Computer Education Services Corporation to Provide Project Management Certification; Utilizes Official Curriculum by Boston University.

Business Editors

ALBANY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 8, 2003

Computer Education Services Corporation (CESC), a member of Boston University's (BU) international Education Affiliate Network, now offers comprehensive project management seminars and certificate programs developed in accordance with the guidelines of the Project Management Institute's (PMI(R)) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(R)).

The leading nonprofit, professional project management association, PMI establishes standards for project management worldwide. Certified project managers are in demand to help today's businesses eliminate the cost overruns and false starts that derail corporate projects and profits.

The three-month certificate programs provide hands-on training on how to assess needs and risks of a project, manage its costs and timing demands, build a strong cohesive team and develop a project plan for successful acceptance of new technology, processes, or products. Course participants gain invaluable experience by working in teams on real-world projects.

"At a time when U.S. businesses are losing hundreds of billions each year due to missed deadlines and cost overruns, effective project management can literally mean the difference between success and failure," said Lorraine Ferguson, CEO and president of Computer Education Services Corporation. "Managers who can take a project from concept to completion, and can motivate a team to achieve project goals on time and within budget, are in demand in every industry."

CESC also offers Managing Information Technology Projects, a program developed specifically to address the project management needs of IT professionals. This three-day course emphasizes techniques that have proven most effective in the multiproject IT environment. Students who successfully complete the course can apply it toward their PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) accreditation.

Courses are taught in eleven East Coast CESC certification centers, by local project management practitioners who have been identified by Boston University and trained in its Official Curriculum. For information on these programs, call 800-390-0837, or visit the CESC website: www.computeredservices.com

About Computer Education Services Corporation (CESC):

Computer Education Services Corporation (www.computeredservices.com) is a dynamic technical training company providing organizations and individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to achieve their business goals. Building intellectual capital since 1982, CESC is a premier provider of vendor-authorized technical training, including desktop business applications, advanced systems training, instructor-led computer-based and online training, and consulting services.