Stanford advanced Project ManageMent

Certificate Program
Providing professionals with advanced tools and techniques to strategically execute projects, programs, and portfolios

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I am still amazed at the daily use I get from SAPM principles and how they are helping me to re-establish project professionalism in my plant. Both my superiors and management peers have expressed surprise at the progress that has been made in a short time. Thomas Ryba, Cargill-Hammond

required courses
converting Strategy into action* Understand the framework for strategic execution that incorporates a full range of proven approaches and emerging concepts to align project initiatives with strategic objectives. It is recommended that you take this course first.
*This course counts as an elective in the Strategic D ecision and Risk Management certificate program. strategicdecisions.stanford.edu

Leadership for Strategic execution Explore the key leadership challenges facing those responsible for executing their companys strategies through organizational change and portfolio, program, and project implementation. mastering the Project Portfolio Learn how to ensure that project work and assigned resources consistently contribute to the realization of business strategies.

elective courses
Build Winning Stakeholder commitments Cultivate trustworthy relationships with project stakeholders across generational, gender, and cultural boundaries within your organization and beyond. (Formerly Leveraging the C ustomer Relationship) Designing the organization for execution Align structure, culture, and incentives to achieve business goals at the project, program, and portfolio level. (O O nline nly) executing complex Programs New! Explore predictive versus empirical strategies for managing complex programs that ensure results from senior management, key stakeholders, and project teams internal and external to the organization. Financial mastery for Projects Communicate confidently about the economic value of projects throughout their lifecycles by showing how their performance affects corporate revenue recognition, profit, and cash flow. Leading change from the middle Learn how to effect change from within your team or business unit and acquire proven communication tools for all stakeholders. Leading effective teams Hone the team management skills necessary for todays environment, where team members may be geographically distributed, working across time zones, cultures, and organizational boundaries. managing global initiatives: Strategy and execution Anticipate and navigate the challenges that arise in planning, staffing, and structuring a complex, capital-intensive project in an international market context. (O O nline nly) managing Without authority Acquire the skills to get people to work together more effectively, negotiate priorities, and resolve performance problems in a project-based environment. mastering the integrated Program Explore best practice solutions to the many challenges of managing complex, fast-paced, interdependent projects. (O O nline nly) Project management mastery* Streamline an approach to planning and managing projects of any size and learn the project management skills essential for success in todays tough business environment. *This course does not count toward certification. Applicants may need to complete this course online to satisfy admission requirements. Project risk management Learn tools and techniques for tracking and mitigating the broad range of risks and uncertainty inherent in the management of complex projects. (O O nline nly) the Strategic Pmo: Projects to enterprise Define, implement, and manage the ideal project management support function for your organization.

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Competency Model

Alignment Policy Planning Insight Communication Teams Change Vision

Market Analysis Research Sense

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Foresight Creativity

Develop long term goals to inform policy and action.

Design Thinking Make critical decisions in Prototyping view of conflicting Use foresight and goals and tolerance unconventional thinking for risk. Project Portfolio to create, analyze, and assess new ideas and opportunities. Culture and O rganizations Implement strategy through effective management of resources. Negotiation O perations

Guide and motivate others to work together toward a common goal.

Leadership
Build Winning Stakeholder C ommitments C onverting Strategy into Action Designing the O rganization for Execution Executing C omplex Programs New! Financial Mastery for Projects Leadership for Strategic Execution Leading Change from the Middle Leading Effective Teams Managing Global Initiatives: Strategy and Execution Managing Without Authority Mastering the Integrated Program Mastering the Project Portfolio Project Risk Management The Strategic PMO Projects to Enterprise : 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

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Stanford Center for Professional Development

The Stanford Center for Professional Development connects working professionals worldwide to the research and teaching of Stanford University faculty in the School of Engineering and related academic departments. Q ualified individuals may study for master of science degrees on a part-time basis, pursue graduate and professional certificates, take individual graduate and professional courses, participate in workshops, view free online seminars and more. Courses are delivered online, on the Stanford campus in the heart of the Silicon Valley, and at the work site.

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IP Solutions, LLC
IP Solutions enables organizations to build their capabilities in project, program, and portfolio management. The company works with clients in Fortune 500and other organizations worldwide, providing a full range of education and consulting solutions including courses, custom workshops, project office and portfolio management services, capability assessments, mentoring, and other support services.

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Stanford advanced Project ManageMent

Free Seminars and Webinars

Register to view at no charge presentations by Stanford faculty and industry experts such as: E Challenges with Complex, Cross-Functional, and Geographical Program Teams E Executing Strategy in Challenging Times: Tools and Insights that Deliver Results

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practical approaches proven results

The Stanford Advanced Project Management program is a unique blend of cutting-edge Stanford University research and proven techniques from leading-practice companies that provides crucial insights and practical tools for managing projects, portfolios, and complex systems. Learn powerful approaches to: E Remain competitive and manage change in a multi-dimensional
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E Lead cross-functional teams in a global context E Improve productivity and profitability Who should enroll
Whether you manage small projects or large-scale initiatives, the Stanford Advanced Project Management program will benefit you. Participants come from diverse organizations such as:

E Adobe Systems E BAE Systems E Google racle E Cisco Systems E Genentech EO E The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

E Intel E Visa

PM certified project managers are encouraged to apply as they will P acquire new skills that go beyond the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PM K). BO

Applicants need a bachelors degree, a minimum of three to five years of experience managing projects, and may need to complete the Project Management Mastery course online to satisfy admission requirements.

Become a Stanford Certified Project Manager

Complete the three required courses and three electives to receive the credential of Stanford Certified Project Manager. The certificate demonstrates mastery of advanced project management methods and techniques.

Record of Completion
Upon completion of each course, you will receive via email a certified pdf that contains your course history. Continuing Education U are available upon request. nits

Are you a PMP?

Earn professional development units (PDUs) towards maintaining your PM I credential. All Stanford Advanced Project Management courses are pre-approved for PDUs.

Program DirectorS
raymond Levitt Academic Director and Founder, Stanford Advanced Project Management Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering Director, Collaboratory for Research on Global Projects tim Wasserman Chief Learning O and Stanford Advanced Project fficer Management Program Director, IP Solutions, LLC