Key Consulting

With over a million Project Management Professionals worldwide, the Project Management Institute’s certification program is now a standard across all industries. Becoming a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® involves meeting certain education and experience requirements, and passing a 180-question exam. (<a href="https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/certifications/project-management-professional-handbook.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">PMP Certification Handbook</a> from PMI.)

The key to passing the exam is to understand the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) view of project management.&nbsp; This means reviewing and understanding PMI’s Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and the PMI Agile Practice Guide, but also becoming familiar with how PMI expects project managers to apply that knowledge.&nbsp; In most cases, this requires PMP-candidates to become familiar with new concepts during their PMP exam preparation, and/or to “unlearn” practices that they have picked up over the years.

This course provides a solid PMP prep foundation – we present and explain all the concepts you need to know.&nbsp; While other PMP training courses focus on last-minute cramming to prepare you for the exam, we assume you actually want to learn something from your PMP education.&nbsp; No pre-reading is required before taking our course, but you should be prepared to study the materials we provide – it’s a closed book exam.

<h2>Who should take this PMP Certification Prep course?</h2>

Course participants should be familiar with the certification process, and meet the PMP experience requirements prior to attending.&nbsp; You should also be reasonably familiar with modern project management techniques, as advocated by PMI, and be planning on sitting for the exam within a couple of months of completing this course.

<h2>Where is this course offered?</h2>

The course is offered on an open-enrollment basis at our Project Management Education Center in <a href="https://consulting.ky/pmp-prep-bellevue/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bellevue/Kirkland</a>, WA, (which also serves <a href="https://consulting.ky/pmp-prep-seattle/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Seattle</a>, <a href="https://consulting.ky/pmp-prep-olympia/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Olympia</a>, Redmond, Renton, Everett, and Tacoma), as well as at our Project Management Education Center in <a href="https://consulting.ky/pmp-prep-tucson/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tucson</a>, AZ (which also serves the Greater <a href="https://consulting.ky/pmp-prep-phoenix/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Phoenix</a> area, Oro Valley, and Sierra Vista / Fort Huachuca), and other select locations such as <a href="https://consulting.ky/project-management-training/grand-cayman-project-management-courses/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Grand Cayman</a>.&nbsp; We also provide it on an on-site basis anywhere in the world, and <a href="https://consulting.ky/pmp-prep-online/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">online</a> using live instructors.

<h2>PMP Prep Course Objectives</h2>

By the end of the course you will :
<ul><li>Understand PMI’s approach to project management.</li><li>Understand how the PMP exam is structured, and what kinds of questions will be asked.</li><li>Be very familiar with PMI-advocated project management best practices.</li><li>Possess various tricks, tips, techniques, and templates to help you retain information for the exam.</li></ul>

<h2>PMP Prep Course Details</h2>

<ul><li>Length: 40 hours.</li><li>Materials: Hardcopy and electronic versions of the PMI ATP Authorized PMP Exam Prep manual.&nbsp; Access to PMI Choice online digital resources.&nbsp; Hardcopy Key Consulting 3″ binder of PMP materials to augment and explain the PMI manual.&nbsp; 200 sample PMP questions provided by PMI.&nbsp; Online access to exam simulator with more than 2000 sample PMP questions.</li><li>Style: Our style of training is very interactive.&nbsp; For online courses, both instructor and participants are on-camera throughout the course. We consistently receive excellent ratings from training participants, While we make the course as practical as possible, the focus is kept on PMP exam preparation. The course meets the PMP certification training requirement of 35 hours of formal training.</li><li>Format: Classroom.&nbsp; No computers required for in-person classroom training.</li><li>Prerequisites:&nbsp; PMP certification experience requirements, familiarity with modern project management techniques.</li><li>More details: Read our <a href="https://consulting.ky/project-management-professional-pmp-course-faq/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">PMP course FAQs</a></li></ul>

<h2>PMP Exam Prep Course Content</h2>

<h3>PMP Prep Module One</h3>
<ul><li>Introductions and Expectations</li><li>The Exam and Exam Techniques</li><li>Basic Concepts</li><li>Project Life Cycles</li><li>Introduction to Stakeholders</li><li>The Project Management Plan</li></ul>
<h3>Module Two</h3>
<ul><li>Define Team Ground Rules</li><li>Negotiate Project Agreements</li><li>Empower Team Members and Stakeholders</li><li>Train Team Members and Stakeholders</li><li>Engage and Support Virtual Teams</li></ul>
<h3>Module Three</h3>
<ul><li>Build Shared Understanding about a Project</li><li>Determine the Appropriate Project Methodology/Methods and Practices</li><li>Plan and Manage Scope</li></ul>
<h3>Module Four</h3>
<ul><li>Plan and Manage Scope cont.</li><li>Plan and Manage Schedule</li></ul>
<h3>&nbsp;Module Five</h3>
<ul><li>Plan and Manage Budget and Resources</li><li>Plan and Manage Quality of Products and Deliverables</li><li>Integrate Project Planning Activities</li></ul>
<h3>&nbsp;Module Six</h3>
<ul><li>Plan and Manager Procurement</li><li>Establish Governance Structure</li><li>Plan and Manage Project/Phase Closure</li></ul>
<h3>&nbsp;Module Seven</h3>
<ul><li>Assess and Manage Risks</li><li>Execute Project to Deliver Business Value</li></ul>
<h3>Module Eight</h3>
<ul><li>Manage Communications</li><li>Engage Stakeholders</li><li>Create Project Artifacts</li><li>Manage Project Changes</li><li>Manage Project Issues</li></ul>
<h3>Module Nine...</h3>
(Read more: <a href="https://consulting.ky/courses/pmp-certification-preparation/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://consulting.ky/courses/pmp-certification-preparation/</a>)
<a href="https://consulting.ky/project-management-training/tucson-project-management-courses/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tucson Project Management Courses</a>
This 40-hour course is presented live online in an interactive format&nbsp; 1 day per week for 5 consecutive weeks.

Local Event: PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification Preparation Course

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PMP (Project Management Professional)...

With over a million Project Management Professionals worldwide, the Project Management Institute’s certification program is now...

PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification Preparation Course

Tohono Chul Botanical Gardens, Galleries, and Bistro

On Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 from 5 to 9 p.m., Tohono Chul, the vibrant 49-acre botanic garden, arboretum and nature preserve located at 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, presents its two-day Monsoon Market.
This pop-up market celebrates the sights, sounds and spirit of the summer monsoon with experiences such as expert talks, workshops, live music, art exhibits, artisan goods, food and drinks, and monsoon-themed fun for all ages. The event coincides with Tohono Chul’s other popular summertime events, including the Plant Sale, featuring native and desert-adapted plants, and Chillin’ at the Chul, an after-hours event with activities for the whole family. Admission is free.
“Tohono Chul is transformed during summer nights, and the season gives us ample opportunity to present incredible activities for our guests of all ages,” said Jamie Maslyn Larson, president and CEO of Tohono Chul. “We look forward to welcoming the community for a two-day extravaganza of fun, education and memory-making.”

The Monsoon Market features:

<ul><li>Plant Sale</li><li>Chillin’ at the Chul</li><li>Vendors</li><li>Community Partners</li><li>Lectures</li><li>Activities</li><li>Food and Drink</li></ul>
The Plant Sale is located in the Sonoran Seasons Garden and Overlook, and includes a thoughtfully curated collection of native and desert-adapted plants, such as:

<ul><li>Cacti</li><li>Succulents</li><li>Trees</li><li>Shrubs</li><li>Perennials</li><li>Vines</li><li>Agaves</li><li>Garden Accessories and more</li></ul>
Chillin’ at the Chul takes place throughout the property, where guests are encouraged to take in the shopping opportunities, live music, food and drinks, and family-friendly activities. Live music and experiences include:

Friday, July 17
Lecture |6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Agaves and Yuccas for Tucson Landscapes with Gregg Starr of Starr Nursery
Live music | 6 to 9 p.m.
Latin and South American music by Ruta Verbena
Activities
Make Your Own Native Seed Balls | Free
Plant and Sip: Create a Desert Dish Garden | 6:30 to 8 p.m. | $65++ 
Saturday, July 18
Lecture |6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Gardening with Native Plants in the Desert Southwest with author Jack Dash, Tohono Chul’s garden and facilities manager
Live music | 6 to 9 p.m.
‘60s to ‘80s rock music by Vinyl Grooves
Activities
Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden, and Bitty and Beau’s Coffee.

For more about the Monsoon Market and to sign up for specific workshop experiences, visit <a href="https://tohonochul.org/monsoon-market/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.tohonochul.org/monsoon-market</a>.

For more about Tohono Chul, visit <a href="https://tohonochul.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.tohonochul.org</a>.

Local Event: Monsoon Market Rolls into Tohono Chul July 17 and 18

Monsoon Market Rolls into Tohono Chul July 17...

On Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 from 5 to 9 p.m., Tohono Chul, the vibrant 49-acre botanic garden, arboretum and...

Monsoon Market Rolls into Tohono Chul July 17 and 18

The fun is heating up at Tohono Chul this summer with the announcement of the park’s Plant and Sip: Create a Desert Dish Garden workshop. On Friday, July 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., as part of Monsoon Market and Chillin’ at the Chul, guests are invited to escape the summer heat and enjoy a relaxing evening as they create a beautiful cactus dish garden in the cool shade of Sami’s Courtyard.

During the event, participants can enjoy a beer, margarita or glass of wine, as the Tohono Chul nursery team guides them through the process of selecting, arranging and planting three unique desert cacti in a decorative planter, complete with accent rocks. Guests will receive care instructions to ensure their cactus dish garden thrives at home.

Before or after the workshop, participants can explore the Monsoon Market’s plant sale, educational exhibits, artisan vendors and garden talks. Set to the music of Tohono Chul’s Chillin’ at the Chul concert series and enveloped by the mature Ironwood tress of Sami’s Courtyard, this hands-on workshop is a chance to slow down, get creative and bring home a little piece of the desert.

The cost for this workshop is $65 and includes:

<ul><li>One beer, margarita or glass of wine</li><li>Decorative planter</li><li>Three desert cacti</li><li>Decorative rock and planting materials</li><li>Expert guidance from our Tohono Chul nursery staff</li><li>A completed cactus dish garden to take home</li></ul>

To learn more about this event and to register, visit <a href="https://tohonochul.org/event/plant-sip-create-a-desert-dish-garden/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSvmzxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLblBVd1BQdTZvWFI5U0Jwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlzqIK7SMh9XrLJ0O-L7c5XSKyhGYibPdfx_bDkeozw2c98aGNK_zoiJcRAo_aem_Je07uzIjLBOvhdLRh4nLGA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://tohonochul.org/plant-sip-create-a-desert-dish-garden</a>.

For more about Tohono Chul, visit <a href="https://tohonochul.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.tohonochul.org</a>.

Local Event: Tohono Chul Announces Plant and Sip Experience JULY 17

Tohono Chul Announces Plant and Sip Experience...

The fun is heating up at Tohono Chul this summer with the announcement of the park’s Plant and Sip: Create a Desert Dish Garden...

Tohono Chul Announces Plant and Sip Experience JULY 17

Tohono Chul, the vibrant 49-acre botanic garden, arboretum and nature preserve located at 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, is pleased to present Michael Cajero’s “We Need to Dream This All Again.” This exhibition of mixed-media sculptures is currently on display in the Garden Pavilion through Friday, Aug. 28.
“Cajero’s works are powerful and magical performative creations, simultaneously baroque and surreal. They captivate and puzzle, transporting all who enter his dark sculptural worlds into a profound sense of wonder and hope,” said Jamie Maslyn Larson, president and CEO of Tohono Chul. “This project has been made possible by John Wells, and we are extremely grateful for his extraordinary vision and generosity.”

Michael Cajero is remembered as one of Arizona’s most unique, prolific and critically acclaimed artists. For 50 years, he concentrated his efforts on furthering the Arte Povera and Process Art movements.

Cajero’s primary medium included exotically patterned gift-wrap, brown corrugated cardboard, and shredded computer and document paper culled from waste receptacles. These cast-off materials, heightened with acrylic paint, became the flesh, hair and clothes that cover skeletons of thick, yet easily bendable aluminum wire. With unbridled energy, Cajero summoned his creations to life, directing them to act out universal dramas drawn from current events as well as the Mexican folktales that so impressed him in his youth.

“We Need to Dream This All Again” is now on exhibit in Tohono Chul’s Garden Pavilion through Friday, Aug. 28.

For more about Tohono Chul, visit <a href="https://tohonochul.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.tohonochul.org</a>.

Local Event: Tohono Chul Presents Exhibition of Mixed-Media Sculptures by Michael Cajero

Tohono Chul Presents Exhibition of Mixed-Media...

Tohono Chul, the vibrant 49-acre botanic garden, arboretum and nature preserve located at 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, is pleased...

Tohono Chul Presents Exhibition of Mixed-Media Sculptures by Michael Cajero

Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Tucson. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi at Grace St Paul’s Episcopal Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.
&nbsp;Snapshot by Candlelight: Strike a pose and our photographers will print an instant photo for you to take home as a lovely keepsake.
General Info Venue: Grace St Paul's Episcopal Church Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 65 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zscElnBkgiCkHU0gcqV5US7l55prNgzrECvBkMOyq1k/pub" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click <a href="https://candlelightexperience.com/groups/#groups-form" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Check out all the <a href="https://feverup.com/en/tucson/candlelight" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Candlelight concerts</a> in Tucson To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click <a href="https://feverup.com/m/134992" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>
Tentative Program
<ul><li>The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 1 RV 269: Spring</li><li>The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2 RV 315: Summer</li><li>The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 3 RV 293: Autumn</li><li>The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 4 RV 297: Winter</li><li>Sonata n.12 in d-minor "La Follia" RV 63</li></ul>
 Performers
<ul><li>Agave Quartet - String Quartet</li></ul>

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Local Event: Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More

Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More

 Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Tucson. Get your tickets now to discover the music of 90s Hip-Hop on Strings at Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.
This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives.
General Info Venue: Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zscElnBkgiCkHU0gcqV5US7l55prNgzrECvBkMOyq1k/pub" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click <a href="https://candlelightexperience.com/groups/#groups-form" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Check out all the <a href="https://feverup.com/en/tucson/candlelight" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Candlelight concerts</a> in Tucson To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click <a href="https://feverup.com/m/134992" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>
Tentative Program
<ul><li>Fugees and Lauryn Hill Medley (Ready or Not, Doo-Wop, Fu-Gee-La, and Killing Me Softly)</li><li>Outkast Medley (Rosa Parks, Elevators (Me &amp; You), SpottieOttieDopaliscious, and More)</li><li>Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott Medley (The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly), Sock It to Me, and More)</li><li>Nas Medley (It Ain't Hard to Tell, N.Y. State of Mind, The World Is Yours, and More)</li><li>Jay-Z Medley (Can I Get A…, Big Pimpin, Money Ain't a Thing, and More)</li><li>A Tribe Called Quest Medley (Can I Kick It, Check the Rhime, Scenario, and More)</li><li>Wu Tang Clan Medley (C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me), Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F' Wit, Protect Ya Neck, and More)</li><li>2Pac Medley (Dear Mama, California Love, and more)</li><li>The Notorious B.I.G. Medley (Juicy, Big Poppa, Hypnotize, and More)</li><li>Dr. Dre Medley (Still D.R.E., Forgot About Dre, Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang, and More)</li></ul>
Performers
<ul><li>String Quartet - Agave Quartet</li></ul>
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Local Event: Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

Ramada by Wyndham Tucson

Who says Halloween has to wait? Escape the summer heat and step into a world of thrills, chills, and all things wonderfully weird at the Tucson Terror &amp; Oddities Market’s “Summerween Scream!”!
Join us Sunday, July 26, from 10 AM–6 PM at the Ramada by Wyndham Tucson (777 W. Cushing St.) for a one-day celebration of the strange and spectacular. Browse 40 alternative artists and vendors offering haunting handmade art, apparel &amp; jewelry, creepy collectibles, dark décor, true crime, horror, oddities &amp; curiosities, including bone art &amp; taxidermy one-of-a-kind treasures!
Enjoy horror-themed photo opps as you enter our “welcome tent” into the Ballroom of Oddities. Visit our tarot reader to glimpse what fate has in store, enter for a chance to win a FREE $50 market gift certificate, and indulge in food trucks, drinks, and a full on-site bar featuring hauntingly delicious drink specials. Whether you're a horror fan, collector, cosplayer, or lover of the unusual, this is the perfect summer thriller!.
Free admission • Free parking • All ages welcome

Local Event: Tucson Terror & Oddities "Summerween Scream" Market

Tucson Terror & Oddities "Summerween Scream"...

Who says Halloween has to wait? Escape the summer heat and step into a world of thrills, chills, and all things wonderfully...

Tucson Terror & Oddities "Summerween Scream" Market

Key Consulting 

Project management is being increasingly recognized as a vital skill-set for many management positions, not just those with the title of “project manager”. This course provides a solid, applied, project management introduction. You will discuss projects from your own organization, and review tools and templates we use every day to manage real projects.

<h2>Who should take this Introduction to Project Management course?</h2>

This course is for anyone interested in learning about formal project management techniques, including project managers, project team members, functional managers, contracting officers, and senior managers.

<h2>Where is this course offered?</h2>

The Project Management Introduction course is offered on an open-enrollment basis at our Project Management Education Center in <a href="https://consulting.ky/project-management-training/bellevue-project-management-courses/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bellevue/Seattle</a>, WA, (which also serves Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, Everett, Federal Way, and Tacoma), as well as at our Project Management Education Center in <a href="https://consulting.ky/project-management-training/tucson-project-management-courses/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tucson</a>, AZ (which also serves the Greater Phoenix area, Oro Valley, and Sierra Vista / Fort Huachuca), and other select locations such as <a href="https://consulting.ky/project-management-training/grand-cayman-project-management-courses/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Grand Cayman</a>.&nbsp; We also provide it on an on-site basis anywhere in the world, and <a href="https://consulting.ky/project-management-training/online-project-management-courses/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">online</a> using live instructors.

<h2>Intro to Project Management Course Objectives</h2>

By the end of the course you will be able to :
<ul><li>Understand more about project management.</li><li>Produce better project plans.</li><li>Reduce project risk.</li><li>Capture the complexity of your projects.</li><li>Stay on top of your projects while they are underway and through completion.</li><li>Waste less time and money fighting fires.</li><li>Present a more organized and professional management style.</li><li>Have more success completing your projects on time, and to budget.</li><li>Utilize a project management concept known as “float” to better manage your projects.</li></ul>

<h2>Project Management Introduction Course Details</h2>

<ul><li>Length: 8 hours.</li><li>Style: Instructor-led, using PowerPoint presentations, facilitated discussions, individual and group exercises.</li><li>Texts: Participants receive a course participant’s manual.</li><li>Format: Presented live online in an interactive format.</li><li>Prerequisites:&nbsp; None.</li></ul>

<h2>Course Content</h2>

<ul><li>What is a project?</li><li>What is project management?</li><li>Who uses project management?</li><li>Who is the <a href="https://www.pmi.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Project Management Institute</a>?</li><li>What drives the need for project management?</li><li>Areas of project management</li><li>Project balance</li><li>The role of the project manager</li><li>Organizational considerations</li><li>The Project Management Office</li><li>The Basic Project Management Process</li><li>Assembling a team</li><li>Project charters</li><li>Phase exit checklists</li><li>Project scope</li><li>Work Breakdown Structures</li><li>Network diagrams</li><li>Estimating durations</li><li>CPM Scheduling</li><li>The importance of Total Float</li><li>Obtaining stakeholder buy-in</li><li>Issue tracking</li><li>Adjusting the plan</li><li>Risk management</li><li>Project closure</li><li>Common project pitfalls</li><li>Next steps</li></ul>
(Read more… <a href="https://consulting.ky/courses/project-management-introduction-1-day/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://consulting.ky/courses/project-management-introduction-1-day/</a>)
This 8-hour course is presented live online in an interactive format.
<a href="https://consulting.ky/project-management-training/tucson-project-management-courses/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tucson Project Management courses</a>

Local Event: Introduction to Project Management Course

Introduction to Project Management Course

Project management is being increasingly recognized as a vital skill-set for many management positions, not just those with the...

Project management is being increasingly recognized as a vital skill-set for many management positions, not just those with the title of “project manager”. This course provides in-depth, practical, project management fundamentals training. You will discuss projects from your own organization, and review tools and templates we use every day to manage real projects.

<h2>Who should take this Project Management Fundamentals course?</h2>

This course is for existing project managers who are interested in learning more about formal project management techniques, and anyone who is interested in becoming a project manager.

<h2>Where is this course offered?</h2>

The Project Management Fundamentals course is offered on an open-enrollment basis at our Project Management Education Center in <a href="https://consulting.ky/project-management-training/bellevue-project-management-courses/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bellevue/Seattle</a>, WA, (which also serves Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, Everett, Federal Way, and Tacoma), as well as at our Project Management Education Center in <a href="https://consulting.ky/project-management-training/tucson-project-management-courses/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tucson</a>, AZ (which also serves the Greater Phoenix area, Oro Valley, and Sierra Vista / Fort Huachuca), and other select locations such as <a href="https://consulting.ky/project-management-training/grand-cayman-project-management-courses/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Grand Cayman</a>.&nbsp; We also provide it on an on-site basis anywhere in the world, and <a href="https://consulting.ky/project-management-training/online-project-management-courses/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">online</a> using live instructors.

<h2>Project Management Fundamentals Course Objectives</h2>

By the end of the course you will be able to :
<ul><li>Understand the language and structure of the Project Management Institute’s Body of Knowledge.</li><li>Discuss the advantages of different life cycle approaches.</li><li>Understand the value of project charter documents.</li><li>Identify and engage stakeholders more effectively.</li><li>Consider the impact of the environment or context in which your projects occur on your planning processes.</li><li>Develop work breakdown structures to better define your project and reduce the likelihood of missed scope.</li><li>Develop network diagrams that model how your project will be executed.</li><li>Schedule your project and identify the critical path.</li><li>Use various tools and reports to improve project communications.</li><li>Add resource and cost information to your plans.</li><li>Run better project status meetings.</li><li>Better estimate your project costs and durations.</li><li>Identify, prioritize, respond to, and manage, project risks.</li><li>Track issues and action items in a more systematic manner.</li><li>Update your project plans on a regular basis.</li><li>Measure how your project is progressing.</li><li>Work with schedule delays and modify your project plan appropriately to minimize their impact.</li></ul>

<h2>Fundamentals of Project Management Course Details</h2>

<ul><li>Length: 24 hours.</li><li>Style: Instructor-led, using PowerPoint presentations, facilitated discussions, individual and group exercises.</li><li>Texts: Participants receive a copy of PMI’s PMBOK® Guide, and a course participant’s manual/binder.</li><li>Format: Live online, interactive.</li><li>Prerequisites:&nbsp; None.</li></ul>

<h2>Project Management Fundamentals Course Content</h2>

<h3>Day One</h3>
<ul><li>What is a Project?</li><li>What is Project Management?</li><li>What’s Driving the Need for Project Management?</li><li>Project Management Institute (<a href="https://www.pmi.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">PMI</a>)</li><li>The Project Management Body Of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide®)</li><li>The Ten Knowledge Areas</li><li>The Five Process Groups</li><li>Predictive Project Life Cycles</li><li>Adaptive (Agile) Life Cycles</li><li>Tailoring</li><li>The Role of the Project Manager</li><li>Project Balance</li><li>Organizational Considerations</li><li>The Project Management Office</li><li>The Role of Project Sponsors</li><li>A Simplified Project Management Process</li><li>Project Charters</li></ul>

<h3>Day Two</h3>
<ul><li>Progressive Elaboration</li><li>Stakeholders</li><li>Identify Stakeholders</li><li>Power-Interest Grid</li><li>Stakeholder Management</li><li>Phase Gate Reviews</li><li>Define Project Scope</li><li>Work Breakdown Structures</li><li>Rolling Wave Planning</li><li>WBS Checklist</li><li>Project Resource Management</li><li>Assignment Matrix</li><li>Network Diagrams</li><li>Estimating Durations</li><li>Analogous Estimating</li><li>Parameter Estimating</li><li>3-Point Estimating</li><li>Develop Schedule</li><li>Critical Path Scheduling</li><li>The Importance of Total Float</li><li>Schedule Optimization</li><li>Reporting the Project Schedule</li><li>Gantt Charts</li><li>Estimate Costs</li><li>Common Estimating Themes</li><li>Types of Costs</li><li>Contingency Reserves</li><li>Accuracy of Estimates</li><li>Why do Plans Fail?</li></ul>

<h3>Day Three</h3>
<ul><li>Management Plans</li><li>Baselines</li><li>Project Management Plan</li><li>Successful Status Review Meetings</li><li>Status Meeting Agenda</li><li>Meeting Notes</li><li>Tracking Issues and Action Items</li><li>Control Schedule</li><li>Collecting “Actuals”</li><li>“Actuals” Collection Strategies</li><li>Control Costs</li><li>Cost Tracking</li><li>PMI’s Approach to Quality</li><li>Customer Satisfaction</li><li>Prevention over Inspection</li><li>Management Responsibility</li><li>Quality Management Plan</li><li>What is a Risk ?</li><li>Identify Risks</li><li>Qualitative Risk Analysis</li><li>Plan Risk Responses</li><li>Contingency Plans</li><li>Risk Register</li><li>Monitor Risks</li><li>Change Management</li><li>Project Communication Management</li><li>Close Project or Phase</li><li>Portfolio Management</li><li>Next Steps</li></ul>
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This 24-hour course is presented live online in an interactive format over 3 consecutive days.

Local Event: Project Management Fundamentals Course

Project Management Fundamentals Course

Tucson Scottish Rite Cathedral

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Tucson. Get your tickets now to discover the music of British Rock Legends at Scottish Rite Cathedral Tucson under the gentle glow of candlelight.
This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives.
General Info Venue: Scottish Rite Cathedral Tucson Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: este recinto cumple con la ley ADA View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Tucson To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles The Beatles Blackbird - The Beatles Help! - The Beatles Come Together - The Beatles Yesterday - The Beatles All You Need Is Love - The Beatles Love of My Life - Queen Another One Bites the Dust - Queen I Want to Break Free - Queen We Are the Champions - Queen We Will Rock You - Queen Radio Ga-Ga - Queen Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Performers String Quartet - Agave Quartet
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Local Event: Candlelight: Tribute to British Rock Legends

Candlelight: Tribute to British Rock Legends

Fort Lowell Museum

Before Davis Monthan, there was Fort Lowell! This walking tour covers the history of the land, people, and fort structures that played a huge part in the development of modern Tucson during the Apache Wars, America’s longest-running military conflict. This 2-hour leisurely walk is just under a mile. It will feature the adobe ruins of fort structures such as the Quartermasters Building, Officers’ Quarters, Post Barracks and the Fort Hospital. Admission to the museum is included with the tour.
Be prepared to be on your feet. No public water or restrooms are available at the museum, but the park offers fountains and public restrooms (next to the parking lot, by the Craycroft entrance).
Begins and ends at the Fort Lowell Museum.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received at least 24 hours in advance of the tour will receive a refund (minus a small transaction fee). Those received less than 24 hours in advance will not.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/133701/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Fort Lowell Park Walking Tour-Apr 19

Fort Lowell Park Walking Tour-Apr 19

Before Davis Monthan, there was Fort Lowell! This walking tour covers the history of the land, people, and fort structures that...

Tucson Presidio Museum 196 N Court Ave Tucson, AZ 85701

Celebration of All Things S-cuk Ṣon / Tucson 251+
August 20th, 2026 from 6:30-10 p.m
In the Territorial Patio of the Presidio Museum Brandylion Spirits open for evening business
Presented by the Tucson - Pima County Historical Commission
This event will be held in the museum patio, a more intimate and shorter evening than last year's milestone event. Musical entertainment and community partners pending. FREE to Tucsonans who enjoy a summer evening.
While the Tucson basin has been inhabited for thousands of years, the formal inception date of the City of Tucson is August 20th, 1775. Today, we use this date to celebrate our rich TucSonorense culture and its many inhabitants. Did you know the name Tucson originates from the native O’odham word “s -cuk ṣon” which means “at the base of the black hill”?<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/146979/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: Celebration of All Things S-cuk Son / Tucson The 251+ Anniversary

Celebration of All Things S-cuk Son / Tucson...

Celebration of All Things S-cuk Ṣon / Tucson 251+
August 20th, 2026 from 6:30-10 p.m
In the Territorial Patio of the Presidio...

Celebration of All Things S-cuk Son / Tucson The 251+ Anniversary

La Rosa

If you can’t get enough of ABBA, boy do we have THE dance party for you! We are a DJ dance party playing all your favorite ABBA tracks, plus plenty of other disco hits from the 70s &amp; 80's like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher, &amp; so much more. So honey honey, take-a-chance and you’ll be dancing all night long. Grab tickets, put on your best disco attire, bring your friends, and have the best night of your life!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/154385/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Gimme Gimme Disco

Gimme Gimme Disco

If you can’t get enough of ABBA, boy do we have THE dance party for you! We are a DJ dance party playing all your favorite ABBA...

Café à La C'Art

This walking tour focuses on the pioneer women who contributed so much to Tucson’s history. Attendees will view the outside of their homes and learn about their lives. Some of the women covered include:
**Sarah Sorin – the first female attorney to appear before the U.S. Supreme Court unassisted **Gladys Franklin – active with historic and artistic endeavors in Tucson, she died in the same room she was born in on Main Avenue at 89. **Edith Kitt – Ran the Arizona Historical Society for years **Bettina Steinfeld – wife of Albert Steinfeld, Merchant Prince of the Southwest **Annie Neal Cheyney – had the Cheyney House built on Main Avenue **Atanacia Hughes (pictured here) – married to Sam Hughes at age 13 or so, gave birth to 15 children (pictured above).
***This tour covers 1/4 of a mile in two hours and begins at Café a la C’art at 150 N. Main Ave. It follows the same route as the Mansions of Main Avenue Walking Tour and is a good tour for people who want more information and less walking.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/151533/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Pioneer Women of Main Avenue Walking Tour-Aug 23rd

Pioneer Women of Main Avenue Walking Tour-Aug 23rd

This walking tour focuses on the pioneer women who contributed so much to Tucson’s history. Attendees will view the outside of...

For Microsoft Project training to be effective it needs to be integrated, applied, and enjoyable. By guiding participants through the construction and use of both sample and actual projects (from your workplace), we have found our training to be both productive, and well received. Other courses may show you how to find the product features – our course teaches you how to use the features to produce meaningful results.
<h2>Who should take this Microsoft Project Best Practices 101 course?</h2>
This course is for anyone who intends to be involved in planning and/or controlling projects using Microsoft Project. (We have courses available for all versions of Microsoft Project.)
<h2>Where is this course offered?</h2>
The Microsoft Project Best Practices 101 course is offered on an open-enrollment basis at our Project Management Education Center in Bellevue/Seattle, WA, (which also serves Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, Everett, Federal Way, and Tacoma), as well as at our Project Management Education Center in Tucson, AZ (which also serves the Greater Phoenix area, Oro Valley, and Sierra Vista / Fort Huachuca), and other select locations such as Grand Cayman.&nbsp; We also provide it on an on-site basis anywhere in the world, and online using live instructors.
<h2>MS Project Best Practices 101 Course Objectives&nbsp;</h2>
By the end of the course you will be able to:
<ul><li>Enter tasks and create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to capture the scope of your project</li><li>Work with project calendars</li><li>Link tasks together to create a network diagram that dynamically updates</li><li>Utilize the Timeline view to summarize your schedule</li><li>Use notes and hyperlinks to annotate your data</li><li>Save a baseline and enter project progress info</li><li>Utilize constraints and deadlines</li><li>Format your data and print useful reports that highlight the important information</li><li>Avoid the frustration of many novice users</li></ul>

<h2>MS Project Best Practices 101 Course Detail&nbsp;</h2>
<ul><li>Length: 8 hours.</li><li>Style: This interactive course uses “Step by Step Microsoft Project” by Carl Chatfield, PMP,&nbsp; accompanied by Key Consulting PowerPoint presentations.&nbsp; Participants build projects using sample data, and then develop, and experiment with, their own project data.</li><li>Texts: Participants receive a course participant’s manual, course textbook, and sample files.</li><li>Format: Live online, interactive.</li><li>Prerequisites:&nbsp; None, however we recommend you take Introduction to Project Management, or equivalent, to maximize the value of this course.</li></ul>

<h2>Microsoft Project Best Practices 101 Course Content</h2>
<ul><li>Project management refresher</li><li>Moving around and viewing data</li><li>Creating a project</li><li>Project calendars</li><li>Scheduling modes</li><li>Creating tasks</li><li>Entering durations</li><li>Modeling your Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)</li><li>Creating your Network Diagram</li><li>Adding notes and hyperlinks</li><li>Formatting and printing</li><li>The Timeline view</li><li>Saving a baseline</li><li>Entering basic progress information</li><li>Fine tuning task relationships</li><li>Constraints and deadlines</li><li>Sorting, grouping and filtering</li></ul>
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This 1-day, 8-hour&nbsp; course is presented live in an interactive format. No prior MS Project experience is necessary. Those who complete MS Project Best Practices 101 may wish to go on to take <a href="https://consulting.ky/courses/microsoft-project-best-practices-102/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MS Project Best Practices 102</a>.

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MS Project Best Practices 101 Course

For Microsoft Project training to be effective it needs to be integrated, applied, and enjoyable. By guiding participants...

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Tucson. Get your tickets now to discover the music of The Beatles at Scottish Rite Cathedral Tucson under the gentle glow of candlelight.
This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives.
General Info Venue: Scottish Rite Cathedral Tucson Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Tucson To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program I Want To Hold Your Hand Penny Lane Strawberry Fields Come Together Here Comes the Sun With A Little Help From My Friends Help! Eleanor Rigby While My Guitar Gently Weeps Helter Skelter Blackbird A Day in the Life Yesterday Let It Be
Performers Agave String Quartet<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/151216/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Candlelight: The Soundtrack of the 60´s

Candlelight: The Soundtrack of the 60´s

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Artemis Adolescent Healing Center

Artemis Adolescent Healing Center is an AZDHS and Joint Commission-accredited teen behavioral health treatment facility in Tucson, Arizona, serving adolescents and families seeking clinically guided support for mental health concerns, substance use, and co-occurring challenges. With offices at 6599 N Oracle Rd, Suite B, Artemis provides a structured, compassionate environment designed specifically for teens, with individualized treatment planning, evidence-based therapies, licensed clinical support, and family-centered guidance. The program supports teens experiencing concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, behavioral challenges, alcohol or drug use, and dual diagnosis needs. At Artemis, care options include residential inpatient rehab programs, partial hospitalization day programming (PHP), intensive outpatient programming (IOP), outpatient support, and continuing care planning, allowing families to access an appropriate level of support based on their clinical needs and goals in reaching out for support. Artemis emphasizes safety, privacy, emotional stabilization, healthy routines, and long-term recovery skills. Treatment is designed to help teens build coping strategies, improve communication, strengthen family relationships, and move toward greater stability at home, in school, and in daily life. Families can contact the compassionate Admissions staff at Artemis Adolescent Healing Center at any time for confidential admissions guidance, insurance verification, and help determining whether the program is an appropriate fit for their teen. All calls are confidential, and Artemis encourages parents and families of struggling teens and adolescents to reach out for supportive options today.

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Catalina Behavioral Health

Catalina Behavioral Health seeks to become the provider of choice for the clients, families, and the Arizona community we serve. Our treatment center accomplishes this by providing evidence-based and individualized programs for every client who enters our facility. When attending Catalina for mental health, substance use disorders, or dual diagnosis treatment, you join our recovery family. In everything we do, Catalina strives for leadership in the field of behavioral healthcare; to provide effective therapies, dedicated staff, and unrivalled facilities. Call or drop by for a visit today and let us show you the difference our services make when seeking mental health and addiction treatment success!

Catalina Behavioral Health seeks to become the provider of choice for the clients, families, and the Arizona community we serve. Our treatment...

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Junk King Tucson

At Junk King Tucson, we treat every customer like royalty. As a locally owned, woman-owned, and eco-friendly junk removal company, we’re proud to serve Tucson and surrounding areas — including Oro Valley, Marana, Rita Ranch, Vail, Catalina Foothills, Green Valley, and beyond — with fast, friendly, and professional service you can count on. Our team handles residential and commercial junk removal, from furniture and appliance removal to yard waste, hot tubs, sheds, storage units, and full property cleanouts. Whether you’re tackling a home project, clearing out an office, or helping a client with a move or estate, Junk King does the heavy lifting so you don’t have to. What makes us stand out? 👑 Bigger Trucks, Better Value – Our trucks are 20% larger than the competition, so you get more space for your money. 👑 Same-Day &amp; Next-Day Service – When you’re ready to clean up, we’re ready to roll. 👑 Eco-Friendly Commitment – We recycle, repurpose, and donate as much as possible to keep items out of landfills. 👑 Royal Treatment, Every Time – From your first call to job completion, our courteous, uniformed team ensures a stress-free experience fit for a king (or queen). At Junk King Tucson, we believe a clean space shouldn’t cost you your weekend—or the planet. Call 520-549-5865 or 1-888-888-JUNK (5865) to schedule your royal junk removal experience today.

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