Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam Prep Course

Position yourself for a big career move with PMP^® certification.

Project Management Professional (PMP)^® certification is a proven way to enhance your resume, elevate your career potential, and boost your earnings.

• Earn a higher salary: According to PMI®, PMP credential holders can earn upward of US$20,000 more annually than non-credentialed jobholders.

• Earn a prestigious certification recognized around the globe.

• Build skills and knowledge that are transferable between industries, market segments and geographic locations.

• Gain an advantage over non-certified project managers.

• Prove your project management knowledge, commitment, and experience.

• Join a global network of over 793,000 PMP credential holders.

Learn more about PMP certification benefits at pmi.org.

5 Knowledge Domains (Process Groups):

1. Initiating the Project
2. Planning the Project
3. Executing the Project
4. Monitoring and Controlling the Project
5. Closing the Project

10 Knowledge Areas:

1. Integration Management
2. Scope Management
3. Schedule Management
4. Cost Management
5. Quality Management
6. Project Resource Management
7. Communications Management
8. Risk Management
9. Procurement Management
10. Stakeholder Management

Premium Quality Course Materials:

Included in your course registration fees, you will receive The CertWise Learning System for PMP^® Exam Preparation. This premium quality program combines comprehensive printed reading materials with interactive online study materials to expand, apply and solidify your knowledge to pass the PMP exam.

Comprehensive Reading Materials

• Three printed books provide an in-depth exploration of the five knowledge domains tested on the PMP exam. These materials are organized into 14 chapters including:
  • Chapters 1-3: Project Management Concepts, Framework, and Skills – to provide context and an overall framework for the study content to follow.
  • Chapters 4-13: Covering each of the 10 Knowledge Areas of the PMBOK^® Guide—Sixth Edition (Integration, Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Resource Management, Communications, Risk, Procurement, and Stakeholder Management), following the organization of the PMBOK^® Guide—Sixth Edition for easy cross-reference.  
  • Chapter 14: Preparing for the PMP Exam (test-taking tips and strategies).
• A glossary of key PMP terminology is included at the end of each chapter, with official PMI^® definitions (utilizing the PMBOK^® Guide—Sixth Edition glossary or PMI Lexicon of Project Management Terms Version 3.0).
• Progress check questions are included at the end of each chapter to help students check their understanding and retention of topics.
• Topics are presented in a concise, easy-to-understand format to cover the PMP^® Examination Content Outline, and are organized to follow the PMBOK^® Guide—Sixth Edition.

Interactive Online Study Tools

Participants will have access to interactive online study tools for one year. These tools provide participants with an opportunity to apply and reinforce concepts, evaluate their knowledge, and monitor their growth throughout the course. Over 900 practice questions are included in the following online tools:

• Pre-test: Evaluate initial knowledge to identify areas of strength and weakness and focus studies.
• SmartStudy™: Build a customized study plan to optimize study time.
• Chapter Quizzes: Test comprehension, retention, and ability to apply concepts.
• Process Group Quizzes: Practice test questions by domain area.
• Flashcards: Review important key terms and definitions.
• Post-test: Gauge knowledge gained and areas that require further study.
• Practice Exam: Build confidence and set your pace with a timed practice exam.
• Progress Reports: Track your activities and scores.
• Resource Center: Access helpful test-taking tips, PMP exam resources, feedback links, and more.

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