PROJ CE02 - Project Management for Administrative Professionals

Designed for administrative professionals and executive assistants, this course will help you discover how to apply project management processes for supporting multiple people and projects in a team setting. Learn how to plan, prioritize and manage projects on time, on budget, while meeting stakeholder expectations. This course will provide an opportunity to work on case studies within groups to provide insight into working with others and how to use the techniques presented to achieve a successful project outcome. Earn Professional Development Unit (PDU) credits from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Who should enroll

This course is ideal for:

  • New or aspiring Project Managers
  • Administrative professionals
  • Executive Assistants
  • Office Managers 
Professional Development Credits

Participants earn

  • 15 hrs of approved project management education credits towards new applications for Project Management Professional (PMP)® and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Certification from PMI.
  • 15 PDU, professional development credits towards maintain PMP® credentials.
What participants receive
  • Two full days of instruction
  • Comprehensive PM reference binder
  • Certificate of completion
  • Project manager’s toolkit
  • 15 hrs of approved project management education credits towards new applications for Project Management Professional (PMP)® and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Certification from PMI.
  • 15 PDU, professional development credits towards maintain PMP® credentials.
Prerequisite(s)

There is no prerequisite for this course.

Duration and format

Duration 16 hours

Format Online/Video, synchronous

This hands-on course includes instruction and exercises that reinforce the learning. 

How do I access my Online/Video course?

Livestream login This course is offered in an online/video format. Meeting links, materials and login information will be sent via email to participants one week prior to the start of the course.

Technological requirements This workshop requires the use of a computer, as well as a reliable internet connection.

Withdrawals and refunds
NON-CREDIT COURSE REFUND POLICY


Withdrawal 7 days prior to course start time: Full Refund
Withdrawal after 7 days: No Refund

Please refer to the Tuition Refund policy.

This policy applies to all students taking credit courses at Yukon University and all noncredit students taking courses through the Continuing Studies division with Yukon University.

Learning outcomes

Master basic project management skills, techniques, and methodologies for administrative assistants that enable you to:

  • Prioritize your projects and workload
  • Create SMART project goals
  • Establish a comprehensive project plan following the Project Management Framework based on PMI® standards
  • Recruit and manage high performing teams
  • Identify and agree on realistic client/customer requirements
  • Create a work breakdown structure that makes your projects easier to manage
  • Establish reliable project budgets and schedules
  • Implement project tracking techniques
  • Create effective strategies to control the project budget, schedule, and quality

Topics Covered

  • The project management framework based on PMI standards
  • Project initiation
  • Project planning
  • Project execution
  • Project monitoring & control
  • Project close-out
  • Project management soft skills for administrative assistants
  • Managing project teams
  • Project management in organizations
  • Resources for administrative assistants
PROJ CE02
CRN Instructional method Instructor Location Start date Seats available* Cost
90052 Online Synchronous Online/Video
12
Cost: $997.50
Tax: $49.88
Class schedule
Start date End date Room Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Online Scheduled Session - - - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - -