This course presents key principles of project management and explores the strengths of multiple tools. The course will help participants understand the value of project management tools in project implementation and how to how to match tools to projects based on the tasks each project requires and the profiles of team members assigned to a project.

**Instructions to access the course will be provided after you register.** 

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• describe different approaches to project management and the utility of each approach;
• identify the strengths of different work teams;
• choose a project management tool based on a team's profile;
• analyze project needs and determine the appropriate project management tool; and
• utilize project management tools to complete tasks. 

Target Audience
This presentation is appropriate for managers in governmental public health agencies, including current mid-level managers, newly appointed managers, and emerging managers.

Continuing Education Credit
Continuing Education credit for certified public health professionals (CPH-CE, 1 hour) is available.

Instructor
Daniel Barnett, MD, MPH is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health where he has joint appointments in the Department of Health Policy and Management and the Department of Health, Behavior, and Society. He regularly provides training in public health core competencies and public health preparedness. Barnett's long-standing practice-based and research experiences in public health have included a strong applied emphasis on programmatic management for public health agencies and their stakeholders in the face of evolving challenges to population health. 

Technology Requirements
A computer with high-speed internet connection is required to view this course.
 
For more information about this course or for assistance with registration, contact marphtc@pitt.edu.

Creation Date: This course was created in October 2021.