Project Management Fundamentals/CAPM Course
This course satisfies the Project Management Institutes prerequisite training required by PMI for the CAPM® Exam.
Prerequisite Requirements To Qualify For the Certified Associate In Project Management Exam:
- Must have 23 hours of project management education (This course provides 30 hours of training)
- Must have a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
- No project management experience is required.
Student may also take this course for project management knowledge if they do not want to become certified in project management.
Course Objectives and Description of Course:
In this comprehensive course, you will delve into the core concepts that lay the groundwork for successful project management. By gaining a strong grasp of the fundamentals of project management, you’ll be better equipped to lead projects effectively, manage teams, and achieve project objectives with confidence. In addition to the live virtual training, PSIPM offers an optional “PM Prep Study Group” at no additional charge to registered Fund/CAPM® participants. This study group complements the core instruction with weekly assignments drawn from the PSIPM eBook, which covers all aspects of project management including predictive, agile, and hybrid project management methods. The study group provides an opportunity for participants to reinforce key concepts through guided engagement with weekly assignments. Sessions are facilitated by a certified ATP instructor and are designed to deepen understanding of the material through collaborative discussion and practical application.
Also included in the course is PSIPM’s Learning Management System (LMS) including the eBook used in the PM Prep Study Group. The eBook contains 20 question tests after each chapter as well as videos and pod cast which discuss the various topics that are covered in the eBook and the class. In addition to the eBook, the LMS contains a copy of the slides presented during class, example plans and forms that are typically used to manage projects. The project management plans and forms have been integrated with the slides so that for example, when the project charter is being discussed in class, a typical project charter is displayed. This method of presentation provides live view of what is being discussed which aids in the learning experience. The LMS also includes two 150 question simulated exam tests, and a study guide which takes you step by step through the final steps required to prepare for the CAPM® exam.
As an Authorized Training Partner, PSIPM uses the PMI-developed materials for the actual classroom instruction. In addition, other learning tools and practical applications are also provided during the class. The instructor for the program is a PMI Authorized Training Instructor who has broad project management experience and extensive experience teaching project management. The instructor works with the students on an individual basis as they prepare for the exam, and the instructor also assists the students with completing the application. The program has a two-fold learning objective: First, to prepare the students for the CAPM® exam; secondly, to provide tools the students can apply in their day-to-day projects. All courses are conducted live virtually and are guaranteed to run.
Enroll now and embark on a journey towards mastering the fundamental principles of project
Live Virtual Class Instruction Syllabus:
- Project Management Fundamentals
- Organizing for Performance
- Developmental Approach and Life Cycle
- Business Analysis Framework
- Starting a Project
- Predictive Methodologies
- Adaptive Approaches
- Project Work and Delivery
Optional PM Prep Study Group Syllabus
(Offered At No Addition Cost To Registered Students)
Week 1 PM Prep Study Group
- Agile Project Management
- Initiating The Project
- Planning The Project
Week 2 PM Prep Study Group
- Executing The Project
- Monitoring and Controlling Project
- Closing The Project
- Business Environment
Week 3 PM Prep Study Group
- Starting The Project
Week 4 PM Prep Study Group
- Plan The Project
- Lead The Project Team
Week 5 PM Prep Study Group
- Supporting The Project Team Performance
- Close The Project