Fundamentals Of Project Management Workshop
(In-person at Penn State Great Valley)
Tuesday, December 13
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$199 (free to those who attend our All Programs webinar on November 9 at either 12:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.)Register
This workshop covers tactics on how to run a successful project, beginning with how to create a project plan, implement it, draft communication plans, monitor progress, identify risks and issues, correct as necessary and deliver as promised. Attendees will also learn how to make projects an orderly progression of completed objectives through the development of a sound project lifecycle.
Adam Selverian, lead project management instructor and vice president of project management at Accelerant Holdings, will lead the workshop. His career spans across corporate strategy and growth, operations, global process improvement, and development of process-oriented cultures for publicly traded companies. His expertise is leading project strategy and execution for systems-based global product offerings.
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certificate Workshop
(In-person at Penn State Great Valley)
Tuesday, January 31
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$199
Register
This half-day workshop certifies you in process improvement. It covers the basics of Lean Six Sigma and why it is being used in businesses worldwide to streamline operations and eliminate waste.
Lean Six Sigma uses a series of "belts" to help differentiate the different roles people will undertake during a project. The White Belt training provides an understanding of the basic Lean Six Sigma concepts from an awareness perspective. White Belts can not only assist with change management within an organization, but also can participate in local problem-solving teams that support projects. This certificate is perfect for individuals who are looking to learn more about Lean Six Sigma and continual process improvement.
A Penn State Great Valley Lean Six Sigma White Belt certificate—which is recognized by the federal government, the Department of Defense, and other major institutions—is awarded upon completion of the workshop. Students will walk away able to assist in a continuous Lean Six Sigma project in their workplace. Students are not required to hold any previous Six Sigma training to enroll.
NOTE: For Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), employees receive one Continuous Learning Point (CLP) for each contact hour (4 CLPs). Penn State constitutes a "Creditable Activity" under DoD Instruction 5000.66. Please consult the workforce member's approved Individual Development Plan (IDP) for final determination.
Persuasive Presentations Workshop
Coming fall 2022
Are you interested in bolstering your presentation skills and engaging your audience?
Through this two-day remote workshop led by Gail Cooperman, you’ll learn to strengthen your attention to your audience’s interests and needs, enhance your communications skills, increase your credibility to listeners, and more.
Specific take-aways include:
- Learning multiple presentation patterns and how to choose the best one for each situation
- Visual cues that can make or break your presentation
- Enhancing your presentation with stories, numbers, and examples
- How to handle questions, even the tough ones
This course is highly interactive with individual practice sessions, group exercises, and discussions. All participants will have the opportunity to practice their new skills and receive feedback.