Pierce College Business & Industry Training       

PROJECT MANAGMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

The course curriculum is based on the Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) ensuring compliance with international standards. To earn a certificate, students must complete two 12-week courses. Students in the Project Management Program must have strong writing, communication, and critical thinking skills. You must have access to a computer, have an email account and be comfortable using the internet. You must be proficient with current versions of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Students must purchase two required textbooks;"A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK Guide) 4th edition and "Introduction to Project Management," Kathy Schwalbe, 3rd edition or revised 4th edition. Additional course materials will be required for the second course in the series.

INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Whether you look at project management as an opportunity for career advancement or as a way to more effectively complete projects, this course provides the foundation by covering the framework, terminology, and concepts for project management. You will learn how a project gets initiated and best practice techniques that make sense in the real world of business and industry. The course will provide the knowledge and techniques to build a project plan, including defining your project scope, schedule, cost, quality and risks; develop a work break-down structure, sequence work activities, estimates, and develop a schedule. Exercises will be used throughout the program so you can apply your new skills in project initiation and planning.

Item #W678 NCBUS 074A Fee $775
BETTY BOUSHEY, Instructor 12 Sessions: 01/20/11 - 04/07/11
Pierce College South Hill Park, Puyallup/104 Th 6:00p - 9:00p

 

PROJECT SCHEDULING EXECUTION, MONITORING, CONTROLLING, & CLOSING
Prerequisite: Intro to Project Management & Planning. Learn to use the basic elements of Microsoft Project 2007 using the project plan developed in the previous quarter. You will: enter tasks dependencies and resources; work with constraints, and learn to optimize and update the schedule. Part two of the course addresses the fundamentals of project execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing the project. Learn how to be proactive and use performance reporting to implement quality assurance and control. Get practical tips for securing contract resources, learn how to motivate team members, use team dynamics to achieve success, and identify and solve communication problems to complete your project. You'll learn and practice how to measure and report project progress, monitor and control risks, adjust a project plan, exercise change control, and re-baseline a case study project. Finally, you'll learn concepts of scope verification to help you secure customer acceptance of project results and successfully close the project.

Item #S679 NCBUS 074E Fee $775
BETTY BOUSHEY, Instructor 12 Sessions: 04/14/11 - 06/30/11
Pierce College South Hill Park, Puyallup/105 Th 6:00p - 9:00p

 

QUICKBOOKS PRO 2010 SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTING

Learn to set up company books and keep accurate records; work with lists and charts of accounts; enter sales, invoices and payments; make deposits and pay bills; create customized forms; analyze your financial data; track and pay sales tax; maintain inventory; do payroll; and learn about time tracking and estimating. This course is designed for the small business owner or bookkeeper who wants to gain valuable experience using this widely- used accounting software. Users of earlier versions are welcome. Book included. Ability to practice outside of class highly recommended. See www.intuit.com to order a free demo version of software for practice.

Item #W189 NCBUS 102A Fee $249
MIKE STOCKE, Instructor 10 Sessions: 01/24/11 - 02/28/11
SHP/103 MW 6:00p - 8:30p
(No class 2/21/11)

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ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

 

This course is specifically designed for entry- level HR professionals, small business owners, managers responsible for the HR function in their companies, and people looking into HR as a career-change possibility. Knowledge of the basics of HR can improve valuable on-the-job effectiveness, protect your business from needless litigation, and help advance your career. Offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), this course covers real-life HR issues, including employment law, selecting qualified employees, compensation, orientation and training, and the employee performance management process. Completing this course will arm you with practical skills you can immediately apply to your own situation. Course is taught byan SPHR certified instructor. Fee includes SHRM participant's activities book and reference book. Upon completion you will receive 1.5 CEUs from Pierce College and a Certificate of Completion from SHRM. SHRM members may register at a discounted fee.

Item #W653 NCBUS 066 Fee $445
LES WILETZKY, Instructor 5 Sessions: 01/26/11 - 02/23/11
Pierce College South Hill Park, Puyallup/108 W 6:00p - 9:00p

SHRM® /NHRMA member discount:

Item #W654 NCBUS 066 Fee $395
LES WILETZKY, Instructor 5 Sessions: 01/26/11 - 02/23/11
Pierce College South Hill Park, Puyallup/108 W 6:00p - 9:00p

 

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PRINCIPLES OF COACHING

(2 credits or 10 Clock Hours) Want to earn WIAA endorsed American Sport Education Program (ASEP) coaching certification? Improve your coaching skills while gaining a competitive edge in the job market. You will get an overview of the latest theories of and practical applications in sport psychology, team building, risk management, training and injury prevention, coaching philosophy, and skills training. A full day of in-class instruction with plenty of interaction jump starts the course. Students then complete the readings and exercises on their own, then take the ASEP Certification Exam by April 1st and pass with 80% to earn credit or clock hours. All ASEP course materials (available at 1st class) and exam fees are included in fee. Instructor Lisa Murray, MS, is a certified ASEP instructor and instructor at Pierce College. As a nationally licensed soccer coach, Lisa has coached all levels. Lisa has an interactive and fun orientation planned for you. Bring a brown bag lunch for the 30 minute lunch
break. Choose to earn 2 credits or 10 OSPI clock hours. Principles of Coaching is a hybrid course. Students must attend the one-day orientation on March 5 and complete the exam preparation as independent study. Students must take the ASEP certification exam no later than April 1, 2011.

Item #W655 HSCI 261 Fee $279
LISA MURRAY, Instructor 1 Classroom Meeting: 03/05/11
Pierce College South Hill Park, Puyallup/104 Sa 8:00a-12:30p

 

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SAIL-STRENGTH/BALANCE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION (2.0 CEUs, 20 contact hours)

Pierce College and the Washington State Department of Health offer Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) training to health, fitness, nursing, and senior care professionals. The "train the trainer" course targets fall prevention. In SAIL, you will earn to identify motor, sensory, and cognitive systems as components of balance, and understand the role balance plays in the health and physical function of older adults. You will be trained to lead SAIL exercise sessions that help older adults improve trength, balance, and the ability to perform daily tasks. The online SAIL training uses PowerPoint presentations, videos, practical demonstrations, weekly online discussions, and evaluations. During the 10 week course students should plan to log in a minimum of 5 times per week to complete the assignments. CEUs are included in the $185 course fee. Check the SAIL webpage for more details about the course at www. pierce.ctc.edu/eL/sail and register at www.pierce.ctc.edu/el/sail-register.

Item #5799 NCMIS 017A Fee $185
LORI SWAN, Instructor 10 Sessions: 01/06/11 - 03/16/11
ONLINE ARR

 

 

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Questions? Contact Lynn Brogan at 253-965-6502 lbrogan@pierce.ctc.edu