After 13 years as a nurse and administrator at Epic Systems, Julie Van Puffelen is continuing her education. Julie Van Puffelen is pursuing a Master’s Certificate in Project Management (MCPM) at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
Intended for project managers, team members, and persons involved in process improvement, the MCPM program teaches relevant and immediately applicable skills. It is designed to enhance critical negotiation and communication strategies.
Presented as all-day, in-person classes, the courses present practical knowledge from teachers with extensive industry experience. The curriculum includes five basic courses on such topics as planning, risk management, and exercising influence without direct authority.
Participants take one elective in subjects ranging from Lean Six Sigma to agile project management. A capstone project sums up the learner’s experiences.
The MCPM program is offered by the UW-Madison Center for Professional and Executive Development. To accommodate the schedules of busy professionals, each course is available several times per year. For more information, visit https://advanceyourcareer.wisc.edu/.
