Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®

Course Overview

This three-day instructor-led CAPM® exam prep course is designed to provide a solid foundation in project management. Participants will work through real-world case studies and interact with fellow students to learn and apply methodologies and good practices of formal project management. The program combines a comprehensive review of major project management processes and knowledge with hands-on learning activities to ensure participants finish with practical skills which can be applied immediately on the job.

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Course Objectives

Upon successfully completing the course, in addition to having a firm foundation on how to effectively lead and successfully manage projects, participants will also be adequately prepared for PMI’s entry-level Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Certification.

In this class, you will learn to:

  • Identify the key processes and requirements of project management
  • Coordinate and integrate project activities
  • Plan and manage the project scope, schedule, and budget
  • Plan and manage project quality, risks, and procurement
  • Effectively communicate with and engage stakeholders
  • Lead, manage and contribute in traditional, agile and hybrid project environments
  • Effectively monitor, control change and manage a project
  • Execute the project closeout phase
  • Efficiently collaborate with team members and other stakeholders to provide value

Prerequisites

Education Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED (general educational development) or global equivalent

  • 23 hours of project management education

Certification Maintenance Requirements

  • Must earn 15 PDUs per three-year cycle to maintain certification

Exam Information

  • 180 minutes, 150 multiple-choice questions, drag-and-drop-style questions, and animations/comic strips.

Target Audience

  • Professionals who are directly involved in or tasked with developing and managing teams in a project environment. Also, for project managers looking to get the PMI CAPM® Certification. Anyone in a leadership role who will benefit from an introduction to the art and science of project management.

Benefits:

  • The course is delivered by certified instructors who incorporate real-world experience into their lessons to ensure that you receive the training you need to succeed both in the classroom and on the job
  • Gain comprehensive understanding of project management terms, processes, knowledge areas, domains, tools and methods
  • Develop an appreciation for the value, benefits and importance of understanding emotional intelligence in project efforts
  • Recognize and be able to implement leadership traits, soft skills, motivational approaches, and conflict resolution strategies
  • Use the PMI®’s project management framework as a foundation to run projects efficiently and effectively
  • Become more valuable to your employer by increasing your skills and competencies.
  • Be prepared for PMI’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Certification
  • Earn 24 PMI contact hours or Professional Development Units PDU’s

Cost:

  • Virtual Instructor-Led – $999.00 (Use this as Enrollment cost on the website)
  • In-Person Instructor-Led – $1499.00
  • For group and corporate rates, call 410-707-4442 or Email: sales@beyondthebootcamp.com

Course Outline

Lesson 1: – Introduction

  • Projects and Project Management
  • Program, Portfolio and Operations Management
  • Project Development , Approach and Life Cycle
  • What Factors can Influence Projects?
  • Project Artifacts, Tools and Techniques
  • Project Management Roles
  • Role of the Project Manager
  • PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

Lesson 2: Starting a Project

  • Authorizing the Project (Project Selection)
  • Assigning the PM
  • Identifying and Documenting the High-Level Scope
  • Gathering a Planning Team
  • Project Stakeholders – Identifying and Documenting the Impacted Parties

Lesson 3: Planning a Project

  • Adapting to the Needs of the Project (Planning Level)
  • Identifying the Work Required
  • Estimating Time, Cost and Resources Required
  • Developing a Schedule
  • Developing a Budget
  • Planning Communications and Quality
  • Risk Management
  • Purchases and Outside Vendors for a Project
  • Project Management Plan (Adaptive, Predictive or Hybrid)
  • Product Management Plan

Lesson 4: Executing the Project

  • Baselines
  • Managing Participants in the Project
  • Managing Interested and Impacted Parties
  • Performing the Planned Work
  • Negotiating and Signing Contracts
  • Managing Communications, Risk and Quality

Lesson 5: Overseeing and Controlling the Project

  • Controlling the Scope, Schedule and Budget
  • Controlling Change to the Project (Scope, Schedule, Cost and Final Product)
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Contract Administration
  • Conflict Management
  • Adaptive and Predictive Project Tracking 

Lesson 6: Closing the Project

  • Closing Contracts
  • Administrative Closure
  • Transferring the Final Product
  • Lessons Learned and Archiving Records