[May 02, 2006] ARCADIS Teams with UCLA to Offer World-Class Project Management Training Tweet DENVER --(Business Wire)-- May 2, 2006 -- ARCADIS (NASDAQ: ARCAF) (EURONEXT: ARCAD) is excited to announce a unique public/private partnership that serves to advance project management excellence throughout the ARCADIS global network. ARCADIS has partnered with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Extension's Department of Engineering, Information Systems & Technical Management to develop X 443.9 ARCADIS Principles of Project Management online for certified project managers of ARCADIS. This program serves as the platform for ARCADIS' world-class project management system and provides consistency around the globe as to how the firm manages projects and eliminates uncertainties for clients. By teaming with UCLA Extension, ARCADIS can ensure that the training program maintains a standard of excellence associated with one of the leading educational institutions in the U.S. As an industry leader, ARCADIS continues to implement innovative strategies to maintain and deliver excellence and quality. The discipline of project management has increased in importance in recent years creating a demand for expertise in the field. This course integrates project management theory with practical approaches to establish a fundamental knowledge base to use in a contemporary dynamic business environment. Project management concepts are explored from planning and selection through all aspects of the project life cycle. Practical techniques are developed to organize and control non-routine activities in order to properly manage and schedule quality, budget, and performance objectives. This course will be offered on-demand quarterly in an online format for ARCADIS employees throughout the United States. The course will be conducted online weekly over a six-week period for an equivalent total of 36 contact hours. About ARCADIS ARCADIS is a global network of business professionals that provides project management, consultancy and engineering services to enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With 10,000 employees and $1 billion in gross revenue the company is multi-nationally present with a close-knit local network. Expertise and experience are of international significance. We are focused on providing added value to clients. For more information, contact Barry Molnaa of ARCADIS at 714-278-0092 or [email protected]. Please visit our website at www.arcadis-us.com. About UCLA Extension UCLA Extension is one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive institutions of continuing higher education, offering over 4,500 courses each year and more than 80 prestigious certificate programs in a range of fields. Designed to meet the needs of working adults, UCLA Extension courses are offered during the day, in the evening, and on weekends at convenient locations in Los Angeles, as well as online. The UCLA Extension Department of Engineering, Information Systems and Technical Management (EISTM) offers more than 600 courses -- including almost 100 online courses -- each year in disciplines ranging from Project Management and Information Technology Management to Environmental Management. The department also offers more than a dozen certificate programs in engineering and technical management. Additionally, EISTM custom-designs courses and programs for businesses and organizations, tailored to the needs of the workplace and delivered on-site. Visit www.uclaextension.edu for more information. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]