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Project Management Professional (PMP®) | 100% online course

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The  Mastering Project Management with PMP® Prep  course will provide you with a deeper understanding of project management concepts and applications in the workplace. As you obtain a detailed exploration of these essential topics and concepts—all on your own time—you will further gain an intermediate to advanced level of comprehension.

You will learn about project selection, strategy development, complex schedule modeling, forecasting, risk identification and assessment, statusing, recovery, and more. You will also explore project proposals, planning components, and project evaluation and discover how important a project manager is to an organization.

The material covered in this course is guaranteed to meet or exceed the educational prerequisites needed to prepare and take the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam.

Course Objectives

What you will learn

• Advanced project management concepts and definitions
• Project selection and proposal processes
• How to evaluate projects and take appropriate next steps
• How to select, plan, execute, control and complete projects
• Agile Basics and Principles

How you will benefit

• Prepare for the Project Management Institute PMP certification exam
• Enhance your ability to secure a promotion, score a new job, and generally climb the career ladder
• Develop greater understanding of the project manager’s role in a variety of fields
• Boost critical thinking and decision-making skills that will aid you across industries

Registration and Enrollment

This course is 100% online. Start anytime.

• Introduction
• Project Justification
• Project Strategy
• Project Definition
• Activity Definition
• Activity Estimating
• Estimating Resources
• Schedule Development
• Procurement Planning
• Risk Management
• Budgeting & Baseline
• Understanding Stakeholders
• Begin Project Execution
• Statusing & Forecasting
• Project Recovery
• Project & Phase Closing
• Agile Basics
• Agile Principles and Practices
• Overview of PMP Exam

Prerequisites

Prerequisites:

You should have at least two years of experience managing projects or completing the Project Management Essentials with CAPM Prep course.

Exam Requirements:

In order to sit for the PMP Certification exam, you need to meet one of the following sets of requirements:

• A four-year degree
• 36 months of leading projects
• 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification
• A high school diploma or an associate degree (or global equivalent)
• 60 months of leading projects

Instructors

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.

Project Management FAQs

What does project management involve.

While the scope of a “project” depends on the industry, projects are generally understood to be a series of activities that results in a specific outcome, product or achievement. Project managers are tasked with overseeing the people, processes, timeline and resources needed to complete to a project.

Is Certification Necessary for a Project Management Career?

Certification verifies that a project manager has a defined set of skills needed to launch and guide a project. Data from the Project Management Institute indicates that PMP® holders can earn on average $10,000 per year more than their non-certified counterparts.

What Are the Best Certifications for Project Managers?

The best project management certification depends on one’s current professional experience, so the best certification for entry-level project management professionals will differ from the best credential for senior project managers. However, the Project Management Professional is widely considered the premiere credential for associate-level project management professionals.

What Are the Leading Industries for Project Management Careers?

Although nearly every industry needs project managers, technology, construction, manufacturing, professional services, energy and healthcare are especially strong sectors for project management careers.