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Core Curriculum

Executive Program (EXEC)

Core Curriculum Advanced Project Management & Advanced Systems Engineering Project Management & Systems Engineering Foundations of Aerospace at NASA

Audience

This course is designed for the NASA program management community comprised of Agency officials serving in positions having major responsibilities for program management, individuals serving in program manager and program scientist positions and senior executives leading key program/project management technical and support functions, i.e., engineering, science, budget, procurement, safety and mission assurance.

Goal

This four and a half day course supplements the participants’ project management and systems engineering knowledge and skills as needed to achieve successful executive leadership and management of programs and key program support functions.

Learning Methods

Learning methods include a variety of lectures, case studies and lessons learned. Sessions are primarily conducted by current or retired high level NASA officials with a significant number having also served in private industry. Interaction with and among participants is enhanced by a small class size (20-25).

Specific Objectives

Upon completion of this course /session, participants will be able to:
  • Understand how to mange effectively under the Agency strategic management and governance systems and within the Agency internal and external environments;
  • Develop knowledge and skills in leading and managing the PGM processes of program formulation, approval and oversight; and
  • Develop leadership and collaboration skills in advocating programs, working across organizational boundaries, and resolving conflict and solving problems
  • Perform effectively and efficiently in accordance with the NASA governance model and strategic direction, and within the Agency internal and external environments;
  • Lead and manage the programmatic processes and functions for program formulation, approval, implementation and review; and
  • Effectively and efficiently advocate programs, facilitate collaboration among organizations with diverse interests and cultures, and resolve conflicts in the Agency environment.

Prerequisites

The participants must have extensive project management and systems engineering experience and training up to and including the Advanced Project Management and Advanced Systems Engineering course (APM&ASE) level of the APPEL Core Curriculum or equivalent and be nominated by their Headquarters Mission Director or their Center Director and selected by the Agency Administrator.

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