The Mastering Business Analysis certificate builds on the critical concepts and skills that were learned in the Essentials course. This program focuses on strengthening skills previously developed and expands on the critical techniques to become an effective business analyst. Courses explore more advanced topics in quality management, testing, verification and validation techniques for more...

This course covers the critical duties performed by contracting personnel during the negotiation and contract administration phase of the acquisition process. You will be able to monitor both prime contract and subcontract performance and resolve issues related to performance in order to ensure deliveries on time and within cost.

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Today's shifting business climate mandates that human resource managers be able to adapt to the changing organizational structures of the modern enterprise. Each 8 or 10-week Villanova University online program provides the HR professional with effective human resource management skills and techniques that efficiently adapt to the needs of the organization and that maximize resources. Programs...

For the more experienced student, this course builds upon the fundamentals built in the Essentials of Project Management course, while exploring more advanced topics in leadership and the core competencies of project management. Key topics covered in this course include leadership, project performance, project plan development and people-based project management.

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This course will teach critical skills in resolving conflicts resulting from communication issues, managed expectations, resistance, and style differences. Practicing professionals will learn practical and flexible techniques and tools that can improve their people skills and result in a more effective project manager. Key topics included in this course are project management influencers,...

The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK�) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) has been heavily updated and changed with the recent release of the 2004 version of A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) � Third Edition. This course will focus exclusively on the key segments within the nine knowledge areas of the PMBOK that have been updated, changed and...

Specifically geared for those in large corporations, the government or within the military, this course uses real-world examples and case studies to build on and develop the skills acquired in previous Villanova online Project Management courses. Key topics discussed in this course include the 5 process groups, professional responsibilities, and the 9 PMBOK� Knowledge Areas.

This course draws from the most current methods and the most experienced experts to enable the student to advance in responsibility, recognition and rewards. Students desiring PMI� certification will gain a basic understanding of the knowledge areas as presented in PMI's guide to the project management Body of Knowledge.

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This course prepares students for the certification exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The formal education needed to prepare for the exam is provided in the following courses: Essentials of Project Management and Mastering Project Management. This course focuses on how to best prepare for and pass the exam, with topics including Integration Management, Scope Management, Risk...

This 16-week program is designed for experienced Six Sigma practitioners with a Green Belt Certification (or equivalent process improvement experience) who wish to achieve the pinnacle of Six Sigma training by developing critical skills for leadership in enterprisewide deployment.

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