Project Management Certificate for Government IT Professionals

• Our online program format is easy to use and provides all the worksheets and examples you need to complete the program.
• Each module uses our Online Accelerated Quality in Learning Model – Learn, Do, Check, Act.

The Online Accelerated Quality in Learning Model – Learn, Do, Check, Act

• First, you learn the theory of the concepts presented in each module.
• Next, you do activities in your environment by applying what you learned to complete the program activities.
• Then you check to be sure you have grasped the concepts in each module before moving on and updating your online learning schedule.
• Finally, you reflect on what you learned by creating action plans describing how you’re going to use your new knowledge to successfully manage projects in your work and personal life.

• Both research and experience show that people learn faster and remember more if they immediately apply what they learn in their own environment. This is why we design the programs the way we do. Your instructor is your guide on the side ensuring you succeed at implementing your new skills in your environment.
• This style of learning produces very consistent and high quality learning where you are actually able to put to use immediately what you are learning. The focus is on gaining mastery in the skills you need to be a successful Project Manager, every day on every project.

We have successfully used this approach for learning since 1995, modifying the programs to take advantage of the latest advancements in technology. We are experts in modern neuroscience and what it takes for you to effectively learn, and learn fast.

You will need an Internet connection and access to a computer to download the program material and complete the assessment exams at the end of each module.

Our programs use common document types: Microsoft Word Document, Microsoft Excel Document, and Adobe Acrobat PDF.

• We accept American Express, MasterCard, Visa, personal or company checks.
• It is best to pay by credit card (using our secure server) to ensure immediate access to your program.
• If you wish to pay by check, register online and select the pay by check option. You will receive an invoice via email which you can use to help prompt payment back at your company or at home. Check payments should be mailed to the remittance address on the invoice.

You will gain access to your program as soon as payment is received. Please contact your Course Instructor once you’ve gained access to let him or her know you wish to start later.

• Once you have completed all the course activities and passed the final assessment (if applicable), you will receive an email to complete an online evaluation.  If you do not get this email you can find the link from your “MyCheetah” page under the Transcripts Tab.
• Upon completing the online evaluation, your course completion certificate will be available to view/print from your “MyCheetah” account under the transcripts tab.

If you need an extension to finish this course you can purchase an additional week for 1/4 the list price of the course. Simply send an email to your online coach and s/he will put you in touch with a customer service representative who will take your credit card information to process your extension fee.

Our courses use common document types: Microsoft Word Document, Microsoft Excel Document, Adobe Acrobat PDF, and Microsoft Project.

All material need for this course is provided online, except for Microsoft Project Version 2002 Step-by-Step by Carl Chatfield, et al. which we will ship to you. This book comes with a demo CD to use during the program and includes a 60 day free trial of the MS Project software.

• You have up to three months to complete all the course activities.
• The program is designed to be completed in 80 hours. You can complete this program as fast as two weeks if you have an IT project you can complete in two weeks.
• We recommend you take at least two months to do the course activities.
• We recognize that you may be juggling a career and family life as well, so we give you up to three months to complete all the course activities.

In 2004, the Office of Management and Budget released requirements for 2005 that specified accredited Project Managers should manage government projects. States around the country are passing similar legislation. Having skilled IT Project Managers on staff improves the organizations ability to get projects done fast.

• This program teaches the comprehensive elements of project management. The PM Skill Matrix below shows the PM Skill areas covered.

We offer a 100% Learning Guarantee. If after successfully completing all the course requirements to the satisfaction of your online instructor you feel you can’t use what you have learned, we will refund your money.

We provide very detailed outlines of what is involved with our program; therefore, once someone has commenced our program, we cannot give a refund. If after 48 hours of registration you decide this class is not for you, you can request a cancellation and a full refund will be processed if you have not accessed the materials. If you have accessed the proprietary materials, and you wish to cancel within 48 hours, we will be happy to apply the funds you paid to another Cheetah Learning course.

Once your online instructor feels that you have successfully completed the course requirements, you will receive an email to complete an online evaluation.

Upon completing the online evaluation, your course certificate will be available to view/print from your My Cheetah account under the Transcripts tab.

The course certificate will have all the information you need to report your PDUs to PMI®.

Cheetah offers a program called Cheetah Points – our way of saying “Thank You” to our loyal customers.

You can enroll through your My Cheetah page. Go to the student login and enter your email address and password. In the My Cheetah page, you can start referring people for courses.

Collect Cheetah Points and save on Cheetah courses. Each Cheetah Point is equivalent to $1 USD towards Cheetah courses, and you can earn as many Cheetah Points as you can accumulate!

Collect Cheetah Points by:

• Referrals: When the person you refer takes a Cheetah course, you earn from 10 to 50 Cheetah Points and the person you referred gets a $10 to $50 discount depending on the course they choose. (Not available in conjunction with other promotions.)
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Using Cheetah Points is easy – they are stored in our secure server. You will have access to your Cheetah Points at any time, either to see how many you’ve accumulated or to redeem them for course discounts from your My Cheetah page. When you register for any Cheetah course, after you’ve entered your contact information, you’ll be given an opportunity to confirm your registration and your available Cheetah Points will be displayed. You can use as many as you want up to the full price of the course. Note: Cheetah Points cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions.