Project Management Foundations

Program Dates: April 16 & 17, 2025 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Delivery: Two Days In-Person at Lehigh University
(Participants need to complete both sessions to meet the program requirements).
Program Cost: $2,195 (Includes meals)

Private Delivery Available: If you have a group of 15 or more, please contact us at execed@lehigh.edu to arrange for a private offering of this program! This program is available in 2 formats: live online (6 sessions) or in-person (2 days). 

Program Overview

Effective project management skills are essential for driving success and achieving organizational goals in today's fast-paced business landscape. Designed for professionals seeking to enhance their project management capabilities, this intensive program provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles, strategies, and best project management practices.

Participants will dive into key topics such as project management frameworks, scope and requirements identification, stakeholder management, and project leadership. Through interactive lectures, case studies, group discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants will gain practical insights and strategies to successfully plan, execute, and manage projects of varying sizes and complexities.

Whether you're a seasoned project manager looking to refine your skills or a newcomer to project management seeking a solid foundation, this program equips you with the tools and techniques needed to drive project success and deliver results. Join us for two days of intensive learning, networking, and skill-building to elevate your project management expertise and propel your career forward.

Impact & Benefits

Day 1

• Overview of Project Management 
• Creating the Project Charter
• Managing Stakeholders  
• Defining Scope and Identifying Requirements  
• Building the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Planning Communications  

Day 2

• Managing Change  
• Reporting Project Progress 
• Managing Risk  
• Leading and Managing Teams 
• Closing the Project

Who Should Attend?

Existing and new project managers who want to explore fundamentals, avoid common mistakes, and significantly improve their success rates. This in-person program is designed for mid-level and senior managers and is available as part of our Executive Certificate in Leadership.

(New) Instructor

Jody Rennie is a certified Project Management Professional with over 25 years of experience managing technical and manufacturing projects. She specializes in executing diverse projects, building internal and external customer relationships, and facilitating teams.  She is the Founder and President of JVR Collaborative Advantage, a Leadership and Management Consulting Firm. Her company offers training and coaching in project management, leadership, and professional development. 

She is an adjunct professor for the MBA programs at Lehigh University and De Sales University, where she teaches Project Management and Supply Chain Management courses.

As a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force, Jody was a project manager for multi-million-dollar weapons systems projects, and technical services programs. After retiring from the Air Force, Jody managed multimillion-dollar power industry equipment projects and guided several transitions to new workplace technology programs. 

Jody earned a Master of Administrative Science degree from Johns Hopkins University and a graduate certificate in Supply Chain Management from Lehigh University.