Unlock Your Potential & Develop Your Skills
Unlock Your Potential & Develop Your Skills
A SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES EVENT
EVENT DETAILS
Event Agenda: Saturday, April 12th
Saturday, April 12th
9:30am-10:30am Networking and Information Session – Learn more about SCPS Program Options
10:30am-2:30pm Project Management for Beginners Workshop (break for 15 mins)
Location
Water Tower Campus - Schreiber Center (Room 908)
16 E Pearson Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Info Session
Networking & Information Session
Join SCPS faculty and learn about our cutting-edge programs that can provide you with valuable skills for your current or future career. Discuss job opportunities and career paths in Chicago and nationally. You will have the opportunity to review the different options within SCPS' suite of programs and how enrolling in a SCPS program can fortify your career.
Schreiber Center, Room 908
Network and learn more from faculty within these program areas:
- Applied Studies (BA)
- Applied Psychology (BA)
- Information Technology (BA)
- Management (BA)
- Paralegal Studies (BA)
- Web Technologies (BA)
- Master in Information Technology Leadership & Strategy (MPS)
- Master in Instructional Design (MPS)
- Master of Arts in Public Policy (MPP)
- Master of Arts in Public Service Leadership
- Master of Arts in Urban Affairs
- Foundations of Instructional Design Certificate
- Professional Certificate in Instructional Design
- Certificate in Public Affairs and Management
- Litigation Practice Certificate in Paralegal Studies
- Corporate Practice Certificate in Paralegal Studies
- Litigation and Corporate Practice Certificate in Paralegal Studies
- Customized Certificate in Paralegal Studies
- JD and Master of Public Policy (JD/MPP)
- BS Environmental Policy and Master Public Policy (BS/MPP)
- BS Environmental Science and Master Public Policy (BS/MPP)
- BS Environmental Science: Conservation and Restoration Ecology/Public Policy (BS/MPP)
- BS Environmental Science: Environmental Health/Public Policy (BS/MPP)
- BS Environmental Science: Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture/Public Policy (BS/MPP)
- BA Environmental Policy and Master Public Policy (BA/MPP)
- BA Information Technology and MS Information Technology (BA/MS)
- BA Management and MPS Instructional Design (BA/MPS)
Workshop
Introduction to Project Management
Are you curious about how to plan, organize, and complete projects effectively? Whether you're working on a school project, planning an event, or leading a workplace initiative, project management tools and techniques can set you up for success.
In this engaging 4-hour workshop, you’ll learn the foundational principles of project management through hands-on activities, group discussions, and practical tools. You will learn best practices for leading change and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
Designed for anyone with little to no experience in project management, this session will provide you with the skills to approach any project with confidence and clarity.
Schreiber Center, Room 201
What You'll Learn
- You will learn how to create an abbreviated project charter and how to avoid scope creep.
- You will learn how to identify common project risks.
- You will learn how to create a stakeholder matrix.
- You will learn best practices for communication with different project stakeholders.
- You will learn how to obtain additional information on commonly used project management tools.
Credly Digital Badge
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Who Should Register
This workshop is for anyone interested in project management in any setting (formal or informal). It is designed to expose you to project management basics and to give you hands on experience with a sample of project management tools and techniques.
Participants will benefit from a supportive and hands-on environment. No prior experience is needed.
Refund Policy
Full refunds are available for cancelled registrations that occur prior to the workshop date. No refunds are available for cancelled registrations that occur on or after the workshop date, regardless of attendance. No partial refunds are available at any time.
Learn a new, valuable skill, meet Loyola’s School of Continuing & Professional Studies faculty members, learn about career paths, and get your questions answered about our cutting-edge programs.
Networking & Information Session
Join SCPS faculty and learn about our cutting-edge programs that can provide you with valuable skills for your current or future career. Discuss job opportunities and career paths in Chicago and nationally. You will have the opportunity to review the different options within SCPS' suite of programs and how enrolling in a SCPS program can fortify your career.
Schreiber Center, Room 908
Introduction to Project Management
Are you curious about how to plan, organize, and complete projects effectively? Whether you're working on a school project, planning an event, or leading a workplace initiative, project management tools and techniques can set you up for success.
In this engaging 4-hour workshop, you’ll learn the foundational principles of project management through hands-on activities, group discussions, and practical tools. You will learn best practices for leading change and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
Designed for anyone with little to no experience in project management, this session will provide you with the skills to approach any project with confidence and clarity.