This series provides Project Managers with the knowledge and skills needed to master the new PMBOK (trademark) Guide Third Edition and attain the coveted Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. The new PMBOK Guide includes seven new processes as well as thirteen modified processes, such as: ·

Development Preliminary Project Scope Plan in the Initiation Process Group · Plan Purchases and Acquisitions in the Planning Process Group · Direct and Manage Project Execution in the Executing Process Group · Monitor and Control Project Work in the Monitoring and Controlling Process Group The 3rd edition PMBOK introduced 20 new terms which students must gain mastery of to successfully pass the updated exam. The course will cover 44 processes within the five process groups and nine knowledge areas in a logical, sequential, and effective way to quickly and effectively prepare learners for the PMP Certification 2005 Exam. · Initiating Processes · Planning Processes · Executing Processes · Monitoring & Controlling Processes · Closing Processes The nine project management knowledge areas studied in this course include: · Integration Management · Scope Management · Time Management · Cost Management · Quality Management · Human Resource Management · Communications Management · Risk Management · Procurement Management

This course qualifies for 35 PDUs for certified PMPs, or 35 Contact Hours for candidates pursuing their certification.

User will be setup on the IP System 3 learning site for a post test, PMI certificate of completion for PDU credit (70% of higher score) and a course evaluation. The certificate can be printed directly from the learning site. The training documentation will be kept on record for one year in our office as part of the PMI REP requirements.

Objectives

Apply the concepts of the PMBOK Guide, 3rd ed. to better manage projects in their work environment.

Gain an understanding for the level of competency required for the exam.

Reduce study time by focusing on the relevant exam topics.

Understand the makeup and format of the PMP 2005 Exam.

Comprehend the professional responsibility domain, process groups and knowledge areas of the PMBOK Guide, 3rd Edition.