Microsoft Based Certification Training for Project and Sharepoint by CertSchool

Seeking to improve team collaboration and project results, companies are updating to Microsoft Project 2010’s new set of tools for project managers. CertSchool.com is presenting a free certification training course in the Microsoft Project 2010 on November 30th to bring managers up to speed with the new tools.

CertSchool.com have prepared a special training course for managers at every level to benefit from bringing their skills up to date with the newest Microsoft Project 2010 management software. This course will be presented free of charge on the Mar 28, 29th between 4:00PM to 7:00PM PDT. The course focuses on preparing the user to pass Microsoft Exam 70-178 Managing Projects Using Microsoft Project 2010. Participants will gain expertise in the newest set of flexible work management solutions from Microsoft. Individuals, teams and enterprises with a keen focus on optimizing their work environments will benefit from this well structured course.

Earning a Microsoft Office 

Specialist certification can help you 

differentiate yourself in today's 

competitive job market, 

broaden your employment opportunities.

Register for this course at:https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/764935898

Managers in all industries can take advantage of the knowledge of CertSchool.com experts in the comprehensive Microsoft Project software program, to discover how to take project management to the next level. Their qualified CertSchool.com trainers will be leading students participating in this free certification course to a deep understanding of the Microsoft Project user interface, and this powerful software’s recently enhanced features.

CertSchool.com’s trainers will focus on how Microsoft Project 2010 can help organizations reduce costs and drive efficiency by unifying their project and portfolio management. Attention will also be given to ways managers can improve productivity through implementing a sound understanding of Microsoft Project’s intuitive user interface. Managers attending this free certification training course who are familiar with SharePoint 2010 will enjoy learning about enhanced collaboration and reporting available in Microsoft Project 2010 that is built on the SharePoint platform. In this new free course from CertSchool.com, managers find the confidence to navigate the flexible and scalable platform of Microsoft Project 2010, to create their own powerful work management systems.

CertSchool’s lead instructor and CEO, Aditya Chinni was delighted to announce, “This free certification training in Microsoft Project 2010 is being offered at a time when the focus of all organizations is on greater collaboration and more effective productivity across projects. As with all of the project management training courses offered by CertSchool.com, the course materials are highly refined and delivered and delivered by project managers working with this project management software every day. Our training methods enhance every student’s experience of the Microsoft Project 2010 software as they gain insight not only into the tools but also into effective project management solutions employed by experts in daily practice.”

About CertSchool.com

Global training leader CertSchool.com offers corporate on-site, in-class, and online (100% in-class equivalent) and professional training in: Project Management, Program Management, Portfolio Management, PMO Setup, Various management methodologies (Sigma, Agile XP, Agile Scrum, PMI Agile ACP, Prince2, RUP), MS Project Professional/Server, and PPM Solutions (MS, HP). CertSchool.com also offers customized training to some of the world’s biggest companies, including: Bank of America, Caterpillar, Dell, Farmers Insurance, Keiser Permanente, Southern California Edison, and many more.

Headquartered in Los Angeles metro, California, CertSchool.com offers training in 14 locations across the globe, including: Bangalore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Costa Rica, El Segundo, Houston, Irvine, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New Jersey, Pasadena, Phoenix, Portland, San Jose, and Seattle.

To find out more and to book for up coming training events, please contact customer service at support(at)certschool(dot)com or telephone 1.888.369.1221.

Fees for online classes to begin Summer Semester

Students enrolled in online classes will have to pay a distance learning fee starting Summer Semester.

Passed by the Board of Trustees on Feb. 10, students who are enrolled in exclusively online courses will be charged a $100 fee in addition to their tuition. Non-resident students will pay a $105 fee.

This fee will not be applied to students who take classes on any of Ohio State's campuses, and are in courses that are assigned any class or lab time.

The fee is being implemented to help cover the costs of online courses.

"Services associated with distance education come with some costs. For example, a 24/7 help desk is needed to accommodate those students," said Wayne Carlson, vice provost for undergraduate studies and dean of undergraduate education.

"The nature of online courses is that there are resources that go beyond those of an on-campus face-to-face student, and the fee is to cover those," Carlson said.

Some think the fee is unnecessary.

"I don't see why anyone would think that's a good idea. The online courses use fewer resources from the university," said Timothy Gregory, professor of history and distance learning instructor. "In a time of financial austerity, the university is being asked to cut back, it seems like not a very good time to do this."

While some departments have instituted distance education fees in the past, this one will replace all those currently or previously in place.

"The price structure has been all over the map. Nursing added a $175 fee, others added no fee … we wanted consistency, we wanted one structure," Carlson said.

Non-resident students are charged a $105 fee, $5 more than Ohio resident students. By law, the university is required to charge them more then what is charged to in-state students.

Students who take only online classes for a quarter end up saving money because they don't have to pay the Ohio Union, COTA and RPAC fees that are added to tuition bills, saving them $200 to $400 every quarter they enroll in only online classes.

"It turns out it's cheaper to be an online student than on-campus," Carlson said.

Non-resident students have even more savings.

"We don't charge out-of-state tuition. Students taking all classes at Ohio State aren't charged as an out-of-state student," Carlson said.

This results in a savings of roughly $6,000 to $7,000 per quarter.

"What we see is that students will take part of their course load online, then come to campus to complete their degrees," Carlson said.

Since most online classes are general education courses, and OSU offers no online degrees, students cannot fulfill their entire major curriculum this way.

"We don't have that many online classes, we might have a student who takes only one online class," Carlson said.

Students who take a combination of classroom courses and distance learning courses won't be charged the new $100 fee, and several students said they would be opposed to the fee if they were.

"I'm taking two online classes now, and some aren't even offered in a lecture, just online," said Brooke Shepard, a second-year in family financial services.

Shepard said that if she was charged a fee, it would make her decide not to take online classes in the future.

Others agreed.

"I pay for classes that are actual classes, taught by teachers. Adding an extra fee to an online class is almost insulting. I would not go for that," said Nate Fisher, a fourth-year in international business.

Carlson said he hopes that in accessing the programs and changing some inconsistencies, the distance education programs at OSU will improve.

"We have really never had a strong distance learning program. We only have 40 courses that are strongly defined as online in the various programs," he said.

Carlson said that in some cases it can be hard to distinguish which classes are distance learning courses.

"If it isn't tagged as an online class, we have no way of knowing," he said. "One of our goals is to know."

Carlson said he would like to see more distance learning classes available to better accommodate students who can't come to OSU due to travel distances, disability or a demanding job.

"Hopefully in the future we will be able to reach those students with what is uniquely Ohio State," Carlson said.

While Carlson knows that online classes are more convenient for some students, he said that students still gain a lot from being on campus.

"I'm a big believer in the campus experience. Coming to Ohio State, students should experience everything it has to offer," he said. "I don't think it challenged the brick and mortar campus, as people call it."

The Braintrust Consulting Group Approved as Registered Education Provider by Project Management Institute

The Braintrust Consulting Group today announces it has been accepted by the Project Management Institute (PMI) as a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) effective December 2011. R.E.P.s are organizations that have been approved by PMI to help project managers achieve and maintain the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Program Management Professional (PgMP)® and other PMI professional credentials. These organizations have met PMI’s rigorous quality criteria for course content, instructor qualification, and instructional design.

Project managers are increasingly turning to R.E.P.s for certification training and maintenance, especially since median salaries for the profession now exceed $100,000 (USD). The Braintrust Consulting Group is a worldwide leader in Agile Project Management Training and Coaching, specifically using Scrum. The Braintrust Consulting Group offers classes ranging from the fundamentals of Agile to certified Scrum training. President and lead trainer, Brian Rabon, is one of only approximately 150 people with the Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST) designation, in the entire world. With a CST on staff The Braintrust Consulting Group can offer Certified Scrum Master® (CSM) and Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO) courses across the United States and internationally. CSM and CSPO certifications are the most recognized agile certifications worldwide for software development and beyond.

When asked why The Braintrust Consulting Group pursued becoming a PMI R.E.P. Rabon said, “PMI’s reputation as a global leader of Project Management knowledge is very closely aligned with our company’s vision to be the premier “go to" partner for project management expertise. When two organizations with similar visions can partner together, the result is a synergy that can’t be beat.”

The Braintrust Consulting Group joins more than 1,500 R.E.P.s in more than 80 countries. These organizations include commercial training providers, academic institutions, and corporate training departments within corporations and government agencies.

Certified Scrum Master®, Certified Scrum Product Owner®, and Certified Scrum Trainer® are registered marks of Scrum Alliance, Inc.

About The Braintrust Consulting Group 
The Braintrust Consulting Group provides complete project management solutions for a wide range of software-related projects. Our vast experience combined with our innovative project management model allows us to create customized solutions for each client. We blend People, Processes, Tools, and Training into one seamless formula to help our clients break through obstacles, improve processes, meet deadlines, and exceed goals.

About Project Management Institute (PMI) 
PMI is the world’s largest project management member association, representing more than 600,000 practitioners in more than 185 countries. As a global thought leader and knowledge resource, PMI advances the profession through its global standards and credentials, collaborative chapters and virtual communities and academic research. When organizations invest in project management, supported by PMI, executives have confidence that their important initiatives will deliver expected results, greater business value and competitive advantage.
Visit at http://www.PMI.org, http://www.facebook.com/PMInstitute, and on Twitter@PMInstitute.