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FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Develop Essential Project Management Skills Relevant to Engineers

A One-Day Course for Engineering Project Managers and Technical Leads

"Really solid course. Steve brings a lot of experience and knowledge to the table."

- Erik Nelson, Servenger LLC

May 9, 2012 - Downers Grove, IL

Quick enroll: Call 800-577-3528 or register online

Overview

This course teaches skills needed to set up and successfully manage engineering projects from conceptualization to closure.

Principal themes covered:

Benefits of project management methods
Project constraints
Schedules, budgets and project objectives
Planning and scheduling within project constraints
Anticipating and mitigating risks
Assessing and managing project complexity
Characteristics of a successful project leader

Real-life examples illustrate how the principal themes apply on the job. The examples are drawn from a broad range of product development team environments at small, medium, and large companies serving many industries. You will also benefit from the instructor's direct experience leading successful engineering projects for over 30 years.

After attending this course you will be enabled to:

Initiate, plan, seek approval, and successfully lead projects
Anticipate and reduce project risks
Apply knowledge regarding why and when projects typically fail
Schedule must-pass "Chicken Tests" as early as possible
Communicate to serve stakeholder interests

Who should attend:

Engineering Team Leaders
Design/Development Engineers
Prospective or newly appointed Project Leaders
Project Managers seeking new skills
Engineering Managers/Supervisors
Prospective Managers

Continuing Education Credits:

0.65 CEUs

6.5 PDUs/PDHs

About the Instructor

Steve Wetterling has three decades experience as a practicing engineer, team leader, project manager, engineering director, entrepreneur, author, consultant and instructor in a broad variety of assignments with small, medium and large companies. His initial engineering experience was as an integrated circuit designer with Tektronix developing new instrumentation and progressed through telecom and datacom products, Ethernet over the power grid and high-end consumer audio products.

The products that Steve has personally designed and led the development of have sold world-wide at over $1 billion in gross revenue. He is a published author with Prentice-Hall and has operated a successful design, problem solving and consulting business for the past 8 years.

Steve is a regular contributor to the IEEE-BEEEP on-line newsletter on the topic of "About Your Own Business" and has held a variety of leadership positions with the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) including a regional IEEE Consultants Network.

Course Content

Project Management Fundamentals

What is a "Project" and "Project Management"?
Why Do Projects and Project Management?
Terminology / Key Words

Project Management Success in Hierarchical Organizations

Project Constraints and Objectives

Engineering Project Plans and Project Budgets

Creating a Project Schedule
Product Schedule Charts
The Planning Cycle for a Project
Why and When Projects Often Fail
What to do When a Project Can't Proceed According to Plan

Project Milestones

Phase-Gate Processes and Common Milestones

Recognizing and Celebrating Accomplishments

Project Reviews

Design/Technical Review Milestones

The Chicken Test

When Does a Project Start and End?

Debriefs and Postmortems

Managing Risks and Complexity

The Definition of “Risk” in Project Management
Sources of Project Risk (#1)
Sources of Project Risk (#2)
Advice for Managing Complexity
Formal Management of Project Risk
Developing a Project Risk Management Plan

Criteria for Successful Project Leadership
Levels of Project Manager Skill

Relevant Leadership Characteristics

Project Communication

Tips for Delivering Bad News

Summary and Review of Key Points

Guarantee

If for any reason you are not satisfied, write to us within 30 days after attending the course and return the course materials and we'll arrange for you to receive a full refund - hassle-free!

Locations, Dates and Fees

Chicago Marriott Suites

1500 Opus Place

Downers Grove, IL 60515

May 9, 2012

Early registration by April 20: $495*

After April 20: $545*

*Include the Offer Code from the email in the Ordering Instructions box on the shopping cart form, if applicable. Offer will be credited during the processing of your registration.

Group Rate: 10% discount for groups of 4 or more. The easiest way to register your group is to call 800-577-3528 or 503-293-3557 and simply provide company name, number of participants, seminar location, and credit card info.

Course fee includes a comprehensive guidebook and email/phone follow-up with the instructor to assist with implementation.

Register early to guarantee enrollment. Registration is limited to 25 people, and could be fewer due to venue size. Classes can fill up quickly.

Registration

Online registration is for one or two people registering by credit card. Purchase orders should be faxed or mailed. Groups of three or more should call 800-577-3528 or 503-293-3557 for the easiest registration process.

The best way to guarantee your enrollment when making a reservation is to pay with a credit card, or you can mail your payment before the course date. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. If paying by check, make payable to Auxilium, Inc.

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By Fax

Complete the Registration Form online, print, and fax to 503-293-8499.

By Mail

Complete the Registration Form online, print, and mail to:

Auxilium, Inc.

12973 SW 112th St. #301

Miami, FL 33186

By Phone

Call 800-577-3528 or 503-293-3557 to enroll individuals or groups using a credit card.

Cancellations and substitutions

Payment is required in advance but is refundable, less a $40 processing fee, if your cancellation is received 5 full business days before the course. If you fail to attend and do not notify us in advance, the fee is not refunded. Substitutes are welcome. Simply send the substitute on the day of the course and notify the instructor of the change on arrival.

Confirmation

Directions to the site will be provided after the registration is processed.

We begin at 9:00 AM sharp and wrap up at 5:00 PM

Check-in begins at 8:30 AM. Continental breakfast, beverages and afternoon snacks will be provided. Lunch is on your own from approximately 12:30 to 1:30 PM. Dress is informal.

Tape recording

Our programs are fully copyrighted by Auxilium, Inc. No audio recording or videotaping, please.

Disclaimer

Course content and availability are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to cancel a course for any reason or change the venue. If we must cancel a course, liability is limited to a refund of the paid registration fee.

On-site Seminars and Customization

This workshop and customized versions are available privately at customer locations and online. We assist product development organizations with productivity, leadership and management development initiatives.

Questions

Call 800-577-3528 or 503-293-3557 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time or email.

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