# Certified Management & Program Analyst Level III Certificate Program

Live online certificate program for experienced program analysts

Canonical URL: <https://www.graduateschool.edu/certificates/program-and-management-analysis-level-3-certificate-program-2024-may-requirements>

## Overview

The Level III Management and Program Analysis Certificate Program is designed for professionals seeking to refine their expertise and apply advanced analytical techniques to complex management and program analysis challenges. This program focuses on the application of cost-benefit analysis, program evaluation, and advanced data analytics tools to inform strategic decision-making.

Participants will learn to manage stakeholder communications effectively and develop a deeper understanding of decision-making and problem-solving frameworks. Upon completion, learners will be equipped to lead high-level analytical projects, provide valuable insights, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

## What you'll learn

- Apply advanced analytical techniques to real-world management and program analysis scenarios.
- Master stakeholder and communications management to effectively engage with key decision-makers.
- Conduct comprehensive cost-benefit analysis to evaluate program efficiency and outcomes.
- Utilize advanced data analytics tools and techniques to extract actionable insights from complex data.
- Gain expertise in program evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness of initiatives.
- Strengthen decision-making and problem-solving abilities to address complex challenges in management and analysis.

## Curriculum
1. **Data Analytics: Tools and Techniques Course**
2. **Cost-Benefit Analysis Workshop Course**
3. **Stakeholder & Communications Management Course**
4. **Decision Making and Problem Solving Course**
5. **Analyst Applications Course**
6. **Introduction to Program Evaluation Course**
7. **AI for Organizational & Program Performance in Government Course**

## Instructors

### Clarissa J. Corbin — Instructor

Clarissa J. Corbin is an accomplished corporate trainer, project manager, and business consultant with over 25 years of experience designing and delivering impactful learning experiences. As President and CEO of Projections Training Solutions, she partners with federal agencies, private corporations, and international organizations to provide results-driven training in leadership, project management, business analysis, and emerging technologies.

Clarissa has trained more than 10,000 professionals worldwide, serving clients such as the DoD, NASA, FEMA, Microsoft, Citibank, PNC Bank, Del Monte, and Symantec. Her expertise has taken her across the globe, leading initiatives in Singapore, China, Japan, South Korea, Africa, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, and St. Thomas, USVI. Known for her ability to engage diverse audiences and create interactive, high-impact sessions, Clarissa equips participants with practical solutions they can apply immediately.

At Graduate School USA (GSUSA), Clarissa is regarded as one of the most versatile and trusted instructors. She teaches across multiple programs. She played a pivotal role in redesigning the flagship “Managing for Results” course, while also contributing to the development and review of numerous others. Her contributions have earned her two GSUSA Customer Excellence Awards and a two-year appointment to the GSUSA Instructor Advisory Council, underscoring her commitment to innovation, quality, and learner success.

### Steve Pesklo — Instructor

Steve is an energetic trainer who focuses on applying technical concepts to everyday work practices. He is the founder and president of SoftLake Solutions, a company that specializes in providing data and AI applications to identify fraud for Internal Audit, Criminal Investigations, Forensic Accounting, Privacy, and Compliance.

Steve brings a large amount of experience across multiple industries and government agencies. He is an expert in implementing large data analysis projects across the world, including Inland Revenue in the UK and Argentina, New Zealand, Africa and across Europe. Previously, he was the manager of Data Architecture and Data Services for a large mortgage company. He is a frequent speaker on data analytics and project management topics and speaks fluent German. He has been teaching at the Graduate School for over 10 years.

Steve has an M.B.A. from the University of St. Thomas and a B.S. in Computer Science from California Lutheran University and the Universität Salzburg in Austria. He is certified as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Project Management Professional (PMP), and a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $5849