Mastering Project Management with PMP® Prep

A project manager is in charge of the overall success or failure of a project. As a project manager, you must start by fleshing out an idea and selling it through the organization. You will then pull together your team, organize and clearly lay out the steps involved, lead the team throughout the project lifecycle, manage the budget, make important decisions that could impact the outcome of the project, engage and update stakeholders, deliver a complete project that meets objectives, ensure that there a smooth transition as the project is handed over and rolled out, and finally share the knowledge you gained along the way from successes as well as mistakes. You will have ultimate control over all parts of a project including initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, control, and closing.

The demand for project managers is high and continuing to rise due to an increasing number of jobs that require project-oriented skills. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the project management field is projected to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032. Project managers can work in almost any industry. Some of the more common industries for project management jobs include information technology, engineering, construction, healthcare, finance, and law. Your work environment will depend largely on the industry in which you work, but you will work closely with other people and technology regardless of the industry you choose. According to Indeed.com, project managers in the U.S. make $88,410 annually.

Mastering Project Management with PMP® Prep

Cost: $1,545.00

Online Class
150 course hours
Textbooks included
Exam Voucher Not included
6 months
Open enrollment
Self paced

Program Description

Designed for seasoned project managers, this asynchronous, online project management certification course takes you beyond an introduction of key fundamentals to deepen your understanding and practical application of project management tools, methods, and processes. You will view project management from the perspective of a life cycle approach.

Throughout this Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam prep course, you will work through the project life cycle—from building a business case to closing down a project. You will see how all the concepts fit together and how the decisions you make in the early days of the project lay the foundation for executing, controlling, and closing the project.

If you are interested in obtaining your PMP certification, this program will provide content designed to help with your studies and overall PMP prep. The contact hours may be applied for the PMP exam education prerequisite or as professional development units (PDUs) if you are already certified.

Program Objectives

Students will learn:

• Advanced project management concepts and definitions
• Project selection, proposal, and planning processes
• How to select, plan, execute, control, and complete projects
• Agile basics and principles
• Tips and tricks for the PMP certification exam and career resources

How you will benefit

• Prepare for and pass the PMP certification exam
• Develop a greater understanding of the project manager's role in a variety of fields
• Gain confidence in managing various project types
• Boost critical thinking and decision-making skills that will aid you across industries
• Enhance your ability to secure a promotion, obtain a new job, and generally climb the career ladder

Certification Opportunities

After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the industry-recognized PMI PMP certification exam.

Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)

Education: You need a minimum of 35 hours of formal project management training. This program meets that requirement.

Experience: PMI® also requires project management experience in a leadership role. You don't have to have the title "project manager," but you do need to demonstrate that your experience is in a leadership role of some sort. In the exam application, you'll document the number of hours you personally performed project work.

How much experience you need depends on your level of education. If you've a four-year degree or its equivalent from another country, you'll need 4,500 hours of project management experience. If you don't have a four-year college degree, you'll need 7,500 hours of project management experience.

REQUIREMENTS

Hardware Requirements:

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

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 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.

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:

• Project Management Body of Knowledge, 7th Edition (PMBOK® Guide)
• PMP® Exam Prep, 11th Edition
• Agile Practice Guide

Prerequisites
This program is considered an intermediate- to advanced-level program. Students should have completed the Essentials of Project Management program and/or have three or more years of experience leading projects.

Disclosure: In partnership with Jefferson Community College, this program will be fully delivered by ed2go. Ed2go is headquartered at PO Box 760, Temecula, CA 92593. There are no additional costs students are expected to incur as a result of enrolling in the educational program.