Integrated Process Developers, Inc. - Return to Mars: Leading a Complex Project

Integrated Process Developers, Inc. (IPDI)

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Return to Mars: Leading a Complex Project - Simulation

14 PDU online course

COURSE DESCRIPTION
	Return to Mars, an online simulation-based project leadership course was developed for NASA by the Palatine Group. This case-based interactive, media-rich learning experience recreates NASA's innovative Pathfinder Mission to Mars (PMI's Project of Year). Return to Mars blends 40 flash movies, 350 screens, state-of-the-art sound, animation, interface facility - and even Leonard Nimoy - into 14 powerful modules. Overview: The course uses an advanced project to create a dramatic context for a learner to build skills and practice project management techniques within a subsystem of the Pathfinder mission/project and puts you in the hot-seat of a bold attempt to land a spacecraft on Mars. The budget is tight: $150 million, though the last mission to Mars cost over $1 billion. The schedule is rigid: do it in 3.5 years, or you'll miss the launch window. Since participants get to simulate a real project, they come away with skills and information they can immediately apply to their own projects.
PERFORMANCE FOCUS
	The courseware gives participants a clear understanding of the dynamics and challenges of project management, and provides the tools and techniques to manage the entire life cycle of a project. The course develops essential soft skills by immersing the participant in a simulation of Pathfinder's unique project environment, stressing performance and creativity, as well as innovation under tight budget and schedule restraints. Alongside its critical insights into the value of such skills as leadership, teamwork, and communication, Return to Mars provides practical tools such as work breakdown structures, lessons learned, and a 60-day scheduling software. Participants simulate a real project, gaining information and skills they can immediately apply to their own projects.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
	This course is designed for experienced project managers interested in enhancing their project management skills. Project Managers / Team Leaders Team Leaders moving into team leadership positions Key Team Members Functional Managers Process and Performance Improvement Team Members Business Planning Personnel
COURSE LENGTH
	This intermediate to advanced course is self-paced and online which will take approximately 14 - 16 hours. You will have access to this course for 60 days. Upon successful completion, you will receive an Integrated Process Developers, Inc (IPDI) certificate of completion.
COURSE COST
	Only $595.00
LOCATION
	Your office, home or on the road - you decide! Its online and available 24/7 for your convenience.
PRE-REQUISITES
	Learners should have some experience in project management.
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
	Click here to view the minimum technical requirements for this course.
REGISTRATION
	Registration is quick and easy, just follow these easy steps: Simply click here to go to the Online Course Registration page. Once the registration page loads, find the desired course in the listing and click the "add to cart" link below your course. Click on the "proceed to secure check out" link to proceed to the registration form. Fill out the form and click the "Register" button at the bottom.

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