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Work Team Concepts and Skills

BUSA-40109

Do you work in groups or teams in your workplace? Learn how to develop effective teams in the context of project management and how to implement communication and conversation strategies that help your team meet its project goals. Discover key factors that distinguish teams and shape team excellence, particularly communication and conversational dynamics. Study theories and models of individual and group conversational dynamics. Learn how to design powerful conversations to produce the results you want to achieve. Explore common team-related issues including: team charter and team contracts, trust, culture, and conflict resolution. You will also have the opportunity to practice diagnosing and dealing with a variety of group dynamics through a team project.

This course will provide 27 education hours. To receive Professional Development Units (PDU’s), submit your UCSD transcript to the Project Management Institute (PMI). 

Learning Formats


 
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In-class:
Traditional in-person class meetings at one of our campus locations with access to our online learning portal, "Canvas." Classes typically meet one evening a week, so working professionals can attend without having to take time off from work. Schedules can vary, so be sure to check the schedule before enrolling. Click on the “In-class” section below to view location, dates, and times.

  

 
 

Live Online:
Fully online instructor-led training using live virtual class meetings via Zoom or Virbela conferencing systems. Click on the “Live Online” section below to view details of the online meeting times and instructor information.

 



Online:
Fully online Instructor-led training with no class meeting times. Lectures are pre-recorded and your instructor will set weekly deliverables to help you stay on track and engage with the content in a meaningful way. Click on the “Online” section below to view course details.

Note: Not all formats may be available every quarter.

Course Information

Online
Live Online
3.00 units
$695.00

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This course applies to these programs

Project Management

Course sessions

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Section ID:

185603

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • Early enrollment advised
  • No refunds after: 1/23/2025

Note:

Please note: The course start date is January 16, 2025, Thursday at 6:00 pm via Zoom.

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
1/16/2025 Thu 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
1/23/2025 Thu 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
1/30/2025 Thu 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
2/6/2025 Thu 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
2/13/2025 Thu 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
2/20/2025 Thu 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
2/27/2025 Thu 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
3/6/2025 Thu 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
3/13/2025 Thu 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
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Instructor: Parish Jefferson

Parish Jefferson
Parish D. Jefferson brings a prosperous career spanning over two decades, featuring leadership roles as a global account manager, program manager, and director within Fortune 500 companies. His extensive background encompasses diverse areas, including educational technology, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), product adoption, partner management, and team optimization. He has a proven track record of successfully launching and managing new programs, building high-performing teams, establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships, and fostering inclusive work environments. Parish is recognized as a leader in his field and frequently speaks at national conferences, university events, and online panels. Parish holds a diverse educational background, including a Bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics from the University of California, Davis, a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Michigan, and a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas. He is in his final year of completing his Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Leadership at the University of Arizona Global Campus, with a concentration in diversity and inclusion, where he is poised to bring cutting-edge insights and a wealth of experience to drive positive change and equity within the education and corporate community.
 
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Section ID:

185604

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • Early enrollment advised
  • No refunds after: 1/28/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
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Instructor: Peter Thurman

Peter Thurman
As Manager of Practice Development at UCSD Health, San Diego’s leading health care research organization, Pete Thurman has acquired professional and personal growth through a diverse range of marketing, project management, leadership, and product development experiences in the technology and health care industries. Other key leadership roles he has taken include serving as a Senior Product Development lead for Kaiser Permanente and a Marketing Alliance Manager for SAS Institute.

Throughout his career, Pete has consistently contributed to his organizations by leading highly complex projects, improving efficiency, and managing strategic partnerships. He also demonstrates success in leading cross-functional teams and developing innovative solutions, which generate new sources of revenue. Pete consistently mentors and coaches colleagues in project management, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and trains colleagues and peers in career development.

Pete finds it extremely fulfilling to teach and engage students in practical and interactive discussions about shared experiences and real-world examples that help students apply curriculum quickly. He is very passionate about equipping, training, and supporting students in the discipline of project management and how tools can be applied effectively in one’s professional and personal lives. 

Pete holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in Marketing from the University of Southern California. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. Pete has been a faculty member at Point Loma Nazarene University since 2015. In the Organizational Management Program at PLNU, he has taught undergraduate courses in principles of management, group and organizational behavior, and interpersonal behavior. In 2019, he earned his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from UC San Diego Extended Studies.

In his spare time, Pete is a father and enjoys helping other parents build theatrical sets for performing art productions at his daughter’s school. He is also an avid soccer player and sports fan.
 
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