Project Management Essentials Certificate Program

The Project Management Essentials Certificate Program offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno provides the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully lead and manage any type of project across all areas of business and industry. This 45-hour, three-course series includes both theoretical and practical approaches to project management with hands-on experience working in real-world scenarios.

Effective project management involves coordinating project teams, solving problems, maintaining budgets and meeting deadlines. Participants will examine the basics of project management as well as the framework of initiation, planning, execution, control and closing established by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Concepts will be applied and reinforced through case studies, group interaction and exercises. The program may also serve as partial preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification credential, granted by PMI and recognized worldwide.

Benefits
The Project Management Essentials Certificate Program will:

• Provide tools and techniques for managing projects within organizations and businesses large and small across a variety of industries
• Build communication and organizational skills required to coordinate projects whose teams work locally, regionally or globally

Award a valuable educational credential demonstrating competency in the project management field upon successful program completion

Required Core Courses:

• Compensation and Benefits*
• Employee Relations*
• Employment, Placement and Practices*
• Human Resources Training and Development*
• Legal Aspects and Liability Issues for Employers*

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Contact Univeristy of Nevada, Reno, Extended Studies

Jim McClenahan, Director, Management and Executive Programs
(775) 784-4852
jmcclenahan@unr.edu
1041 N Virginia St. MS0048 Reno, NV 89557
Program Website

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Supervisory Management Certificate

Designed for supervisors at all levels — novice, veteran or aspiring — Supervisory Management courses from Extended Studies provide the tools necessary to successfully motivate, lead, think creatively and see the big picture. In a highly interactive setting, program participants will examine the techniques and philosophies that work for their peers and develop strategies to effectively supervise, manage and direct a workforce.

To earn a certificate in Supervisory Management, a student must successfully complete a total of 10 courses, consisting of five Supervisory Management core and any five professional development courses taken as electives. Certificates of completion are awarded at the conclusion of each course. Upon completion of the 10 courses, a Certificate in Supervisory Management will be awarded. Early registration is encouraged.

Required Core Courses:

• Effective Communication Skills in the Workplace*
• Legal Aspects and Liability Issues for Employers*
• Managing and Supervising People*
• Performance Management*
• Strategies for Understanding Financial Statements*

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Fees
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Contact Univeristy of Nevada, Reno, Extended Studies

Jim McClenahan, Director, Management and Executive Programs
(775) 784-4852
jmcclenahan@unr.edu
1041 N Virginia St. MS0048 Reno, NV 89557
Program Website

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Business Computer Skills

This new course series offers instruction in Microsoft Office 2007 applications ranging from the basics of word processing to intermediate skills for database management. Six- and 12-hour courses explore introductory to advanced topics in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook 2007. Hands-on practice prepares participants to apply skills immediately in the workplace.

Courses include beginning and intermediate levels of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access.

Classes can be customized by topic and delivered in any computer lab at an employer location.

Who is this for?
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Date/Time
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Fees
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Contact Univeristy of Nevada, Reno, Extended Studies

Jim McClenahan, Director, Management and Executive Programs
(775) 784-4852
jmcclenahan@unr.edu
1041 N Virginia St. MS0048 Reno, NV 89557
Program Website

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Advanced Management Program

Offered in partnership with the University’s College of Business, the Advanced Management Program (AMP) is an excellent opportunity to examine and prepare for the dynamic challenges facing today’s companies and organizations. This certificate program will help refine your management skills and broaden your understanding of up-to-the-minute business theory and practice. Convenient evening sessions focus on key concepts, tools and techniques needed to help you manage and lead in today’s challenging business environment.

AMP Managerial and Business Applications is designed specifically for:

• Experienced managers looking for a practical foundation in current business theory and practice
• Technical professionals making the transition to management
• Small-business owners seeking to become conversant in a variety of business processes
• Executives or business graduates wishing to update their business skills and education
• Those who want to broaden their understanding of how functional business areas interrelate

This program meets over 14 evenings.  Each night delivers a new managerial or leadership topic by top faculty in the area.  Each topic can be customized and delivered as a course at an employer location.

Who is this for?
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Date/Time
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Fees
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Contact Univeristy of Nevada, Reno, Extended Studies

Jim McClenahan, Director, Management and Executive Programs
(775) 784-4852
jmcclenahan@unr.edu
1041 N Virginia St. MS0048 Reno, NV 89557
Program Website