Introduction to Government Project Management

Effective project management is essential to building any learning organization. Learning how to properly manage a project can allow an organization to grow while achieving their goals within a designated time frame. This workshop will allow participants to learn the principles of project management and how they can be implemented within a government organization.

This workshop discusses the importance of implementing project management within your organization. It covers the project life cycle, different analysis techniques to determine the scope of your project and prepare for obstacles, how to transform your department into a learning organization with a growth mindset, an overview of process improvement (Lean Six Sigma) and how to prepare specific essential project documents.

After attending this training, participants will be able to:

  • Define what project management is, and what their role can be in managing projects for their department
  • Apply Lean Six Sigma and project management principles and understand how to implement them within their organization
  • Identify ways to shift the culture of their department to one that emanates a learning organization and utilizes a growth mindset
Academic Units
0
Section Number
262CTS912
Instruction Method
Online class

Section Notes

Fee Details: The enrollment fee for this 1-day class is $255.00 per participant or .06 training units for those utilizing their county contract. This fee includes quality instruction from subject-matter expert(s), research-based curricula and all digital course materials. This class will be taught in two half-days in the morning.

Training Format: This program will be offered via remote learning using Zoom. Login information will be provided after your enrollment is processed.

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education is committed to providing courses and learning materials that are accessible to all learners, including individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in a course or access training materials, we are here to help. Accommodation may include alternative formats, captioning or other support services. Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your needs. We encourage you to reach out as early as possible so we can best support your experience. 

Enrollment Policies

Enrollment closes on 12/01

Those paying by check or with credit card, please have payment to us at your earliest convenience.

To be  officially dropped from the class, please notify us at least 10 business days prior to the training start date to drop a class and cancel the billing, or request a refund of fees paid, less than a $30 processing fee (no exceptions). Please use this link to cancel from the class:  Enrollment Cancelation Link.

If you have questions, please contact us at (530) 757-8538 or at:  [email protected].

Substitutions can be made with 48-hour minimum notice prior to the training start date. A 48-hour notice is needed to get all updated information processed.