ESI International Rolls Out Online Course on Managing Projects with Microsoft Project

Business Wire, August 4, 2000

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug.4, 2000

ESI International, the leading provider of project management and contract management training services, announces the availability of an e-training course that provides straightforward instruction for use with the globally employed Microsoft Project(R).

ESI's e-training offers online courses on a variety of project-management-related topics, including scheduling, risk, contracting and this newest course, Managing Projects with Microsoft Project(R).

Managing Projects with Microsoft Project(R) ensures that students have the fundamental groundwork to use this powerful software to manage projects efficiently and effectively. Differing from courses that teach functionality, Managing Projects with Microsoft Project(R) provides dynamic and illustrated instruction, with thought-provoking assignments.

Students can follow screen by screen or jump to particular areas of interest.

"ESI's e-training allows students to master the essentials of project management with a click of the mouse," says Larry Seeley, ESI President. "You can learn at your own pace and according to your own schedule. Plus, you have the added advantage of knowing you're getting the same exceptional quality of instruction that has made ESI a household name in the project management training arena. Our course, Managing Projects with Microsoft Project,(R) is only the latest in ESI's long-term commitment to project management excellence."

Created by renown expert Carl Pritchard, PMP, Managing Projects with Microsoft Project(R) gives students the flexibility of lectures that are available 24 hours a day; one-on-one coaching with expert instructors; group seminars with real-time chats and access to instructors.

In addition, like nearly all ESI courses, Managing Projects with Microsoft Project(R) lets students earn valuable professional development units and college credits.

ESI International is the leading provider of project and contract management training and consulting services. Since 1981, ESI has served Fortune 500 companies worldwide, blending education, training and consulting services to give clients complete, integrated solutions tailored to their organizations.

To date, the ESI Professional Development Programs have benefited more than 300,000 people in 50 countries.

For more information, call ESI at 703/558-4100 or visit the company's Web site at www.esi-intl.com.