Our Office of Service Portfolio Management is hosting new project management training sessions to help WCM staff that oversee projects in their own departments. These sessions – led by seasoned project managers – will go through the entire process from starting to closing a project.
Course Descriptions
Intro to Project Management
The Introduction to Project Management course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts and principles of project management. In this one-hour course, participants will gain valuable insights into the importance of project management, the discipline, and its role in achieving successful project outcomes.
By the end of this course, participants will have a solid foundation in project management principles and practices. They will be equipped with the knowledge to recognize the value of project management, navigate the project intake and initiation phases, and understand the essential components of a project management plan.
Project Methodology and Lifecycles
The Project Methodology and Lifecycles course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of different project management methodologies and lifecycles. In this one-hour course, participants will explore both traditional and agile approaches, as well as hybrid methodologies, enabling them to select the most suitable approach for their projects.
By the end of this course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of project methodologies and lifecycles. They will be able to distinguish between waterfall, agile, and hybrid approaches, and assess which methodology best suits their project requirements.
Chartering and Budgeting a Project
The Chartering and Budgeting a Project course provides participants with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively create project charters and develop project budgets. In this one-hour course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the chartering process and the importance of budgeting in project management.
By the end of this course, participants will possess the necessary skills to effectively charter a project and develop a project budget. They will understand the key components of a project charter and be able to create a comprehensive and concise charter document. Additionally, participants will gain insights into project budgeting techniques and understand the significance of financial control in project management.
Planning a Project
The Planning a Project course provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively plan and initiate a project. In this one-hour course, participants will learn the key components of project planning, including requirements gathering, scope definition, and the development of project schedules or backlogs.
By the end of this course, participants will have the necessary skills to plan and initiate a project effectively. They will understand the importance of requirements gathering in capturing project needs, defining project scope, and managing stakeholders' expectations. Participants will also learn how to develop project schedules or backlogs to create a roadmap for project execution.
Monitoring & Controlling
The Monitoring & Controlling course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively monitor and control projects throughout their lifecycle. In this one-hour course, participants will learn the key principles and techniques of monitoring and controlling, including measuring progress, tracking and presenting information, change management, and capturing lessons learned.
By the end of this course, participants will have the necessary skills to effectively monitor and control projects. They will understand the importance of measuring progress, tracking and presenting information, managing change, and capturing lessons learned. Participants will be equipped to implement effective project monitoring and controlling processes, leading to successful project outcomes.
Closing a Project
The Project Closure course provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively close projects and appropriately archive project artifacts. In this one-hour course, participants will explore the key aspects of project closure, including lessons learned, project closure meetings, and the process of closing the record and archiving project artifacts.
By the end of this course, participants will possess the necessary skills to effectively close projects and archive project artifacts. They will understand the significance of project closure, be able to conduct productive project closure meetings, and capture valuable lessons learned. Participants will also learn how to properly close the record and archive project artifacts, ensuring long-term access to project knowledge and compliance with organizational standards.
Course Schedule
| Course Name | Date | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Project Management | Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Celina Nateram |
| Project Methodology | Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Al Sita |
| Chartering & Budgeting | Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Lawrence Smith |
| Planning a Project | Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Anthony DiFazio |
| Monitoring & Controlling | Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Adee Rasabi |
| Closing a Project | Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Toshi Nagasaki |
| Intro to Project Management | Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Michael Demuth |
| Project Methodology | Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Jalin Vanderhorst |
| Chartering & Budgeting | Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | John Chalet |
| Planning a Project | Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Jason Tavarez |
| Monitoring & Controlling | Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Nicole Poldiak |
| Closing a Project | Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Amit Inderdeo |
How to register for a course
Registering for a course is simple! Just follow these steps:
1. Visit sf-lms.weill.cornell.edu to log into SuccessFactors Learning Management System (LMS). You may be required to log in with your CWID and password.
2. Under Find Learning, type "PM Module" into search field and click the Go button.
3. Find the PM course you'd like to take and select See Classes.
4. Select the course date you'd like to attend and click Register Now.
5. Select the Register button to finalize your registration.
6. You will see a pop-up window verifying that you have successfully registered for the session. Click OK to exit the window.
7. You will also receive an automatically-generated email from the LMS confirming your registration. You can add the attached file to your Outlook calendar to remember the date of the session.
How to reschedule/withdraw from a course
You may have registered for a course and find that you are unable to take it on the scheduled day. To withdraw from a course, follow these steps:
1. Visit the Weill Business Gateway (WBG) at wbg.weill.cornell.edu and sign in with your CWID and password. If you are off-campus, you'll be required to verify your identity with Duo.
2. Click the Learning tile on your dashboard. If you do not see the Learning tile, click the magnifying glass icon at the top of your screen to open your search bar. Search for the term "Learning" to find our Learning Management System (LMS).
3. You'll be redirected to the LMS. Look for the Self Assigned tile and click the + icon in the upper right.
4. You'll see a list of courses you've assigned to yourself. Look for the appropriate PM Course Module you registered for and select the dropdown arrow next to Start Course. Select Withdraw.
5. A message will appear asking you to confirm whether you want to withdraw from the course. Click Yes.
6. Another confirmation will appear explaining how cancellations work for self-assigned courses. Click Yes.
7. You are officially removed from the course. You will receive an automatically-generated email from the LMS confirming you have withdrawn from the course.
8. If you need to register for a different project management course, view our course registration schedule on the PM Training site and click on a registration link for the date you prefer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is facilitating the courses?
Each project management course will be facilitated by a seasoned project manager currently working at WCM.
What is the course format?
Each course is a live online session, facilitated over Zoom. All sessions are one hour.
Do I have to attend every course?
No. While taking every course would assist in having a better understanding of the full scope of project management, you can select however many courses you’d like to attend.
Is there a cost to attend these courses?
No, these courses are provided at no cost.
A course I want to attend is full. Is there another way to take it?
Our project managers are in the process of scheduling courses well into 2024. We will post these sessions online as soon as they are available. You can also join the waitlist of a course that is full by selecting Waitlist on a selected course date:
On the following page, you can select Join Waitlist to be added to the list of other people who also want to take the course. You'll be able to see the number of people ahead of you on the list:
If an opening in the course becomes available, the next person in line will automatically be registered and receive a notification from the LMS.
Will these sessions be recorded to access later?
Currently, these sessions are only being offered with a live instructor. In the future, we do plan on having self-paced recorded content that WCM staff can access at any time.
I need to cancel/reschedule a session I originally registered for. How do I do that?
Follow our instructions on this page to withdraw from a course. If you experience any issues, please contact Lawrence Smith at lms2010@med.cornell.edu for assistance.