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Project Management Training

PM Training schedule

  • Commonwealth IT Project Manager Overview Training

    Date:  May 29, 2025
    Time:  9 am - 3 pm
    Location:  7325 Beaufont Springs Drive Richmond, VA 23225
    Instructor:  Chris Chappell

    Course Description:  The mandatory Commonwealth IT Project Manager Orientation Training class is designed to acquaint the Project Manager with the Commonwealth Project Management (CPM) methodology, the context in which Commonwealth IT projects are governed, the specific processes and procedures associated with IT project governance and oversight, and the Project Manager qualification requirements administered under the Commonwealth IT Project Manager Development Program (PMDP).

  • CTP Planview E1 for Project Managers

    Date:  June 11, 2025
    Time:  9 am - 3 pm
    Location:  Virtual
    Instructor:  Pat Reynolds

    Course Description: 
    YOU MUST HAVE YOUR AGENCY'S PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT PERMISSION TO TAKE THIS CLASS. This course is not required to become Commonwealth Project Manager (CPM) Qualified, however, this course is required to receive a Commonwealth Technology Portfolio (CTP) license. It is intended for the CPM Qualified PM to take this course 1-2 months prior to being designated as the project manager of a Commonwealth-level (>$250,000 project cost) project.
    This course is designed for IT project managers who will be responsible for managing Commonwealth-level IT projects and following the processes and documentation described in the Project Management Standard. This includes becoming familiar with the CTP tool and all required project management forms, schedules, and status reports, etc.

  • Risk Management

    Date:  June 26, 2025
    Time:  9 am - 12 noon
    Location:  7325 Beaufont Springs Drive Richmond, VA 23225.   Room 108
    Instructor:  Barbara Bronson

    Course Description:  This course is specifically designed for project managers and risk managers seeking to deepen their expertise in project risk management. It provides advanced knowledge and practical strategies to effectively identify, assess, and mitigate risks in real-world project environments. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the tools, techniques, and best practices necessary to manage project risks successfully and deliver projects with greater efficiency and confidence in today's dynamic marketplace. The course will provide a walkthrough of the screens associated with project risks in the Commonwealth Technology Portfolio and demonstrate how to complete the fields within the screens.

  • Commonwealth IT Project Manager Overview Training

    Date:  July 16, 2025
    Time:  9 am - 3 pm
    Location:  7325 Beaufont Springs Drive Richmond, VA 23225
    Instructor:  Chris Chappell

    Course Description:  The mandatory Commonwealth IT Project Manager Orientation Training class is designed to acquaint the Project Manager with the Commonwealth Project Management (CPM) methodology, the context in which Commonwealth IT projects are governed, the specific processes and procedures associated with IT project governance and oversight, and the Project Manager qualification requirements administered under the Commonwealth IT Project Manager Development Program (PMDP).

  • CTP Planview E1 for Project Managers

    Date:  August 6, 2025
    Time:  9 am - 3 pm
    Location:  Virtual
    Instructor:  Pat Reynolds

    Course Description: 
    YOU MUST HAVE YOUR AGENCY'S PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT PERMISSION TO TAKE THIS CLASS. This course is not required to become Commonwealth Project Manager (CPM) Qualified, however, this course is required to receive a Commonwealth Technology Portfolio (CTP) license. It is intended for the CPM Qualified PM to take this course 1-2 months prior to being designated as the project manager of a Commonwealth-level (>$250,000 project cost) project.
    This course is designed for IT project managers who will be responsible for managing Commonwealth-level IT projects and following the processes and documentation described in the Project Management Standard. This includes becoming familiar with the CTP tool and all required project management forms, schedules, and status reports, etc.

  • Commonwealth IT Project Manager Overview Training

    Date:  October 1, 2025
    Time:  9 am - 3 pm
    Location:  7325 Beaufont Springs Drive Richmond, VA 23225
    Instructor:  Chris Chappell

    Course Description:  The mandatory Commonwealth IT Project Manager Orientation Training class is designed to acquaint the Project Manager with the Commonwealth Project Management (CPM) methodology, the context in which Commonwealth IT projects are governed, the specific processes and procedures associated with IT project governance and oversight, and the Project Manager qualification requirements administered under the Commonwealth IT Project Manager Development Program (PMDP).

  • CTP Planview E1 for Project Managers

    Date:  October 15, 2025
    Time:  9 am - 3 pm
    Location:  Virtual
    Instructor:  Pat Reynolds

    Course Description: 
    YOU MUST HAVE YOUR AGENCY'S PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT PERMISSION TO TAKE THIS CLASS. This course is not required to become Commonwealth Project Manager (CPM) Qualified, however, this course is required to receive a Commonwealth Technology Portfolio (CTP) license. It is intended for the CPM Qualified PM to take this course 1-2 months prior to being designated as the project manager of a Commonwealth-level (>$250,000 project cost) project.
    This course is designed for IT project managers who will be responsible for managing Commonwealth-level IT projects and following the processes and documentation described in the Project Management Standard. This includes becoming familiar with the CTP tool and all required project management forms, schedules, and status reports, etc.

  • Commonwealth IT Project Manager Overview Training

    Date:  December 4, 2025
    Time:  9 am - 3 pm
    Location:  7325 Beaufont Springs Drive Richmond, VA 23225
    Instructor:  Chris Chappell

    Course Description:  The mandatory Commonwealth IT Project Manager Orientation Training class is designed to acquaint the Project Manager with the Commonwealth Project Management (CPM) methodology, the context in which Commonwealth IT projects are governed, the specific processes and procedures associated with IT project governance and oversight, and the Project Manager qualification requirements administered under the Commonwealth IT Project Manager Development Program (PMDP).

  • CTP Planview E1 for Project Managers

    Date:  December 17, 2025
    Time:  9 am - 3 pm
    Location:  Virtual
    Instructor:  Pat Reynolds

    Course Description: 
    YOU MUST HAVE YOUR AGENCY'S PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT PERMISSION TO TAKE THIS CLASS. This course is not required to become Commonwealth Project Manager (CPM) Qualified, however, this course is required to receive a Commonwealth Technology Portfolio (CTP) license. It is intended for the CPM Qualified PM to take this course 1-2 months prior to being designated as the project manager of a Commonwealth-level (>$250,000 project cost) project.
    This course is designed for IT project managers who will be responsible for managing Commonwealth-level IT projects and following the processes and documentation described in the Project Management Standard. This includes becoming familiar with the CTP tool and all required project management forms, schedules, and status reports, etc.

(See also the AITR Training Schedule .)

Register using the PMQR app

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If you have a COV account but no PMD account, then click the above "Register" link, then the green "My Info" button, then fill out the personal information form, then click "Save", then click the "Register for Class" link in the upper right.

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If you get a server error, please contact Melissa Mutter (melissa.mutter@vita.virginia.gov).

Commonwealth IT Project Manager Overview training will be presented quarterly. All IT project managers and project sponsors of Commonwealth IT projects must attend the Commonwealth IT Project Manager Overview training. There is no pre-qualification test for required training.

The Commonwealth IT Project Manager Overview training addresses the following Policies, Standards and Guidelines (PSGs):

  • Commonwealth Technology Management Policy

  • Commonwealth Project Management Standard

  • Commonwealth Project Management Guideline

  • Commonwealth Project Manager Selection and Training Standard

  • Commonwealth IT Investment Management (ITIM) Standard

  • Commonwealth Enterprise Architecture Standard

You can access the latest versions of these documents on the ITRM Policies, Standards and Guidelines page.

 

Commonwealth IT Project Manager Overview training materials:

 

Commonwealth Technology Portfolio for Project Managers Training

Commonwealth Technology Portfolio (CTP) for Project Managers training will be presented quarterly (targeted for February, May, August and November.) All IT project managers must attend the training prior to managing a Commonwealth IT project. The Commonwealth IT Project Manager Overview training is a prerequisite for this training.

In the CTP for Project Managers training, project managers will learn to:

  • Use the processes and forms in CTP from Project Initiation to Project Closeout;

  • Manage project documentation;

  • Create project status reports; and,

  • Upload key project documents

Commonwealth Technology Portfolio for Project Managers training materials:

Commonwealth Technology Portfolio Job Aids:

Commonwealth Technology Portfolio Job Aids provide users with step by step instructions, tips, or reference material relevant to specific project management processes and steps in the project lifecycle.

 

Register for IT Project Manager Orientation, AITR or CTP Training

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