Language: English
Short Description: Learn to master the most proven methods in project management as well as exciting new techniques emerging from current industry and today's most recent research. This course introduces manual techniques perfected during the past 50 years and progressive automated techniques, all consistent with the latest PMBOK Guide. Up to date content covers measuring project management ROI, value to the organization and to customers, and much more. The course's focused approach is ideal for building strong portfolios that showcase project management skills for future interviews. All course content is consistent with the knowledge areas and processes of the latest fifth edition of the PMBOK Guide to give readers an advantage in becoming Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP) if they choose.
Instructor Description: Though this program is a self-paced program it is supported by an educational mentor. Educational mentors are subject matter experts who have years of experience in their field as well as the necessary educational training and credentials to work as an expert. The mentor is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and even industry questions. Mentors also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement. In eLearning, motivation is a key tool to success. Because of this, mentors provide encouraging comments, feedback, and coaching to motivate learners throughout the duration of the program to support completion and success!
Certification: Regardless of your career stage, the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is an asset that will distinguish you in the job market and enhance your credibility and effectiveness working on — or with — project teams.
Organizations with standardized practices attain better results, as shown in our 2015 Pulse of the Profession® report. Because the CAPM® recognizes your knowledge of the profession’s preeminent global standard, you’ll stand out to employers and be poised to move ahead.
Project management is a rapidly growing profession. Through 2020, 1.57 million new jobs will be created each year and qualified practitioners are in demand. With the CAPM, you’ll be on the fast track to opportunity.
Requirements
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
Mac computers MUST have Microsoft Window Operating Systems over Bootcamp (Bootcamp is a free download from Apple''s website)
• Google Chrome is the best browser for this course
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Kindle Reader App may be needed for some reading assignments (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded onto your computer.)
• Adobe PDF Reader
• Adobe Flash Player
• Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Quicktime, Windows Media Player, &/or Real Player
• PowerPoint Viewer (Use this if you don''t have PowerPoint)
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Lesson 1
I. Project Management Module 1- Overview of Project Management
• Defining Project Success
• Defining Roles
• Committee Sponsorship/Governance
• Classification of Projects
• Project Management Growth
• Product vs. Project Management
• Stage-Gate Process
• Project Life Cycles
• Organizational Structures
• Organizational Workflow
• Matrix Layering
• Transitional Management
II. Project Management Module 2- The Project Office and Team
• The Staffing Environment
• Selecting the Project Manager
• Skill Requirements for Project Manager
• Next Generation Project Managers
• The Project Office
• Project Organizational Chart
• Management Functions
• Controlling
• Directing
• Project Authority
• Communications
• Facilitation
III. Project Management Module 3- Variables for Success
• Managing Time and Stress
• Time Robbers
• Stress and Burnout
• Conflicts
• Conflict Resolution Modes
• Performance Measurement
• Professional Responsibilities
• Virtual Project Teams
• Exam Study Tips
• Predicting Project Success
• Understanding Best Practices
• Working with Executives
IV. Project Management Module 4- Project Planning
• Validating Assumptions
• General Planning
• Statement of Work
• Planning Cycle
• Total Project Planning
• Fast-Tracking
• Network Scheduling Techniques
• Network Fundamentals
• Slack Time
• PERT/CPM Models
• Precedence Networks
• Critical Chain
V. Project Management Module 5- Pricing and Cost Control
• Introduction
• Project Graphics
• Customer Reporting
• Conventional Presentation Techniques
• Logic Diagrams/Networks
• Pricing and Estimating
• Global Pricing Strategies
• Labor Distributions
• Pricing Out the Work
• Understanding Control
• Operating Cycle
• Budgets
• Cost Baseline
VI. Project Management Module 6- Risk Management
• Trade-Off Analysis in Project Environment
• Contracts
• Industry Trade-Off Preferences
• Definition of Risk
• Certainty, Risk, and Uncertainty
• Risk Identification
• Qualitative Risk Analysis
• Quantitative Risk Analysis
• Learning Curves
• Cumulative Average Curve
• Sources of Experience
• Follow-On Orders
VII. Project Management Module 7- Quality Management
• Contract Management
• Plan Procurements
• Definition of Quality
• Taguchi Approach
• ISO 9000
• Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC
• Modern Developments in Project Management
• Project Management Maturity Model (PMMM)
• Capacity Planning
• Business of Scope Changes
• Need for Business Knowledge
• The Project Office
VIII. Project Management Module 8- Future of Project Management
• Managing Crisis Projects
• Life-Cycle Phases
• Victims vs. Villains
• Changing Times
• Complex Projects
• Complexity Theory
• Scope Creep
• Project Health Checks
• Launching the Venture
• Obtaining Executive Support
• Collective Belief
• Signing Up Customers
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