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Advanced Master’s Certificate in Project Management

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Organizational Strategy6 – 10 February 2011

Program Management17 – 21 April 2011

Regaining Control Of Projects – Rapid Assessment And Recovery Of Troubled Projects3 – 7 July 2011

Leading Complex Projects 18 – 22 September 2011

Leading Project Managers 4 – 8 December 2011

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Advanced Master’s Certificate in Project Management

Dear Project Manager,

As the project management profession matures and projects become more complex and sophisticated, high level, specialist skills are imperative for the project manager who aspires to greater things.

The Advanced Master’s Certificate in Project Management series of courses has been developed for professionals who have a strong background in the field, yet wish to expand their knowledge and skills by focusing on today’s higher-level, strategic or specialist project management issues. We offer these courses for the first time in Doha to cater for your economic growth.

Backed by The George Washington University School of Business, each course completion certificate recognizes professionals who have obtained a higher readiness for today’s toughest project management challenges.

To qualify for the Advanced Master’s Certificate in Project Management you must successfully complete five courses, which can be taken in any order within four years, and meet one or more of the following criteria:

• ESI/GW Master’s Certificate in Project Management or Information Technology Project Management • Certificate in project management from an organization that has been approved by ESI • PMP® certification • Project management certification from a formal, client-sponsored, internal certification program that has been approved by ESI

Gain leading edge skills and advance your career when you participate in these advanced project management training courses. You will gain the knowledge and ability to tackle the most demanding of projects.

Your expert project directors, Claude Maley and I look forward to seeing you at these exciting learning experiences in Doha!

Kind regards,

Farzaneh MajedDivisional Director – Training

Maintaining Your PMP® Certification All of the courses in the Advanced Master’s Certificate in Project Management series of courses earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) that you can apply toward maintaining your PMP® certification.

In addition, Master’s Certificate holders may qualify for advanced standing status toward a Master of Science in Project Management from The George Washington University.

Our Partnership With The George Washington University (GW)Through our partnership with GW, these courses lead to master’s certification in project management. The master’s certificates are a professional credential that represent the attainment of advanced knowledge and skills. The program does not carry academic credit.

The George Washington University School of Business is dedicated to excellence in its teaching and research about management in the public and private sectors within the United States and internationally.

The school has a 100-year history of preparing men and women for leadership in both the private and the public sectors. Known internationally for its dedication to academic excellence, the school draws students from all parts of the United States and around the world.

Beyond first-class teaching and scholarship, the school’s faculty offers practical experience in the issues and challenges confronting business and government. Its research centers link faculty and students with U.S. and international business and government organizations. Recent distance learning initiatives have expanded the school’s global reach.

Degree ProgramsGW offers undergraduate degrees in accountancy, finance, public administration, public policy, project management and tourism administration, as well as Master in Business Administration, Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology, and Master of Science in Project Management. The Master of Science in Project Management is offered on campus and in a distance learning mode to professionals interested in more extensive preparation for careers in business and government.

Course TimingsRegistration will be at 08:00 on the first day of each course. All courses will begin at 08.30 and conclude at 14:30. There will be a short break for refreshments and lunch will be served at 14.30.


Aligning Project Management With Organizational Strategy 6 – 10 February 2011

Course LeaderClaude Maley

Claude Maley is Managing Director of Mit Consultants, a consultancy and education practice servicing international clients in change management, and Chairman of a Business Solutions company. He started his career as a Systems Engineer with IBM, after reading estate management and building construction at the London School of Building, and has held various management positions for international organizations and companies. His functional management and consulting experience with major corporations such as Alcatel, BP, Cadbury-Schweppes, Cartier, Caterpillar, Cisco, Ericsson, GE, Hewlett-Packard, IMS International, Motorola, Organon, Overseas Containers Limited, Pechiney, Renault Automobile, Siemens to name but a few, has spanned more than 40 years in engineering, production and manufacturing, distribution, transportation and marketing services sectors. In his professional career, Claude has held responsibility for a significant number of projects. These have involved internal organizational projects, and external commercial projects, ranging in duration from one month to five years, and in budget from $ 50k to $ 500m. Claude has also participated in many projects as team leader of sub-systems and on numerous occasions as an external advisor to the lead project manager. Claude is a PMP and professional speaker, instructor and lecturer in topics ranging from general organizational, program and project management to sales and marketing, leadership and motivation. In the practice of his consulting and education profession, he has worked with more than 80 different nationalities in more than 60 nations in all continents. Claude is fluent in English, French, Spanish and Italian. Author of educational courses and papers on business solutions, organizational management and leadership, Claude is Member of the International Project Management Association, the Project Management Institute and the Association Francophone de Management de Projet.

Course SynopsisToday’s business climate is characterized by unprecedented changes in technology and globalization, as well as by complex business relationships and the unrelenting drive for competitive success. In this highly stressful environment, it is essential for project managers to think and act strategically. How does an organization formulate a strategy to achieve competitive success? How do projects contribute to the implementation of the organization’s strategy? How should a project manager develop a project strategy that supports organizational strategic and business goals?

Aligning Project Management With Organizational Strategy gives you an in-depth analysis of the process leading from business strategy formation to portfolio development to the project and project manager’s role. Learn how to link your project to the business strategy, apply and maintain alignment of the project strategy, and manage the expectations and interests of those who have a stake in the project outcome.

Thought-provoking discussions and stimulating exercises are highlights of this dynamic, timely course. You will receive the book The Project Manager’s MBA – How to Translate Project Decisions into Business Success, by Dennis J. Cohen and Robert J. Graham.

In addition, you will be given a proven project ranking tool that can be used within your organization to prioritize strategic projects and/or to help you, the project manager, ask the questions to understand how your project fits into your organization’s strategic initiatives.

Learn How To: • Support top-level strategy formulation • Link corporate strategy, from business strategy to portfolio development to project implementation • Ensure project credibility by aligning your project with your organization’s goals, objectives and strategies • Create and implement an appropriate strategy for your project • Understand the need to communicate your strategy to the project team, the customer, and other project stakeholders • Manage stakeholder expectations to maintain portfolio/ project alignment

Course Topicss1. Organizational Strategy In Context a. Strategy defined b. Strategy as a way to achieve organizational success c. Paradigm shifts and their impact – how change influences strategy d. Forces for business change e. The impact of organizational constraints on strategy

2. Organizational Strategy: Approaches And Techniques a. Strategy as a key to organizational success b. Elements of a successful strategy c. The relationship between strategy and achievability d. Strategy assessments e. Classic approaches and techniques for level-setting strategic thinking f. Towards setting up a culture of strategic thinking

3. Portfolio Management: Strategic Context a. Defining a portfolio b. Identifying projects included in a portfolio c. The impact of portfolio management on strategy d. Challenges and benefits of portfolio management e. Influential roles in portfolio management

4. Portfolio Set-up And Maintenance a. Setting up a successful project portfolio b. Organizational influences of portfolios c. Generating potential portfolio projects d. Steps in selecting portfolio projects e. Integrating new projects into an existing portfolio f. Project performance and project gateway reviews g. The project filtering process

5. Strategic Project Management a. Strategic vs. classic project management b. Aligning projects with strategy c. The role of the project team d. The importance of managing change that affects strategic projects e. Anticipating and managing stakeholder expectations and resistance

Professional Development Units (PDUs): 30

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Program Management 17 – 21 April 20112

Course SynopsisProgram managers are, above all else, change agents. Their role has evolved in most organizations from that of managing multiple projects, to implementing business strategy through an integrated portfolio of projects involving the management of multiple teams of professionals, as well as executive-level stakeholders.

As such, the program manager today requires a refined set of business and leadership skills that is vastly different from that of a project manager. Yet, to be an effective program manager generally requires a firm foothold in project management. To many, program management is the next logical step in the career progression of one of the world’s fastest growing disciplines.

Using comprehensive and real-life case studies, experienced project, business and technical managers will learn how to succeed as a program manager by focusing on what makes them successful. Numerous studies provide valuable information on what makes program managers successful and these are used and referenced in this course. To be sure, success is not based on technical competence; rather, it is business savvy, leadership and communication skills that separate the winners from the losers.

This course provides a set of practical tools and techniques designed to get you up to speed quickly on these issues, thus negating the need for theory-based lecture and time-wasting and elementary “exercises.” This is “real-life” information, directly from the trenches and facilitated by instructors who have “been there, done that.”

Reminder: You must have a basic understanding of project management before taking this course

Learn How To: • Increase the effectiveness of an organization’s approach to program management • Initiate and organize a large-scale program strategy• Manage stakeholder relationships effectively • Manage, execute and control a successful program consisting of multiple, related projects • Establish and implement program governance to ensure consistent alignment with organizational strategy • Ensure the realization of program benefits

Course Topics

1. Defining Program Management a. Range of project oversights - Portfolios vs. portfolio management - Program vs. program management - Projects vs. project management

2. Linking Programs To Strategic Goals a. Real-world examples b. Business case c. Program charter d. Methods

3. Program Management Life Cycle a. Purpose b. Stages - Pre-program set-up - Program set-up - Establishing program management and technical infrastructure - Deliver the benefits - Close the program

4. Maintenance And Support

5. Three Themes Of Program Management a. Benefits management b. Program governance c. Stakeholder management

6. Program Planning a. Basic considerations b. Feasibility study c. Program management plan d. Stakeholder management e. Program architecture and benefits map

7. Program Management Office a. Purpose and benefits b. Process control c. Process support d. Process improvement e. Strategic goal alliance

8. The Program Manager’s Role In Delivering The Benefits a. Manage enterprise programs and projects b. Manage change c. Provide support

9. Reporting Tool a. Checking program “health” through program and project reviews

10. Program Risk Identification, Analysis And Response Strategy

PMBOK® Guide Knowledge Areas: • Project Integration Management • Project Scope Management • Project Quality Management • Project Time Management • Project Cost Management • Project Risk Management • Project Human Resource Management • Project Procurement Management



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3 30 PDUsRegaining Control Of Projects – Rapid Assessment And Recovery Of Troubled Projects 3 – 7 July 2011

“The instructor successfully combines theory with experience and assure maximum benefits in delivering the concept.”Ali Humaid Al Zaabi, Projects Engineer, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company, UAE

“Discussion style promoted exchange of ideas from different areas of business. This was the best of the course.”Mamoon Fares , PMO Manager, Palestine Cellular, Palestine

“To be a successful Program Manager you must attend this course.” Hatem Al-Fraiji, VP – IT Sr Officer, Riyad Bank, KSA

“Excellent program and an interesting one, much information. What I liked most was the discussion part.”Khamis Al Suwaidi, Special Projects Manager, Executive Council Abu Dhabi, UAE

“Theory and practice were well balanced on this course.”Thomas Power, Senior Project Manager, Turner Construction INTL, UAE

Course SynopsisIf you’re a project manager who is in the trenches every day, sooner or later you’ll be staring into the face of a troubled project. The project may be your own or may be one you’ve inherited. Knowing what to do when the time comes will be critical to your success. You’ll need to take action immediately – with speed, accuracy, power, balance and focus. You’ll have little time to think about an approach or polish your skills.

Rapid Assessment And Recovery Of Troubled Projects demonstrates a proven process project recovery. You’ll get everything you need (process, tools, techniques) to perform a rapid assessment of a project in trouble, develop a recovery plan and manage the transi-tion to stabilization.

Active participation in the case study, designed to simulate the environment and feel of an actual troubled project, will enable you to build your skills in a meaningful way. This course is a must for experienced project managers who need to know what to do when the chips are down.

Reminder: You should have a thorough understanding of scheduling, cost control and risk management before taking this course.

Learn How To: • Structure and lead the effort to assess project problems rapidly• Determine the root causes of identified problems• Develop a recovery plan for any troubled project• Provide leadership to turn the project around• Identify and manage signs of trouble early in a project

Course Topics

1. Introduction To Assessment Methodology A. Identifying the early warning signs of troubled projects B. The role of the assessment sponsor C. Overview of the rapid assessment model

2. Planning The Assessment A. The role of the charter in developing an assessment plan B. Bridging the gap between the project team and the assessment team C. Evaluating project history through critical documentation

3. Conducting The Assessment A. Developing the interview strategy B. Using interviews to determine project reality C. Analyzing and validating project data

4. Developing The Stabilization Plan A. Stabilization conceptual overview B. Recovery strategy options C. Develop plan for stabilization D. Addressing people, processes, products, and timing

5. Stabilizing The Project A. Steps to conduct stabilization plan B. Techniques for prioritizing threats, opportunities, and problems C. Rebaselining the project plan D. Implementing project control metrics

6. Preventive Measures A. Avoiding classic mistakes B. Establishing a plan for continuous improvement

PMBOK® Guide Knowledge Areas: • Project Integration Management• Project Scope Management• Project Time Management• Project Cost Management• Project Risk Management• Project Communications Management

Professional Development Units (PDUs): 30Course LeaderClaude Maley


Leading Complex Projects

18 – 22 September 201130 PDUs4

Course SynopsisHave you ever taken on a project that appeared just too complex to handle? Just trying to identify the multitude of variables to be managed, let alone anticipating how they might interact to create unexpected challenges, can be overwhelming. So how do you determine the true complexity, with a clear understanding of the variables involved and move forward to develop a plan that provides the right level of control and flexibility for success?

To lead a complex project requires a new way of thinking – a new approach to applying known project management techniques and tools. Leading Complex Projects provides an innovative approach to assess project complexity and to deploy the best techniques to achieve success.

You will learn to use ESI’s unique Complexity Indicator and Complex Project Model to increase your effectiveness in controlling the complexity in your project. The Complex Project Model provides valuable insight into the variables that create the complexity of your particular project. It enables you to select existing tools from a new point of view that both limits the level of complexity and governs how the remaining complexity is used for positive results—in short, to stack the odds of success in your favor!

The exercises and readings are designed to give you hands-on experience from a new perspective while determining the true level of project complexity and using complexity to assist rather than hinder progress. Among the tools provided is an automated template of ESI’s Complexity Indicator. Using your answers to the questions in the Complexity Indicator, this tool automatically calculates your project’s complexity level, and plots the strengths and weaknesses of your project against the nine areas of PMBOK® Guide.

This course is a must for the experienced project manager who needs to manage the seemingly unmanageable!

Reminder: It is highly recommended that participants already have practical project management experience and a thorough understanding of project management tools and techniques.

Learn How To: • Select leadership techniques to increase your odds of success • Apply the concepts of complexity science to project management • Use ESI’s Complexity Indicator to assess your project’s complexity level • Create an innovative framework for managing project complexity using ESI’s Complex Project Model and Process

Course Topics1. Understanding Complexity In Projects a. Elements of complexity theory - Complexity - Self-organization - Emergence - Nonlinear dynamics - Open/closed systems b. Leadership approaches and techniques - Competencies - Behaviors - Leaders in complexity

2. The Complex Project Model And Process a. ESI’s Complex Project Model b. ESI’s Complex Project Process c. Knowledge of complexity d. Communication e. Leadership f. Project management

3. Determining Project Complexity a. ESI’s Complexity Indicator b. Assessing complexity levels c. Applying the indicator

4. Communicating Project Complexity a. Communication platforms b. Risk and risk response c. Change management d. Problem solving

5. Designing For Complex Projects a. OBS, PBS, WBS b. Design tasks c. Planning for project execution

6. Leading Complex Projects a. Leadership levels b. Clear vision c. Principles for leading complex projects d. Disciplines for leading complex projects

PMBOK® Guide Knowledge Areas: • Project Integration Management • Project Scope Management • Project Quality Management • Project Time Management • Project Cost Management • Project Risk Management • Project Human Resource Management • Project Procurement Management • Project Communications Management




Leading Project Managers 4 – 8 December 2011

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Course SynopsisAs organizational hierarchies give way to dynamic, cross-functional project teams, senior managers find themselves challenged with adopting a “new economy” approach to managing project managers.

The leader of project managers must bring order and rationality to a chaotic environment, identify opportunities to influence the direction of projects and provide the means for project managers to succeed. In addition, the leader of project managers must be skilled at managing project portfolios, allocating resources, reviewing projects and communicating appropriately. Above all, the leader of project managers must know the right questions to ask!

In this highly facilitated course, you will learn soft and hard skills and approaches that lead to organizational success in the “management by projects” environment. You also will get expert perspectives and review best practices on issues critical to those who lead project managers. You will enjoy lively debate and stimulating conversation that reinforces what you know and what you’ve learned.

This course provides you with a new way of thinking about the best way to lead people in conjunction with the underlying process of project management. It is a “must-attend” for anyone responsible for leading and managing project managers.

Reminder: Participants should have a basic understanding of project management before taking this course. It is assumed that attendees currently or will soon lead project managers, with or without a direct reporting relationship.

Learn How To: • Define the leader’s role in each phase of the project life cycle • Outline reasons for project successes • Use key performance indicators to monitor ongoing project progress • Support project managers and project teams through coaching, mentoring and rewarding success • Select the tools and techniques of project management that will help your teams be successful

3. Project Initiation a. Project selection b. Project charter c. Project funding d. Stakeholder considerations e. Financial tools f. Understanding margins

4. Leading And Managing Project Managers a. Challenges of leading and managing project managers b. Identifying, developing, evaluating and retaining project managers c. Rewarding success

5. The LPM’s Role In Project Planning a. Risk management b. Cost estimates c. Schedule development d. Resource allocation e. Communications management f. Project plan review g. Project plan approval

6. Managing Relationships a. Communicating across the organization b. Managing expectations c. Management styles d. Mentoring/coaching e. Conducting effective meetings f. Supporting project managers of virtual teams g. Supporting diversity and cross-cultural teams h. Conflict/resolution

7. The LPM’s Role In Project Implementation a. Project manager and team performance b. Asking the right questions c. Management oversight d. Determining if earned value is the project performance measuring tool to use e. Project reviews f. Project audits g. Understanding signs of trouble h. Project recovery and turnaround i. Change management

8. Project Close a. Early termination b. Project end evaluation c. Lessons learned

PMBOK® Guide Knowledge Areas: Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Project Quality Management Project Time Management Project Cost Management Project Risk Management Project Human Resource Management Project Procurement Management Project Communications Management


Course Topics1. The Leader Of Project Managers (LPM) Role In The Project Life Cycle a. Managing the “Stage Gate” process b. The project environment c. The role of management in each phase of the life cycle d. Defining project success within the organization e. Organizational factors affecting project management f. Knowing the organization’s project management process

2. Managing In A Multi-Project Environment a. The importance of rank ordering projects across the organization b. Managing multiple project issues c. Resource allocation d. Issue resolution e. Resource pool considerations



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BC3843 Aligning Project Management With Organizational Strategy (5 days) 6 – 10 February 2011 US$ 4,295

BC3842 Program Management (5 days) 17 – 21 April 2011 US$ 4,295

BC3839 Regaining Control of Projects – Rapid Assessment And Recovery Of Troubled Projects (5 days) 3 – 7 July 2011 US$ 4,295

BC3844 Leading Complex Projects (5 days) 18 – 22 September 2011 US$ 4,295

BC3845 Leading Project Managers (5 days) 4 – 8 December 2011 US$ 4,295

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