This course is designed to deepen your understanding and practical application of project management tools, methods, and processes and prepare you to successfully in obtaining the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
- Project Management Body of Knowledge, 7th Edition (PMBOK® Guide)
- PMP® Exam Prep, 11th Edition
- Agile Practice Guide
Designed for seasoned project managers, this project management certification course takes you beyond an introduction of key fundamentals to deepen your understanding and practical application of project management tools, methods, and processes. You will view project management from the perspective of a life cycle approach.
Throughout this Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam prep course, you will work through the project life cycle—from building a business case to closing down a project. You will see how all the concepts fit together and how the decisions you make in the early days of the project lay the foundation for executing, controlling, and closing the project.
If you are interested in obtaining your PMP certification, this program will provide content designed to help with your studies and overall PMP prep. The contact hours may be applied for the PMP exam education prerequisite or as professional development units (PDUs) if you are already certified.
- Business Value and Project Governance
- Business Environment
- Project Stakeholders
- Planning
- Communication, Conflict Management, and Negotiation
- Risk Management
- Project Teams (Part One)
- Project Teams (Part Two)
- Project Integration
- Project Budgeting
- Scope, Project Schedule, and Control
- Quality and Procurement
- Change Management
- Project Artifacts
- Knowledge Transfer and Project Closure
- Tips and Tricks for the PMP® Exam and Job Obtainment Assets
What you will learn
- Advanced project management concepts and definitions
- Project selection, proposal, and planning processes
- How to select, plan, execute, control, and complete projects
- Agile basics and principles
- Tips and tricks for the PMP certification exam and career resources
How you will benefit
- Prepare for and pass the PMP certification exam
- Develop a greater understanding of the project manager's role in a variety of fields
- Gain confidence in managing various project types
- Boost critical thinking and decision-making skills that will aid you across industries
- Enhance your ability to secure a promotion, obtain a new job, and generally climb the career ladder
Nikki Choyce
Nikki Choyce, PMP, has been involved in the project management field for more than 20 years and has worked as a project management consultant and instructor for much of that time. She has worked in a variety of industries, including Information Technology, Insurance, Manufacturing, Marketing, Aerospace, Construction, Telecommunications, and Healthcare. She has worked with Microsoft Project for over 15 years. She holds the professional Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.
Erica Kirwan
Erica Kirwan has more than 15 years of experience in process and project management and has held various roles as Senior Project Manager at a Fortune 200 financial services company. She earned an Advanced Project Management Certification from Stanford University and the professional Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. Additionally, Erica holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, a Master of Public Administration, and recently completed a Master of Science degree in the Management of Information Technology.
Rachel Tepps
Rachel Tepps, PMP, has over a decade of experience working in higher education in a variety of project management and instructional roles, including developing project management courses and curriculum. Most recently, she obtained her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. Rachel also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and a Master of Arts in College Student Development from Appalachian State University.