Learn advanced project management topics, concepts, and more in this comprehensive PMP prep course. You will also be prepared to sit for the PMP certification exam upon course completion.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
- A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 6th edition (PMBOK® Guide) (digital)
- A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 7th edition (PMBOK® Guide)
- PMP® Exam Prep
- Agile Practice Guide
Please Note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.
The Mastering Project Management with PMP Prep course will provide you with a deeper understanding of project management concepts and applications in the workplace. As you obtain a detailed exploration of these essential topics and concepts—all on your own time—you will further gain an intermediate to advanced level of comprehension.
You will learn about project selection, strategy development, complex schedule modeling, forecasting, risk identification and assessment, statusing, recovery, and more. You will also explore project proposals, planning components, and project evaluation and discover how important a project manager is to an organization.
The material covered in this course is guaranteed to meet or exceed the educational prerequisites needed to prepare and take the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam.
- Introduction
- Project Justification
- Project Strategy
- Project Definition
- Activity Definition
- Activity Estimating
- Quality
- Estimating Resources
- Schedule Development
- Procurement Planning
- Risk Management
- Budgeting & Baseline
- Understanding Stakeholders
- Begin Project Execution
- Statusing & Forecasting
- Project Recovery
- Project & Phase Closing
- Agile Basics
- Agile Principles and Practices
- Overview of PMP Exam
What you will learn
- Advanced project management concepts and definitions
- Project selection and proposal processes
- How to evaluate projects and take appropriate next steps
- How to select, plan, execute, control and complete projects
- Agile Basics and Principles
How you will benefit
- Prepare for the Project Management Institute PMP certification exam
- Enhance your ability to secure a promotion, score a new job, and generally climb the career ladder
- Develop greater understanding of the project manager's role in a variety of fields
- Boost critical thinking and decision-making skills that will aid you across industries
Nikki Choyce, PMP, has been involved in the project management field for more than 20 years and has worked as a project management consultant and instructor for much of that time. She has worked in a variety of industries, including Information Technology, Insurance, Manufacturing, Marketing, Aerospace, Construction, Telecommunications, and Healthcare. She has worked with Microsoft Project for over 15 years.
Erica Kirwan has more than 15 years of experience in process and project management. Previously, Kirwan served as Senior Project Manager for a Fortune 200 financial services company. She earned an Advanced Project Management Certification from Stanford University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and a Master of Public Administration.