Core Curriculum

Advanced Project Management and Advanced Systems Engineering (APM&ASE)

Audience

This course is designed for technical professionals who have had prior experience in projects or systems engineering at supervisory level.

Goal

This four and a half day course will focus on critical elements of leading and managing a project life cycle in a complex and dynamic environment. This includes the formulation and implementation of integrated systems and organization architectures, acquisition strategy within an environment of multiple and complex interfaces, extensive review and oversight, and approaches to identify and mitigate technical and other risks such as changing requirements and unanticipated budget reductions.

Learning Methods

Facilitated discussions and key NASA topics are combined with case studies, individual and team exercises, demonstrations, and knowledge sharing to maximize the active learning experience.

Specific Objectives

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

• Apply a complex project model and processes and determine and communicate project complexity.
• Address variables involved in dealing with complex projects.
• Demonstrate techniques for accurate work estimating and risk analysis in complex situations.
• Develop a plan that provides the right level of control and flexibility for success in complex projects.
• Integrate strategic planning techniques to meet NASA requirements for complex projects.
• Develop techniques for coping with multiple stakeholders, complex approval situations and teams drawn from across the Agency’s organizational boundaries.
• Compete for senior level positions.

Recommended Prerequisites

Project Management & Systems Engineering (APPEL-PM&SE) or equivalent knowledge