Essential Skills for Project Managers

Sponsored by the Northern California Chapter, NECA Member Services Committee

Date:  Friday, February 28, 2025
Time:  8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location:  NorCal NECA Office (7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton)
Cost:  Free for NECA Members
or $315.00 for Non-NECA Members and for No-Shows

Note: Registration must be paid prior to the class.  There will be a $315.00 No-Show Fee if a participants cancel within one-business day, or do not show up to the course.

Instructors:  Mark Federle (Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Marquette University)

Participants who complete this course will be awarded 6 continuing education credits!

Project Managers must develop skills that go beyond technical expertise. While some consider these skills soft, in reality they are essential to the overall success of the project and the career of the project manager. This course focuses on key management skills, leadership, and process improvement to develop the foundation of management expertise needed to manage the project from notice to proceed through project. Following this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand their current skills related to:
    • leadership styles
    • communication
    • behavior in the workplace
    • their conflict resolution style
  • Understand their role and responsibilities throughout the project life cycle
  • Discuss how to improve field and office processes
  • Reduce costs on a project and improve margin
  • List the steps to develop the project team

Complete the below registration form to confirm your attendance.

Note: Classes are subject to cancellation two weeks in advance, in the event sufficient registration is not received. No refunds one week prior to class.

Contact Juanita Mitchell at the Chapter office (925) 828-6322, should you have any questions.