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Updated 25 May, 2010
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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.

As the number of projects swell, the pool of credentialed talent is not keeping pace. In the Persian Gulf and China Sea regions alone - where entire cities are being built - a shortage of 6 million skilled project professionals is expected by 2013. Add to that the fact that, of the 20 million people participating in projects worldwide, just one million have professionally recognised formal training on how to best execute those projects. One thing becomes clear: The demand for skilled project managers is at a critically urgent level.

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.


How this course works

This comprehensive elearning course prepares students for the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute. The course is completed online, at your own time at a location that suits you. You progress through the course materials and complete the online lessons and tests.

Students are provided with Flash animated, interactive Lessons, Activities, and Simulations. Scenarios are used to simulate real world situations to illustrate course concepts. Audio accompanies each lesson throughout the course. Decision Point activities allow learners to work toward an outcome in an interactive environment. Activities allow learners to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment. Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank, and a skill assessment generates a customised learning path based on the results of a pre-test.


Topics Covered in this Course


Unit 1: Project Management (PMP 2009 Series)
  • Project Management Framework and Initiating a Project. Stakeholder management.
  • Project Planning Processes. Work breakdown structure. Schedule development. Estimating and Budgeting. PMI Philosophy.
  • Project Execution and Quality Management. Perform Quality Assurance. Developing a Project Team.
  • Project Monitoring and Control. Scope Management. Quality Control. Reporting.
  • Project Closing.
  • Professional Responsibility.
  • PMP Practice Exams.

Unit 2: Fundamentals of Business
  • Fundamentals of Business. Management theory. Management skills and functions.
  • Front-line management. Training. Staffing. Delegation and Planning.
  • Financing and Accounting. Financial reporting. Balance Sheets. Budgeting.

Unit 3: Time Management Fundamentals
  • Time Management. Time logs. Improving Productivity.
  • Setting objectives. Time management skills. Scheduling.
  • Managing meetings.
  • Managing workload.
  • Managing time with co-workers.

Unit 4: Effective Business Communications
  • The Planning worksheet
  • Writing skills. Letters
  • Memos, email and other communications
  • Reports. Documentation


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 FETAC Project Management course
  • Senior Project personnel who lead and direct cross-functional teams to deliver projects within the constraints of schedule, budget, and scope.


Prerequisites

  • Candidates must have completed their Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) plus 5 years project management experience,
  • OR a Bachelors Degree plus 3 years project management experience.


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 Certificates 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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