About this course
ARE YOU READY TO TAKE YOUR PROJECT MANAGEMENT CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND PASS THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP) CERTIFICATION EXAM?
Designed by project managers for project managers, PMP® certification is a globally recognised project management certification. It proves you have the ability to lead projects for any organisation and in any industry. This course prepares students to obtain their Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification, follows PMI’s 2021 Exam Content Outline and is aligned with the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 7th Edition (PMBOK® Guide), and other project management resources. This engaging course contains five modules that immerse you in real-world scenarios, representing various industries and project management situations to help you practice applying principles and concepts at work.
What you will gain
The Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam is not included as part of the course and is not included in the course fee. You will need to apply via the Project Management Institute website and have completed the required contact hours (class hours) and work experience prior to qualifying.
This course will contribute 35 PMI® professional development units (PDUs) towards your chosen certification (19 Ways of Working, 8 Power Skills and 8 Business Acumen).
What you will learn
- Key concepts, terminology, and principles of project management as outlined in the PMBOK® Guide.
- Project management processes, tools, and techniques across the eight project performance domains and twelve project management principles.
- Skills to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects in a systematic and organized manner.
- Structure, format, and requirements of the PMP certification exam.
- Gain insights into real-world project management scenarios through case studies and practical examples.
What you will need
There are no prerequisites for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam preparation class.
However to apply for the exam you will need to have a four-year degree, 36 months of experience leading projects within the past eight years and 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® certification or a high school diploma or associate degree, 60 months of experience leading projects within the past eight years and 35 hours of project management education/ training or CAPM® certification.
This course meets the project management education requirements.
This course is great for
- Project Managers who want to distinguish themselves from their peers by demonstrating the aptitude and project management skills to perform at the highest levels within their organisations.
- Anyone interested in developing core project management skills and wanting to achieve the PMP® certification.
Topics covered
Business Environment
- Foundational project management
- Strategic alignment
- Project benefits and value
- Organisational culture and change management
- Project governance and compliance
Start the Project
- Identify and engage stakeholders
- Form the team and shared understanding
- Project approach
Plan the Project
- Scope, schedule, resources and budgets
- Risk and quality
- Integrate plans
Lead the Project Team
- Leadership skills
- Collaborative and empowered teams
- Training, coaching, mentoring and supporting team members
- Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders
- Conflict management
Support Project Team Performance
- Implement ongoing improvements
- Evaluate project progress
- Manage project issues, impediments and changes
Closing the Project / Phase
- Benefits realisation
- Knowledge Transfer
