The Complete Project Manager with CAPM® and PMP® Prep

The Complete Project Manager with CAPM® and PMP® Prep course is designed for seasoned project managers—providing you with a strong grasp of project management from start to finish. You will cover a good foundation of project management concepts and terminology, before deepening your understanding and practical application of project management tools, methods, and processes.

Throughout the project management training, you will learn through a life cycle approach—meaning you will work through the...

12 Months / 250 Course Hrs

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$2,575

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Details + Objectives

Course code: GES251

What you 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 exam and career resources
Understand the essential elements of a project management foundation
Learn how to execute a project from start to finish
The most common project management concepts and terminology
Master the creation of project-driven budgets and timelines
How to predict and prevent risks
Concepts from The Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)

How you will benefit

Prepare for and pass the PMP certification exam
Meet or exceed the educational prerequisites for the CAPM certification
Develop greater understanding of the project manager's role in a variety of fields
Acquire interpersonal communication skills as they pertain to communicating with stakeholders
Gain confidence in managing various project types (expectations and realities)
Boost critical thinking and decision-making skills that will aid you across industries
Enhance your ability to secure a promotion, score a new job, and generally climb the career ladder

How the course is taught

Self-paced, online course
12 Months to complete
Open enrollment, begin anytime
250 course hours

Outline

Project Management Essentials with CAPM® Prep
1. Project Management Essentials
2. Project Management Foundation
3. Project Integration Management
4. Project Scope Management
5. Project Schedule Management
6. Project Costs Management
7. Project Quality Management
8. Project Resource Management
9. Project Communications Management
10. Project Risk Management
11. Project Procurement Management
12. Project Stakeholder Management
13. Agile Frameworks and Methodologies
14. Project Management Extensions
15. Certified Associate in Project Management
16. Final Exam
Mastering Project Management with PMP® Prep - update
1. Business Value and Project Governance
2. Business Environment
3. Project Stakeholders
4. Planning
5. Communication, Conflict Management, and Negotiation
6. Risk Management
7. Project Teams (Part One)
8. Project Teams (Part Two)
9. Project Integration
10. Project Budgeting
11. Scope, Project Schedule, and Control
12. Quality and Procurement
13. Change Management
14. Project Artifacts
15. Knowledge Transfer and Project Closure
16. Tips and Tricks for the PMP® Exam and Job Obtainment Assets

Instructors & Support

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.

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.

Requirements

Prerequisites:

This course has no prerequisites other than a basic knowledge of how to use a computer and the internet.

Certification Requirements:

These courses will prepare you to sit for either the CAPM or the PMP exam, depending on your educational background and project management experience.

To qualify for the CAPM exam, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Educational Background: Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate degree or the global equivalent)
Project Management Education: 23 hours of project management education completed by the time you sit for the exam (This course meets the education requirement).

To qualify for the PMP exam, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Project Management Education: You need a minimum of 35 hours of formal project management training (This course meets the education requirement).
Project Management Experience/Educational Background: PMI® also requires project management experience in a leadership role. You do not 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 will document the number of months you personally performed project work.
- How much experience you need depends on your level of education. If you have a four-year degree or its equivalent from another country, you will need 36 months/3 years of project management experience. If you do not have a four-year college degree, you will need 60 months/5 years 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 (not included in enrollment).
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 included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

CAPM Exam Prep, 5th Edition
Process Group: A Practice Guide
Project Management Body of Knowledge, 7th Edition (PMBOK® Guide)
PMP® Exam Prep, 11th Edition
Agile Practice Guide

More About

About Certification: Project Management Institute (PMI)

The Project Management Institute (PMI) was founded in 1969 to bring professionalism and community to the project management sector of business. Its education and advocacy efforts, publications, certifications, and professional development programs affect the lives of 2.9 million professionals throughout the world. PMI wants to help standardize the project management profession, and help businesses improve their organizational success. Most of all, they want to help individuals advance their careers and earning prospects, and they're doing just that through their certified courses.

FAQ

The salary of project managers varies widely depending on the industry in which you choose to work. According to Indeed.com, the average national salary of a project manager is $88,010, with a high of $137,093 as of February 2024. Many of the highest paying project management jobs can be found in information technology.

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.

Yes. This course will prepare you to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification exam and help you prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam. You will need to set up your tests and pay any fees required separately.

It is possible to become a successful project manager without an advanced degree. You will need your high school diploma or equivalent at minimum and experience managing projects. You will also need to complete a project management certification course that will help you understand national and global standards of project management to achieve success in every phase of your projects. The training course you choose should prepare you to sit for respected certifications such as CAPM® or PMP® like our Complete Project Manager with CAPM and PMP prep course. You may find it beneficial to earn your bachelor's or master's degree in business management, engineering, computer science or a field related to your chosen industry in order to continue to climb the corporate ladder and open up more opportunities.

Yes, 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.

In order to be a good project manager, you will first and foremost have to be a great communicator. It is your job to sell an idea to stakeholders, team members, and those financing any project you manage. You must communicate with everyone affected throughout the project and ensure that you keep the momentum moving in your favor. You must have integrity and enthusiasm. You must also understand how to effectively delegate responsibilities to the right team members. It's also important to have a high level of empathy in order to understand how the project will affect others, and you must always remain calm under pressure.

CAPM® stands for Certified Associate in Project Management. The CAPM® credential is awarded by the Project Management Institute, and it is viewed as the first step in project management certification. Earning your CAPM® will show employers that you're a serious candidate who adheres to national standards of project management excellence. The CAPM® exam is a multiple-choice test composed of 150 questions, which you will be given three hours to complete. It is a proctored exam, but the PMI® now lets you participate in online proctoring sessions, meaning that you can take the exam from the comfort of your own home. In order to sit for the CAPM® exam, you must have earned a secondary degree, such as a high school diploma or equivalent, and have at least 23 hours of project management education completed before the exam (This course meets the education requirement). Once you pass, you will be awarded the CAPM® designation.

Yes. You can become a project manager without obtaining certification as long as you possess the proper knowledge, training, and experience to get the job done. However, we encourage all students to sit for CAPM® and/or PMP® certification. A project management certification will open up more opportunities for you. These certifications are highly-respected worldwide, they prove your commitment to the industry and your understanding of global standards, they place you ahead of your competition for jobs, and they show that you are continuously learning through professional development. Project management certifications also make a big difference in the amount of money you can earn.

Project management is important because it ensures that stakeholders, financers, and team members all have the same expectations set when it comes to what will be delivered, when it will be delivered, and how much it will cost to deliver a completed project. The most effective project managers will negotiate milestones and deadlines that are reasonable and achievable and are communicated with all parties affected by a project plan.

Yes. You will find that this course starts from the ground up — laying a solid foundation of project management terminology and concepts. Then after you gain a great foundation in project management, you will move on to mastering more complex concepts that will provide a level of expertise you can bring into any industry. You can even qualify to take national certifying exams such as CAPM® when you complete the course and gain the necessary experience.

A few of the careers you could choose to pursue after you've successfully completed the CAPM® Prep Course include:

Project Coordinator
Project Manager (junior through senior level)
Learning Management System Specialist
Computing and Analytic Administrator
Project Coordinator
Agile Coach & Scrum Master

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

After you register, you will receive 12 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

This course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance.

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The Complete Project Manager with CAPM® and PMP® Prep

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