Project Management Professional Training

The Project Management Department at UAA's College of Engineering is pleased to offer a variety of training designed for working professionals. These courses are tailored to professionals eager to expand their knowledge of key project management tools and principles applicable to a wide variety of fields include everything from IT, telecommunications and healthcare, to banking, construction, the military and more.

These courses are available to individuals or groups,  offered both as on-site courses in several locations during the year, as well as via live video links. Courses can also be customized for cohort groups and/or delivered at a desired location. All course registration fees include learning materials and meals.

For detailed information on course schedules, cost and registration information, please click on a specific course below, or call (907) 786-1973.

For information on customized or cohort course delivery, please contact Keturah Costello, our Graduate Admin, at kfcostello@alaska.edu or call (907) 786-1973.

Current Offerings

Introduction to Project Management

Introduction to Project Management provides an overview of project management processes and principles for people working in and associated with project teams. The course covers the basics of project management and establishes a common “project” language beneficial to people working with project teams or newcomers to the project environment.

This tailor-made and delivered course is designed to introduce concepts of project management to individuals and teams who work together on or in support of projects.  The course can also help bring an existing team up to the same level of understanding of project management concepts and tools.  It can also 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 delivery of a particular project.

This course is offered on an as-needed basis and requires a minimum of 8 participants in order to schedule a session. If you are looking to register as a group, or are looking to take this course individually, please contact Keturah Costello at (907) 786-1973 or kfcostello@alaska.edu for the next available session. 

Project Management Using MSP 2019

This course allows participants to learn how to schedule activities efficiently, assign resources economically, and track project performance effectively. Participants will master scheduling and tracking concepts through hands-on experience with MS Project.

This course is offered on an as-needed basis and requires a minimum of 8 participants in order to schedule a session. If you are looking to register as a group, or are looking to take this course individually, please contact Keturah Costello at (907) 786-1973 or kfcostello@alaska.edu for the next available session. 

Customized PM Training

These courses can be taken by individuals or groups. They are offered as on-site courses in several locations during the year. Courses can be customized for cohort groups and/or delivered at a location of choice. All course registration fees include learning materials and meals.

This course is offered on an as-needed basis and requires a minimum of 8 participants in order to schedule a session. If you are looking to register as a group, or are looking to take this course individually, please contact Keturah Costello at (907) 786-1973 or kfcostello@alaska.edu for the next available session. 

PMP and Disciplined Agile Exam Prep - Only offered by BIG

Business Improvement Group (BIG), a local consultancy, is the only entity authorized by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to provide Project Management Professionals (PMP) bootcamps or Disciplined Agile training and coaching in Alaska.  This partnership (PMI ATP) allows Business Improvement Group to collaborate with the University of Alaska, PMI AK Chapter, and more to provide the necessary exam preparation to earn a PMP or Disciplined Agile certification.

Courses are offered monthly, and on-demand for groups of 12 or more.  In-person and virtual course delivery options are available.  Nights and weekend available for working professionals.  If you are looking to register a group, or are looking to take a course individually, please enroll online or email us  (info@go-big.com) with an inquiries.

  ** Course schedules are subject to change at discretion of the Project Management Department.