ability to design classes, RMC Project Management (http://www.rmcproject.com) has released newly upgraded versions of its instructor-led 2-Day and Accelerated 4-Day PMP® Exam prep Courses.
These two new courses will be delivered publicly starting in early July of 2007. In addition to cutting material that was no longer important, Rita has also added new and exciting activities and exercises exclusive to RMC Project Management on the following topics:
Understanding the PMBOK® Guide
Dealing with exam pressure and fear
Cracking tough PM tools
Conquering situational questions
Also, these new courses will help students understand the concept of Earned Value — in less than 15 minutes.
“RMC Project Management has been the market leader in PMP® exam preparation training since 1991 for a very good reason,” stated Eric Rudolf, Director of Marketing for RMC Project Management. “We constantly work to make our classes better.”
Rudolf also noted that project managers interested in classroom training for the PMP® exam have a choice. “They can take a class from a company that delivers the same tired and outdated class every month, or they can take a class from RMC — where quarterly class updates and improvements are not only expected but mandatory. If you make the right choice, it is possible for you to pass the PMP® exam AND become a better project manager in the process.”
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About RMC Project Management:
Founded by Rita Mulcahy in 1991, RMC Project Management is the worldwide innovator in project management training and professional development. Over the last 15 years, tens of thousands of project managers in over 40 countries have utilized one of RMC’s professional development resources, classes or e-Learning courses to expand their project management knowledge and further their careers. Today, RMC offers a wide range of innovative classes and products for beginning project managers, advanced PMs, and project managers seeking an internationally-recognized certification.
Project managers Ireland is skilled professionals responsible for the planning, execution and proper closing of a project. Understanding the various stages of how a project is managed will help you know the importance of a project manager.
Planning
The project management process has several stages. The first stage is referred to as project planning. During this stage, project managers Ireland define and confirm the objectives and goals of the project. Planning also involves identifying tasks that are necessary to achieve the set goals.
Determining what and how many resources are needed to successfully complete a project is an important part of the planning process. The project managers will not only set a budget, but will also come up with a timeline. Setting the timeline is very important.
Implementation
Once a plan has been formulated, project management Ireland move on to the implementation stage. The managers of the project will ensure that objective and accurate information is available to the concerned people regarding how the plan is performing.
In order to effectively implement a plan, project managers adopt a pro-active approach for all aspects of the project. They will chair and prepare details of all the meetings between the client and contractors, suppliers, design team, and other professionals. The details are circulated to all the concerned party to keep them informed about the progress of the project.
The project manager is basically the centre point of liaison and contact for all departments, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, and third parties involved in the project.
Post Implementation Review
The job of project managers Ireland is incomplete without a post implementation review of the project. This review is designed to show whether the project is successful or not. The review also helps to optimize the benefits of the project. Moreover, the review is important for delivering the benefits all through the life cycle of the project.
Importance Of Establishing A Timeline
Now let us get back to the issue of timeline. In order for an Ireland construction project to be successful, the managers have to get the timeline right. This is important, because timeline sets the deadlines for the various stages of a project. The reliability of various professionals involved in a construction project is assessed on the basis of deadlines.
Timeline is also important because it helps project managers Ireland determine the pricing of various contracts and sub-contracts. The pricing in turn helps to determine the profitability of a project.
When a project manager miscalculates the time needed for implementation of a project, he loses his credibility. Miscalculation of the timeline will not only lead to missing the deadline, but will also put everyone under a lot of stress.
Professional project managers always understand the importance of establishing an accurate timeline for a project. In order to establish an accurate timeline, they first take into consideration all the tasks that need to be completed. Each and every task is reviewed in great detail, so that there are no surprises.
However, there can always be surprises. And a well established timeline will provide time for workers to handle any surprise.
This is just a basic understanding of how a project is managed. It is obvious that project managers Ireland need to be very professional and skilled, because project management is very complex process.
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Position Summary: The Project Architect is responsible for leadership and coordination with project team members and consultants from project inception through completion. This position will assist the Project Manager in directing and managing the project team, mentoring staff, and representing the firm to the client. The Project Architect will participate in the conceptual thinking and design process of the project and will manage the technical planning and execution of the project documents. Job Requirements: Degree in architecture from an accredited program, five to eight years of architectural experience, and minimum three years of PA experience. Registered Architect in the United States or National Council of Architecture Registration Board (NCARB) certified. If applicable, complete necessary continuing education credits per year to maintain state licensure and relevant organizations. Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills with clients, consultants, and project team members to provide innovative ideas and solutions. Full understanding of appropriate codes (municipal, state, UBC and ADA) and actively stays updated on code changes. Thorough knowledge of construction standards, documentation, and detailing practices. Utilize AutoCAD, Windows and time management software. SR Clarke, Inc. was founded on the concept that a recruiting business can be guided by personal values. In fact, we are convinced that an executive search firm that operates …
Engineers at the British Steam Car Challenge are putting the final touches on their steam-propelled car before it is shipped off to America. The team hopes it will smash a century-old world record for land speed, standing since at 204 kilometers-per-hour. The ten years in the making British Steam Car, hopes to top that speed by achieving over 270 kilometers-per-hour. The British engineers are now busy packing up their car to ship to the United States, where they will find the ten kilometers of flat space needed to conduct the high-speed steam racing. [Matt Candy, Project Manager, British Steam Car]: “We are not going very fast in car terms — 170 miles per hour — so it’s not the sound barrier, but it is the steam barrier.” The British Steam Car is made from a mixture of lightweight carbon-fiber composite and aluminum wrapped around a steel space frame chassis. It is fitted with 12 boilers containing nearly 3 kilometers of tubing. De-mineralized water is pumped into the boilers at up to 50 liters a minute, producing three megawatts of heat. Steam is then superheated to 400 degrees Celsius which is then injected into the turbine at more than twice the speed of sound. Candy says there are so many variables that can go wrong. For the best testing conditions they must wait for exactly the right weather, wind and temperature. [Matt Candy, Project Manager, British Steam Car]: “Our concerns are the amount of oxygen we have available for the burners, so we would like the test to …
Project Management Certification course available from the Association for Project Management (APM)
The Association for http://apmprojectmanagementtraining.com” title=”" >Project Management Training is the UK body for professional project management. They have 14, 000 members, mostly in the United Kingdom. They are a member association which offers a wide range of development activities for project managers, including an annual conference, awards and a structure of regional branches, specialist interest groups and publication. The most significant publication of the Body of Knowledge, this acts a reference to project management in many organizations. The Body of Knowledge acts as the foundation for many qualifications including
APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management (APM IC)The course is ideal for those people who are new to project management. It covers the main topics of project management with a focus on the basic project planning and control processes. Some of the more advances and difficult topics, such as earned value management and project governance are excluded. The APM IC is a relatively simple 1 hour 60 multiple choice examination.
APMP. The APMP is ideal for project managers with 3-4 years experience. This wide ranging qualification covers all the main areas of the APM Body of Knowledge. It help s to consolidate understanding if the principles and practice of project management and forms a solid foundation for new project managers. The assessment is via a three hour written question paper in which the candidates have to complete 10 out of 16 questions. This is equivalent to the work package manager level D on the International Project Management Association competence framework.
APM Practitioner (APM PQ) The APM Practitioner qualification is for project managers with 5 years experience who can demonstrate the ability to apply project management to non complex projects. You need to be able to demonstrate a good understanding of project management. Assessment is by a 3 day assessment centre using a wide variety of exercise and tests. This is equivalent to the manager of non complex projects (level C) on the International Project Management Association competence framework.
APM Project Professional This is a new standard that is based on the ability to manage the most complex and challenging projects. It is the precursor the hoped for chartered project managers standard. Project managers at this highest level must be able to demonstrate a commitment to professional standards, a record of CPD, a set of project management competences and a track record of successful delivery. This is equivalent to the manager of complex projects (level B) on the International Project Management Association competence framework.
Author says that Project management training course is ideal for those people who are new to project management. It covers the main topics of project management with a focus on the basic project planning and control processes. The APMP is ideal for project managers with 3-4 years experience. It help s to consolidate understanding if the principles and practice of project management and forms a solid foundation for new project managers.
YARETANOL Project: Venezuela may soon be able to add a new form of energy to complement its vast oil reserves. A team of engineers has found a way to convert waste products created when producing Casabes, or flat breads from the cassava root, into ethanol, butanol, isobutanol and proponal energy compounds that can produce fuel. Cassava root, popularly known as Yuca, is the third largest source of carbohydrates for human food in the world. The extract of the cassava, known as Yare, inspired the name of the project -”Yaretanol” – which brought top honors at Venezuela’s sixth annual IDEAS competition in 2008. [Antonio Hernandez, Yaretanol Team Member]: “This product, popularly known as ‘Yare,’ is really nothing more than a milky product with a high content of poisonous cyanide, and is made up of around 800 to 1200 parts per million of cyanide. That means that 2 ccs of Yare could kill an animal weighing up to 500 kilograms.” Yaretanol production is expected to generate some 1500 jobs, and produce 30 tons of fuel per day. That equates to roughly 1% of the ethanol currently being used in Venezuela. Project manager Ivaneth Silva Pernalette is keen to point out the myriad benefits offered by the cassava. [Silva Pernalette, Yaretanol Project Manager]: We are improving the environment, helping people who have this contaminant on their hands that is poisonous and then we process it. And from that process we obtain the bitter ‘Yuca’ that provides ecological benefits and makes … Video Rating: 5 / 5
The new concept called ProjectManager.com allows users to create customized dashboards, to monitor their projects online. Using leading edge technologies, this online project management software allows the user to view the status of their project at a glance. They can see whether their project is on time, under budget and has an acceptable level of risk.
A Project Manager or team member can login to a 30 day free trial and immediately view 3 sample projects. They can then create as many projects as they wish, and start monitoring progress as they go. This latest version released today, is 100% faster and more efficient than before.
“Before we set out, we surveyed thousands of existing customers and found out that they all had common requirements” says Jason Westland, CEO. “Project Managers all wanted a graphical way to view their projects online. They wanted a flexible dashboard, one that could be changed on the fly. So that’s exactly what we’ve given them – a completely customizable web project management solution”.
In this latest release, ProjectManager.com allows users to click and drag charts around the screen in a concept similar to iGoogle, to allow project managers to customize their project management dashboard on the fly. They can turn charts on or off and change the settings for each chart so that only certain information is displayed.
For every project in the system, ProjectManager.com has a unique dashboard for it, to allow the Project Manager to keep an eye on the project’s status. It also allows a Project Manager to group projects and view the status of the entire group. In this way, they can view their dashboard at the program/programme level, from a single page online.
“These days, a Project Manager will often manage multiple projects at the same time” says Westland. “So we’ve created a Portfolio view of their dashboard, allowing them to monitor the status of their entire portfolio of projects. In this view, the Project Manager can identify in seconds, which projects are late and which are over budget. It makes the monitoring and tracking of budgets a breeze.”
Since it went live on 26 July 2008, ProjectManager.com has gained a substantial amount of momentum in the market place. Thousands of people are trying the product for free and teams are already signing up to this new exciting initiative, to manage all of the projects within their organization. The ProjectManager.com team will spend the next 12 months continually improving the speed of the online application, so that they can rival desktop applications in the same market segment space.
For further information, visit ProjectManager.com
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The surviving pages and fragments of the world’s oldest Bible, known as Codex Sinaiticus are being reunited online as part of an ambitious four year digitization project that aims to breathe new life into a manuscript that dates back 1600 years. Handwritten in Greek on animal hide in the fourth century, the Codex contains the earliest complete copy of the New Testament. It is thought to be world’s oldest surviving bound book. [Scot McKendrick, Head of Western Manuscripts]: “So this is the grand-daddy of them all.” Scot McKendrick is the head of Western Manuscripts at the British Library, which has been home to the lion’s share of the 800 remaining pages of the Codex since 1933. Other sections, which are normally housed in institutions in Leipzig Germany, St. Petersburg Russia and Sinai, Egypt now join the Library’s portion of the manuscript online. [Scot McKendrick, Head of Western Manuscripts]: “Through the online web presentation of this ancient treasure what we’re hoping is to allow people wherever they are to connect with it, to actually experience this wonderful thing. There are a handful of people in the world who are still alive who’ve ever seen all the different parts of this manuscript. What a change the website will make in making that possible for everyone. As long as they have a web browser they can do this.” Translations are offered for many sections, for those who are not Greek Biblical scholars. Project Manager Juan Garces says he views the Codex almost as … Video Rating: 4 / 5
Part of the 28 Years of Experience Series. Clients: Dr. Roland Fiengold: Paradise Valley AZ. Spanish Colonial Ramada & Outdoor Kitchen. Eric “Red” Baker, Project Manager, Lead Carpenter and Structural Designer. Crew Members: Ivan Roberts: Carpenter 1, Cory Baker: Carpenter 1, Jim Roberts:General Contractor. Go to MasterFinishing.com for more info or call 425.314.8410 Video Rating: 0 / 5
