{"product_id":"project-management-pmp-prep","title":"Mastering Project Management with PMP Prep","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eThis course is designed to deepen your understanding and practical application of project management tools, methods, and processes and prepare you to successfully in obtaining the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES249\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for seasoned project managers, this 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in obtaining your PMP certification, this program will provide content designed to help with your studies and overall PMP prep. 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The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eProject Management Body of Knowledge, 7th Edition (PMBOK® Guide)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePMP® Exam Prep, 11th Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgile Practice Guide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis program is considered an intermediate- to advanced-level program. Students should have completed the \u003cem\u003eEssentials of Project Management\u003c\/em\u003e program and\/or have three or more years of experience leading projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducation\u003c\/strong\u003e: You need a minimum of 35 hours of formal project management training. This program meets that requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow much experience you need depends on your level of education. If you have a four-year degree from the United States 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.\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNikki Choyce\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNikki Choyce, PMP, has been involved in the project management field for more than 20 years and has worked as a project management consultant and instructor for much of that time. She has worked in a variety of industries, including Information Technology, Insurance, Manufacturing, Marketing, Aerospace, Construction, Telecommunications, and Healthcare. She has worked with Microsoft Project for over 15 years. She holds the professional Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErica Kirwan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErica Kirwan has more than 15 years of experience in process and project management and has held various roles as Senior Project Manager at a Fortune 200 financial services company. She earned an Advanced Project Management Certification from Stanford University and the professional Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. Additionally, Erica holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, a Master of Public Administration, and recently completed a Master of Science degree in the Management of Information Technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRachel Tepps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRachel 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the average salary of a project manager? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Indeed.com, project managers in the U.S. make $88,410 annually.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a project manager? What does a project manager do? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat education do I need to become a project manager?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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 Mastering Project Management with 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre project managers in demand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere do project managers work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProject 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat qualities should a good project manager have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I work as a project manager without a project manager certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is project management so important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProject 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. 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