Project Management - Technical Diploma
The Project Management Technical Diploma encompasses personnel and qualitative issues, as well as the technical, quantitative aspects of managing projects. Courses immerse students in teamwork and team dynamics, helping them develop the skills to tackle complex projects and the savvy to synthesize diverse perspectives. Topics covered include project integration, scheduling, scope and planning, human resources, communication, quality, costs, monitoring, and procurement. The combination of courses build the skills necessary for the role of project manager within a variety of industries.
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Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $4,875, Books: $403, Supplies: $0
This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. /admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees?ProgramCode=311962
Requirements for Program Entry
- Apply at www.nwtc.edu/apply.
- Submit high school, GED, or HSED transcripts and college transcripts (if applicable) to transcripts@nwtc.edu.
- Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with 冈本视频 Admissions at start@nwtc.edu or 920-498-5444.
Program Outcomes
- Identify the different stages involved in project planning.
- Successfully employ common project management tools.
- Utilize relevant milestones in monitoring and measuring progress taking account of budget, expenditure and risk management.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal communications and conflict management techniques.
- Employ common software tools for project management.
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Project Management technical diploma in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Second Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Full Semester
- Curriculum Note: Students must earn a "C" or higher in 10-890-101, College 101.
Course Descriptions
Students gain skills that lead to success in college, employment, and life. Students should take this course in their first semester. (Pre-requisite: None.)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringCourse provides an overview of the interconnectedness among careers within Business. Learn how various fields within the broader industry each play an integral role and how a personal brand fits into preparing you for your career choice. (Corequisite: 10-890-101, College 101)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringThis course introduces students to lean principles in manufacturing and operations within a Just-In-Time (JIT) framework. Topics include productivity systems, quality management, statistical process control, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, value stream mapping, and production logistics. Emphasis is placed on continuous improvement tools and the integration of human resources in lean environments.
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringFront-line supervisory functions including planning, controlling, delegating, organizing, human motivation, decision-making, conflict resolution, and managing a diverse workforce.
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringThe role of project management, developing a project proposal, demonstration of relevant software, working with project teams, sequencing tasks, charting progress, dealing with variations, budgets and resources, implementation, and assessment.
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringGain a solid foundation in Lean Six Sigma principles and tools while preparing for Green Belt certification. This course introduces the core concepts of Lean and Six Sigma, explaining their importance in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. You'll explore key terminology, strategies for successful implementation, and the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) methodology. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue Green Belt certification and lead data-driven process improvement initiatives. (Prerequisite: 10-182-117 Principles of Lean Operations)
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringCreating worksheets; enter data, make modifications, work with formulas and functions, create and enhance charts, manage data, transform data, conditional formatting, importing/exporting data, introduction to PivotTables and PivotCharts.
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringFiscal and monetary aspects of business. Each learner will demonstrate application of business types, cycles, forecasting, budgeting, expense control, and financial statement interpretation relevant to the supervisor as a non-accountant. (Prerequisite: 10-804-134, Mathematical Reasoning)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringThis course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication. (Prerequisite: GPA greater/equal to 2.6; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 15 AND English score greater/equal to 15; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringCreate professional resume and cover letter, prepare for interviews, understand interviewing techniques, participate in a mock interview, evaluate outcomes of interview, and prepare for Career Experience. (Prerequisites: 10-105-100, Careers in Business OR 10-107-117, Careers in IT OR 10-201-100, Careers In Digital Arts)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringLeadership effectiveness and organization requirements, individual and group motivation strategies, vision, mission and goals, ethical behavior, leadership style and adaptation, impacts of power and influence, employee development, coaching, managing change, and conflict resolution.
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringIntroduction to the fundamental processes and methodologies of the emerging role of data driven decision-making in organizations. Drawing upon quantitative concepts, tools, and analyses from several disciplines, the learner will obtain skills necessary to demonstrate the usefulness of these tools and analyses in providing optimal technical options in decision-making situations. The emphasis of the course is on the interpretation of the results and subsequently present insights from which effective data driven decisions can be made to benefit internal and external consumers.
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringThis course brings project management to life by applying foundational principles to real-world scenarios. Students will deepen their skills through hands-on use of industry tools, agile practices, and change management strategies. Learners will leave being able to confidently lead projects from concept to completion. (Pre-requisite: 10-196-188 Project Mgmt Fundamentals)
Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring