This interactive training will cover the latest best practices, methodologies and hot topics in project management. Using live in-class exercises and the latest best practices, learn how to keep projects on target, on budget, and track your projects with greater accuracy. Plus, upon completion, attendees will receive 35 PDUs, meeting the education requirements to sit for the PMP® exam.

Identify and Obtain Critical Contracts and Grants for Your Agency: Draft proposals that demonstrate your projects' merit, excellence and innovationManage Grants and Cooperative Agreements: Manage grant work processes to encompass measurable performance outcomesUnderstand Audit Requirements for Grants: Examine audit requirements and prepare to show transparency and accountability in audit proceedingsImplement Performance-Based Contracting for S...

Navigate the Budget Process: Learn how to allocate resources in alignment with agency priorities; Performance-Based Budgeting in Government: Align resource consumption with strategic goals, objectives and performance goals; Activity-Based Cost Management: Utilize activity-based costing to effectively measure your programs' cost efficiencies

Course 1: Audit Performance Information -- Develop relevant program measures that align with agency objectives; Improve data quality systems with best practice performance auditing standards; Course 2: Program Evaulation -- Receive the latest updates on the state of program evaluation in the Obama Administration; Understand the key steps to build an evaluation system within your organization

Develop and Implement Workforce Plans that Identify and Meet the Future Talent Needs of Your Agency

Featuring Project Management Methodology Specifically Designed to Help You Define and Plan Major Projects; Track and Manage Projects with Greater Accuracy; Define Project Goals and Successfully Complete Project Requirements; Remain within Project Scope; Manage and Report Project Data and Enhance Performance; Master the Process of Closing and Executing Projects; Visualize and Plan Project Activities Using a Work Breakdown Structure