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4th Edition of PMBOK Standard Available

December 2008--The Project Management Institute, PMI^®, has released the 4th edition of "The Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge," or PMBOK^®. First released in 1996, the PMBOK is perhaps the most widely used standard for documenting the field of project management.

Relevant project management documents such as issue logs are now included in the standard. Some consolidation of content was performed and, for those interested, the PERT estimating methodology which was dropped from the 3rd edition of the standard is once again included.

Schedule Associates' classes are consistent with the contents of the new version of the PMBOK^®.

The standard is provided in softcopy to PMI^® members or is available for purchase at bookstores or from PMI^® directly.

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How Project Management Training Advances Your Career

Whether you’re the executive assistant or the director of the IT department, at one time or another you’ve probably encountered some level of project management in the scope of your work. How is project management defined if it applies to so many positions? Project management is the process of planning, organizing and effectively executing a specific goal. In a sense, project management brings order to the chaos of the many tasks, deadlines and resources associated with any one project.

If you’ve never considered a project management course as a necessary stepping stone in your career, you may want to start. Project management can greatly impact your job performance by strengthening communication, setting clear and attainable objectives, and reducing risks. By focusing your priorities to create a strategic plan of action, you’ll be getting the most from your efforts and be prepared to adapt when circumstances change. Ultimately, through project management, you’re increasing the likelihood of your success which can lead to great recognition or even career advancement.

Many types of industries from engineering to information technology to product development rely heavily on project management. Project management can even be applied to individual careers. For example, as an office manager, you may have the responsibility of putting on a company event, such as a team building retreat. Orchestrating the venue, activities and budget takes careful preparation and organization in order to have a successful event. This is just one of the many ways project management is put into practice. It can apply to creating a new product, streamlining production, marketing campaigns and more.

Now that you’ve learned a little bit more about project management and how it can apply to your career, it’s plain to see that project management training isn’t just for project managers! Schedule Associates, a provider of project management training, is a leader in the field. Their instructors have experience in project management as well as extensive practice using Microsoft Project. They’ll teach you how to apply the material to the real world with interactive sessions that will make retaining the information fun.

Microsoft Project is one of the most popular project management software applications. With Schedule Associates, you’ll not only understand how to use the software but why. And with public training as well as Microsoft® Project Training at your location, it’s never been easier to access all that Schedule Associates has to offer. Schedule Associates is a global Registered Education Provider (REP) with the Project Management Institute, or PMI® and many of their trainers are Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialists. Rest assured, with Schedule Associates you’ll be receiving quality, leading edge information that will truly make a difference in your project management skills.

If you’re thinking about taking a MS project training course, Schedule Associates offers a number of courses in order to meet a variety of needs. For instance, if you’re interested in learning how to apply project management concepts and techniques to Microsoft® Project then try the Project Management with Microsoft® Project course. You can also be guided through the process of using Microsoft® Project for a particular upcoming project, learn about the Microsoft® Office Project Server and more.

Getting started with project management can seem overwhelming at first glance with the multitude of courses and practices available. Schedule Associates can provide a wealth of information from the quick, easy starting points for beginning project management to tips on maximizing your project management course experience. With the help of Schedule Associates’ Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists with real life project management experience, overwhelming feelings will be replaced by confidence.

Whether you’re a project manager looking for additional training or just a career-oriented individual interested in learning how to plan and manage a small project, Schedule Associates has you covered. For non-project managers, there is a 1 day course that will go over definition of the project, schedule development, risk identification, and finalization of the project. If you’re ready to make more structured, organized and efficient projects, then the Project Management for Non-Project Managers course may be right for you. If you are interested in project management certification, it is recommended that you take the Project Management Principles and Practices course.

Project management training can take your career to new heights by increasing your skills and giving you a methodology to completing projects. If you’re considering sharpening your Microsoft® Project skills or growing as a project manager, Schedule Associates has the training you need to be a success. Register for a course today.