Online Webinar Offered by: ESI International (REP 1038)
Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU

• Can you find project success without using modeling techniques?
• Are you able to communicate to your stakeholders the current state and demonstrate possible improvements for a desired state through graphical representation?

Modeling is a key component of defining requirements and the basis for improving efficiencies and the development of the solution.

The value that modeling brings to organizational initiatives is often overlooked. When used consistently with a structured and disciplined approach, modeling can prove to be critical to reaching organizational goals and objectives.

During this presentation Glen will discuss:

• Quantifying the benefits of modeling and why it’s critical to a project’s success
• The risks if you do not implement modeling techniques
• The current modeling standards in the industry and how they are used – BPMN and UML
• The hierarchal use of modeling throughout the project life cycle

Presented by: Glenn Brûlé (LinkedIn profile), is a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), CBAP, Executive Director of Client Solutions, ESI International and author ofBusiness Analysis Terms: A Working Glossary 1st edition & CBAP® Exam: Practice Test and Study Guide, 2nd edition.

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Live Webinar February 8th 2012 – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Offered by IAG Consulting (REP 2858)
Duration 1 hour 1 PDU or 1 CDU 1 Category A – Free PDU

The optimal path to mature requirements practices is often obscured by misinformation. Register now to see how to make significant operational improvement in requirements maturity and select a path based on a strong foundation of research and quantified success.

The Business Analysis Benchmark is rapidly becoming the world’s leading source of information on the impact of requirements quality on project outcome.

They will discuss:

• The Facts of Performance: What is the impact of requirements maturity on technology projects?
• Myth Busting: there are many commonly held beliefs that prevent organizations from successfully making change.
• Path To Success: What activities can be taken to improve development success.

Presenter: Rob Stewart, Sr. Consultant, IAG Consulting

Click to register for Myth-Busting The Path To Requirements Success

Live Webinar February 8, 2012 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Duration: 1 hour live webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category B – Free PDU
Presented by PROJECTinsight (Metafuse Inc)

How long will it take?

This is the question that puzzles project team members, sponsors, end users, clients, functional managers, and subject matter experts.

Estimating time is one of the more difficult aspects of project planning. In this webinar, you will learn some techniques to help you estimate better and provide more confidence to your stakeholders.

Objectives:

• Identify techniques for estimating time
• Differentiate between effort and duration
• Use team members’ estimates more effectively
• Define best practices to implement within Project Insight

Note: This webinar from ProjectInsight is listed teaching PM Fundamentals

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Live Webinar February 8th, 2012 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 PDU Category C – Free PDU
Presented by American Management Association (REP 1294)
Although the AMA is an REP this opportunity may not have a course number Contact the AMA for further information.

Veterans are a tremendous source of untapped talent and come with a wealth of skills and experience beyond those of typical civilian employees.

This webcast gives you the insight and tools needed to recruit and retain veterans, and to maximize their value in your organization.

Leadingcompanies that hire veterans owe it to themselves and their employees to understand the unique considerations involved. This revealing program shows you how to make the most of America’s top talent.

This program explores the key cultural differences between the military and civilian workplace and reveals how these differences can affect employee performance, satisfaction, and retention.

Gain advice on how to:

• Attract and interview veterans
• On-board them quickly and effectively
• Position them for success
• Ensure a smooth cultural transition
• Manage performance

Presenters:

Emily King (LinkedIn profile) is a nationally recognized expert on the transition from military service to civilian employment and author of Field Tested: Recruiting, Managing, and Retaining Veterans. She has worked extensively with veterans and civilian hiring organizations and is a frequent speaker at industry events including SHRM and ASTD.

Ed Reilly is president and CEO of American Management Association, a leading global not-for-profit, membership-based management development, research and publishing organization. Reilly previously spent over 25 years in a variety of senior executive positions with the broadcast and book publishing groups of The McGraw-Hill Companies.

PDU Category C documentation details

Process Groups: Executing

Knowledge Areas: 9 – Human Resources

• 9.3 Develop Project Team
• 9.4 Manage Project Team

As a Category C ‘Self Directed Learning Activity’ remember to document your learning experience and its relationship to project management for your ‘PDU Audit Trail Folder’

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Live Webinar February 8th, 2012 – 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
Presented by: Human Capital Institute
Webinar Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 Category C PDU – Free PDU

The workforce demographic is shifting dramatically. Those infamous Millennials are beginning their first “real” jobs and embarking on career paths. But unfortunately, Gen Y’s increased (some would say unrealistic) expectations of work and reduced sense of company loyalty are resulting in premature and expensive turnover. Recruiting costs continue to climb. The absence of effective onboarding is making both these trends worse.

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