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Professional and Continuing Education Courses

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Non-credit courses are recorded as Continuing Education Units or CEUs. One CEU represents 10 contact hours of instruction and learning activities. CEUs are generally not transferrable to other institutions.

PACE-01: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Cert DFS Cust

This project-based course leads to a certification in the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt business process improvement program. Participants will learn the Six Sigma business transformation model, understand continuous improvement, apply organizational learning methods, and understand the value stream. Participants will complete projects to interactively engage with the theory and skills needed to successfully complete the Six Sigma Green Belt exam (taken at the end of the course).

PACE-14: CAPM Exam Preparation Course

This course teaches students project management terminology and principles that are accepted world-wide. Students attending this course will learn project management process groups (initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing) and will receive detailed instruction in the following knowledge areas: Integration Management, Scope Management, Time Management, Cost Management, Quality Management, Human Resources Management, Communications Management, Risk Management, Procurement Management and Stakeholder Management. This course is a requirement towards the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).

PACE-15: PMP Exam Preparation Course

This course teaches students project management terminology and principles that are accepted world-wide. Students attending this course will learn the five project management process groups (initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing) and will receive detailed instruction in the following knowledge areas: Integration Management, Scope Management, Time Management, Cost Management, Quality Management, Human Resources Management, Communications Management, Risk Management, Procurement Management and Stakeholder Management. This course is a requirement towards the Advanced Project Management Certificate.

PACE-23: Basic Construction Management Cert

The National Association of Construction Professionals (NACP), in partnership with Westminster, provides a Basic Construction Management Certificate (BCMC) program for construction professionals. The program consists of a three-day workshop to prepare them to pass the Basic Construction Management Professional (BCMP) exam. Students take the exam as a part of this program. Successful students will receive the BCMP credential through the NACP. Upon successful completion of all sections and components, students will be awarded the Basic Construction Management Certificate from Westminster.

PACE-25: Project Management Training Camp Simul.

This project management simulation course places real project managers in real-time situations. Students find themselves working in a team-based environment using computer simulations to solve realistic problems, while practicing and applying a variety of Project Management techniques. This course provides critical, fundamental skills for Project Managers who may or may not be at a senior level, but spend the majority of their time managing projects, including those who manage large and complex projects or multiple projects. Technical or non-technical managers, line or staff, individual contributors or project leaders all find this course equally valuable for professional development and career growth. This course is a requirement towards the Advanced Project Management Certificate

PACE-26: Guiding Organizational Change Simulation

This simulation course requires Project Managers to: (1) exercise the complete range of Project Management tools and techniques while managing a significant corporate project, and (2) develop a valuable new set of leadership skills held by a select few - guiding others through the unsettling distress of major changes to their organization. The class will develop and assess each student's ability to guide a team through actual, real-time projects with multiple, simultaneous, overlapping, organizational changes. During the course students will learn practical skills that will help them and their project team get through changes faster, with less pain, and with better outcomes. This course is a requirement towards the Advanced Project Management Certificate. This is a 64 clock hour course, requiring in-class simulations, along with supplemental reading and course work. Project Management Institute principles are applied throughout the course.

PACE-31: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Lean Six Sigma is a combination of two popular continuous improvement methods-Lean and Six Sigma-that pave the way for operational excellence. It relies on a collaborative team effort to improve performance by systematically removing waste and reducing variation. The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is an essential member of every Lean Six Sigma project team. Whether you're tasked with leading your own projects or are looking to expand your education, Westminster's Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course will increase your knowledge base and capability to apply the DMAIC methodology and Lean methods. Green Belt training represents a reduction in time and material required for Black Belt training, so many professionals choose to start their process improvement career at this level. It's a quicker entry into the industry and a way to explore your comfort in the role before making a larger commitment.

PACE-32: Process and Project Management Cert

In this certification program, the student will gain a solid understanding of project management, as well as the very coveted Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Lean Six Sigma is a combination of two popular continuous improvement methods-Lean and Six Sigma-that pave the way for operational excellence. It relies on a collaborative team effort to improve performance by systematically removing waste and reducing variation. The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is an essential member of every Lean Six Sigma project team. Whether you're tasked with leading your own projects or are looking to expand your education, our PPMC course will increase your knowledge base and capability to apply the DMAIC methodology and Lean methods to projects. This blended program is very focused on getting you to translate the knowledge you gain through online learning and practice to real skills and expertise. The skills transfer doesn't end there as you must complete a Project Fundamentals Course and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt online training and simulation project to earn your certification.

PACE-33: Project Management and Leadership Cert

The Project Management and Leadership Certificate (PMLC) introduces project managers to the necessary management and leadership skills that will help them and their teams to deliver successful project results.??The curriculum begins with an online Project Management Fundamentals course, followed by two team-based simulation courses that help participants practice skills related to project management, leadership, and organizational change. The program also provides in-depth instruction on project management processes and knowledge areas to help participants achieve Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification. These courses will be taught by instructors who hold a PMP® certification, have advanced educational credentials, and are PMI® Registered Education Providers or PMI® Authorized Training Partners. Upon successful completion of all sections and courses, students will be awarded the Project Management and Leadership Certificate from Westminster.

PACE-41: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Lean Six Sigma is a combination of two popular continuous improvement methods-Lean and Six Sigma-that pave the way for operational excellence. It relies on a collaborative team effort to improve performance by systematically removing waste and reducing variation. The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is an expert team leader, statistical analyst, and project manager - all rolled into one. As a Black Belt in training, students will learn how to master this diverse set of "soft" and "hard" skills so that, when the course is completed, students are able to quickly lead critical projects to successful completion. The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification is an online program that is self-paced according to students' schedules and time constraints, yet rigorous enough for the rewarded Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) certification to carry weight in today's professional environment. The objective of this certification program is to develop a comprehensive set of skills that will allow students to function effectively as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

PACE-43: Advanced Construction Management Cert

Westminster's Advanced Construction Management Training certificate program (ACMC), uses a project-based approach where students learn and master skills though real-world business applications while receiving mentoring from Westminster instructors who are certified project and construction management experts. Students are mentored toward mastery of concept and execution by expert faculty-coaches while engaging in projects related to their real work environment. The program curriculum is tied to the industry recognized certificates students need to perform at a highly proficient level. During the Advanced Construction Management Training Certificate students will participate in a Construction Management Simulation Course-this three-day (24 hours) workshop allows students to apply construction management principles to a simulated project. Students receive rigorous, repeated practice of advanced construction management principles. Student will then participate in a ACMP Assessment-this advanced assessment, (90 hours), is composed of a self-assessment, a scenario-based assessment, and a supervisor's assessment. A participant's performance in each area is fed into an algorithm that provides a score for the participant in twelve construction management areas. The algorithm also provides a comprehensive score for the participant. Students who successfully complete the certificate will receive: ACMP Credential-this credential is awarded by the NACP. The required pass rate for this assessment is a comprehensive score above 3.3, with all area scores above 3.0. ACMC Program Certificate-this certificate is awarded by Westminster. Those seeking this credential must have passed the NACP Basic Construction Management Professional (BCMP) exam and have a minimum of two years of experience managing construction teams. They must then participate in a series of two practical exams (one in-person exam and one online exam) and achieve a combined average score of 3.3 (out of a possible 5.0) on their final assessment report.

PACE-45: Advanced Project Management Certificate

Westminster's Advanced Project Management certificate program (APMC) consists of a 3-section, project-based approach where participants learn and master skills through real-world business applications and simulations while receiving mentoring from Westminster instructors who are certified project management experts. Participants are mentored toward mastery of concept and execution by expert faculty coaches while engaging in projects related to their real work environment. The program curriculum is tied to the industry-recognized certifications participants need to perform at a highly proficient level. Successful completion of the certificate program helps participants prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exams. These proctored, nationally normed, criterion-referenced certification exams are administered by the Project Management Institute and are not included as part of the program. Students will be awarded the Advanced Project Management Certificate from Westminster.