Live Webinar – January 17th, 2013 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Note: Registration closes January 16th 2013
Offered by MPUG WebnLearn ( REP 1369 )
Duration 2 hours + Q & A 2 PDU / 2 CDU – $129 USD for 6 + PDUs
Mpug Member Free – This session is members only + ($129/yr/Member)

MPUG Certificate Series:
Project Management with Microsoft Project Essentials Masterclass
Sorry MPUG Members Only
MPUG PPM Certificate upon completion of series and
6 Cat A PMI® PDU Credits

The course is comprised of 3 sessions of 2 hours each.
MPUG Certificate Session 1 01/09/13 12PM – 2PM EST
MPUG Certificate Session 2 01/17/13 12PM – 2PM EST
MPUG Certificate Session 3 01/21/13 12PM – 2PM EST

Would you like to use Microsoft Project 2010 more effectively? This certificate course is Microsoft Project users who need to effectively plan, track and communicate about projects, even if your title doesn’t include the words “project manager.”

Each session of the series is taught by an MPUG expert presenter as ranked by our community members. The series will begin by answering the question, “What is project management?” and then explain how Microsoft Project fits in the framework of project management theory. The series will then delve into the practical aspects of planning and tracking projects, and communicating project information to others.

Learning Objectives:

• The project management lifecycle, how Microsoft Project supports project management activities, and when other tools are needed.
• Set up a project and tasks in Microsoft Project
• Create resources and assign them to project tasks
• Track and analyze project performance
• Communicate and share project information with others

Recommended Levels – ALL :

• Beginner / Intermediate / Expert – those desiring a refresh of the theory behind Microsoft Project and exposure to lots of new tips and tricks

Session 2 Outline:

1. Understanding work, material, and cost resources
2. Adding resources to your project
3. Defining in Resource Sheet / Defining in Dialog box
4. Resource settings you need to know and understand
5. Setting resource costs / Setting resource working time
6. Assigning resources to tasks / Using split-screen views to manage task resource assignments
7. Two Powerful Examples: Gantt /T ask Form with Resource Work Detail use for resource assignments and Resource
8. Allocation View and Details
9. Manually and automatically scheduling tasks / Linking tasks
10. Adding and removing resources from tasks

If you are NOT ALREADY a member 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 Per Year 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 Management with Microsoft Project Essentials Masterclass MPUG Certificate Session 2

Live Webinar January 16th, 2013 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST
Duration: 3 Hours Credits: Up to 3 PDU Category C Free
Presented by: Software Engineering Institute Carnegie Mellon
Note: This seminar consists of 4 presentations

For almost two decades, the SEI has been instrumental in the creation and development of the field of software engineering known as software architecture.

This virtual event summarizes current SEI work in architecture-centric engineering: from the basic tenets of software architecture to methods and practices for responding to increasing demands for speed, agility, system integration, and escalating scale.

Opening Keynote – Architecting in a Complex World
1:00 -1:20 pm EST

Presenter: Linda Northrop (LinkedIn profile) has more than 35 years of experience in the software development field as a practitioner, researcher, manager, consultant, and educator. She is currently director of the Research, Technology and System Solutions Program at the SEI where she leads the work in architecture-centric engineering, software product lines, system-of-systems practice , and ultra-large-scale systems research. Under her leadership, the SEI has developed software architecture and product line methods that are used worldwide, a series of five highly acclaimed books, and software architecture and software product line curricula that include 11 courses and 6 certificate programs.

Eliciting and Specifying Quality Attribute Requirements
1:20 – 2:05 pm EST

Presenter: Rob Wojcik is a senior member of the technical staff in the Research, Technology, and System Solutions Program at the Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute (SEI), a position he has held since 2004. In his current position, he performs training and consulting in software architecture technology and software architecture evaluations.

Achieving Agility and Stability in Large-Scale Software Development
2:15 – 3:00 pm EST

Presenter: Ipek Ozkaya (LinkedIn profile) is a senior member of the SEI technical staff, she is the co-organizer of the Third International Workshop on Managing Technical Debt, co-creator of the Hard Choices board game, frequent presenter at academic and industry conferences, and author of several articles.

Uncovering Architectural Challenges in a System of Systems
3:10 – 4:00 pm EST

Presenter: Mike Gagliardi (LinkedIn profile) has more than 25 year’s experience in real-time, mission-critical software architecture and engineering activities on a variety of DoD systems. He currently works in the SEI Research, Technology, and System Solutions Program on the Architecture-Centric Engineering Initiative, and is leading the development of architecture evaluation and quality attribute specification methods for system and SoS architectures.

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning Executing

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration 5 – Scope 6 – Time 8 – Quality

• 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan
• 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Execution
• 5.2 Define Scope
• 6.5 Develop Schedule
• 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’

Click to register for Architecting in a Complex World

Live Webinar January 17th, 2013, 9:00 am – 10:00 am EST or
Live Webinar January 17th, 2013, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Duration:1 hour Webcast – 1 Category C PDU – Free PDU
Hosted By: Gartner Webinars

Those who have cracked the code on enterprise and application architecture today have programs that are performing well and delivering recognized value to the business. Others are recovering from costly mistakes. This presentation describes best practices of the high-performing teams and lessons learned by others.

Join VP and Distinguished Analysts Betsy Burton (LinkedIn profile) and Andy Kyte, (LinkedIn profile) as they discuss the best practices of enterprise and application architecture in today’s economy.

Discussion Topics:

• What are the best practices of enterprise and application architecture?
• What benefits do organizations see when they consistently apply these best practices?
• How can you avoid the pitfalls?

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning Executing

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration 5 – Scope 6 – Time 8 – Quality

• 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan
• 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Execution
• 5.2 Define Scope
• 6.5 Develop Schedule
• 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’

Click to register for Best and Worst Practices in Enterprise & Application Architecture

Live Webinar January 15th, 2013 – 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST
Presented by: Human Capital Institute
Webinar Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 Category C PDU – Free PDU

Many organizations cannot respond flexibly to the changing business environment.

When employees indicate that decisions are not made in a timely manner, what they are really saying is that decisions take longer than they should.

While hierarchical structures, corporate governance procedures, and government regulations may all present constraints that can be difficult to overcome, there is much that leaders can do to increase the agility of their companies through awareness of, and responsiveness to, a range of organizational factors that commonly get in the way of swift action.

Organizations are unable to make timely decisions, struggling to keep pace with more agile businesses
– according to worldwide employee research from Hay Group.

In this webinar The Hay Group will reveal employees’ perceptions of the speed of decision-making in companies across the world, and their ability to handle change effectively

Learn:

• How your country fares and why some countries may risk losing competitive ground in the global marketplace;
• The implications for the speed of decision-making and the ability of organizations to respond to shifting business conditions;
• How good decision-making increases business performance;
• How your leaders can ensure your employees feel empowered and supported in making decisions swiftly.

PDU Category C documentation details

Process Groups: Executing

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration9 – Human Resources

• 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Execution
• 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’

Click to register for The Decision-Making Problem