LehnertCS, LLC was founded in 1987 by Ellen Lehnert, MVP, PMP, MCT and is based in the western suburbs of Chicago. At its inception, LehnertCS, LLC was active in software development for large and small mainframe computers. In 1996, Ms. Lehnert, a licensed teacher, changed direction for the group and specializes in MS Project and MS Project Server training, consulting and implementations. Customer industries have included technology, manufacturing, banking, construction, education, government and marketing.

LehnertCS, LLC has trained hundreds of individuals in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Server. We perform training for our own clients, various colleges, multiple training companies and consulting organizations nationwide.

Ms. Lehnert is ...

• MVP – Microsoft (Most Valuable Professional)
• PMP Certification, PMI (Project Management Institute) Member, 2005
• MCT – Microsoft Certified Trainer – MS Project & Project Server
• MCP-MCITP – Microsoft Certified IT Professional –MSP & MS Project Server
• Author:  Managing Projects using MS Project 2010 desktop courseware
• Alpha committee - MS Project 2010 certification test development for test 70-178
• Microsoft Community Contributor Award – 2011
• MPUG (MS Project Users Group) Chicago Board – 9 years
  
• Author:  MPUG “Ask the Expert/Teacher” monthly column – 8 years
  
• MS Project User Chicago Chapter Excellence Award
  
• MPUG Community Leader Awards - Authorship
  
• Microsoft Partner & Vendor
  
• Meeting speaker and Conference speaker
  
• Tech editor:  Forecast Scheduling using MS Project 2010
  
• Contributor:  Dynamic Scheduling using MS Project 2002 & 2003
  
• Tech Editor: Dynamic Scheduling using MS Project 2007
  
• Contributor: Techniques for Technology Training: "A Guide to Creating Memorable Training Events"
• Contributor:  Fast Forward in Project Management, 3rd edition
  
• MSP Blue Belt certified in MS Project 2000, 2002, 2003 – (teach)
  
• MOS Certification (Microsoft) Project 2000 and 2002 (teach)
  
• InfoComm Academy - Adjunct Faculty Global Knowledge – Faculty

Speaking Engagements:

• Microsoft Project Conference:  March 19-22, 2012, Phoenix, AZ
• PMI Central Indiana Chapter: April 19, 2012 – Indianapolis, IN

Partial Customer Portfolio includes:

Professional Affiliations:

Microsoft Project User Group
	Microsoft Project User Group - Ms. Lehnert has held a board member position with the Chicago chapter of MPUG for 4 years. She has held communications officer, president (2 years) and is currently the past-president for the Chicago chapter. She is also a frequent meeting presenter
Project Management Institute
	Ms. Lehnert is an active participant and member in the Project Management Institute Chicagoland Chapter. PDU's (Professional Development Units) are available through our training courses.
Microsoft Corporation
	LehnertCS, LLC is a Microsoft Partner specializing in training MS Project and MS Project Server. At PMI Congress North America Ellen Lehnert is also a contributor and participant in the Microsoft booth.
Project Summit/Business Analysist World
	Ellen Lehnert has been affiliated with Project Summit Business Analyst World as a speaker, workshop facilitator and volunteer for many years.