PMI Registered Education Provider, since December 2002
Project Management for Non Project Managers
Often, there are many people in an organization who work on or support projects who need to be familiar with the project management process in order to improve alignment and execution across an organization. These tailor-made and delivered courses are designed to introduce the concepts of project management to individuals and teams who work together on or in support of projects. The course can also help bring an intact team up to the same level of understanding of project management concepts and tools. The courses can be customized to meet the unique needs of different organizations and delivered to ensure that participants understand and retain information most relevant to assisting with successful project delivery.
Who Should Attend:
Members of project teams or project support personnel; sponsors; functional organization team members; people interested in learning about project management basics.
Previous Courses and Testimonials
2-Day PM Training for State ETS
July 31/Aug 1 - Juneau & Aug 3-4 Anchorage
Photo "The state Enterprise Technology Services group considers the implementation of project management methodology to be a crucial element in maintaining focus and containing costs in a rapidly expanding number of technology deployments. The orientation training, PMP certification preparation and Masters of Science in Project Management offered by UAA will be key resources on which to draw" -Dr. Ken Jones, State Program Manager
PM Training for Non-Project Members, Alyeska Pipeline, Fairbanks, Feb 8-9, 2006
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"This has been an excellent class. It seems that there is so much more that would help this group improve their work performance.” - Frank Duncklee
"Information was great, brings to focus the way Alyeska did projects at one time over the past couple of years; project groups have gotten away from this process. Great overview”
- Curry Wutter
"Very well structured material, valuable information in a general basic explanation. Provides people with an ability to use tools effectively without being channeled to a specific ideology.”
"Dr. Ra was very knowledgeable on the subject and could lecture effectively in addition to the course material."
“The class is so applicable to Alyeska since we perform such a high number of projects every year. It helped me to understand how I can help support them so they are successful.”
“[I liked] PM processes and how it applies when I supervise or am the client representative for a project.” - Fred Bethune
“[I liked] Dr. Ra's enthusiasm around project management.” - Diana Manning
“The presentation used effective models to assist in remembering the concepts i.e. the use of the hand to illustrate earned value analysis.” - D.A Jensen
“Very good program. Very useful to our work.” - Larry Lad
“Dr. Ra was very good. His knowledge and delivery was excellent.” - Dwyer
“Quick pace is good”
“The lesson is applicable to things outside APSC. Very useful.”
Global Project Management Daegu University in Anchorage, April 23-29, 2005
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Project Management for GIS and Survey Community, Feb, 2005
by Dr. Ra and Cal Kerr at 39th Alaska Surveying and Mapping Conference
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“Motivated me to learn more about PM & PMI” – Gail Morrison, Allied GIS Inc.
“I enjoyed the morning section and guide lines for project management. The project case study was useful, having Ella here to answer the "real world" questions was excellent.”
– Jana Lage, Logistics/Project Manager Fugro Pelagos
“Well structured. Somehow I have missed out on the entire "revolution" so this was a good first step for me.” - Marcie Compton, Project Manager AeroMap US
“I like that Cal brought in real world examples to share with the group.”
– David O'Brien, AK Dept Health & Social Service
“Excellent material and presentation.” – Len Story, R&M Consultants, Inc.
“Real life experience, top quality presenters.” – Aaron Richins, DMVA-GIS Project Manager
BP's Project Management for HSE Professionals, Anchorage, Oct 20, 2003
BP's Project Management for HSE Professionals - Website
April 29, 2003: North Slope Photos: 1 2
April 30, 2003: Anchorage Photos: 1 2 3
PM Fundamentals Courses for USKH, Inc.
Feb 28, March 1, April 4, & April 5, 2003 - Photos
Customized PM course for Baker, Inc.
April 9-12, 2002
Customized PM course for Anvil, Inc.
March 13-16, & April 16-19, 2002 Anchorage
Aug, 2002 Bellevue, Washington
SureTrak Software Training for Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. in Valdez - Website
Feb 12-13, 2002
Project Management Training at CTg, 2000 - Photos
