Live Webinar – August 20th 2012, 12:00-1:00 PM EDT
Offered by ASPE (REP 2161) 1 Category A PDU – Free PDU
This is a 1 hour seminar and attendees will be awarded 1 PDU for participating

The expansion of the capabilities for efficient gathering data has provided the foundation for the expansion of the analysis of operational data to provide information in support of business decision making.

The growth of capabilities for efficiently gathering data and the advent of software tools for decision-making support have led businesses to demand the effective analysis of raw data to sustain or achieve a competitive advantage. That demand is driving the need for organizations to expand their internal capabilities to perform the required analysis of the raw data.

This web seminar introduces key topics in the application of probability theory and statistical analysis to extract valuable information from the transactional data to identify critical variables and to draw reliable conclusions to apply in decision making.

ASPE also covers the application of regression analysis to quantify the relationship among variables and address its value in explaining and predicting behavior.

The topic of predictive model is expanded to introduce the concept of time series analysis of historical data as the building block for creating forecasting models of future events and results.

Statistical measures are introduced to provide a measure of the quality of the predictive and regression models.

The last topic addresses the development of decision models to determine the needs for information and the application of quantitative models in addressing those needs.

Presenter: Juan Santa-Coloma Juan’s background includes the application of quantitative techniques in the development of models for support of business operations and decision making. Juan has also been responsible for the delivery of training programs and coaching support of clients in areas of business re-engineering, BPM and business change implementation.

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Live Webinar August 22nd, 2012 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 hour webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Sponsored by: PMI LEAD CoP (REP #S004)
Presented by: Sally Elatta

Most people know what social media is and are at least familiar with its most popular applications (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, etc.). However, the majority of people using social media tools aren’t confident they’re using them well.

In this webinar, Barbara will discuss how project managers can use social media to enhance and promote their skills and expertise.

Review how to use social media more effectively, including:

• Select the best social media tool(s) to meet your specific needs
• Expand your network and enhance your relationships
• Research resources and identify new professional opportunities

You’ll leave the webinar with easy-to-apply information and ideas you can put into action immediately. Don’t miss this chance to learn how to use social media to advance your business and career goals.

Note: You do have to be a PMI® member to register for this opportunity.

Presenter: Barbara Alevras, PMP, (LinkedIn profile) in 2003, Barbara, founded Sage Consulting Services to serve businesses and non-profits with big ideas and limited resources. Focusing on strategy execution, social media, and Mastermind group services, she specializes in developing and implementing realistic action plans that meet each client’s specific business goals.

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CANCELLED – Live Webinar August 21st, 2012, 10:00 am – 11:00 am EDT
CANCELLED – Live Webinar August 21st, 2012 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm BST
Duration:1 hour Webcast + Q & A – Up to 1 Category C PDU – Free PDU
Hosted By: Typemock

You may have already started unit testing. But there’s one large obstacle that stands in your way: dependencies. Most code was not written to be easy to test

Join this webinar and learn different methods and tools that help create unit tests that can mock dependencies.

How do you apply unit testing to code that wasn’t designed for testability and normally breaks when testing?

In this interactive webinar Typemock will:

1. Take an application
2. Add tests to it
3. Refactor the code
4. Discuss readability, and where to begin.

This is an intensive demonstration of automated testing hard-core legacy code. If you are a programming ninja, or want to truly understand the value of powerful and professional unit testing, check it out.

Presenter: Gil Zilberfeld, Product Manager, (LinkedIn profile, @gil_zilberfeld) Product Manager, Typemock- Gil has been writing software since childhood (Logo Turtles) and hasn’t stopped since. As the product manager at Typemock, working as part of an agile team in an agile company, creating tools for agile developers. He promotes unit testing and other design practices, down-to-earth agile methods, and some incredibly cool tools. Gil blogs at http:⁄⁄www.gilzilberfeld.com on different agile topics, including processes, communication and unit testing. He also writes at the Typemock blog and presents locally and abroad on these topics.

Read Gil’s Blog “Geek Out of Water – Gil Zilberfeld’s Ramblings” It’s full of great ‘Agile stuff’, ‘People stuff’ & Other Cool Cool Stuff!

LIKE….

Gil interviewed Lisa Crispin (LinkedIn profile, @lisacrispin ) a leading expert in the ‘Testing World’, Agile Testing Practitioner, Coach & co-author of “Agile Testing: A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams”. Read Gil’s interview with Lisa “A Product Owners Perspective” on Lisa’s Blog or visit her website LisaCrispin.com.

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning Executing

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration 5 – Scope 8 – Quality

• 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Execution
• 4.4 Monitor & Control Project Work
• 5.2 Define Scope
• 8.1 Plan Quality

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 – August 21st, 2012 2:00 pm EDT
Presented by: Eclipse Project Portfolio Management
Duration: 1 hour 1 PDUs Credits: Category C 1 PDU- Free PDU

Risks exist on projects because by definition, projects possess uncertainty. Organizations that ignore risks experience reduced project success rates due to the wasted effort and delays that result from dealing with issues.

Risk management methodologies address this challenge but tend to be too theoretical or require significant process discipline or historical data to be practical.

During this webinar you will learn practical, lightweight best practices for managing risks throughout a project’s lifecycle.

Benefits of managing risks through this approach include:

• Improved project predictability
• Improved ROI for your overall portfolio
• Quantification of cost & schedule contingencies
• Reduced effort spent resolving project issues

Who should attend this webinar?
Managers/Directors of PMOs, Project Managers

NOTE: You may have to hit the MORE… link to register for this session on the registration page.

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Initiating & Executing, Planning

Knowledge Areas: 11 – Risk

• 11.1 Plan Risk Management
• 11.2 Identify Risks
• 11.5 Plan Risk Responses

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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