The Complete Project Manager with CAPM® and PMP® Prep

The Complete Project Manager with CAPM® and PMP® Prep online training program provides you with a thorough understanding of project management from start to finish. You’ll start with a good foundation of project management concepts and terminology. You’ll then build on that foundation by taking a closer look at certain critical project management aspects in-depth. Material is presented sequentially as it would likely occur in actual projects. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of how to apply project management concepts, in addition to any specific variations between them. Key and critical topics are explored in depth as they are appropriate for a more intermediate and advanced level understanding.

This is combined program (“bundle”) consisting of the Essentials of Project Management and Mastering Project Management courses. This program is based on the current Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), which establishes the international standard regarding the project management discipline. It aligns with PMI’s Talent Triangle® and is also eligible for Professional Development Units (PDUs) for PMP® or other project management certifications.

This program meets and exceeds the requirements for those interested in the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) ® or PMP certifications. Students who are interested in earning the CAPM and PMP credentials must schedule and pay for the exams on their own after program completion.

You will learn how to do the following tasks as they relate to the essentials of project management:

• Understand the essential elements of a project management foundation
• Be familiar with most common project management concepts and terminology
• Follow concepts from The Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
• Meet or exceed the educational pre-requisites for the CAPM certification

You will learn how to do the following tasks as they relate to the mastery of project management:

• Understand project proposals, definitions and selections
• Manage robust planning components and the Project Management Plan
• Fulfill project manager’s role during the project’s execution phase
• Evaluate project performance and determine project health
• Assess project recovery alternatives and develop recovery plan
• Manage project closure and transitioning process
• Meet or exceed the educational pre-requisites for the PMP certification

PMP, Project Management Professional, Project Management Professional (PMP), PMBOK, PgMP, PMI-RMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) and the PMI REP Logo are registered marks of the Project Management Institute.

The Complete Project Manager with CAPM® and PMP® Prep online training course provides you with a thorough understanding of project management and presents material sequentially as it will likely occur in actual projects. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of how to apply project management concepts, in addition to any specific variations between them. Key and critical topics are explored in depth as they are appropriate for a more intermediate and advanced level understanding.

This course is based on PMI’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), which establishes the international standard regarding the project management discipline. This course meets or exceeds the requirements for those interested in the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® and PMP certifications. If you are interested in earning the CAPM and PMP credentials, you must schedule and pay for the exams on your own after course completion.

PMP, Project Management Professional, Project Management Professional (PMP), PMBOK, PgMP, PMI-RMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) and the PMI REP Logo are registered marks of the Project Management Institute.

Outline

Project Management Essentials with CAPM® Prep

I. Introduction
II. PM Foundation
III. Project Integration Management
IV. Project Scope Management
V. Project Schedule Management
VI. Determining / Managing Project Costs
VII. Project Quality Management
VIII. Project Resource Management
IX. Project Communications Management
X. Project Risk Management
XI. Project Procurement Management
XII. Project Stakeholder Management
XIII. Final Exam

Mastering Project Management with PMP® Prep

I. Introduction
II. Project Justification
III. Project Strategy
IV. Project Definition
V. Activity Definition
VI. Activity Estimating
VII. Quality
VIII. Estimating Resources
IX. Schedule Development
X. Procurement Planning
XI. Risk Management
XII. Budgeting & Baseline
XIII. Understanding Stakeholders
XIV. Begin Project Execution
XV. Statusing & Forecasting
XVI. Project Recovery
XVII. Project & Phase Closing
XVIII. Final Exam

Requirements

This program can be taken from either a Mac or a PC. It is compatible with the Windows XP and later operating systems and IE 7 and later browsers. There are no specific computer requirements other than an Internet connection, e-mail account, Microsoft Word (for assignment submissions), and Windows Media Player (which is available as a free download). We recommend that you use the latest version of Internet Explorer in place of other Web browsers.

Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader are required for this program.

Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
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ed2go will provide the required textbooks for this program:

• A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
• PMP® Exam Prep
• CAPM® Exam Prep

Prerequisites

This program has no prerequisites other than a basic knowledge of how to use a computer and the internet.

This program will prepare you to sit for the CAPM exam. In order to qualify for the exam, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• There are no prerequisites in order to sit for this exam.

This program will prepare you to sit for the PMP exam. In order to qualify for the exam, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• 5 years of project management experience with 7,500 hours leading and directing projects

Instructor

Nikki Choyce, PMP has been involved in the project management field for almost 20 years and has worked as a consultant and trainer for much of that time. She is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and very active in the project management community. She has worked in a variety of industries, including Information Technology, Insurance, Manufacturing, Marketing, Aerospace, Construction, and Telecommunications. She has worked with Microsoft Project for over 10 years.