The CAPM ® credential is one of the top certificates for Project Managers who want to get certified but don’t have the necessary experience to get qualified for the PMP Certification. It is equally comprehensive and covers both the knowledge areas and process groups to understand project management better. It combines the four elements of people, process, technology and the business environment to better understand the depth of project management and the various approaches to running projects. This course provides the required 24 PDUs as education credits to sit for the CAPM exam.
The Advantages of a PMI- CAPM® Credential:
The PMI-CAPM® is ranked #1 out of "The 9 Most In-Demand Professional Certifications" according to Entrepreneur Media, Inc. Earning your CAPM certification can help with career advancement, increase your earning potential, and position you to pursue any of our major certifications including the gold standard in project management certification, the PMP.
According to the PMI Institute, earning the CAPM certification can help you qualify for various project management roles that are spread across industries such as healthcare, finance, hospitality, IT, manufacturing, finance and a lot more.
Course Outline:
Day 1:
Introduction to Project Management – Fundamentals
The Scope of the CAPM Certification
Exam Specifics and Prep Strategy
Project Management Vs. Operations Differentiation
Project Organizations
Business Analysis and the External Environment
Quiz #1 – Day 1
Review and Recap
Day 2:
Project Life Cycle
Understanding the difference between project and product lifecycle
Process Groups and Process definitions
Project Planning and the Triple Constraints
Understanding Scope, Schedule, and Cost Baselines
Risk Planning, Execution and Monitoring
Quiz #2 – Day 2
Review and Recap
Day 3:
Waterfall Vs. Agile Methodologies
Understanding Agile and Adaptability in projects
The Stacey Diagram – why is it important?
Communication, Stakeholder and Procurement Planning
Project Execution and Quality Assurance
Project Monitoring and Control
Project Closing
Additional Topics on Project Management Best Practices
Quiz #3 – Day 3
Review and Recap
