Project Management Workshop

WCOWMA-BC has collaborated with JM Consulting to offer a Project Management workshop to those interested.

Overview

This highly-interactive workshop will enable participants to understand foundational project management techniques and will allow the attendees to apply the tools and templates that will be introduced in this learning event. Case studies, exercises and discussions will be industry-based, therefore, professionals who work in onsite in decentralized wastewater environments will be able to immediately use the content that will be introduced in this workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to customize their templates and tools and use these in their jobs right away.

Workshop Objectives

• At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Define the term “Project Management”
• Gain an awareness of the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) 10 Knowledge Areas
• Understand the Project Life Cycle
• How to initiate projects
• Define projects by phase
• Manage Risks
• Use tools to run effective meetings for your project team
• Plan and schedule projects
• Manage and Control your Ongoing Project
• Close projects
• Become aware of Continuous Improvement
• Plan next steps in your Project Management career path

5 Benefits to Registering for this Program:

1. This workshop will allow you to build templates and spreadsheets – these tools can be applied to your day job immediately!
2. Alberta Onsite Wastewater Professionals will have a better understanding of Project Management principles and better manage stakeholders and customers
3. If anyone is thinking of completing their Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, this course can be part of your application. (The PMI PMP Application requires 35 formal Project Management training)
4. This workshop is a good opportunity to share stories and discuss ideas with other onsite wastewater professionals
5. You do not require previous formal Project Management training

Meet Your Instructor:

Andrea Chisholm, B.A.SC., PMP is a Project Management Professional, consultant and trainer with over 25 years’ experience working in project driven environments. She has extensive experience in project management processes gained from both the IT and engineering industries and provides her expertise as a consultant to companies in Project Management, Business Analysis, Technical Support and Staff Training and Development. Andrea has a B.A.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and a Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and her certifications include Project Management (PMP), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Comp TIA A+ and Network. Her specialty training areas include a wide range of project management and technical areas comprising Project Management, PMP Preparation and Certification, MS Project, MS Office, leadership and business skills.

This program will be offered in Abbotsford on March 8. Cost for participants is $300 plus GST. Registration is limited. Contact the association office for registration information: Toll Free: 855-872-2645

Download a registration form now.