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Watermark LearningeNOUNCEMENTS July 2007

PM Network Magazine Quotes
Elizabeth Larson

An upcoming issue of PM Network Magazine will publish a quote from Elizabeth Larson, PMP, CEO, CBAP of Watermark Learning.

Elizabeth recalls experiencing many of the project management process challenges when she was first starting out at mega retailer Target. "We were trained in project management tools, but our heads were spinning as we wondered how we would put it all into practice", she says. "Several months later, the company brought in an onsite mentor with whom we met once a week and it was a wonderful thing for helping us use our new skills."

Look for Elizabeth's quote in the upcoming issue of PM Network Magazine.

CBAP Certification & Upcoming Exam Dates

Get ready to truly set yourself apart from the leaders in the BA field by becoming a Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP). CBAP certification is an increasingly important requirement for an intermediate or senior business analyst. Learn all you can about Watermark Learning's CBAP presentation training, including our upcoming free webinars, by contacting Roberta Hoffman at info@watermarklearning.com.

  • Sign up now for one of these comprehensive 3 day workshops, designed to prepare you for the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) examination. Watermark Learning is also planning a future webinar on CBAP certification. The following dates are available for our prep courses:
          September 26 - 28, Minneapolis, MN
          October 16 - 18, Oak Brook, IL

  • Download our free CBAP tip sheet for a quick and easy reference to preparing for the CBAP exam.

  • For those of you who are ready to take your career to the next level, deadlines are approaching to apply for the next round of CBAP Certification Exams in the following cities:
City
San Francisco   
Boston
Vancouver
Chicago
Exam Date
October 18, 2007
November 1, 2007
November 8, 2007
November 13, 2007   
Application Deadline
September 4, 2007
September 18, 2007
September 25, 2007
October 1, 2007

Congratulations to Richard Larson, newest Certified Business Analysis Professional!

The June issue of IIBA newsletter has announced CBAP designation for Richard Larson of Watermark Learning. Along with Co-Principal Elizabeth Larson, Watermark Learning boasts 2 of the first 20 IIBA-certified Business Analysts. If you are interested in CBAP Certification and prep courses, please contact Roberta Hoffman at info@watermarklearning.com.

The Importance of Choosing a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P)
reprinted from PMI Community Post

When you sign-up for project management training and education, it is important to choose the right provider.

If you select a PMI® Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), you can feel confident that you have chosen an organization that is well qualified to provide the instruction you need. Each organization that earns the R.E.P. designation has passed a rigorous, criteria-based review conducted by a global panel of volunteers who are experts in education and training. To maintain the designation, the R.E.P. must pass this review every three years.

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We're Focused On You

Watermark Learning's training is focused on you.

    

UPCOMING CLASSES

Software Testing for Business Analysts
August 8-9 (MN)

NEW! Planning and Managing Requirements
August 13-14 (MN)

Project Management Fundamentals
August 14-16 (AZ)
August 22-24 (MN)
September 5-7 (MN)

Eliciting Business Requirements
August 15-16 (MN)

Microsoft ® Project for Project Managers
August 20-21 (MN)

Data Modeling - 2 day
August 20-21 (MN)

Complex IT Project Management
August 27-29 (MN)

Consulting Skills to Solve Business Problems
September 5-6 (AZ)

PMP Certification Preparation
September 10-12 (MN)

Business Process Modeling
September 17-18 (MN)

Data Modeling - 3 day
September 17-19 (MN)  

2007 PUBLIC CLASS SCHEDULE

Upcoming Industry Events & Speaking Engagements

PMI Chicagoland
Influencing Without Authority: Rev Up Your Internal Consulting Skills
September 12, 2007 - Chicago, IL

PMI St. Cloud
Influencing Without Authority: Rev Up Your Internal Consulting Skills
September 25, 2007 - St. Cloud, MN

PMI Global Congress
"Oh No, You Gave Me What I Asked For!" Using Consulting Skills to Uncover Expectations
October 8, 2007 - Atlanta, GA

Project Summit, Business Analyst World
Practical Approaches to Advanced Use Case Techniques
November 12, 2007 - Chicago, IL
Details will be added soon!
Check back for more details.

Watermark Learning Principals Serving on IIBA Body of Knowledge Team

Endorced Education Providers

Watermark Learning Principals Elizabeth Larson, PMP, CBAP, and Richard Larson, PMP, are co-chairs of the review committee for the IIBA's BA Body of Knowledge (BABOK™). Elizabeth also heads the team revising the Requirements Planning and Management Knowledge area. The team's progress in releasing version 2.0 of the BABOK™ is featured on page 2 of the Nov/Dec 2006 issue of the IIBA newsletter.

 

Partnerships

Watermark Learning is an educational partner of Auburn University. CEUs and Masters Certificate available

Auburn University

Watermark Learning is an International Corporate Sponsor and Endorsed Education Provider, Charter Member.

Endorced Education Providers

Watermark Learning has been a Global Registered Education Provider since the program inception in 1999.

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