Live Webinar – September 19th, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Offered by MPUG WebnLearn ( REP 1369 )
Duration 2 hours + Q & A 2 PDU / 2 CDU
Mpug Member Free – This session is members only + ($129/yr/Member)

MPUG Certificate Series: PPM
Sorry MPUG Members Only
MPUG PPM Certificate upon completion of series and
6 Cat A PMI® PDU Credits

The course comprise of 3 sessions of 2 hours each.
MPUG Certificate Session 1 9/19/12 12PM – 2PM EDT
MPUG Certificate Session 2 9/27/12 12PM – 2PM EDT
MPUG Certificate Session 3 10/3/12 12PM – 2PM EDT

Project Portfolio Management is about ensuring you have the correct mix of projects that are focused on taking the business where it has decided to go. It is about being able to respond quickly to changes in the environment, enabling the business to set the direction and then create a series of steps to get there.

Participants will:

• Learn what PPM is;
• Build an effective process using best practices and software tools to support PPM deployment,
• Kick start the process in a realistic and workable environment with a clear understanding true costs and resource requirements,
• Execute and implement the PPM process and embed a sustainable PPM model in their environment.
• Have access to templates and checklists
• Will gain familiarity with their use through the sessions that reinforce the learning objectives.

They will also have an opportunity to obtain a prerelease copy of Dr. Shan’s latest book Portfolio Management: Executive’s Road-map to Innovate and Invest in Successful Projects.

Session 1 Outline:

1. Aligning Strategy to Portfolio management process and its Value Proposition
2. Strategy, Portfolio and Benefits Management Framework
3. Triple constraint perspective exercise (where are you and where you see you are going)
4. Developing Business Case to Sell Portfolio Management Internally
5. Positioning and Scenario examples
6. Deploying Strategy, Portfolio and Benefits Framework Practices
7. Challenges and common reasons for failures
8. Purpose of knowing the portfolio and benefits maturity assessment and what need to be done to close the gap

If you are NOT ALREADY a member I highly recommend that YOU JOIN MPUG!

This event is for members only BUT…. Even if you only take the 3 session 6 hour MPUG Project Portfolio Management Masterclass (6 Category A PDUs) the $129 membership fee is a terrific value to get the PPM MPUG Certificate and add it to your resume.

MPUG Membership also includes:

1. MPUG’s Project Server and SharePoint certificated courses available to members
2. Over 30 other virtual PDU events per year
3. You can network with other MPUG (Microsoft Project Users Group) members at in person meetings and events.
4. Work with Microsoft MVPs in MS Project Project Server & SharePoint
5. And so much more …….

Seriously consider joining MPUG if you work with SharePoint or Project & earn all the PDUs you will need as a member of MPUG!

Click to register for Project Portfolio Management Masterclass MPUG Certificate Session 1

Live Webinar September 19th, 2012 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 hour live webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category B – Free PDU
Presented by PROJECTinsight (Metafuse Inc)

This session provides an explanation of a Software Testing (ST) lifecycle.

It describes the purpose of a ST lifecycle:

1. The nomenclature (phases, deliverables) used as part of the ST lifecycle,
2. An overview of ST deliverables

The intent of the session is to provide the audience with an understanding of the fundamentals that are associated with the Software Testing lifecycle.

Who should attend:

• Project managers, Portfolio managers,
• Project team members, Project Leads,
• Project sponsors & function/business unit managers,
• Subject Matter Experts, Business Analysts, Scheduling Specialists and ….
• Other business stakeholders.

Click to register for Why Use a Software Testing Lifecycle

Live Webinar September 18th, 2012 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 Hour + 30 min Question Period 1 Category C PDU – Free PDU
Presented by: CollabNet

Project managers are rewarded on their ability to manage staff, budgets and dependencies, and drive projects to successful completion. But such behavior can be deeply at odds with the collaborative nature of Scrum.

Angela Druckman will examine the roles PMs commonly play in Scrum projects, unique characteristics these individuals have that can benefit the Scrum team and how project managers can continue to add value as the organization adopts agile practices.

Is there a place for project managers within Scrum? In this webinar Angela, will look at ways project managers can be successful, contributing members of the organization’s move to Scrum.

Presenter: Angela Druckman (LinkedIn profile) has served as a Product Owner, ScrumMaster and team member, and seen first-hand how agile practices and Scrum in particular can lead organizations to project success. Angela is the author of the popular book 30 Days to Better Agile and one of CollabNet’s Certified Scrum Trainers and a member of its ScrumCOREâ„¢ team

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PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration

• 4.1 Develop Project Charter
• 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan
• 4.3 Direct and Monitor Project Execution
• 5.2 Define Scope
• 6.5 Develop Schedule

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’

lick to register for Scrum for Project Managers

Live Webinar September 20th, 2012 – 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT
Duration: 1.5 Hours 1.5 Category C PDU – Free PDUs
Presented by: Praxis (REP #1231)

NOTE: Although Praxis is an REP they have stated that this opportunity will not be registered with PMI® as a Category A opportunity. If you have any questions contact Mrs Jamie Morris with Praxis. See below for Category C documentation details.

The prospect of a software quality audit can be intimidating and the work to prepare can seem daunting.However, audits are not generally conducted according to random processes, nor do auditors ask random questions.By learning what to expect, you can be prepared!

In this session, you will receive an overview of standard audit terminology, roles and processes. You will learn how to prepare your validation documentation,standard operating procedures, facilities, and personnel for the software quality audit.

Praxis will review frequently asked questions and checklists from international regulatory guidance. The session will also address approaches to handling problemtopics.

You will learnbest practice tactics for use during the audit. And finally, to help you determine where to focus your preparation efforts, this session will provide statistics from FDA inspections on the most prevalent software quality topics and the most cited typed of computer systems.

• Fundamental audit terminology, roles and practices
• Key US and international regulatory guidelines regarding software quality audits
• Audit preparation for staff, facilities, and documentation
• Common software quality audit questions
• Best practices during an audit
• Accommodating requests for access to computer systems and data
• Most frequently inspected systems and software quality topics

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning Executing

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

• 4.4 Monitor & Control Project Work
• 5.2 Define Scope
• 8.1 Plan Quality
• 8.3 Perform Quality Control

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.’

Click to register for Preparing for a Software Quality Audit

Live Webinar – September 18th, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Presented by: Training Magazine
Duration: 1 Hour 1 Category C PDU – Free PDU

A renewed focus on innovation in business means a lot more training is needed. One of the things that might not be top of mind in designing an innovation training program is intuition skills. Yet, if everyone had intuition smarts, innovation would be a cinch.

Arupa Tesolin, an expert in workplace intuition skills explains why you need to include intuition skills in your training program and how to position it alongside other innovation skills.

• The 3 questions everybody always asks about intuition
• The ONE important question they should really be asking
• Why the demand for innovation is ringing the intuition bell
• The core relationship between intuition and innovation and why you need to include it in innovation training
• How the “Law of Attraction” really describes the creative process
• How to use experiential approaches to develop intuition team and workplace skills
• Stress reduction – the hidden benefit of intuition development

Speakers: Arupa Tesolin (LinkedIn profile) is one of the world’s leading intuition experts, a member of the Global Intuition Network, and an innovation trainer who leads workshops and train the trainer programs that develop intuition and innovation skills. Arupa is the authorof Ting! A Surprising Way to Listen to Intuition & Do Business Better rated 4 Stars by Training Magazine, and Spark – Raise Your Mind to the Power of Infinity and Create Anything, and an exciting new book and workshop! Arupa also heads up Learning Paths International Canada, and innovation leader with more than 25 years of experience leading innovative learning and management practices. You can also check out Arupa’s site: http://intuita.com.

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning

Knowledge Areas: 9 – Human Resources 11 – Risk

• 9.3 Develop Project Team
• 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’

Click to register for The Role of Intuition Smarts in Workplace Innovation Training