The Training Place

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

Training Details: 8am - 5pm | January 24th, 31st & February 7, 2025

Before your training: Please come up with a potential work project which may be used as your class project.  The project should be between 3 to 12-month time horizon.

There will be a group assignment

Course Introduction:

This 24-hour comprehensive course is designed for both Project Management Professionals and non-Project Management Professionals, providing the fundamental principles needed to effectively manage projects from start to finish. Whether you are new to project management or seeking to refine your skills, this course will equip you with the tools and knowledge to successfully navigate the complexities of project management. Participants will learn to identify project resources, create schedules, and develop critical path planning reports, all reinforced through a hands-on course project.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify and Schedule Project Resources: Learn how to effectively determine and allocate the necessary resources for successful project completion.
• Create and Manage Project Schedules: Develop and maintain project timelines to ensure all tasks are completed on time and within scope.
• Produce Critical Path Planning and Evaluation Reports: Understand how to create detailed reports to identify critical tasks and manage project timelines effectively.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Increase Project Efficiency: Equipping employees with project management fundamentals ensures that projects are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget, leading to more predictable and successful outcomes.
• Enhance Team Collaboration: With strong project management skills, employees will better coordinate their efforts, improving communication and collaboration across departments, which boosts overall productivity.

Ready to Transform Your Management Skills? Now is the time to take your project management skills to the next level. Join us for this immersive course and walk away with the knowledge and tools you need to drive successful projects and elevate your leadership abilities.

Trainer Bio: Jes Vargas brings over 25 years of experience in engineering, project management, quality, and executive leadership roles. He has worked at organizations like GCS Inc., Bombardier, and Siemens. With a Mechanical Engineering degree, an MBA in Operations, and certifications in Total Quality Management and Lean Manufacturing, Jes specializes in driving organizational change and improving performance through practical project management and continuous improvement strategies​.