The Program
This is a fast-paced program — students should expect to spend 2 to 3 hours per week between classes, working with their team and assigned team coach as they develop their project plan, applying what they’ve learned in class.
Week 1
Each veteran and instructor will have a chance to introduce themselves and learn each unique story from their military experience. Teams will be formed-up and each team will be assigned a team coach to guide their efforts during the course session.
Course Topics:
Introduction
Project Scope
Agile
Schedule
Cost
Week 2
By the beginning of the second week, each team will have identified a project and started developing their project plan
Course Topics:
Review of Prior Day’s Topics
Quality Mgmt
Stakeholder Mgmt & Communications
Resource & Team Mgmt
Presentations
Risk Mgmt
Week 3
The third and final week includes team project presentations in the afternoon
Course Topics:
Review of Prior Days’ Topics
Procurement Mgmt
Change Mgmt & Closure of Procurements, Phases and Projects
Team Project Presentations of Scope, Schedule & Cost
Wrap-up / Survey / Next Steps for CAPM & PMP Certification
...and Beyond
We continue the relationship with our Veterans through a LinkedIn group where you can find BDC alumni from previous sessions and expand your network.
CAPM and PMP Certification Support from BDC:
Graduates of our 3-day course are invited to compete for a number of certification scholarships. By working hard through our recommended study strategy, students can compete to win and have books, PMI membership dues and CAPM and PMP exam fees covered, as they receive training and support from BDC, all the way across the finish line to certification success.