WCP offers a full range of project management workshops; from fundamental to advanced level plus PMP and CAPM exam prep classes.
Our public workshops are offered in Mississauga, Toronto, Waterloo, and Sudbury.
For detailed course information, including course outline, locations, dates and pricing, click on the course name below. If you have any questions or need help selecting the course that is right for you, you can reach us at info@wcpconsulting.com or give us a call at 905-660-7184 or toll free at 800-214-8096. Have five or more people who require training? Consider having us come to you and deliver the workshop at your location. Check out our Corporate Training page for more information.
Project Management Essential: Part 1 — the Fundamentals
3 days, 21 PDUs/Contact Hours; 17 Tech| 2 Lead| 2 Strat
Whether you are a seasoned project manager or new to the field, if you only take one project management course, this is the one to take! The course focuses on the most important techniques of project management and is taught using a project simulation that enables participants to immediately see the value of learned techniques and how they relate to real‐world projects. This course is the recommended prerequisite for all of our project management courses, and for some people will be the only project management course they ever need.
Note: this course is also available in a Construction/Engineering version. Please see Project Management Essentials for Construction
Project Management Essential: Part 2 — Advanced Project Monitoring & Control
3 days, 21 PDUs/Contact Hours; 18 Tech| 1 Lead| 2 Strat
Through the use of group discussion, realistic project scenarios and exercise simulations, participants learn how to apply advanced project management techniques suitable for mid to large scale projects. Whether you already have your PMP designation or are working towards your designation, if you are (or are planning to be) a career project manager this course is for you.
Project Management Essential: Part 3 — Effective Communication and Stakeholder Management
3 days, 21 PDUs/Contact Hours; 0 Tech| 12 Lead| 9 Strat
The ability to communicate and interact effectively with others is at the heart of good project management. Poor communication and relationships result in significant issues and detract from what matters and what needs to be done. This course is appropriate for virtually anyone involved in projects, but for a project manager, this may be just what you need to propel your career to the next level.
In Kitchener/Waterloo (in association with the University of Waterloo) this course is available in the following format: 2-day People Skills: The Secret Behind Project Success + 1-day Managing Stakeholder Expectations
PMP® Exam Prep – The Velociteach System
4-days in-class + on-line self-study materials, over 35 PDUs/Contact Hours
WCP has partnered with Velociteach to bring to Canada some of the most comprehensive and effective PMP Exam Prep training materials available today — the Velociteach PMP Exam Prep System. In addition to 4‐days of instructor lead training, the course includes a self‐paced e‐learning module and audio CDs to re‐enforce the classroom training. Also included is a comprehensive PMP Exam simulation lab and the highly acclaimed book “The PMP Exam; How to Pass on Your First Try” by Andy Crowe.
This class is available in the following formats:
- 4-day in-class workshop (four consecutive days)
- 4-day in-class workshop (4 days over 4 weeks)
- 4-day virtual facilitated workshop (4 consecutive days)
Agile Project Management Hands On
3-days, 21 PDUs/Contact Hours; 10 Tech| 2 Lead| 9 Strat
Is agile right for your organization? There are many misconceptions regarding what Agile Project Management is and what it is not. Learn where Agile PM fits into the spectrum of management methodologies, and receive an introduction to the Scrum methodology, and agile metrics and control. Upon completion of the course, you will have a solid understanding of agile project management techniques and when to apply them.
Juggling Multiple Projects
2 days, 14 PDUs/Contact Hours; 4 Tech| 2 Lead| 8 Strat
This advanced course is a must for project managers and schedulers who must plan their projects in a resource constrained environment using shared resources. Learn specific techniques for how to schedule multiple projects that share a common resource pool – while avoiding that all too common effect where a delay in one project causes cascading delays in the other projects.
Hands-on Microsoft Project
2 days, 14 PDUs/Contact Hours 5 Tech| 1 Lead| 8 Strat
“I wish I would have taken this course years ago” is one of the most common pieces of feedback we hear from participants of this course. This hands-on course use a series of progressive exercises to simulate how Microsoft Project is used in an actual project environment. Participants learn what to do – and what not to do – when using MS Project. Stop fighting Microsoft Project and learn how to use it to plan, analyze, track and report your projects. The course is ideal for both project managers and project schedulers.
Business Analysis for the Project Manager
2-days, 14 PDUs/Contact Hours; 9 Tech| 0 Lead| 5 Strat
The Business Analyst plays a key role on many projects, yet many project managers are unclear how or when to use a Business Analyst on the project. This course introduces project managers to the core tools and techniques used by a BA, and discusses how and when to involve BAs in the project and how best to work with them to achieve project success. Not only for Project Managers, this course is also suitable for BAs who want a better understanding of how they integrate into the overall project.
Managing Complex Projects
2-days, 14 PDUs/Contact Hours; 0 Tech| 6 Lead| 8 Strat
In this highly interactive and discussion based 2-day workshop, participants will explore actual high profile examples of complex projects, identify what made them complex and the impact of the complexity on their eventual success or failure. Participants will also learn how even a basic understanding of complexity theory, together with project management best practices, can be applied to such projects in order to improve outcomes. Suitable for project managers who want to take their project management skills to the next level.
Project Contracting and Procurement Management
2 days, 14 PDUs/Contact Hours; 5 Tech| 1 Lead| 8 Strat
This workshop will guide participants through key procurement practices, including preparation of requests for proposals, requesting proposals, evaluation of proposals, and contract administration. The course will also provide a taste of contract law. While detailed in nature, this course will offer anyone insights into the role of the procurement manager on a project team.