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If you are taking this course, you probably have some professional exposure to the duties of a project manager, or you may be considering embarking on a career in professional project management. Your ability as a project manager to demonstrate best practices in project management—both on the job and through professional certification—is becoming the standard to compete in today’s fast-paced and highly technical workplace. In this course, you will apply the generally recognized practices of project management acknowledged by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to successfully manage projects.
Project managers who have proven skills and experience can find exciting, high-visibility opportunities in a wide range of fields. This course is specifically designed to provide you with the proven, practical body of project management knowledge and skills that you need to demonstrate project management mastery on the job. Additionally, this course can be a significant part of your preparation for Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam. The skills and knowledge you gain in this course will help you avoid making costly mistakes and increase your competitive edge in the project management profession.
Along with access to the course, participants will receive:
- Digital copy of the course materials
- Learner handouts
- Spotlight videos
- Course exercise/activity files
- Self-knowledge checks
- Access to practice exams (1,200 question bank)
Target Audience
This course is designed for individuals who have on-the-job project management experience regardless of whether their formal job role is project manager, who are not certified professionals, and who might or might not have received formal project management training.
Learning Objectives
- Develop professionally by increasing your project management skills.
- Apply a formalized and standards-based approach to project management.
- Obtain the knowledge and education credits needed to apply for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification.
Course Outline
PART 1: Initiating and Planning the Project
Lesson 1: Foundation
- Foundational Project Management Concepts
- Project Management Principles
- The Agile Mindset
- Tailoring
Lesson 2: Setting the Foundation — Vision, Stakeholders, and Governance
- Develop a Common Vision
- Engage Stakeholders
- Align Stakeholder Expectations
- Define and Establish Governance
Lesson 3: Defining Scope, Value, and Success Criteria
- Developing and Managing Project Scope
- Helping Ensure Value-Based Delivery
- Planning and Managing Project Compliance
Lesson 4: Building the Plan — Integration, Resources, and Finance
- Developing Integrated Project Plan and Planning Delivery
- Planning and Managing Resources
- Planning and Managing Finance
Lesson 5: Procurement, Quality, and Scheduling
- Planning and Managing Procurement
- Planning and Optimizing Quality Products/Deliverables
- Planning and Managing Schedule
Lesson 6: Communication and Knowledge Transfer
- Helping Ensure Knowledge Transfer
- Planning and Managing Communication
PART 2: Executing and Monitoring the Project
Lesson 7: Leading and Empowering the Team
- Managing Conflicts
- Leading the Project Team
Lesson 8: Managing Risk, Change, and Issues
- Planning and Managing Risk
- Managing and Controlling Changes
- Removing Impediments and Managing Issues
Lesson 9: Monitoring Progress and Maintaining Alignment
- Managing Stakeholder Expectations
- Evaluating Project Status
PART 3: Closing and Improving the Project
Lesson 10: Closing the Project Successfully
- Managing Closures
Lesson 11: Driving Continuous and Organizational Improvement
- Continuous Improvement
- Supporting Organizational Change
- Evaluating External Business Environment Changes
Lesson 12: Next Steps
- Checking Eligibility for the PMP Exam
- Completing the Application
- Paying for and Scheduling the Exam
- Exam Format
- Question Types
MDV169e Course Code
