Certified Project Management Professional

You can find PMPs leading projects in nearly every country and, unlike other certifications that focus on a particular geography or domain, the PMP® is truly global. As a PMP, you can work in virtually any industry, with any methodology and in any location. The PMP also increases your earning potential. PMP certification holders can earn up to 20 percent more than their non-certified peers. The PMP signifies that you speak and understand the global language of project management and connects you to a community of professionals, organizations and experts worldwide. In this course, offered by our accredited school partners, you will master the most proven methods in project management as well as exciting new techniques emerging from current industry and today's most recent research. All course content is consistent with the knowledge areas and processes of the latest edition of the PMBOK Guide to give readers an advantage in becoming Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP).

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Define project prioritization, life cycles, and roles
• Identify the steps involved in developing a project management plan
• Comprehend methods for assessing project needs, costs, and risks
• Identify the elements involved in performing and controlling projects
• Describe modern developments and the future of project management

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Project Management Module 1
Overview of Project Management
• Defining Project Success
• Defining Roles
• Committee Sponsorship/Governance
• Classification of Projects
• Project Management Growth
• Product vs. Project Management
• Stage-Gate Process
• Project Life Cycles
• Organizational Structures

Project Management Module 2
Organizational Structures and the Project Office
• Organizational Workflow
• Pure Product (Projectized) Organization
• Matrix Organizational Form
• Project Management Offices
• Transitional Management
• The Staffing Environment
• Today’s Project Managers
• Organizational Staffing Process
• The Project Office
• The Functional Team

Project Management Module 3
Management Functions and Communications Management
• Controlling and Directing
• Project Authority
• Barriers to Project Team Development
• Value-Based Project Environment
• General Management Pitfalls
• Modeling the Communications Environment
• Project Review Meetings
• Active Listening
• Brainstorming
• Facilitation

Project Management Module 4
Conflicts and Variables for Success
• The Conflict Environment
• The Management of Conflicts
• Conflict Resolution Modes
• Performance Measurement
• Mega Projects
• Internal and External Partnerships
• Virtual Project Teams
• Project Management Effectiveness
• Understanding Best Practices

Project Management Module 5
Executives and Planning
• The Project Sponsor
• The Collective Belief
• Stakeholder Relations Management
• Project Portfolio Management
• Business Case
• Life-Cycle Phases
• Life-Cycle Milestones
• Establishing Project Objectives
• Work Breakdown Structure
• Project Selection

Project Management Module 6
Network Scheduling Techniques and Pricing
• Network Fundamentals
• Dependencies
• Network Replanning
• Scheduling Problems
• Global Pricing Strategies
• Pricing Process
• Overhead Rates
• The Pricing Review Procedure
• Systems Pricing
• Project Risks

Project Management Module 7
Cost Control and Metrics
• The Operating Cycle
• Budgets
• The Cost Baseline
• Summary Variances
• Status Reporting
• Project Management Information Systems
• Project Metrics
• Key Performance Indicators
• Value-Based Metrics
• Business Intelligence

Project Management Module 8
Trade-Off Analysis and Risk Management
• Methodology for Trade-Off Analysis
• Contracts
• Industry Trade-Off Preferences
• Project Manager’s Control of Trade-Offs
• Risk Management
• Plan Risk Management
• Risk Analysis
• Plan Risk Response
• The Impact of Risk Handling Measurements
• Risk and Concurrent Engineering

Project Management Module 9
Learning Curves and Contract Management
• The Learning Curve Concept
• Graphic Representation
• Developing Slope Measures
• Selections of Learning Curves
• Manufacturing Breaks
• Procurement
• Types of Contracts
• Contract Administration
• Proposal-Contractual Interaction
• Contract Closure

Project Management Module 10
Quality Management and Modern Developments
• The Quality Movement
• Quality Management Concepts
• Acceptance Sampling
• Implementing Six Sigma
• Quality Leadership
• The Project Management Maturity Model
• Project Management Methodologies
• Capacity Planning
• The Business of Scope Changes
• End-of-Phase Review Meetings

All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:

Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader

If you’re an experienced project manager responsible for all aspects of project delivery, leading and directing cross-functional teams, then the PMP-Project Management Professional certification is the right choice for you.

Earning your PMP Certification is a commitment, and that's why it is valuable. Do you have real-world project management experience that's led to success? Great—you’ve finished the hardest part. Before you apply, make sure you meet of the following sets of PMP

Certification requirements:
A four-year degree
36 months leading projects
35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification
— OR —
A high school diploma or an associate’s degree (or global equivalent)
60 months leading projects
35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification
4,500 hours leading and directing projects
35 hours of project management education

This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.