Does anybody have good ideas about the Stanford Certified Project Manager course? I browsed the stanford university website but there is nothing about the exam system for this course... http://apm.stanford.edu/ MFH MBA Student, Touro University International
As a project manager by trade, I have also looked over the Stanford program. My question is similar but different. Why would I want a Stanford Certification versus a PMI certification? What is the value? I already have a PM certificate and the advanced from UCI but have not taken the PMI exam. Why would one take this for other than the name Stanford attached? BAH
Updates Ok! I talked to one of the program representative today! There is no exam if you are attending the on campus based programs. But you do have if you are enrolled in on line program. I was also told by the rep that you need to finish each course within 90 days. Online option is much more cheaper than the on campus option. MFH MBA Student - Touro University International
Current Student I am currently a student in the Stanford Certificate of Advanced Project Management program and consider it a first-rate course of study. As a PMP, I was initially concerned about the validity of the certificate program and wondered if it was going to be a re-hash of the PMBOK, but I was pleasantly surprised. It is taught at a much higher level than the PMBOK and most collegiate PM programs. It concentrates on true application of PMBOK concepts and soft skills. The two best advanced programs are Stanford and George Washington University. I chose Stanford because of the name, curriculum and the online nature of the courses. As for rigor, it is tough! Each class requires 12 - 13 hours to finish and is exactly like being there in person. The testing is not overly intense as it is a not-for-credit program. If you have questions, ask me.
My basic question has still not been answered. Why would you want this beyond PMP training / certification? Is it the Stanford name? thanks BAH
I found PMP a good introduction to the field, but more theory than practice, and not all of it useful. The Stanford program stripped away the theory and the less-than-useful parts and grounded itself in the practical aspects of the field and ran with it much further than the PMI does. This isn't to demean the PMI - I just prefer a practical approach to project management and material that I can learn and put to use the very next day. Yet, not every one of the six Stanford courses I took for the certification were that great. I didn't do it for the Stanford name but, I must admit, from what I've seen, more people recognize the Stanford name than the PMI name. Hope this helps, Christian
As the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) is meant to be a standard methodology that one may follow for any conceivable project, it can rightfully be viewed as basic. While it contains some theory, it also contains much practical information. The PMBOK was never meant to be the "end-all" compendium of information and this is substantiated by the fact that the PMP test only covers a certain amount of the PMBOK. One must read many books on Project Management and actually be able to apply the principles. Additionally, the PMP carries a continuing education component that must be satisfied. I would counter that the Stanford certificate is better known than PMI. There are approximately 50,000 PMPs worldwide and only a handful of certificate graduates from Stanford. Nevertheless, the Stanford program is excellent. The reason one would take this program is to expand their knowledge of project management soft skills. For example: The PMBOK speaks of developing a scope statement. This is critical in any project. While the PMBOK teaches you how to create this document, the Stanford curriculum teaches you the skill to derive the required information from stakeholders. View the PMBOK as fundamental Project Management information and the Stanford courses as advanced. I hope this answers your question.
Average student class size for Stanford Advanced Project Mgt certificate programme Hi all Would love to know the average student class size for Stanford Advanced Project Mgt certificate programme? Thanks!
Since it's online and "start anytime" I don't know that it's possible to answer your question or even if it really matters.
