Live, Online Course

As the offshore wind industry rapidly expands to meet the federal goal of 30 GW by 2030, effective project management is crucial for success. Project Management for Offshore Wind, a collaboration between the Oceantic Network, Stony Brook University, and Total Systems Education Ltd., is designed to train professionals in project management global best practices and equip them with the necessary tool kit to address the unique challenges they face in this dynamic sector.

Course Description

The Project Management for Offshore Wind noncredit course is a practical, hands-on program that uses an industry-specific case study to apply best practices in project management. Topics covered include planning, scheduling, risk management, and scope management. The course also highlights the importance of essential soft skills for project success and examines the capabilities, usefulness, and potential pitfalls of AI tools in project work.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for professionals at all career stages, including young professionals, those aspiring to learn the PMI Project Management framework with a case study based in the offshore wind industry, as well as more experienced project managers interested in sharing experiences in a collaborative environment.

While not a PMI exam prep course, the Project Management for Offshore Wind course provides a holistic view of project management processes and teaches skills that are immediately transferable to daily project work, thus making it an excellent foundation for anyone considering a Project Management Professional Certification.

Course Outline

The course covers the following main topics:

Project initiation and scope management
Identifying and organizing project work
Project risk management
Resource management and team structures
Developing a realistic project schedule
Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
Change management and reporting
Effective communication strategies
Project closing processes

registration & Course InfoRmation

Delivered: Live online via Zoom
Cost: $1,595

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Course Schedule

Tuesday, November 12: 6 - 9 pm
Saturday, November 16: 9 am - 12 pm
Monday, November 18: 6 - 9 pm
Tuesday, November 19: 6 - 9 pm
Saturday, November 23: 9 am - 12 pm
Wednesday, December 4: 6 - 9pm
Thursday, December 5: 6 - 9 pm
Saturday, December 7: 9 am - 12 pm

*All times are eastern time zone

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Learning Outcomes

What you will learn by completing this course.

- Understand foundational concepts of project management
- Advocate for a proper project initiation process
- Apply tools for identifying, organizing and estimating project work
- Deal with project risk and apply risk mitigation strategies
- Develop a realistic and defensible project schedule
- Understand the use of project software tools
- Delegate work, motivate, and facilitate growth for the project team
- Effectively negotiate with project stakeholders
- Manage scope and quality
- Implement a change management and reporting plan
- Identify and communicate effectively with all stakeholders
- Track and report project status for early problem identification and resolution
- Apply project closing processes
- Close the project properly

Course Instructor & Guest speaker

Stephen Campitelli

Instructor

Stephen Campitelli, PhD, PMP

Stephen’s early career began as a Management Analyst in the Federal Government, where he became a computer programmer. He progressed through Systems Analysis and Design and Management of IT projects in the Government and in private industry. While working at one of the largest banks in the United States, he managed projects to research and introduce emerging technologies and methods, including artificial intelligence and software ergonomics. He then returned to research and consulting, which led him to join Total Systems. He has consulted and taught classes at major corporations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations in 18 countries. He has a strong background in business analysis and both traditional and agile project management.

If you’re ever in Stephen’s virtual classroom, you will have no problem figuring out his favorite pastime: the huge wall of books behind him is not a Zoom background!

Ester Winsink

Guest Speaker

Ester Wensink, MA, PMP

Ester joined Oceantic Network in 2022 and serves as Director of Industry Education, managing the training team, and expanding and improving the curriculum. She is adding new courses and other supply chain readiness activities to help supply chain companies and people who want to get involved in the offshore wind find their entry point.Before joining the Network, Ester was a local representative and sales agent in the sustainability field in New Orleans, where projects in stormwater management and green infrastructure helped to combat flooding and subsidence in the city. Prior to that, she gained international experience and business acumen working in professional development and both project and knowledge management in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Originally from the Netherlands, Ester resides in North Carolina with her husband, cat, and dog, where she enjoys native and herb gardening and the generous southern culture including its spicy foods and great music.

Partners

Stony Brook University, Center for Corporate Education and the Oceantic Network are collaborating to offer training in Project Management for Offshore Wind. The course is PMI approved to provide 24 contact hours/PDUs toward PMI certification. Instruction will be provided by PMI Premiere Authorized Training Provider (AITP), Total Systems Education with guest speakers.

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