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Updated 19 April, 2013

 

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Course Details

The Project Management Institute is the world leader and most recognised professional association of Project Management professionals. PMI are global leaders in the development of standards and certification for the Project Management profession. They provide education and training for Project Managers in over 170 countries and their qualifications are the industry standard.

The more important a project, the more it needs a standardized system to plan and organize it to be completed efficiently. The Project Management Institute’s PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is the industry-leading standard for verifying a project manager’s ability to successfully shepherd projects from beginning to end. This course will prepare you to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close a project using project quality standards as laid out in the fourth edition of the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). This course will address all the objectives needed to pass the updated Project Management Professional Certification 2011.

The Project Management Institute administers a globally accepted professional certification program. The Project Management Professional (PMP) programme from CMIT maps to the PMP certification objectives and is designed to help a project manager prepare for the PMP exam. Following successful passing of the programme candidates will be prepared to sit the PMP exam.


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Topics Covered in this Course


Unit 1: Project Management Framework and Initiating the Project
  • Project Management Basics
  • Project Management and Related Areas
  • General Management and Project Constraints
  • Project Management Processes
  • The Importance of Project Initiation
  • Project Selection Methods
  • Stakeholder Identification

Unit 2: Project Planning
  • The Planning Process Group
  • Work Breakdown Structure
  • The Activity Processes
  • Schedule Development
  • Estimating Costs and Determining a Budget
  • Risk Management Principles and the PMI Philosophy
  • Communications Planning

Unit 3: Project Execution
  • Direct and Manage Project Execution
  • Project Quality Management and the PMI Philosophy
  • Perform Quality Assurance
  • Developing a Project Team
  • Distribute Information
  • Manage Stakeholder Expectations
  • Procurement Management Principles and the PMI Philosophy

Unit 4: Project Monitoring
  • Performing Integrated Change Control
  • Project Scope Management
  • Performing Quality Control and Monitoring Risks
  • Reporting Performance

 

Unit 5: Project Closing

  • Closing the Project
  • Project Closure Criteria

 

Unit 6: Professional Responsibility

  • What Is Professional Responsibility
  • Responsibilities to the Profession
  • Additional Responsibilities

 

Unit 7: Practice Exams

  • The PMP Certification Process
  • Taking the Exam
  • Practice Exam 1
  • Practice Exam 2

 



Who should complete this course?

  • Experienced Business Project Managers, IT Project Managers and Project Leaders who wish to formalise their skills. For those with less experience you may wish to consider the BTEC Project Management course
  • Senior Project personnel who lead and direct cross-functional teams to deliver projects within the constraints of schedule, budget, and scope.


Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

  • Candidates must have completed their Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) plus 5 years project management experience during which 7500 hours were spent leading or directing project tasks,
       OR
  • A Bachelors Degree plus 3 years project management experience during which 4500 hours were spent leading or directing project tasks.


Assessment
  • This course fulfils the approved education requirements for PMP as set by PMI. Once you successfully complete this online course, you will receive a certificate of completion for each module. You must pass each unit of the programme with a score of 70% or better to receive the certificate. These certificates confirm that you have completed the required approved Project Management Education.
  • To receive PMP Certification you must sit the PMP exam at a registered exam centre. To sit the exam, Candidates must first complete the Project Management Institute's application process. The application process involves confirming your experience, and that you have successfully passed this CMIT programme. CMIT will provide you with full details on how to make your application, however, CMIT cannot make an application on your behalf.
  • Please note that PMI application / exam fees are not included in the course fees.
  • Click here to view the PMP Handbook (PDF)


Technical Requirements

  • This is an online course delivered over the internet. The following technical requirements apply: 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.


Accreditation

  • Following successful completion of the programme, and the PMI exams, you will become a Certified Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute. PMI are global leaders in the development of standards, certification, research and publications for the Project Management profession.
  • Click here for Accreditation Details



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