Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook with strong internet service and computer audio and video capabilities.
• Software Requirements:
  • PC: Windows 10 or later.
  • Mac: Mac OS 10.10 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • com for Microsoft Word
  • com for Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software MUST be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
  • Other:
    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

This comprehensive course overview will help you learn how to prepare for PMI’s® globally-recognized PMP® certification exam. You will learn about the ten (10) Knowledge Areas, five (5) Process Groups, Integration Management and so much more.

Explore important industry-related methodologies, including predictive and agile project management. Learn effective and proven strategies to help you pass the certification exam by uncovering techniques aimed at contextual deductive thinking and other strategic insights—all while preparing for the completion of your online project management certificate.

NOTE: To properly prepare for your PMP certification exam, in addition to this course, you will need to complete other requirements. Review the PMI website to ensure that you meet the current requirements and overall eligibility requirements.

See: PMP Certification guidelines

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, you will:

• Understand fundamental concepts of project, program, and portfolio management
• Understand the Predictive Project Management Framework with defined Phases & Knowledge Areas
• Understand the 8 Project Performance Domains
• Develop the capacity to initiate, plan, and execute a project using both traditional (Waterfall) and Agile practices
• Evaluate and solve situational PMP-style exam questions with confidence

Course Topics & Outcomes

After completing the course, you will have in-depth knowledge of the following:

– Fundamental concepts to include project, program, and portfolio management

• Define a project and delineate the project manager’s roles and responsibilities
• Project vs Program vs Portfolio Management with organizational governance

– Practices and tools for successful end-to-end project management:

• Project selection and initiation
• Planning scope, schedule, and cost
• Effectively manage project changes, risks, actions, issues, and status reporting

– Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Identify and assess project stakeholders, and develop stakeholder engagement strategies
• Plan and manage project communications and facilitate effective meetings

– Models, Methods, & Artifacts

• Methodologies: A Comparison

 – Agile Project Management

• Paradigm, principles, and methodologies
• Scrum vs Kanban

– Leadership & Building High-Performance Teams

HOW THE COURSE WORKS

It is easy to participate in your online course. After you register, you will receive an email within 24 business hours with a Package Key to gain access to your Insite online classroom. There, you will have access to all other digital instructional materials. Within 7 – 10 business days, you will receive your hard copy study resources that include The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try, a corresponding laminated 8-page Quick Reference Guide, and a coil-bound Student Workbook replete with slide deck and note sections.

It is recommended that you wait to activate your online access keys until you are ready to begin the course, as activation starts the 90-day access period.

Participate When You Want

You can participate any time of day or evening. Online classroom access is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 90 days. There are no live real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate.

For best learning, participants are encouraged to log into your on-line classroom a minimum of 3-4 days per week.

What You Will Do

For each module, you will:

• Review and comprehend the written materials opting to complete the exercises and self-quizzes to assess your understanding using the 500+ practice test questions
• Access online readings and watch short concept videos
• Listen to the audio presentations covering every knowledge area and process for helpful exam tips and test tricks to help you pass the exam
• Use the Flashcards—an interactive app featuring a breakdown of all 49 processes into the key inputs, tools, and outputs
• Utilize the Process Explorer that provides an interactive view of the entire process framework
• The Online Testing Simulator offers Practice Tests A, B, and C, providing a total of 600 questions.

Digital content (readings, audio discussions, slides) and self-quizzes are accessible for the entire subscription period, so you can work ahead or go back and review again at your own convenience.