This course will focus on the application of project management principles and techniques to the management of survey research projects. At the conclusion of the course participants will have a basic understanding of:

* The principles of project management as applied to survey research
* How to plan a survey project
* How to implement the plan and manage the work
* How to manage the project budget
* How to manage the project contract

The course will cover a broad range of survey management topics, including: proposal preparation, Work Breakdown Structures, Gantt charts, organization charts, staffing, budgeting, management tools to monitor the work, and types of survey contracts. Course participants will receive a workbook containing all material presented in class.

This course will count as 7.0 CPSM short course hours.