Paterson Consulting is a Certified PMTA Training Provider (Project Management Training Alliance).

Project Management Professionals (PMP's, CAPM's, etc.) can utilize their training hours towards their PMI (Project Management Institute) required PDUs (Professional Development Units). Other courses in Leadership Development, Management Skills, Performance Management, Organizational Culture, Operational Excellence, and more can also qualify for PDUs as well for those seasoned Project Management Professionals.

Our two flagship course Project MGMT programs - Project Management Fundamentals & Agile for the Non-Agile Practitioner are available in 1, 2, & 3 Day - Custom Corporate Training Options. Great for For-Profit, Not-for-profit, and Government Agencies & Municipalities.

We highly recommend qualifying clients take advantage of Canada Job Grant Programs as these programs range from 2/3rds - 100% tuition reimbursement depending on the province your for-profit, non-profit, not-for-profit, and/or municipality/first nations is located. For further details visit Paterson Consulting Credentialing Institutions Page for quick links to various workforce training & development grants.

Questions about Grant Options in your area? We will help provide you guidance along the way! Contact - wes@patersonconsulting.ca

Project Management Fundamentals (3-Day)

This course is designed to introduce participants to the benefits of using basic project management tools and techniques to achieve better project results and enhance your organizational performance. 

Participants will walk away from the course with an enhanced understanding of how to initiate and plan a project, how to successfully capture a customer’s project requirements, how to effectively engage and communicate with project stakeholders, how to build a vibrant project team and how to manage risks and quality through the project life cycle. 

Participants will be able to apply these principles in a collaborative environment using a case study project. 

Course Learning Outcomes 

3 days (21 hours) 

Upon the completion of the course, participants will be able to: 

• Understand the difference between projects and operations 
• Define the stages of the project life cycle 
• Understand how organizations should select projects 
• Define the purpose of the project charter 
• Understand how to identify, categorize, and manage stakeholder expectations 
• Define the triple constraint 
• Understand the purpose of the project management plan 
• Understand how to identify and manage, risk, communications, human resources 
• Understand the process of developing a project budget and schedule 
• Understand the importance of capturing and storing lesson learned 

*Program is also available in 1 & 2 Day options.

 

Agile for the Non-Agile Practitioner

Course Description 

This course is designed to introduce participants to the Agile way of working. Agile is not limited to technology organizations. It’s universally applicable to construction and other areas of project delivery where Agile has not been traditionally used. 

Participants will walk away from the course with an enhanced understanding of Agile history and methods, the concepts of value and waste, strategies for stakeholder engagement, effective leadership strategies, flexibility and adaptability in planning, the iterative process, and continuous improvement. 

Course Learning Outcomes 

3 days (21 hours) 

Upon the completion of the course, participants will be able to: 

• Understand the Agile frameworks 
• Understand and apply value-driven delivery 
• Understand how to engage stakeholders using various Agile tools and strategies 
• Understand and build high performing teams 
• Understand effective leadership strategies 
• Understand adaptive planning considering constraints and progressive elaboration 
• Understand the relationship between Agile & Design Thinking and be able to apply both 
• Understand challenges and limitations of Agile
  

The Tarka & Paterson Difference!

Personalized Service 

Unlike the big guys, we’re a small company which means we care about each one of our students. You’re not just a number, you’re a person. 

Your Pursuit is Our Passion 

It’s no secret, we love project management. While the PMP® exam is challenging, we’ve poured  hundreds of hours into making our content interesting, engaging, and even fun! 

Commitment to Your Success 

Our relationship doesn’t end when you complete the course. We offer post course support and will work with you to help set up a training schedule to get you on the best track to success. 

Project Management Training Alliance (PMTA) 

We are a founding member of the PMTA, an organization that is an independent source of reliable, high quality and effective project management educational products and services. 

Corporate Flexibility 

We offer numerous project management training courses and supplementary training seminars, custom tailored to meet your organizational needs. Plus, we deliver training at the site of your choosing.

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