Seminars & Workshops  

Through our affiliation with Synergest, we offer several high-quality seminars. Synergest is an Approved Global Registered Educational Provider with the Project Management Institute which means our seminars provide Professional Development Units (PDU) to participants. All of our training and consulting can be customized, and our training and seminars are lively and experiential.

You only need 3 participants to make an on-site seminar cost effective! Having 10 or more participants is almost half the cost of sending those people to a public open-enrollment seminar! Get private customized delivery at less than public prices.

Already attended one of our seminars? We offer free continuing education for all of our seminars - continue the learning even after attending one of our seminars!

Experience a Year in 3 Days - a computer-based project management simulation - 3 days - 21 PDU - as offered by the Project Management Institute!

Today's organizations require a complex skill-set that project members can't learn by simply reading a book or attending a regular seminar. People learn best by doing, but training on the job can be too risky when project success is on the line. Simulation-based training bridges the gap between theory and practice. This seminar provides a real-life environment where project members can experiment and safely learn from their mistakes. This instructor-led seminar uses the only computer-based project management simulation that allows participants to plan (not just run) a project. Test your abilities in a safe, supportive environment. Get immediate feedback about your decisions. This is one seminar where we have to literally kick people out of the room for breaks - the participants don't want to stop running the simulation! [more] [online narrative demo] [article]

REAL Project Management Best Practices - 3 days - 21 PDU

This seminar introduces project participants and stakeholders to the application of project management. Participants are introduced to project management concepts, terms, methods, and best practices for application in a variety of industries. This is our "fundamentals" or "tools and techniques" seminar. [more]

REAL Project Management with Microsoft Project - 3 days - 21 PDU

This seminar introduces project participants and stakeholders to the application of project management best practices using Microsoft Project. This blended concept and hands-on seminar combines the overall project management best practices with the use of a software tool. [more]

REAL Microsoft Project Intensive - 1 day - 7 PDU

This seminar is for those who have already attended a fundamentals / best practices seminar and only want to focus on the proper use of Microsoft Project. This very efficient seminar covers more techniques than other software seminars two and three times the duration! This seminar can also be offered as a consulting/coaching environment for one or two people.

Fundamentals of Project Management - 1 day - 7 PDU

This fast-paced seminar is an overview of project management terms, concepts, tools, and techniques. Participants in this seminar will learn the "secret" of project management, and how to define, plan, and manage successful projects. This seminar is perfect for those that have to practice formal project management, but just want a one day quick hit of project management best practices. Our unique approach provides ultimate skills transfer.

Executive Briefing on Project Management - 1 day - 7 PDU

This seminar is a high-level examination of project management concepts, terms, methods, and best practices. After attending this seminar, participants will be able to interpret project data, know how a project is progressing, and understand the basic applications of project management. Organizational issues and the different types of sponsorship are also discussed. Not only for executives, this seminar covers topics appropriate for those that need to know "just enough" about project management. Compared to the "Polished Professional" this seminar is more tools and techniques based. [more]

The Polished Professional - 1 day - 7 PDU

This seminar is perfect for the manager, assistant, secretary, or professional that needs a quick lesson on the fundamentals of planning and basic project management. Learn "just enough" about the best practices of project management to look even more polished. Compared to the "Executive Briefing" this seminar is more people and office politics based - influence without authority and get things done.

Effective Estimating - 1 day - 7 PDU

This seminar presents estimating best practices and techniques beneficial to any type of project. Construction, IT/IS, high-tech, engineering, publishing, research and manufacturing projects are discussed and used as examples, along with examples from recent real-life projects the facilitating consultant has worked on. This seminar covers all types of estimates, including cost, effort, resource, time, scope and risk estimates, and presents best practices for analyzing and giving estimates, from the Project Management Institute, the Software Engineering Institute, and the Society of Cost Estimating and Analysis. Learn to estimate better! [more]

Risk Management for Projects - 1 day - 7 PDU

This seminar teaches participants how to include risk management in their practice of project management. The participants learn about industry best practices, formal risk management theory, and practical real-world techniques to better identify and manage project risks. This seminar also includes a demonstration of risk-specific software. [more]

Contracts and Procurement - 1 day - 7 PDU

This seminar teaches participants how to successfully handle contract issues and project procurement. During this seminar the participants will learn about industry best practices, legal and government guidelines, and "project procurement management" following the Project Management Institute (PMI) processes. This seminar has been used by the Regina Saskatchewan PMI chapter for professional development! [more]

Distance Learning -
Guided self-directed PMP Preparation

Work at your own pace from your own location, without the hassle and expense of travel or attending a classroom-based seminar. This service includes two PMP preparation workbooks, sample test questions, and 10 half-hour telephone and web-conferencing sessions with one of our Project Management Professionals (PMP).
Cost: $575 all inclusive - PDUs earned!

Distance Learning -
Executive Briefing on Project Management

For the busy executive that wants a general sense of what is necessary to make project management work. Learn the highlights and how you can support project management efforts in your organization.
Cost: $375 all inclusive - PDUs earned!

Distance Learning -
Computer-based Project Management Simulation

This one-of-a-kind distance learning experience allows students to access our simulation through the Internet, enabling them to run the simulation without installing it on their computer. Along with four one-hour teleconference and web-conference interactions, this coaching option is both fun and enlightening.
Cost: $575 all inclusive - PDUs earned! - contact us for group discounts

Quality in Project Management - 2 days - 14 PDU

How has quality affected the planning, implementation, and close-out of your projects? Attend this seminar and you will experience how quality planning, assurance, control, and improvement interact and overlap throughout the various stages of project management. You will experience the significant effect that quality can have on ensuring project success, as well as the affect it can have on your project budgets. Learn how all the PMBOK® knowledge areas are affected by quality. This seminar brings together PMI and ISO best practices, along with real-world experience, from both a project manager and an ISO Auditor with a 100% success rate! [more]

ISO 9001:2000 - An Overview - 1 day - 7 PDU

This seminar is a cursory examination of ISO 9001 concepts, standards, methods, and best practices. Throughout the duration of the seminar, the requirements of the ISO 9001:2000 standard are explained, and the processes an organization must establish and document to accomplish successful registration are discussed. Additionally, several tools are provided to ensure that your organization is knowledgeable, prepared, and ready to attempt the ISO 9001:2000 process. [more]

ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor Training - 2 days - 14 PDU

This seminar has been designed to increase your understanding of the techniques and best practices of ISO 9000:2000 Internal Auditing. Through the use of highly interactive presentations, simulated audits, tutorials, and case studies, you will learn to develop and implement practical audit skills. By participating in this seminar, you will also improve your evaluation and communication skills, develop more effective reporting skills, and increase your capability to implement corrective action programs. As part of this seminar, you will conduct a real internal audit! [more] 

Upgrading from ISO 9001:2000 to AS9100 - 1 day - 7 PDU

This seminar provides an introduction and explanation to the additional requirements as required by AS9100:2002. Throughout this seminar, an RAB AS9100 AEA (Aerospace Experienced Auditor) discusses and presents the expectations in order to satisfy and become registered to the AS9100 standard. AS 9100 builds on ISO 9000 by adding the additional requirements related to customer-related processes, purchasing, design control, production and service provision, calibration, control of non-conforming product, and corrective and preventative action. Additionally, the requirements for FAI (First Article Inspection) are discussed in detail.

Remember that all of these seminars can be customized and tailored to your organization's specific needs.

Remember that all of these seminars can be customized and tailored to your organization's specific needs. "Stand Up" customization is included with the price.

You only need 3 participants to make an on-site seminar cost effective! Having 10 or more participants is almost half the cost of sending those people to a public open-enrollment seminar!

Get private customized delivery at less than public prices.