Overview/Description
Project-based operations have become the norm in today’s business world. In essence, almost every work effort is a project, from constructing a new building to designing and delivering a new information management system. As projects become the primary method for getting things done and effecting organizational change, it is crucial to choose a good and proven method for managing projects; however, projects cannot be properly managed in a silo. Every aspect of project management is affected by the organization, the social environment, the project’s stakeholders, both internal and external, and many other aspects of the context in which the project is carried out. Understanding this context is critical to good planning and good decision making as the project progresses toward achieving its objectives. This course provides an overview of the project management discipline as outlined in a Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Fifth Edition published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). Specifically, it introduces the characteristics of a project, the responsibilities that accompany project management, and the differences between portfolios, programs, and projects. The course will identify key project management concepts and terms, explore the PMBOK® Knowledge Areas, and provide information about the variables that can influence project outcomes. It will also cover the project stakeholders and the organizational influences on a project. This course provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own organizations. This course will assist in preparing the learner for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam.
This course is aligned with the PMBOK® Guide – Fifth Edition, published by PMI®, Inc., 2013. Copyright and all rights reserved. Material from this publication has been reproduced with the permission of PMI®. A-DA can also offer the Agile certification for Project Managers.
Target Audience
Existing Project Managers seeking PMP® certification in recognition of their skills and experience or others who wish to become PMI®-accredited Project Managers.
PMP and CAPM Course List
- Managing Projects within Organizations
- Project Management Overview
- Project Management Process Groups
- Integrated Initiation and Planning
- Direct, Monitor and Control Project Work
- Controlling Changes and Closing a Project
- Project Requirements and Defining Scope
- Creating the Work Breakdown Structure
- Monitoring and Controlling Project Scope
- Defining and Sequencing Project Activities
- Estimating Activity Resources and Durations
- Developing and Controlling the Project Schedule
- Planning Project Costs
- Controlling Costs
- Plan Quality Management
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Planning Project Human Resources
- Plan & Manage Project Communications
- Control Project Communications
- Risk Management Planning
- Identifying Project Risks
- Performing Risk Analysis
- Risk Response, and Control
- Planning Project Procurement Management
- Managing Procurements
- Project Stakeholder Management
- Managing &Controlling Stakeholder Engagement
- The Role of Ethics in Project Management
- Core PMI® Values and Ethical Standards
Exams
- Project Management Institute’s PMP or CAPM exam, 5th Edition Aligned
In order to sit for the PMP exam, an individual is required to submit an application documenting his or her project management experience. If the applicant has a Bachelor’s degree, 4500 hours is required. Without a Bachelor’s degree, 7500 hours is required. In addition, 35 hours of project management education is required. The experience is reviewed and evaluated to ensure that the required experience to obtain the Project Management Professional Certification has been completed. Once approved by PMI, the four-hour exam can be scheduled. For the associate-level, CAPM exam, no experience is required. A-DA requires that participants complete a practice exam at A-DA and demonstrate proficiency in order to approve testing for a participant.
Application
If you are interested in Project Management training and you believe that you meet the prerequisites and eligibility requirements, click on the link to complete an interest form. You will be given additional instructions to follow. Follow the directions carefully and be as complete as possible. Make sure that you indicate what organization and individual referred you to the program.