Project Management Basics with PMP® Exam Prep Suite

Our comprehensive online project management fundamentals course is designed to prepare you for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. Along with PMP prep, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to plan, implement, control, and close any type of project, whether for a computer application, bridge or building, process improvement, new product development, or company reorganization.

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Course code: B14692

Many organizations undertake projects to develop new products, improve processes, construct buildings and bridges, create computer applications, and reorganize company operations. Unfortunately, most organizations struggle to manage projects effectively, leading to a high demand for project management professionals. This is where the Project Management Fundamentals course will teach you how to prepare and complete projects successfully and help you become a valuable asset to any organization. You will also begin to prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® and the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exams offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.

The Project Management Professional PMP Prep course provides comprehensive online training to help prepare you for the prestigious Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam offered by the PMI. It covers the eight project performance domains, the latest updates in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) 7th edition, and what to expect after the exam.

What you will learn

  • Learn about project politics and ethics, project measurements, and project closure
  • Gain the knowledge to develop all sections of a project plan
  • Become comfortable with the project management body of knowledge
  • Develop a variety of powerful techniques to generate project ideas
  • Master the concepts you need to plan, implement, control, and close any type of project
  • Identify what's new in the PMBOK 7th edition and the PMP exam
  • Recall key terminology, concepts, and processes
  • Describe the eight project performance domains
  • Expand your knowledge of project management methodologies, including agile and predictive
  • Understand the necessary preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam

How you will benefit

  • Learn the essential information you need to prepare for and complete your projects
  • Become more valuable to your employer by increasing your skills and competencies
  • Prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) and the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exams offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Increase your career opportunities and income potential
  • Gain insight into new concepts introduced in the PMBOK 7th edition
  • Broaden your understanding of development approaches and the principle of tailoring

How the course is taught

  • Instructor-Moderated online course
  • 48 course hours
  1. Project Management Fundamentals:
    1. Project Management Overview
    2. The Power of Planning
    3. The Power of Control
    4. The Project Manager and the Project Team
    5. Stakeholder Interactions and Expectations
    6. Project Management Soft Skills
    7. Project Cost Management
    8. The Project Plan (Part 1)
    9. The Project Plan (Part 2)
    10. Project Implementation
    11. Project Control
    12. Project Closure
  2. Project Management Professional PMP® Prep:
    1. PMI and PMBOK
    2. Understanding Projects
    3. Stakeholder Performance Domain
    4. Team Performance Domain
    5. Development Approach and Lifecycle Performance Domain
    6. Planning Performance Domain
    7. Project Work Performance Domain
    8. Delivery Performance Domain
    9. Measurement Performance Domain
    10. Uncertainties Performance Domain
    11. Models, Methods, and Artifacts
    12. Post- PMP Certification

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.

Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.

Prerequisites:

There are no Prerequisites to take this course.

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 is 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 not included in enrollment:

  • A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 7th Edition