Stanford Advanced Project Management

Since its inception in 1999, the Stanford Advanced Project Management ("Stanford APM") program has equipped executives and managers with the latest thinking and tools for executing business strategies and achieving intended results. To date, more than 10,000 participants have benefited from this award-winning professional development program, and more than 2,000 have earned their Stanford Certified Project Manager (SCPM) credentials.

Now, IPS and the Stanford Center for Professional Development are bringing the Stanford APM program to the Washington, DC, area, at a discounted price specifically for Federal government employees, government contractors, nongovernmental organizations, and nonprofit organizations.

Why this program? Why now?

Under the requirements of the Clinger-Cohen Act and the President’s Management Agenda, all federal executives, senior managers, program managers, and project managers are required to achieve superior performance at all levels within the organization, from executing tactical projects through strategic-level initiatives.

To fulfill these requirements, executives and managers need the insights and tools to address the challenges of implementing today’s complex programs and strategic initiatives in a holistic and effective manner. The Stanford APM program was developed nearly 10 years ago to help industry address these exact same issues; now, the government community can take advantage of these proven courses, delivered conveniently in Washington, DC.

Who should take these courses?

Stanford APM courses are appropriate for anyone who contributes to formulating and executing an organization’s business strategies via projects and programs, including:

• Executives and senior-level managers seeking state-of-the-art approaches to managing the organization’s entire investment in projects and programs
• Experienced project and program managers
• Project management office (PMO) and other project management support professional
• Functional managers who have a stake in project and program success
• Planning managers
• Organizational development professionals

How do I get started?

For those wanting only to get a taste of what's covered by the program, the half-day Stanford APM Strategic Execution Briefing provides a quick way to find out what it's all about.

Senior executives will benefit primarily from the two-day, executive-level courses Converting Strategy Into Action—An Executive Perspective and Leadership for Strategic Execution—An Executive Perspective.

Experienced project, program, and portfolio managers—including those with their PMP^®—will benefit most by completing six courses and earning the prestigious Stanford Certified Project Manager (SCPM) credential, demonstrating their mastery of all knowledge areas covered by the Stanford APM program.

Where can I get more information?

Learn more about:

• Stanford Advanced Project Management program and courses
• How you can earn your Stanford Certified Project Manager (SCPM) credential
• How to enroll and get started
• The latest news about Stanford APM
• Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Stanford APM program

To begin, click Enroll to the left. Use company code: usgov