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BICSI Revises, Updates Telecommunications Project Management ProgramTAMPA, Fla., Aug. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- BICSI, the association advancing the information and communications technology (ICT) community, releases its newly revised Registered Telecommunications Project Management (RTPM) Program. The role of an effective project manager is crucial to the outcome of any successful project. They must plan, execute and finalize projects all within strict deadlines and within budget. And as technology continues to grow, the demand also increases for proficient telecommunications project managers. A BICSI RTPM oversees and coordinates the interaction between designers, engineers, installers and technicians when new ICT industry projects are being developed or undergoing construction. To become a successful telecommunications project manager, individuals need a thorough understanding of ICT, personnel management and project management. As such, BICSI's RTPM Program addresses that need through courses, a manual and a certification. The program consists of three courses:
PM102 is an instructor-led course that is currently available around the United States, including Oregon, Maryland, Nevada, Texas, and at BICSI's World Headquarters in Florida. New locations are constantly being scheduled. Both PM101 and PM103 are available online via BICSI CONNECT, BICSI's interactive learning network. "The [PM102] course is very informative. There's a lot of information to cover, and I've learned quite a bit in a short amount of time," said Chris Young of Logical Cabling in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Young was able to attend the pilot PM102 course. "I've learned a lot about scheduling and how to work out a critical path of a project. With that, being able to maintain an accurate budget and being able to learn the tools to actually stick to that budget is important." All BICSI project management courses, as well as the RTPM certification exam, are based on BICSI's Telecommunications Project Management Manual (TPMM), 1st edition. The TPMM zeros in on the key information needed to execute successful telecommunications projects. Written by some of the very best telecommunications project managers in the ICT industry, the manual provides a unique reference for project management information that is applicable to a telecommunications project. "Continually reviewing and updating BICSI's curriculum is vital to ensure industry professionals remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving ICT community," said BICSI President Brian Ensign, RCDD, NTS, RTPM, CSI. "Telecommunications project managers are a necessary facet of every ICT project to ensure the job is completed on time and within budget. BICSI's project management courses provide the necessary tools for individuals to succeed and excel in their professions." Complete information about BICSI's Registered Telecommunications Project Management Program can be found at bicsi.org/rtpm. About BICSI BICSI provides information, education and knowledge assessment for individuals and companies in the ITS industry. We serve more than 23,000 ICT professionals, including designers, installers and technicians. These individuals provide the fundamental infrastructure for telecommunications, audio/video, life safety and automation systems. Through courses, conferences, publications and professional registration programs, BICSI staff and volunteers assist ICT professionals in delivering critical products and services, and offer opportunities for continual improvement and enhanced professional stature. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, USA, BICSI membership spans nearly 100 countries. View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bicsi-revises-updates-telecommunications-project-management-program-300498441.html SOURCE BICSI |