Most IT projects do not fail because of bad technology; they fail because of poor management practices. With the disciplined project management approach, you will have a knowledge base of proven methods to ensure that your IT projects are on time, on budget, and meet the customer’s needs.
Partnership
ACC is an authorized PMI® Registered Education Provider. ACC is in partnership with the local Austin Chapter of the Project Management Institute.
Instructors
All instructors are certified PMPs in the IT industry and bring real life experiences to the classroom.
Sampler Course
BMGT 1023 IT Project Management is a process-oriented project management course and is the foundation course to prepare for the PMI PMP® certification and is available both onsite and online. The combination of BMGT 1023 and BMGT 1040 is the most successful approach towards achieving the PMI PMP certification. Prospective students are welcome to take a "Test Drive" of the IT Project management course. The "Test Drive" is a sample of the course content extracted from our online version. Select here to check it out!
Course Listing
BMGX 3005 Project Management Series (119 hours)
The Project Management Series consists of three courses: BMGT 1023 IT Project Management, BMGT 1040 PMP Exam Prep & ITSC 1018 MCTS Microsoft Project. The series provides all the hands-on skills training needed for students to become successful project managers. See individual course listings for class meeting days and times. NOTE: The Project Management Series is only available for onsite classes.
• PMP Certification Preparation
BMGT
1023 IT Project Management (48 hours) [NOTE:
Course is available both onsite & online. Links to Onsite class syllabus and Online class syllabus .]
This course is a process-oriented practical project management course
emphasizing both knowledge and skill. IT Project Management builds
on the Project
Management Institute PMBOK® Guide to provide a solid framework
and context for managing information technology projects. This course
helps prepare students to earn and maintain Project Management Professional
(PMP®) and Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM®)
certifications from the Project
Management Institute (PMI). This course is a lecture/lab (using
Microsoft Project), has an IT emphasis and is taught by multiple instructors.
PDU
Information: Program Number: 2020-ACCTCP; Category: 3; Number
of PDUs: 48
Prerequisites: At least 12 months experience working
as a member of IT projects.
Required Textbooks (Available at the
ACC Bookstore): Information Technology Project Management, Kathy
Schwalbe, 6th Edition, ISBN 0324786921; Optional:
Guide to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge,(PMBOK Guide), 4th Edition,
ISBN: 978-1-933890-51-7
BMGT 1040
PMP® Exam Prep (35 hours)
This course is a PMBOK® -oriented exam review course, emphasizing
PMBOK® knowledge only, structured around the 9 knowledge areas
of the PMBOK®, and focused on exactly what is necessary to pass
the exam. The course will start off with an overview of the PMP®
Exam including how to apply, eligibility criteria, and scheduling
the actual test. The class will then focus on definitions and formulas
in addition to addressing all the processes and knowledge areas covered
on the exam. Practice questions from each section and exam strategies
will be covered as well. Considerable practice and preparation outside
of the class is necessary to successfully pass the PMP® exam.
This course is strictly PMI® examination preparation.
PDU Information:
Program Number: 2020-BMGT1040; Category: 3; Number of PDUs: 35
Prerequisites:
At least 12 months experience working on a project. A recent process-oriented
PM course is highly recommended prior to entering the course.
Required
Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): Guide to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge,(PMBOK Guide), 4th Edition,
ISBN: 978-1-933890-51-7; Rita Mulcahy, PMP
Exam Prep, 6th Edition, ISBN 978-1-932735-18-5.
• Continuing Certification Requirements
ITSC
1018 MCTS Microsoft Project (36 hours)
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to build,
maintain, and control well-formed project plans. This is the first
course in the Microsoft Office Project 2007 Official Curriculum
series and serves as the entry point for other Microsoft Official
Curriculum (MOC) courses covering Microsoft Office Project 2007
and the Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM) 2007 Solution.
MOC 5927.
PDU Information:Program Number: 2020-ACCTC5;Category: 3; Number
of PDUs: 36
Prerequisites: Experience using Microsoft Office Project to
create project schedules & Fundamental knowledge of project
management.
Required Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): None.
ITSE
1041 Agile Project Leadership (42 hours)
Agile project leaders deliver high-impact business results by relying
on self-organizing teams to plan, execute and innovate throughout
the project lifecycle. Rather than plan, instruct, and direct, the
agile project leader educates, coaches, and facilitates. Development
of these critical skills and the process and tools that support
the agile team is the focus of this course. Special emphasis on
leadership development and enabling organizational change will be
central to this certification course. Upon successful completion
of this course, attendees will be prepared for Agile project leadership.
PDU Information: Program Number: 2020-ACCTC6;Category: 3;Number
of PDUs: 42
Prerequisites: Familiar with software development.
Required Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): None
BMGX
3010 Communicating & Working across Generations
(7 hours)
Techniques taught in this class will allow project managers, project
teams, leaders and all employees to recognize and effectively deal
with generational differences in the workplace. This class will
increase understanding, reduce conflict and help everyone recognize
the value different generations of workers bring to the workplace.
The result will be a more harmonious and productive workplace.
PDU Information:Program Number: 2020-BMGX3010:Category: 3; Number
of PDUs: 7
Prerequisites: This course is intended for practicing project
managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project
management Professionals (PMP)®.
Required Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): None
Project Management is an inherently stressful and demanding profession, with many project managers becoming burnt out before they even begin to reach their full potential. To ensure a long and prolific career in Project Management it is crucial to learn how to avoid unnecessary stress and how to cope with the unavoidable. This course focuses on the philosophies, principles and techniques for project stress management.
PDU Information:Program Number: 2020-BMGX3011:Category: 3; Number of PDUs: 7
Prerequisites: This course is intended for practicing project managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project management Professionals (PMP)®.
Required Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): None
BMGX
3012 Juggling Multiple Projects (7 hours)
Although the study of project management typically focuses on a single
project, today’s business environment most often requires project
managers to be involved with numerous projects at the same time. This
course offers an in-depth look at the essential real world skills
and techniques needed for planning and managing multiple projects
and how they differ from those involved with managing a single project.
PDU Information:Program Number: 2020-BMGX3012:Category: 3; Number
of PDUs: 7
Prerequisites: This course is intended for practicing project
managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project
management Professionals (PMP)®.
Required Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): Juggler’s Guide to Managing Multiple Projects by Michael S. Dobson. Published by PMI (Project Management Institute).
BMGX
3013 Project Scope Management (7 hours)
One of the elements of the Triple Constraint, Scope Management is
crucial to maintaining satisfied project stakeholders. Establishing
and controlling project scope is a key element for project completion
and success. This course is designed to provide proven effective principles
and processes for defining, controlling, and finalizing project scope
with particular focus on WBS, the state of the art techniques involved
with creating a WBS, and giving your company a competitive advantage.
It is recommended to take Schedule Management and Cost Management
in conjunction with Scope Management as part of the Triple Constraint
Series.
PDU Information:Program Number: 2020-BMGX3013:Category: 3; Number
of PDUs: 7
Prerequisites: This course is intended for practicing project
managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project
management Professionals (PMP)®.
Required Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): None
BMGX
3014 Project Schedule Management (7 hours)
One of the elements of the Triple Constraint, Schedule Management
is not just about juggling tasks but about properly scheduling the
right activities at the right time to be performed by the right resource.
Arranging and adhering to a clear and explicit schedule is one of
the most critical elements of effectual project management. This course
covers the techniques, software and processes that are vital to ensure
timely completion of projects. It is recommended to take Scope Management
and Cost Management in conjunction with Schedule Management as part
of the Triple Constraint Series.
PDU Information:Program Number: 2020-BMGX3014:Category: 3; Number
of PDUs: 7
Prerequisites: This course is intended for practicing project
managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project
management Professionals (PMP)®.
Required Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): None
BMGX
3015 Project Cost Management (7 hours)
One can manage anything that can be measured. One of the key elements
of the Triple Constraint is Cost Management and it includes ‘Earned
Value Management’ that is required to truly measure project
performance on a regular basis. Budget constraints and allowances
are key considerations when planning and managing projects. Having
a true understanding of budget development, analysis and allocation
largely affects the success of projects. This course imbues students
with the wisdom and the specific skill sets needed for effective cost
management with particular focus on Earned Value Management. It is
recommended to take Schedule Management and Scope Management in conjunction
with Cost Management as part of the Triple Constraint Series.
PDU Information:Program Number: 2020-BMGX3015:Category: 3; Number
of PDUs: 7
Prerequisites: This course is intended for practicing project
managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project
management Professionals (PMP)®.
Required Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): None
BMGX
3016 Problem Solving and Decision Making Tools and Techniques
(7 hours)
This class will introduce students to a systematic process that will
enable them to identify and successfully implement solutions to the
complex problems employees and managers experience in the rapidly
changing work environment of the 21st Century. The tools and techniques
introduced here are being utilized by professionals in multiple disciplines
across the globe.
PDU Information:Program Number: 2020-BMGX3016:Category: 3; Number
of PDUs: 7
Prerequisites: This course is intended for practicing project
managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project
management Professionals (PMP)®.
Required Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): None