No matter the industry, project managers are always in demand. In fact, there were over 2,000 project management positions available in the Atlanta area over the past year in industries like construction, healthcare, IT and more.* Additionally, PMP® consistently ranks as one of the highest paying certifications and offers many advancement opportunities.
Our hybrid course is taught by industry professionals with years of experience, and it will help prepare you to earn the widely-recognized PMP® Certification, establish yourself as a leader in your industry, and prepare you to take the next step in your career. Students will have live instruction once a week with additional independent work that must be completed before the next live session.
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What You Will Learn in this Course
- Describe the 10 project management knowledge areas with key inputs, outputs, tools, and techniques.
- Identify the PMI policies and procedures required to fulfill the standards of professional responsibility and ethics as a project manager.
- Apply project management principles in scope management, schedule management, and teaming.
- Identify the tools and techniques project managers use to plan and execute a project.
- Analyze project flow, resources, timelines, and budget requirements.
- Identify effective communication strategies within the project team and with stakeholders.
- Monitor and control project work to meet objectives defined in the project management plan.
The PMP Certification
This course will help prepare students to take the
Project Management Professional (PMP)® or
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exams. This course satisfies the 35 hours of project management training required by the Project Management Institute (PMI) for the PMP® Certification. The exam is not administered during the course. Once you successfully complete the course, you will register and pay for the exam separately through PMI. For more information on the exam and to confirm your eligibility, visit
www.pmi.org.
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of computers and access to a laptop or desktop computer and the internet are required. Please be sure you look at PMI's requirements before registering for the class.
Relevant Industries
- Technology
- Education
- Finance
- Manufacturing
- Business services
- Oil and gas
- Construction
- Utilities
- Information services
Topics
- Project Integration
- Risk Management
- Scope of Work
- Quality Management
- Time Management
- Decision-Making Strategies
- Procurement Management
- Cost Management
- Communications Management
- Project Control
- Professional Responsibility
- Human Resource Management
Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.