PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam: PMBOK Guide – Fifth Edition-aligned

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 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 in their own organizations. This course will assist in preparing the learner for the PMI 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.

Syllabus:

• Managing Projects within Organizations (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Project Management Overview (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Project Management Process Groups (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Integrated Initiation and Planning (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Direct, Monitor, and Control Project Work (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Controlling Changes and Closing a Project (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Project Requirements and Defining Scope (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Creating the Work Breakdown Structure (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Monitoring and Controlling Project Scope (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Defining and Sequencing Project Activities (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Estimating Activity Resources and Durations (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Developing and Controlling the Project Schedule (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Planning Project Costs (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Controlling Project Costs (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Plan Quality Management (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Planning Project Human Resources (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Managing Project Human Resources (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Plan and Manage Project Communications (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Control Project Communications (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Risk Management Planning (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Identifying Project Risks (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Performing Risk Analysis (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Risk Response and Control (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Planning Project Procurement Management (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Managing Procurements (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Project Stakeholder Management (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• Managing and Controlling Stakeholder Engagement (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition)
• The Role of Ethics in Project Management
• Core PMI Values and Ethical Standards
• Mentoring Project Management Professional (PMP) PMBOK Guide 5th Edition Aligned
• TestPrep Project Management Professional (PMP) PMBOK Guide 5th Edition Aligned

How is each course taught?

All courses are online and self-paced, meaning you do it in your own home, in your own time, at your own pace.  Each lesson is pre-recorded allowing you to pause, fast-forward, skip sections, or go back to another lesson if you need to.  The lessons are multi-media based, which means video and audio are used to teach the lessons.  Most lessons are also interactive, prompting the learner to participate.  This might involve answering on-screen questions, participating in tasks, and using simulators as if you were using the real software program.

How long will it take me to complete each course?

As mentioned above, our courses are self-paced.  Some people finish their course faster than others.  If you choose to only do one of the certification courses from this bundle, then it will take you less time than if you do two or three or all of them.  No matter what though, you will always have 12 months to complete your course.

What do I need?                                   

All you need is an internet connection and a PC.  While most of the lessons work on MACs, we recommend you use a PC for the best performance.  Certain parts of the course may not display properly on older MACs.  Once you’ve logged into your course, you may be prompted to down certain free plugins such as Java.  Just follow the on-screen prompts.