Course Description

Project Management Basics with PMP® Exam Prep Suite

Many organizations undertake projects to develop new products, improve processes, construct buildings and bridges, create computer applications, and reorganize company operations. Unfortunately, most organizations struggle to manage projects effectively, leading to a high demand for project management professionals. This is where the Project Management Fundamentals course will teach you how to prepare and complete projects successfully and help you become a valuable asset to any organization. You will also begin to prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® and the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exams offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.

The Project Management Professional PMP Prep course provides comprehensive online training to help prepare you for the prestigious Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam offered by the PMI. It covers the eight project performance domains, the latest updates in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) 7th edition, and what to expect after the exam.

Course Outline

Syllabus

1. Project Management Fundamentals:
   1. Project Management Overview
   2. The Power of Planning
   3. The Power of Control
   4. The Project Manager and the Project Team
   5. Stakeholder Interactions and Expectations
   6. Project Management Soft Skills
   7. Project Cost Management
   8. The Project Plan (Part 1)
   9. The Project Plan (Part 2)
   10. Project Implementation
   11. Project Control
   12. Project Closure
2. Project Management Professional PMP® Prep:
   1. PMI and PMBOK
   2. Understanding Projects
   3. Stakeholder Performance Domain
   4. Team Performance Domain
   5. Development Approach and Lifecycle Performance Domain
   6. Planning Performance Domain
   7. Project Work Performance Domain
   8. Delivery Performance Domain
   9. Measurement Performance Domain
   10. Uncertainties Performance Domain
   11. Models, Methods, and Artifacts
   12. Post- PMP Certification

Learner Outcomes

Instructor

Rachel Tepps

Rachel Tepps, PMP, has over a decade of experience working in higher education in a variety of project management and instructional roles, including developing project management courses and curriculum. Most recently, she obtained her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. Rachel also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and a Master of Arts in College Student Development from Appalachian State University.

Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.

Notes

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

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

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is 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.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are not included in enrollment:

• A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 7th Edition