Live Webinar – March 20th, 2023 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider: MPUG WebnLearn ( REP 1369 )
Mpug Member Free – Members only event

Efficiency and automation are key. Power Virtual Agents combined with PMO Data can create a game-changing assistant for project managers.

This webinar aims to show how to harness the capabilities of Microsoft’s Power Virtual Agents to effectively handle PMO data, and improve project management operations.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the basics and architecture of Power Virtual Agents.
• Learn how to integrate PMO Data with Power Virtual Agents.
• Demonstration of a PMO-minded Power Virtual Agent.
• Discuss best practices.

If you are NOT ALREADY a member JOIN MPUG!

This event is for members only BUT… You can take one of the MPUG Certificated Masterclass (Usually 6 Category A PDUs) Or over 30 other Category A PDUs for free each year.  The $129 Per Year Membership Fee is a terrific value!

MPUG Membership includes:

1. MPUG’s Project Server and SharePoint certificated courses available to members
2. Over 30 other virtual PDU events per year
3. You can network with other MPUG (Microsoft Project Users Group) members at in person meetings and events.
4. Work with Microsoft MVPs in MS Project Project Server & SharePoint
5. And so much more …

Seriously consider joining MPUG if you work with SharePoint or Project & earn all the PDUs you will need as a member of MPUG!

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Power Virtual Agents + PMO Data:
Crafting The Ultimate Assistant

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Live Webinar -December 13th, 2023 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EDT
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider: MPUG WebnLearn ( REP 1369 )
Mpug Member Free – Members only event

In this webinar, MPUG will explain the concept of “Driving Slack” in project scheduling, how it’s different from “Total Slack” and “Free Slack”.

MPUG will explain how Driving Slack can be used to calculate a driving/critical path in Microsoft Project, and why the method of using driving slack is more accurate than the Constraint/Deadline Method.

In addition, we will show how our SSI Dependency Analysis tools automate these calculations.

Learning Objectives:

Be able to define “Driving Slack” and understand the differences between it, “Total Slack”, and “Free Slack”.

• Be able to manually calculate the amount of Driving Slack any predecessor has to its successor.
• Be able to manually calculate a driving path to an item in a schedule using Driving Slack
• Understand the SSI Dependency Analysis Tools and their uses.

If you are NOT ALREADY a member JOIN MPUG!

This event is for members only BUT… You can take one of the MPUG Certificated Masterclass (Usually 6 Category A PDUs) Or over 30 other Category A PDUs for free each year.  The $129 Per Year Membership Fee is a terrific value!

MPUG Membership includes:

1. MPUG’s Project Server and SharePoint certificated courses available to members
2. Over 30 other virtual PDU events per year
3. You can network with other MPUG (Microsoft Project Users Group) members at in person meetings and events.
4. Work with Microsoft MVPs in MS Project Project Server & SharePoint
5. And so much more …

Seriously consider joining MPUG if you work with SharePoint or Project & earn all the PDUs you will need as a member of MPUG!

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Understanding “Driving Slack” In Project Scheduling & Its Uses

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Live Webinar – December 6th, 2023 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EDT
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider: MPUG WebnLearn ( REP 1369 )
Mpug Member Free – Members only event

This session will highlight several techniques to determine what tasks to tackle first when the “to-do” list is overwhelming.

Wrestle your schedule back into submission by clearing away time-wasting activities clogging the workday.

Learning Objectives:

• Discover how time management and basic scheduling can help you prioritize
• Learn to differentiate between urgent and important tasks
• Maximize the amount of work not done
• Learn to identify work that creates the most value
• Release unhealthy perceptions about being “busy”

If you are NOT ALREADY a member JOIN MPUG!

This event is for members only BUT… You can take one of the MPUG Certificated Masterclass (Usually 6 Category A PDUs) Or over 30 other Category A PDUs for free each year.  The $129 Per Year Membership Fee is a terrific value!

MPUG Membership includes:

1. MPUG’s Project Server and SharePoint certificated courses available to members
2. Over 30 other virtual PDU events per year
3. You can network with other MPUG (Microsoft Project Users Group) members at in person meetings and events.
4. Work with Microsoft MVPs in MS Project Project Server & SharePoint
5. And so much more …

Seriously consider joining MPUG if you work with SharePoint or Project & earn all the PDUs you will need as a member of MPUG!

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Managing Competing Demands & Complexity

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Live Webinar – November 8th, 2023 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EDT
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider: MPUG WebnLearn ( REP 1369 )
Mpug Member Free – Members only event

In this webinar, MPUG will explain the following:

• Why should you pursue PfMP?
• What’s the value of PfMP as you grow in your career?
• PfMP Exam Domains
• PfMP Exam Content Outline (ECO)
• Five Must-Dos to be a PMI-PfMP
  • Key action items to crack the PfMP exam.
  • Includes experiences from successfully certified PfMPs.

Learning Objectives:

• Why should a Project Manager be interested in becoming a Portfolio Management Professional
• Understanding the value of PfMP and how it will help career growth
• Understanidng PfMP Exam Domains and Exam Content Online
• 5 “Must Dos” to be a PMI-PfMP including experiences from other certified PfMPs

If you are NOT ALREADY a member JOIN MPUG!

This event is for members only BUT… You can take one of the MPUG Certificated Masterclass (Usually 6 Category A PDUs) Or over 30 other Category A PDUs for free each year.  The $129 Per Year Membership Fee is a terrific value!

MPUG Membership includes:

1. MPUG’s Project Server and SharePoint certificated courses available to members
2. Over 30 other virtual PDU events per year
3. You can network with other MPUG (Microsoft Project Users Group) members at in person meetings and events.
4. Work with Microsoft MVPs in MS Project Project Server & SharePoint
5. And so much more …

Seriously consider joining MPUG if you work with SharePoint or Project & earn all the PDUs you will need as a member of MPUG!

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5 Must Dos (Or Must Knows) To Be A Portfolio Management Professional (PMI-PfMP)

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Live Webinar – November 1st, 2023 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EDT
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider: MPUG WebnLearn ( REP 1369 )
Mpug Member Free – Members only event

Learn several techniques to effectively identify internal and external project stakeholders, methods to collect, define and organize requirements, and approaches to developing them into traceable, functional, and system requirements.

This session will cover several techniques to effectively identify internal and external project stakeholders, methods to collect, define and organize requirements, and approaches to developing them into traceable, functional, and system requirements.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe types of stakeholders and means of identifying them
• Create a stakeholder register
• Describe multiple tools and techniques for communicating with stakeholders effectively
• Transform stakeholder needs into requirements
• Describe types of requirements
• Define, analyze, and manage requirements
• Write complete, comprehensible, and verifiable requirements

If you are NOT ALREADY a member JOIN MPUG!

This event is for members only BUT… You can take one of the MPUG Certificated Masterclass (Usually 6 Category A PDUs) Or over 30 other Category A PDUs for free each year.  The $129 Per Year Membership Fee is a terrific value!

MPUG Membership includes:

1. MPUG’s Project Server and SharePoint certificated courses available to members
2. Over 30 other virtual PDU events per year
3. You can network with other MPUG (Microsoft Project Users Group) members at in person meetings and events.
4. Work with Microsoft MVPs in MS Project Project Server & SharePoint
5. And so much more …

Seriously consider joining MPUG if you work with SharePoint or Project & earn all the PDUs you will need as a member of MPUG!

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Requirements Management Tips For Success

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Live Webinar – October 25th, 2023 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EDT
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider: MPUG WebnLearn ( REP 1369 )
Mpug Member Free – Members only event

Become a master communicator in the world of project management by learning how to convey timelines and inspire stakeholder confidence to receive project buy-in.

In this webinar, MPUG will equip you with the essential skills to structure impactful presentations, craft compelling narratives, and clearly communicate projects to your stakeholders.

Bonus: All registrants will receive a presentation planning worksheet that will help you set a solid foundation for building the storyline that resonates most strongly with your audience and goals.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your presentation skills and elevate your project management career to new heights!

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding the prep work you need to set the best direction for your presentation
• Crafting and communicating a compelling storyline
• Utilizing the clearest, most appropriate data visualizations
• Tips for creating slides more efficiently

About think-cell:  think-cell is the top PowerPoint add-in for building better presentations more quickly. It’s loved by 90% of Fortune 500 companies because of its powerful features like automated chart updates, fantastic customer support, and simple interface that makes it easy to create more impressive slides.

Presenter: Expert instructor, John Keller (LinkedIn profile), has nearly 10 years of experience in customer success, where he has given countless presentations to various internal and external stakeholders. His current role involves teaching the latest data visualization techniques, which has inspired dozens of Fortune 500 companies to elevate their presentation skills and drive business impact.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkkeller

If you are NOT ALREADY a member JOIN MPUG!

This event is for members only BUT… You can take one of the MPUG Certificated Masterclass (Usually 6 Category A PDUs) Or over 30 other Category A PDUs for free each year.  The $129 Per Year Membership Fee is a terrific value!

MPUG Membership includes:

1. MPUG’s Project Server and SharePoint certificated courses available to members
2. Over 30 other virtual PDU events per year
3. You can network with other MPUG (Microsoft Project Users Group) members at in person meetings and events.
4. Work with Microsoft MVPs in MS Project Project Server & SharePoint
5. And so much more …

Seriously consider joining MPUG if you work with SharePoint or Project & earn all the PDUs you will need as a member of MPUG!

Click to register for:
Creating Powerful Presentations In The World Of Project Management

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