PM Training schedule
Commonwealth IT Project Manager Overview Training
Due to the upcoming update to the Project Management Standard, there will be no Commonwealth IT Project Manager Overview Training this quarter. If you need training before the updated standard is released, please email pmd@vita.virginia.gov.
- Commonwealth IT Project Management for Beginners (in-person)
Date: July 31 & August 1, 2024 - must attend both days
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: VITA - onsite
7325 Beaufont Springs Dr, Richmond, VA 23225
Instructor: Chris ChappellCourse Description: This 2-day session will give an overview of project management. It will teach students the core project management concepts, including pre-select, select, initiation, execution, and closeout. The course will focus on Waterfall methodology but will include some agile concepts.
- Revised Project Management Standard Training (Virtual)
Date: August 5, 2024
Time: 10 - 11 am
Location: virtual
Instructor: Barbara BronsonCourse Description: Training will address and give an overview of the changes that were made to Commonwealth of Virginia Project Manager Standard, dated July 4th, 2024.
- Revised Project Management Standard Training (Virtual)
Date: August 6, 2024
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Location: virtual
Instructor: Barbara BronsonCourse Description: Training will address and give an overview of the changes that were made to Commonwealth of Virginia Project Manager Standard, dated July 4th, 2024.
- Revised Project Management Standard Training (Virtual)
Date: August 6, 2024
Time: 2 - 3 pm
Location: virtual
Instructor: Barbara BronsonCourse Description: Training will address and give an overview of the changes that were made to Commonwealth of Virginia Project Manager Standard, dated July 4th, 2024.
- Revised Project Management Standard Training (Virtual)
Date: August 7, 2024
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Location: virtual
Instructor: Barbara BronsonCourse Description: Training will address and give an overview of the changes that were made to Commonwealth of Virginia Project Manager Standard, dated July 4th, 2024.
- Revised Project Management Standard Training (Virtual)
Date: August 8, 2024
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Location: virtual
Instructor: Barbara BronsonCourse Description: Training will address and give an overview of the changes that were made to Commonwealth of Virginia Project Manager Standard, dated July 4th, 2024.
- Revised Project Management Standard Training (Virtual)
Date: August 13, 2024
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Location: virtual
Instructor: Barbara BronsonCourse Description: Training will address and give an overview of the changes that were made to Commonwealth of Virginia Project Manager Standard, dated July 4th, 2024.
- CTP Planview E1 for Project Managers
Date: August 14, 2024
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
Location: virtual
Instructor: Pat ReynoldsCourse 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. - Revised Project Management Standard Training (Virtual)
Date: August 14, 2024
Time: 2 - 3 pm
Location: virtual
Instructor: Barbara BronsonCourse Description: Training will address and give an overview of the changes that were made to Commonwealth of Virginia Project Manager Standard, dated July 4th, 2024.
(See also the AITR Training Schedule .)
Register using the PMQR app
If you already have a PMD account, then click the above "Register" link, then click the "Register for Class" link in the upper right. (Note, if you're not on the COV network nor VPNed in, you'll get a Windows authentication pop-up to enter your COV credentials.)
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.
If you don't have a COV account, you'll need to first create an Okta account . Then come back here, 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.
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):
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Commonwealth Technology Management Policy
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Commonwealth Project Management Standard
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Commonwealth Project Management Guideline
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Commonwealth Project Manager Selection and Training Standard
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Commonwealth IT Investment Management (ITIM) Standard
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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:
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Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) Worksheet: (example) - Download and "save as" to create your own CBA
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Developing a Project Schedule and WBS (PowerPoint)
- Commonwealth IT Program Management Standard training handouts / Quick Reference sheets
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:
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Use the processes and forms in CTP from Project Initiation to Project Closeout;
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Manage project documentation;
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Create project status reports; and,
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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.
- Limited Oversight Status Reporting for AITRs
- Category 1-4 Status Report Entry for Project Managers
- PM Standard quick reference guide