Join Bruce Gay, PMP, for his session, "Strengthening Delivery Success in Federal Projects: Why FAC-P/PM Certification Matters", during our 2025 Project Management Symposium. This presentation will highlight the importance of FAC-P/PM certification in building a qualified and accountable project management workforce within the federal government. Bruce will explore how FAC-P/PM certification enhances leadership capabilities, strengthens knowledge of federal acquisition processes, and supports effective project management practices. More information on Bruce's session can be found at: https://lnkd.in/ehGipPHQ Bruce's session is live on Thursday, May 1, from 11-11:45 AM at College Park, MD. See you there!
University of Maryland Project Management Center for Excellence
Higher Education
College Park, Maryland 937 followers
Providing robust project management academic and professional development programs both online and in the classroom.
About us
Earn the Competitive Advantage that you need to compete in today’s modern workplace. The environment is demanding and rapidly evolving. In order to be successful and manage effectively, this modern workplace requires a cutting-edge education specifically focused on Project Management. Consistently ranked as one of the Best Online Engineering Graduate Programs from a variety of sources, the University of Maryland Project Management Center for Excellence is a recognized leader in project management education. The variety of programs offered provides students with flexible options to earn the degree that best sites their needs. Academic options include: Master of Engineering in Project Management (MEng), Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a Major in Project Management (MS), Project Management Graduate Certificate in Engineering (GCEN), Doctorate of Philosophy in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Project Management (PhD), and two undergraduate minors. Courses can be taken 100% online, 100% in the classroom or a hybrid of both. Besides academic programs, the UMD Project Management Center for Excellence also delivers quality professional development programs including an annual two-day project management symposium and online professional certificates through edX. As the first project management program in an engineering school to be accredited by the Project Management Institute's Global Accreditation Center, the University of Maryland’s Project Management degree options empower you to put high-demand project management methods into everyday practice. Learn more! Go further! Start your journey today!
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FREE workshops are available to PM Symposium registrants Wednesday, April 30th, the day before the Symposium. Kevin Coleman's workshop, "The G.R.I.N.D. Leadership Mindset", will present the KMC Empowerment, LLC framework that is designed to help leaders stay committed to growth, overcome challenges, lead with purpose, navigate uncertainty, and maintain discipline. Kevin will use storytelling, real-life examples, interactive exercises, and actionable insights so that participants can walk away with the strategies to develop a success-driven leadership mindset. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ebDWiGPQ Kevin's workshop is live on Wednesday, April 30, from 10:00 AM-2:30 PM at College Park, MD. See you there!
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Join Andrea D. Wilson for her session, "The Emotional Advantage: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Project Management Success", during our 2025 Project Management Symposium. This session is designed to equip project managers with the tools to lead with empathy, adapt to challenges, and achieve sustained success. Andrea will guide participants in exploring the five key components of EI—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—and learn how these attributes can transform project outcomes. More information on Andrea's session can be found at: https://lnkd.in/eGPuBmUU Andrea's session is live on Friday, May 2, from 10-10:45 AM at College Park, MD. See you there!
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FREE workshops are available to PM Symposium registrants Wednesday, April 30th, the day before the Symposium. Dr. William Brantley's workshop, "Maximizing Project Value: The Foundations of Phillips’ ROI for Project Managers", will present Phillips’ ROI methodology alongside calculation and communication techniques so that participants can walk away with the skills to demonstrate their projects' value. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eh9ABivX Bill's workshop is live on Wednesday, April 30, from 10:00 AM-2:30 PM at College Park, MD. See you there!
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Join Myles Miller, Ph.D., for his session, "Project Manager to Project Motivator: Unlocking the Secrets of Strength-Based Project Management (SBPM)", during our 2025 Project Management Symposium. How can PMs better themselves while also making those around them on their teams, the contractors, the consultants, and others, better versions of themselves to achieve greater success together? Myles will take you through Strength-Based Project Management (SBPM) so you can come away with valuable first steps in creating an SBPM environment that will boost morale, improve interactions, and enhance overall productivity for everyone. More information on Myles's session can be found at: https://lnkd.in/ecDcZZct Myles's session is live on Thursday, May 1, from 1:30-2:15 PM at College Park, MD. See you there!
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Join Kenneth Welcome for his session, "Agile Amplified: Driving Success in Complex Healthcare IT Projects", during our 2025 Project Management Symposium. How do you tackle the challenges of delivering high-impact results in complex healthcare IT projects? Kenneth will take you behind the scenes of a real-world initiative, through interactive discussions and data-driven insights, to explore how iterative processes like retrospectives accelerated timelines, enhanced collaboration, and aligned deliverables with clinical and operational goals. More information on Kenneth's session can be found at: https://lnkd.in/gkPQAVcZ Kenneth's session is live on Thursday, May 1, from 11-11:45 AM at College Park, MD. See you there!
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Join Sandra Menzies for her session, "What is End-of-Career / Retirement Coaching and How can it Help My Agency?", during our 2025 Project Management Symposium. Sandra will review the pilot coaching program her company performed that focused on preparing employees for the emotional, psychological, and social readiness to leave their professional career as they prepared themselves personally for their next chapter of life. Understand how coaching programs tailored to those who are retirement eligible can enhance your organizations readiness for ongoing continuity and improve employee morale. More information on Sandra's session can be found at: https://lnkd.in/e8NeBZui Sandra's session is live on Thursday, May 1, from 3:30-4:15 PM at College Park, MD. See you there!
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We're offering discounted symposium rates for all federal employees! Based on current restrictions on the federal workforce, we believe you may need to self-fund your attendance at the Project Management Symposium this year. Thus, we are providing you with this extremely discounted rate. We greatly appreciate your support of the Symposium over the years, and now it is our opportunity to support you. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/ePSrApSf
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Join Courtney Johnson and Nicole Rumeau for their session, "Reactive to Proactive: Injecting Collaborative Project Planning to Improve Delivery Success", during our 2025 Project Management Symposium. Have you ever entered a project or program mid-stream and had to correct course? What can you do differently to set yourself up for success for future projects and programs? Courtney and Nicole will address these questions and discuss developing dynamic, cross-functional portfolio planning that includes the full lifecycle of complex research projects and programs. More information on Courtney and Nicole's session can be found at: https://lnkd.in/enbgMF8G Courtney and Nicole's session is live on Thursday, May 1, from 10-10:45 AM at College Park, MD. See you there!
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Register for the PM Symposium and participate in a FREE in-person workshop on Wednesday, April 30th, the day before the symposium starts. In these highly crafted interactive sessions, upgrade your skills with industry experts on key topics including Leadership Under Uncertainty (Mindsets), Defining and Measuring Value (ROI), and Planning and Control Systems (EVMS). Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/eJr9wqDp
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