Archive for April, 2013

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Live Webinar April 18th, 2013 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST
Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 PDU/CDU Category A – Free PDU/CDU
Presented by: TheVersatile Project Mgmt Company (REP 1524)

Note: This is a second session the First session filled up very fast!

Do You Know What Not To Do In MS Project?

Have you ever worked in Microsoft Project and as you worked you found the tool to do things that didn’t intended. Well, you won’t want to miss this valuble webinar and learn how to avoid common pitfalls.

Expert Sam Huffman MVP, will guide you through this what not to do in Microsoft Project and he will cover why you shouldn’t do it. This webinar is applicable to all Project Users regardless of the version being used.

Here is a sample of the items that will be covered in this one hour webinar:

  • Including summary tasks in project sequencing
  • Assigning resources to summary tasks
  • Leveling resources with without analysis
  • Constraining activities rather than sequencing dynamically
  • Scheduling project tasks as late as possible

Earn one PDU and learn what not to do in Microsoft Project!

Speaker : Sam Huffman (LinkedIn profile) is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Project Management Professional, and Project MVP

Click to register for Microsoft Project – Don’t Do This! The 9 Mistakes to Avoid!

Profiles of Failure

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Live Webinar April 24th, 2013 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am EDT or …
Live Webinar April 24th, 2013 – 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm am EDT
Duration: 1 Hr Webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Sponsored by: RBCS (REP #2986)

You Can Learn More From A Failed Project
Than From One That Succeeds

In this free webinar, Rex offers detailed case studies of three projects that failed—even though they could have succeeded.

Each project was very different, but common themes emerge: earlier testing, better quality throughout the project, tighter collaboration between testers and other stakeholders, and better vendor quality management.

Rex will discuss how to you can learn the lessons that could have saved these projects so you can avoid being a profile in failure on your next project.

Presenter: Rex Black (Amazon profile) is President of RBCS, a leader in software, hardware, and systems testing. RBCS employs the industry’s most experienced and recognized consultants, RBCS conducts product testing, builds and improves testing groups and hires testing staff for hundreds of clients worldwide. As the leader of RBCS, Rex is the most prolific author practicing in the field of software testing today.

Check Out some of Rex Black’s Great Books:

  1. Foundations of Software Testing ISTQB Certification
  2. Managing the Testing Process: Practical Tools and Techniques for Managing Hardware and Software Testing
  3. Advanced Software Testing – Vol. 1: Guide to the ISTQB Advanced Certification as an Advanced Test Analyst (Rockynook Computing)
  4. Advanced Software Testing – Vol. 2: Guide to the Istqb Advanced Certification as an Advanced Test Manager
  5. Advanced Software Testing – Vol. 3: Guide to the ISTQB Advanced Certification as an Advanced Technical Test Analyst
  6. Critical Testing Processes: Plan, Prepare, Perform, Perfect
  7. Pragmatic Software Testing: Becoming an Effective and Efficient Test Professional
  8. ISTQB Foundation Exam Preparation Guide
  9. ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Exam Preparation Guide 2nd edition

Click to register for the 9:30 am – 11:00 am EDT presentation of Profiles of Failure

Click to register for the 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EDT presentation of Profiles of Failure

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The Live Session Is Free But…

You can get the recorded version of this session & over 500+ other Quality Category A PDU Sessions with an
ITMPI Membership

Premium Memberships are only $199 USD per year
An Excellent Value!!

Search for “2733” to see other great titles available!
Memberships Include all PDU Codes

Note: ITMPI charges a fee to obtain individual PDU codes. This fee ONLY needs to be paid if you ask the provider for the code – This code should be able to be obtained from the PMI.ORG site for free. An ITMPI Membership entitles you to receive all ITMPI PDU Codes and recordings.

Live Webinar April 23rd 2013 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Duration: 1 Hour 30 Min Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Presented by: Computer Aid Inc IT Metrics & Productivity Institute (Rep 2733)

In this webinar, our agile expert will educate attendees on the appropriate approaches, artifacts, and metrics for successfully delivering high quality products on time in an Agile methodology.

Note: ITMPI is now charging a fee to obtain the PDU code. This fee ONLY needs to be paid if you ask the provider for the code – This code can be obtained from the PMI.ORG site for free. Start to record your PDU – on Step 2 place the Rep # 2733 (in our listing) in the “Provider Number” area and the title of the webinar in the “Activity Name” and hit search. Select the code and continue to record the event. If you need further assistance contact us at Hello at pduOTD.com

Click to register for Applying QA Testing in an Agile Development Methodology

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Live Webinar April 23rd, 2013, 9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT or
Live Webinar April 23rd, 2013, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Duration:1 hour Webcast – 1 Category C PDU – Free PDU
Hosted By: Gartner Webinars

Google Apps is raising its stature as an enterprise provider. Microsoft’s dominance on-premises prevails but, ultimately, it may face a serious threat to its Office franchise.

Discussion Topics:

  • What a next-gen cloud office system looks like
  • How Microsoft and Google are doing in this space
  • What enterprises interested in cloud-based office systems should do next

Presenter: TomAustin, VP & Gartner Fellow

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration 5 – Scope

  • 4.1 Develop Project Charter
  • 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan
  • 5.3 Define Scope

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 Choosing a Cloud-Based Office System: Google vs. Microsoft

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Live Webinar April 19th, 2013 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 hour webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category A – $15 USD PDU
Presented by: Solutions Cube Group (REP 2451)

For many people, meetings are viewed as a dreaded evil — far too little gets accomplished and a lot of time is wasted.

The problem isn’t that meetings, in general, are ineffective for making decisions or completing work; however meetings are often held without consideration for the basic characteristics needed for success.

Solutions Cube Group’s “Characteristics of a Successful Meeting” webinar is the first webinar in a 5 part series on Making Every Meeting Successful.

This webinar will help your teams understand the characteristics of every successful meeting.

In this 1 hour in-depth webinar participants learn:

  • Learn how to differentiate between 5 different types of meetings
  • Understand how to utilize each meeting type effectively
  • Recognize the critical characteristics of every successful meeting
  • Understand the concepts and value of a Facilitated Meeting

EARN 1 PDU after viewing this webinar

Click to purchase Characteristics of Successful Meetings: Meetings That Work Series Session 1 of 5

Management’s Seven Deadly Sins

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The Live Session Is Free But…

You can get the recorded version of this session & over 500+ other Quality Category A PDU Sessions with an
ITMPI Membership

Premium Memberships are only $199 USD per year
An Excellent Value!!

Search for “2733” to see other great titles available!
Memberships Include all PDU Codes

Note: ITMPI charges a fee to obtain individual PDU codes. This fee ONLY needs to be paid if you ask the provider for the code – This code should be able to be obtained from the PMI.ORG site for free. An ITMPI Membership entitles you to receive all ITMPI PDU Codes and recordings.

Live Webinar April 18th, 2013 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Duration: 1 Hour 30 Min Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Presented by: Computer Aid Inc IT Metrics & Productivity Institute (Rep 2733)

Managers live in a world where expectations are off the charts, requirements are vague, commitments are tenuous, priorities shift, and responsibility is often given with marginal authority.

In this webinar you will be the learn the mistakes all managers often make, and practical strategies for re-orienting in a more productive direction.

Note: ITMPI is now charging a fee to obtain the PDU code. This fee ONLY needs to be paid if you ask the provider for the code – This code can be obtained from the PMI.ORG site for free. Start to record your PDU – on Step 2 place the Rep # 2733 (in our listing) in the “Provider Number” area and the title of the webinar in the “Activity Name” and hit search. Select the code and continue to record the event. If you need further assistance contact us at Hello at pduOTD.com

Click to register for Management’s Seven Deadly Sins