Mastering Project Management with PMP® Prep
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....
Mastering Project Management with PMP® Prep
Details + Objectives
Course code: GES249
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
How the course is taught
- Self-paced, online course
- 6 Months to complete
- Open enrollment, begin anytime
- 150 course hours
Instructors & Support
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.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
This program is considered an intermediate- to advanced-level program. Students should have completed the Essentials of Project Management program and/or have three or more years of experience leading projects.
Certification Requirements:
Education: You need a minimum of 35 hours of formal project management training. This program meets that requirement.
Experience: PMI® also requires project management experience in a leadership role. You do not have to have the title "project manager," but you do need to demonstrate that your experience is in a leadership role of some sort. In the exam application, you will document the number of months you personally performed project work.
How much experience you need depends on your level of education. If you have a four-year degree or its equivalent from another country, you will need 36 months/3 years of project management experience. If you do not have a four-year college degree, you will need 60 months/5 years of project management experience.
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
More About
About Certification: Project Management Institute (PMI)
The Project Management Institute (PMI) was founded in 1969 to bring professionalism and community to the project management sector of business. Its education and advocacy efforts, publications, certifications, and professional development programs affect the lives of 2.9 million professionals throughout the world. PMI wants to help standardize the project management profession, and help businesses improve their organizational success. Most of all, they want to help individuals advance their careers and earning prospects, and they're doing just that through their certified courses.