The Complete Project Manager with CAPM and PMP Prep

Project Management Certification Preparation

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) and the Project Management Professional (PMP®) are the leading credentials for project managers across a variety of industries. This 100% online course will teach you fundamentals of the project management based on the Project Management Institute's (PMI) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide®). By course completion, you will be fully prepared for the CAPM and PMP certifications exams and be well versed in the concepts and procedures of professional project management.

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Job Outlook for Project Managers

According to a study of the job markets in 11 countries by the Anderson Economic Group (AEG), worldwide demand for project managers is expected to grow by 33% by 2027. That translates to a need for up to 22 million new project management professionals.

Many organizations expect a significant shortage of project management talent for the same time period. The automotive healthcare, infrastructure development, and green technologies industries may experience especially acute talent gaps.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), project coordinators and managers earn an average of $67,280 per year. Project managers with specialized technical skills command salaries in excess of $100,000 per year, according to the PMI.

Course Objectives

Project Management Essentials with CAPM® Prep

Understand the foundations of project management

Learn to execute a project from start to finish

Apprehend common project management processes and terminology

Create project-driven budgets and timelines

Predict and prevent risks

Follow concepts from The Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)

Prepare to meet or exceed the educational prerequisites for the CAPM certification

 

Mastering Project Management with PMP® Prep

Learn advanced project management concepts and definitions

Understand project selection and proposal processes

Know how to evaluate projects and take appropriate next steps

Know how to select, plan, execute, control and complete projects

Prepare to take and pass the Project Management Institute PMP® certification exam

Prerequisites and Requirements

There are no prerequisites to take this course. 

This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Instructors

Nikki Choyce

Nikki Choyce, PMP has been involved in the project management field for almost 20 years and has worked as a consultant and trainer for much of that time. She is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and very active in the project management community. She has worked in a variety of industries, including Information Technology, Insurance, Manufacturing, Marketing, Aerospace, Construction, and Telecommunications. She has worked with Microsoft Project for over 10 years.

Erica Kirwan

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.

Registration and Enrollment

This is a self-paced course that can be completed 100% online. Open enrollment means you can start anytime.

Project Management FAQs

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  • Generally, a "project" is a sequence of activities that results in a specific outcome, achievement or commodity. Project managers organize, launch and manage the people, processes, and resources that combine to create successful projects. Project managers may oversee the development of new or refreshed products, processes, or business centers.

  • Certification designates a project manager as a dedicated professional who has undertaken a disciplined course of study and approaches their work in an organized and efficient manner. Data from the Project Management Institute indicates that holders of its PMP® designation earn on average $10,000 per year more than their non-certified counterparts.

  • The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) and the Project Management Professional (PMP®) from the PMI are considered the premiere qualifications for project management professionals.

  • Although nearly every industry needs project managers, technology, construction, manufacturing, professional services, energy, and healthcare are especially strong sectors for project management careers.

  • Project Management Essentials with CAPM ® Prep

    Project Management Essentials

    Project Management Foundation

    Project Integration Management

    Project Scope Management

    Project Time Management

    Determining / Managing Project Costs

    Project Quality Management

    Project Human Resource Management

    Project Communications Management

    Project Risk Management

    Project Procurement Management

    Project Stakeholder Management

    Final Exam

    Mastering Project Management Essentials with CAPM ® Prep

    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

    Overview of PMP Exam

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This is a self-paced course that can be completed 100% online. Open enrollment means you can start anytime.