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University Alliance Online 9417 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33619

800­404­7355, ext. 650

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Villanova Online Program Showcased at PMI Global Congress

Seattle, WA (November 1, 2006) ─ Thousands of project managers shared best practices, discussed trends and networked with colleagues during October’s PMI ® Global Congress 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The industry’s premier event gave Project Management Professionals ® (PMPs) and other attendees the opportunity to hear from a wide range of speakers, including experts from Villanova University’s online project management certificate program.

Visitors to Villanova’s booth learned new techniques for improving their project management skills in presentations by Wayne Brantley, Senior Director of Professional Education for Villanova University. “The Five Secrets to Project Success” focused on project requirements, planning, risk management, project team development and organizational culture.

“It was a great opportunity to meet with PMPs and discuss ways to ensure project success,” Brantley said. “Attendees learned about the convenience and effectiveness of our online certificate program, plus they earned professional development units (PDUs) for participating.”

A comprehensive online program with unmatched convenience Whether students choose three­course master certificates in Applied Project Management or in IS/IT Project Management, they learn valuable skills that can be used at work immediately. Students are able to conveniently interact with faculty and classmates online through streaming video, faculty­monitored chat rooms, message boards and email.

In addition to teaching new skills and advanced industry knowledge, Villanova University’s online project management certificate program prepares students to earn career­building PMP ® certification from the Project Management Institute ® .

Founded in 1842, Villanova University is a traditional, accredited university located in Villanova, Pennsylvania. It has more than 82,000 alumni, NCAA Division I athletic teams, unparalleled academic support and an outstanding faculty. U.S. News & World Report has named Villanova University #1 in the “Best Universities – Master's, North Region” category for 17 consecutive years.

Villanova’s online professional education programs are offered in conjunction with the University Alliance Online, America’s largest exclusive provider of online degree and certificate programs from the nation’s leading universities. Visit www.VillanovaU.com for more information.

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