CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, September 12, 2007 — Project managers, take note.  Now you’ve got a new tool to boost your management skills.  Beginning October 2007, National Systems Contractors Association will offer a course in Advanced Project Management.  The new two-day class provides an enhanced opportunity for business professionals to increase their knowledge base.

“As part of our mission to continually provide new learning opportunities for our members, we’re excited to offer this high-level project management course,” says Executive Director Chuck Wilson.  “We believe in education at NSCA and we follow through on our mission to provide the best training the industry has to offer.”

Advanced Project Management, intended for those with prior management experience, offers five clear advantages. Course objectives include: how to plan your financial goals, identify and reduce project risks, limit your legal liability, effectively manage employees, and improve your communication skills. Advanced Project Management will include an exam as part of the tuition cost

NSCA will continue to offer its Project Management of Systems Projects… with a twist.  The updated course will include new case studies and an exam component, which is included in the price of tuition.  Both classes meet eligibility requirements toward renewing credentials for the project management professional designation.

NSCA will also provide training in estimating and project management for owners. Following are the proposed dates, titles and locations for each course:

About NSCA

NSCA is the leading not-for-profit association representing the commercial electronic systems industry. With more than 2,500 member companies worldwide, the National Systems Contractors Association is a powerful advocate of all who work within the low-voltage industry, including systems contractors/integrators, product manufacturers, consultants, sales representatives, architects, specifying engineers and other allied professionals. NSCA is dedicated to serving contractor members and all channel stakeholders through education, advocacy, outreach and member services. NSCA University offers a variety of courses on topics such as project management, business, sales, design and technical knowledge. Courses are delivered through a variety of methods including conferences, regional trainings, online learning and webinars. NSCA works in conjunction with a variety of industry partners to provide relevant and meaningful education and certification programs. It also provides leading industry research and market intelligence, insurance solutions, the industry’s most comprehensive manual of practice, Essentials of Systems Integration™ and other business tools. For more information please visit www.nsca.org.

Media Contact:    

Nancy Owen                          

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319.861.8630                         

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