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eNOUNCEMENTS September 2007

Watermark Learning Download Influencing Without Authority

"Advance your Career" at PMI Global Congress

"'Oh No, You Gave Me What I Asked For!': Using Consulting Skills to Uncover Expectations", by Watermark Learning principals Elizabeth Larson, PMP, CBAP, and Richard Larson, PMP, CBAP, to receive its debut at PMI Global Congress, Oct. 8!

Register for this event by the September 21st early bird deadline and prepare your career for advancement by being one of the first to see this powerful new presentation!

Once onsite, visit booth #600 to see Watermark Learning's new booth and test your Project Management and Requirements knowledge against Watermark Learning's Wheel of Training for a chance to win a free seat in an upcoming public class.

Receive Discount to Project World/World Congress for Business Analysts!

Watermark Learning is proud to offer you its member discount code for the upcoming Project World/World Congress for Business Analysts, November 13-16 in Anaheim, CA!

Receive 25% off your admission by using registration code SPONM1920WML.

Visit Watermark Learning at booth #300 for another chance to win a free seat in an upcoming public class by testing your BA knowledge against Watermark Learning's Wheel of Training!

CBAP Certification Update

Achieve your full career potential by registering for CBAP Certification Preparation today!

To date, this class has a record 100% success rate, as each attendee has gone on to pass the CBAP Certification exam!

Enroll today in Watermark Learning's next CBAP prep class October 16-18 in Chicago and get ready to decrease your study time, lower your anxiety, and increase your odds of passing.

Once you've prepared, and signed up by the October 1st deadline for this year's last exam in Chicago, take the final step towards becoming  one of the world's first CBAPs by downloading Watermark Learning's proven CBAP Certification tips!

Watermark Learning Obtains Industry Certification

Watermark Learning, which has been a woman owned business for years, is pleased to announce it has been awarded the coveted Women's Business Enterprise certification by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and the Women's Business Development Center (WBDC), Chicago IL.

The WBE has a rigorous approval process, and they have now formally recognized the value and diversity that Watermark Learning brings to the marketplace.

CEO Elizabeth Larson comments, "I'm thrilled that the WBENC has certified us as a woman-owned business. We are looking forward to showing organizations that a diverse mix of suppliers is smart business."

For more information on the WBENC, visit www.wbenc.org.

Dual Sponsorships & Presentations this Fall to Help Bring BA & PM Together!

  • As a Black Pearl Sponsor, Watermark Learning will be sharing PM "Pearls of Wisdom" at PMI Phoenix's Inaugural Symposium on November 8th.  Register today and prepare to network and learn from PM industry leaders.
  • On November 12, Principal Richard Larson, CBAP, PMP will be presenting "Practical Approaches to Advanced Use Case Techniques" to BA audiences at Project Summit Business Analyst World in Chicago.  Hone your business analysis skills by attending this exciting presentation!

Experience BA & PM success by registering now for both events!

Coming Soon: Watermark Learning to Launch Online Project Management Training Program

You'll soon be able to train for the PMP exam or review PMBOK concepts 100% online!

Watermark Learning's new online training capability will combine readings and interactive exercises with real world situations to assist in mastery of PMBOK content and help you pass the PMP certification exam. You will also earn up to 35 PDU's toward your PMP certification. Stay tuned for more updates.

 

 
We're Focused On You

Watermark Learning's training is focused on you.

    

UPCOMING COURSES & EVENTS

Business Process Modeling
September 17-18

Data Modeling
September 17-19

Mastering Requirements Using UML and Use Cases
September 19-21

Facilitation Skills Workshop
September 24-25

Project Management Fundamentals
October 8-10

Microsoft® Project for Project Managers
October 15-16

The Hard Truth About Soft Skills
October 16-18

CBAP Certification Preparation
October 16-18

Estimating and Scheduling
October 22-23

Eliciting Business Requirements
October 23-24

Risk Management
October 24

Managing Stakeholder Relationships
October 25

Facilitation Skills Workshop
October 25-26

Consulting Skills to Solve Business Problems
October 30-31

2007 PUBLIC CLASS SCHEDULE

Upcoming Industry & Speaking Engagements

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

PMI Madison
Gathering Requirements: Go Away Please!  How a Lack of Trust Contributes to Project Failure
Oct 17, 2007 - Madison, WI

PMI Minnesota Professional Development Days
Visit Watermark Learning's New Booth!
Oct 29-Nov 1, 2007
Brooklyn Center, MN

 

Endorced Education Providers
Watermark Learning Principal Elizabeth Larson, CBAP, PMP, is heading the team revising the Requirements Planning and Management Knowledge area for the IIBA BA Body of Knowledge (BABOK™). Co-Principal, Richard Larson, CBAP, PMP, chairs the review committee for the BABOK™. The team's progress in releasing version 2.0 of the BABOK™ is featured on page 2 of the July, 2007 issue of the IIBA newsletter.

 

Partnerships

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

Auburn University

Watermark Learning is an IIBA Charter Endorsed Education Provider.

Endorced Education Providers

Watermark Learning is an original Global Registered Education Provider.

Project Management Institute