Description

Project management is growing exponentially and the project management certification course from Gatlin International helps individuals prepare for rewarding careers in this rapidly growing business sector. Project management is now used in virtually every business sector including manufacturing, information technology, health care, manufacturing, government, marketing, education and finance. Businesses depend on project managers to oversee projects designed to streamline to improve productivity and minimize waste. As more and more businesses seek to streamline their operations and reduce costs, mid-level management positions are being eliminated and project managers are being hired to fill the void. Gatlin International offers project management certification instruction to prepare individuals to take advantage of the increasingly available opportunities. Project managment certification instruction from Gatlin International offers students and busy, working professionals the opportunity to pursue their educational goals at a pace that fits their hectic schdeules and our project management certification training is also among the most affordable of any PM certification courses available. Project management offers job security and portability and virtually unlimited potential for advancement. Individuals considering taking the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam, a total of 35 contact hours of project management education are needed. These hours in project management training must include "content on project quality, time, scope, cost, communications, human resources, risk, integration and procurement management. Our project management certification course is not only an excellend overview, but also serves as highly effective preparation for the PMP exam.

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Outline

I. Project Management Introduction and Framework

1. What is a project
2. Understanding project life cycles
3. Understanding project process groups
4. Identifying project stakeholders

II. Project Management Integration

1. Project management integration skills defined
2. Project charter
3. Developing the Project Management Plan

III. Project Scope Management

1. Developing the Scope Statement
2. Creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
3. Establishing the project boundaries

IV. Project Time Management

1. Defining and estimating activity requirements
2. Establishing activity dependencies
3. Developing the schedule
4. Monitoring and controlling schedule performance

V. Project Cost Management

1. Estimating project costs
2. Developing the project budget
3. Monitoring and controlling cost performance

VI. Project Quality Management

1. Defining and planning for quality
2. Establishing project quality standards
3. Monitoring and controlling product / project quality

VII. Communication Management

1. Understanding the communication needs of stakeholders
2. Defining the distribution process
3. Communicating project performance information

VIII. Project Human Resource Management

1. Acquiring the project team
2. Developing the project team
3. Managing the project team

IX. Project Risk Management

1. Creating a risk management plan
2. Risk Identification
3. Assessment risks
4. Developing a mitigation strategy

Project Procurement Management

1. Planning for procurements
2. Selecting qualified sellers
3. Managing the contractual relationships

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Additional Info

Languages

English

Course Length

40.00 hours

Duration of Access

180 days

Instructor

Frank Greenwood

Prerequisites/Audience

There are no specific requirements for this course; however, if you plan to take the PMP Exam, you will need a Bachelor's degree and 4500 hours of project management experience in addition to this course, or a High School Diploma or GED and 7500 hours of project management experience in addition to this course. For those interested in the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) ® certification, this course will meet the educational pre-requisites.

This project management program is designed for professionals who wish to improve their project management knowledge and skills or are seeking one of the project management certifications.

Requirements/Materials Included

This course is compatible with the Windows Vista operating system.

This course can be taken from either a Mac or a PC. There are no specific computer requirements other than a high speed Internet connection (DSL or Cable) and email capabilities. This program also includes audio, so you will need headphones or speakers to listen to the presentation. Please view the demo to verify your computers compatibility with the presentations.

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GES will provide the following required textbooks for this course:
• A Guide to The Project Management Body of Knowledge, 4th Edition by the Project Management Institute, 2008
• PMP® Exam Prep Book, 6th edition by Rita Mulcahy, PMP, 2008