Bristol is partnering with MindEdge, founded by Harvard and MIT educators in 1998, to improve the way our region learns – student by student. Online, self-paced or instructor led, MindEdge offers over 30 courses in very diverse sectors. Many courses come with certificates leading to a career or a new skill to develop and expand your portfolio.

The best part is you can register for this class anytime!

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Certificate Description

This online course introduces learners to Agile methods of project management. Beginning with an introduction to the core philosophy of Agile and the basic structure of an Agile project, the following modules address specific challenges that may be encountered by teams using Agile, best practices for integrating Agile methods into Waterfall environments, and the principles of Scrum, one of several specialized Agile methods. The self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, selected readings, case studies, and self-assessments that engage students and provide opportunities to practice their project management skills in an Agile context.

Topics covered in the course:

• Introduction to Agile
• Principles of Scrum
• Challenges for Agile Teams
• Integrating Agile into a Waterfall Environment

This course has been evaluated by The American Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT®) with a recommendation of 2 credits, lower division, in project management or fundamentals of project management.

A student's grade in the course will be based on their performance on a final, cumulative exam. The final exam is composed of 40 multiple-choice questions. Students will have 1.5 hours to complete the exam. The exam is proctored. For more information, please see the syllabus.

If students do not earn a passing score of 70% on their first attempt, they will have the opportunity to take the exam 1 additional time (2 total attempts). Students must wait 24 hours between exam retakes. A passing score of 70% of above is required to request college credit for this certificate.

Total PDUs/ Contact Hours:

• 29 Leadership PDUs
• 11.5 Strategic & Business Management PDUs
• 7 Technical PM PDUs
• 10.5 CEUs
• 2.9 (Contact Hours: 32 hours)
• ACE Credits: 2

Class Syllabus: https://bit.ly/2QozCng

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Bristol is partnering with MindEdge, founded by Harvard and MIT educators in 1998, to improve the way our region learns – student by student. Online, self-paced or instructor led, MindEdge offers over 30 courses in very diverse sectors. Many courses come with certificates leading to a career or a new skill to develop and expand your portfolio.

The best part is you can register for this class anytime!

Course Description:

This course provides a comprehensive preparation for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification exam including exam-taking tips, 25 comprehensive module quizzes, and two full-length, 150-question practice exams covering the areas of interest from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide), which will provide a report to help you determine your areas of weakness.

Total PDUs/ Contact Hours: 23

• Leadership PDUs: 9.75
• Strategic & Business Management PDUs: 2
• Technical PM PDUs: 11.25
• CEUs: 2.3 (Contact Hours: 23 hours)

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Bristol and ed2go are partnering to present a menu of professional programs to prepare for exams and certifications – some industry recognized!

Self-paced and instructor-led, ed2go is a platform to develop your resume and enhance your career.

Class Description:

From the construction industry to the information technology sector, project managers are using Microsoft Project to plan, track, and collaborate on business projects. Staying up-to-date with this project management software is important for your professional success.

This online project management course will train you to use Microsoft Project 2019. After learning the software's functions through interactive assignments and milestone quizzes, you will create a master project plan for your capstone. In addition, this course will provide training hours for PDUs needed to maintain PMI qualified certifications.

What you will learn:

• Using Microsoft Project to plan, implement, and track project performance
• Identify various Microsoft Project elements and functions to enhance schedule development
• Examining implemented project schedules to assess progress and take corrective action
• Preparing and communicating project information using views and reports
• Identifying how to manage master projects using shared resources

How you will benefit:

• Complete a capstone project to add to your professional portfolio
• Understand Microsoft Project's new functions and features
• Earn training hours for PDUs to maintain your PMI qualified certifications

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Bristol is partnering with MindEdge, founded by Harvard and MIT educators in 1998, to improve the way our region learns – student by student. Online, self-paced or instructor led, MindEdge offers over 30 courses in very diverse sectors. Many courses come with certificates leading to a career or a new skill to develop and expand your portfolio.

The best part is you can register for this class anytime!

Course Description:

This online course introduces learners to the basics of project management. Throughout six segments, learners will practice the foundational skills of project management, consider the ethics involved in leading a team, and explore similarities and contrasts between Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies. The self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, selected readings, case studies, and self-assessments that engage students and provide opportunities to practice project management skills.

Topics covered in the course:

• Managing Real World Projects
• Project Management Team Leadership
• Ethics for Project Managers
• Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers
• Effectively Managing Project Stakeholders
• Integrating Agile into a Waterfall Environment

This course has been evaluated by The American Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT®) with a recommendation of 3 credits, lower division, in project management or fundamentals of project management.

A student's grade in the course will be based on their performance on a final, cumulative exam. The final exam is composed of 50 multiple-choice questions. Students will have 2 hours to complete the exam. The exam is proctored. For more information, please see the syllabus.

If students do not earn a passing score of 70% on their first attempt, they will have the opportunity to take the exam 1 additional time (2 total attempts). Students must wait 24 hours between exam retakes. A passing score of 70% of above is required to request college credit for this certificate.

Course Syllabus: https://bit.ly/2NUAVcL

Register Here: https://bit.ly/2P0Rrst