Become a Project Management Professional (PMP®)
Across industries, Project Management Professional (PMP®) is the leading certification for associate-level project managers. This 100% online course will teach you project management techniques and best practices based on the Project Management Institute's (PMI) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). By course completion, you will be fully prepared to sit for and pass the PMP certification exam.
Job Outlook for Project Managers
A study by the Anderson Economic Group (AEG) found that worldwide demand for project managers is projected to grow by 33% by 2027. This translates to a need for up to 22 million new project managers.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), project coordinators and managers earn an average of $67,280 per year. Project managers with specialized technical skills command salaries in excess of $100,000 per year, according to the PMI.
Project Management FAQs
-
While the scope of a “project” depends on the industry, projects are generally understood to be a series of activities that results in a specific outcome, product or achievement. Project managers are tasked with overseeing the people, processes, timeline and resources needed to complete to a project.
-
Certification verifies that a project manager has a defined set of skills needed to launch and guide a project. Data from the Project Management Institute indicates that PMP® holders can earn on average $10,000 per year more than their non-certified counterparts.
-
The best project management certification depends on one’s current professional experience, so the best certification for entry-level project management professionals will differ from the best credential for senior project managers. However, the Project Management Professional is widely considered the premiere credential for associate-level project management professionals.
-
Although nearly every industry needs project managers, technology, construction, manufacturing, professional services, energy and healthcare are especially strong sectors for project management careers.
Course Objectives
-
- Learn advanced project management concepts and definitions
- Understand project selection and proposal processes
- Know how to evaluate projects and take appropriate next steps
- Know how to select, plan, execute, control and complete projects
- Prepare to take and pass the Project Management Institute PMP® certification exam
-
This course is 100% online. Enroll today.
-
There are no specific prerequisites for taking this course.
-
- INTRODUCTION
- PROJECT JUSTIFICATION
- PROJECT STRATEGY
- PROJECT DEFINITION
- ACTIVITY DEFINITION
- ACTIVITY ESTIMATING
- QUALITY
- ESTIMATING RESOURCES
- SCHEDULE DEVELOPMENT
- PROCUREMENT PLANNING
- RISK MANAGEMENT
- BUDGETING & BASELINE
- UNDERSTANDING STAKEHOLDERS
- BEGIN PROJECT EXECUTION
- STATUSING & FORECASTING
- PROJECT RECOVERY
- PROJECT & PHASE CLOSING
- OVERVIEW OF PMP EXAM
Instructors
-
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 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.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime.