An Introduction to Project Management

Course Date
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 to Thursday, May 21, 2026
Course Time
(Day 1) 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m./(Day 2) 8:30 a.m. - Noon
Delivery
Group Internet Based (virtual)
Location

Virtual

Course Fee
$825
Instructor
Pamela Foster Brady

 

***Excellence in Leadership classes require a minimum of eight (8) participants to proceed. This ensures participants gain the full benefit of the training experience.

In the event that a class is rescheduled, we will notify participants via email automatically registering them in the next scheduled training. If the new date does not work, the participants can respond with a preferred date.

 

This class will be capped at 35. If this is reached, you can request to be put on a waitlist or sign up for the next class.  To be put on the waitlist, please email gcmd@austin.utexas.edu.


Objectives:
1. Define project management.
2. Describe the processes of a project management lifecycle.
3. Build a work breakdown structure (WBS).
4. Create a critical path method (CPM) schedule.
5. Utilize a project management framework.
 
Program Knowledge Level:
This basic course is a an introduction to project management - ideal for individuals wanting to develop their knowledge and skills around successfully managing projects.

Prerequisite Education and Experience:
None

Advanced Preparation:
None

Delivery:
This Group Internet Based (virtual) training will be capped at 35 people. 

Contact Hours/TSBPA CPE Credit:
9 hours

NASBA CPE Credit Breakdown
Business Management and Organization = 4.5 CPE credits
Personal Development = 3 CPE credits

LBJ School of Public Affairs, Governors's Center for Management Development is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.


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