Practitioner Value

Organizations are increasingly recognizing the criticality of projects and programs to their long-term success. Projects of all sizes arise in response to customers’ needs for new products and services, regulatory changes, more efficient processes in response to pressure from today’s global environment.

Project management is a discipline that combines technical concepts, tools and techniques with human skills such communication, collaboration and leadership to improve organizational effectiveness.

Project management competencies coupled with project leadership and ‘soft skills’ are required to consistently produce successful projects that satisfy stakeholders.

Benefits to Practitioners

Project managers and leaders are in a unique position to change the world. Through meaningful projects executed with the proper project management discipline and leadership, practitioners can achieve success and significance in their careers.

Project management has become a focal point of change efforts as well as a breeding ground for future organizational leaders. Project managers operate in an environment that requires them to build trust, optimism and confidence, align people with a vision, motivate team members and foster interdependent, accountable relationships.

Practitioners who can demonstrate results through project leadership across organizational boundaries build a foundation for future career success.

Benefits of the OU Project Management Educational Program

The OU Project Management Educational program addresses a complete range of project management knowledge, techniques and tools. The program is aligned with industry certifications such as PMI’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®), Project Management Professional (PMP®), and Program Management Professional (PgMP®).

Enroll in OU’s Project Management educational program and gain technical knowledge in both the basics of project management and more advanced areas such as scheduling, cost estimating and risk management. Learn how leadership plays a critical role in daily project efforts. Gain in-depth knowledge of project leadership techniques and how to align your strengths with your project management career.

• Learn state-of-the-art project management and leadership techniques from PMP®-certified instructors with real world experience
• Learn how to translate project management knowledge into skills that you can use to grow professionally
• Further your career by gaining familiarity with the PMBOK® Guide and other PMI standards
• Be an authority on leading projects
• Gain credibility with your colleagues
• Learn the ‘soft skills,’ such as earning trust, effective communication and the importance of leadership competencies
• Learn project leadership techniques that help you create a fulfilling project environment