The DAS Chief Human Resources Office offers training on project management, business analysis, and portfolio management for Oregon state government and local government employees. Below is a listing of the training programs offered on a regular basis.
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The
OPMCP is the Oregon state government's premier project management development
program. It is available to all state employees and local governments. The
OPMCP is designed to develop leaders in all the project management disciplines.
This certification program includes 14 training classes (modules) over a 4-5
month period. To receive certification, students must pass a
post-test after each module and pass a final exam. Students who pass these
exams will then be certified as an Oregon Project Management Associate (OPMA) and
will receive a certificate signed by the Governor.
For
more information about the program including a schedule of upcoming cohorts and
registration information click here.
The Introduction to
Managing Projects class is available to all state employees, and local
governments. It is intended for project managers, project sponsors, team
members, or anyone interested in learning the basics. This 4-day course will
teach best practices and fundamental skills needed to successfully complete
projects based on PMI's Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK). This
course will cover topics such as Project Management Overview & Concepts,
Initiation, Planning, Executing & Controlling, and Close-out. Basic project
management tools, as well as related examples and workshops will be integrated
with the course delivery to ensure the content is relevant to the student’s
real world experience.
For more information about
the training including a schedule of upcoming classes click here.
This course teaches
fundamental business analysis and process mapping skills needed to collaborate
with project team members and stakeholders to define business requirements
and processes.
For more information about
the training including a schedule of upcoming classes click here.
The Oregon Project Management Advisory Board (OPMAB) is a volunteer board promoting professional project and program management as a standard discipline and best business model for state and local government, following the tenets of project and program management as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI). To this end, the board collaborates with DAS to provide information and training, including administration of the state's project management certification program. DAS is currently offering training available to all state and local government employees.