PMP Training for Youth

Bi-Trax presents the route to achieving the knowledge and expertise that will help you display excellence in project management, on any type of project in any industry at affordable fee.

Introduction
In today’s digital world, what employers are looking for may surprise you. They assume you’re going to be technologically literate and that you have the skills that are specific to your industry. Once you have the basics, they want to know that you can perform, achieve results and play well with others.

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers Job Outlook 2008 survey, employers rated communication skills, and honesty and integrity equally at the top of their list of what they look for in potential employees. Following closely behind these were: interpersonal skills, motivation/initiative, strong work ethic and teamwork skills.

What struck me as I read those skills was that all of them are inherent in Project Management, and it emphasized what I’ve believed for years: PM is a career accelerator- the No. 1 recession-proof career of the future.

Project management is quickly becoming the method of management for more and more industries. Projects are being done for everything from building the largest skyscrapers to planning the smallest wedding.

It will continue to be a highly desired skill in the midst of great change.

To learn more about Project Management, click here.

Bi-TraxAxxent Intervention.
We have observed with concerns that many youth would have loved to acquire this timeless skill. Unfortunately, they are challenged by the “unfriendly” fee being charged by training institutes.

Bi-TraxAxxent, as part of her Youth Development initiatives, therefore decided to come to the rescue of these leaders of tomorrow by organizing the course at a friendly fee. It is our belief that through this, we are helping them get their dream job besides the skills they will learn during the training which will help them develop creative solutions for pursuing their goals (employment or business development)- especially during this difficult economic time.

About the Seminar
In this 3-day seminar, you will learn and practice the latest tools and techniques necessary for project management success. In lectures, discussions and exercises, you’ll cover every aspect of managing projects.

While aligned with the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) framework, this course is specifically designed to focus on the practical application of concepts. You’ll return home with the knowledge and tools you need to get your projects started right and completed successfully.

For whom
The seminar is specially designed for the youth: students, ‘corpers’, unemployed and employed in the following categories:
• Youths with little or no experience in Project Management
• Youths who are intending to start their businesses
• Youths who are intending to start managing projects
• Unemployed youths who are trying to boost their chance of securing a good job.

Performance-based Objectives
At the end of the training, participants will learn how to:
• Establish and accomplish goals that are linked directly to stakeholder needs
• Utilize tried and proven project management tools to get the job done on time, within budget and accordance with requirements
• Work through a proactive approach to risk that will give you a clear understanding of both qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
• Learn how to effectively track and report on project progress
• Gain the respect of your project team and build credibility with top management
• Prepare for your PM certifications, should you desire.

Course Contents
1. Understanding Project
2. Initiating the Project
3. Creating a Project Charter
4. Creating the Scope Statement
5. Resource Planning and Estimating
6. Establishing Project Planning Control
7. Developing the Project Team
8. Measuring and Controlling Project Performance
9. Controlling the Change
10. Closing out the Project

Registration Fees: N15, 000
Venue:Bi-Trax Axxent Company Limited
24B, Kofoworola Crescent, Off Obafemi Awolowo Way
Balogun Bus Stop. By Lagoon Hospital
Ikeja.
Lagos

For the description of the venue click here

Date:
Weekday:  9 – 11 November, 2009
Weekend: 7, 14 & 21 November, 2009

Time: 9:00am – 4.00pm daily

Training Investment covers: Tuition, Course materials, Certificate of Achievement, CD containing PM materials including PMBOK 4th Edition.

STEPS TO PARTICIPATION
Payments can be made into any GTBank Branch A/c No: 215/122/961/111 in favour of Bi-TraxAxxent Coy Limitedor at our office. All payments MUST be made and details of payment (teller number, branch of payment, date of payment) and full name of participant sent to email address: wale@bi-traxaxxent-ikeja.com or via text to08098BITRAX (08098 248729) by 3pm on/before the Friday preceding the seminar.

We look forward to receiving you……….

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