Special Note

This course is offered through Georgia Tech Professional Education as part of the Georgia Tech Project Management program.

Course Description

The Strategic Project Management course provides the foundational understanding of project management according to the standard Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) published by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Emerging leaders will gain a practical framework of Project Management along with tools and techniques.

This course will enhance the ability to link a project to an organization’s strategy and ultimately sustain Business Value Delivery. This course’s main expected learning outcome is the ability to author project charters. Other key learning outcomes include how to tailor projects accordingly to match an organization’s culture and practices and manage change in order to maintain outcomes.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for project managers, professionals preparing to transition into a new career in project management, business analysts working with project managers and project teams, technical team leaders, and managers.

How You Will Benefit

  • Become a strategically focused project leader in the performing organization.
  • Learn about modern views of the role(s) of the project manager.
  • Gain practical tools & techniques in Project initiation, especially project charter development.
  • Gain deeper understanding of how the project charter describes strategic benefits.
  • Perform at an organizational leader level with spheres of influence.

What You Will Learn

  • PMI’s framework of Project Management
  • The ability to link a project to an organization’s strategy
  • Business Value Delivery
  • How to tailor projects accordingly to match an organization’s culture and practices
  • Author Project Charters

Course Prerequisite and Related Certificate Information

No prerequisites. This course is part of the SCL Supply Chain Project Management (SCPM) Certificate.

Course Times

April 2025 Offering

  • Monday, April 7, 2025 - 8:30am to 4:00pm
  • Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 8:30am to 4:00pm

 

Course Materials

Provided

  • Class notes
  • PMBOK

Course Instructor(s)

Course CEUs

This course provides for 1.20 continuing education units (CEUs).

Course Fee

Standard Fee: $1,250.00

Cancellations

If SCL/GTPE cancels a course, registrants will be notified via email or phone and will receive a full refund. SCL/GTPE is not responsible for nonrefundable plane tickets, hotel and rental car deposits, nor any other expenses incurred.

Every effort is made to present the course as advertised herein; however, circumstances may make it necessary to alter the schedule and/or presenters.