A project manager is responsible for a project's success. They develop an idea, gain support, assemble a team, outline steps, manage the budget, make critical decisions, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure a smooth handover. They control all aspects of the project, including initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, control, and closing.

The PMI, the world's leading authority on project management, created the PMP certification to recognize project managers who have proven they have project leadership experience and expertise in any working background. The PMP credential acknowledges candidates' skills in managing the people, processes, and business priorities of professional projects.

To obtain PMP certification, a project manager must meet certain requirements and pass a 180-question exam. According to the PMI, the PMP exam was created by project leaders for project leaders so that each test question can be related to real-life project management experiences.

CAPM is a PMI-awarded certification, considered the first step in project management certification. The exam is a three-hour-long, 150-question, proctored multiple-choice test. You can take the exam online from home through online proctoring sessions. To be eligible, you must have a secondary degree and complete 23 hours of project management education (this course satisfies the requirement). Once you pass the exam, you'll receive the CAPM certification.

Yes, you can become a project manager without certification if you have the necessary knowledge, training, and experience. However, obtaining a CAPM and/or PMP certification is recommended as it demonstrates your commitment to the industry and understanding of global standards. Possessing a certification can give you an edge over other candidates, show your willingness to learn, and increase your earning potential.

This course has no prerequisites other than a basic knowledge of how to use a computer and the Internet.

This course will prepare you to sit for the CAPM exam. To qualify for the exam, you must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

• Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate degree, or the global equivalent)
• 23 hours of project management education completed by the time you sit for the exam (This course meets the education requirement).

There are two prerequisites for PMP candidates: formal project management education and project management experience.

• Education: You need a minimum of 35 hours of formal project management training (this course meets the education requirement).
• Experience: The PMI also requires project management experience in a leadership role. You don't have to be a "project manager," but you do need to demonstrate that your experience is in a leadership role of some sort. In the exam application, you will document the number of hours you personally performed project work. You must break out that experience by process group. How much experience you need depends on your level of education. If you have a four-year degree or its equivalent from another country, you will need 4,500 hours of project management experience. If you don't have a four-year college degree, you will need 7,500 hours of project management experience.

Project Management Essentials with CAPM® Prep

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION
• PROJECT INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT
• PROJECT SCOPE MANAGEMENT
• PROJECT TIME MANAGEMENT
• DETERMINING / MANAGING PROJECT COSTS
• PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT
• PROJECT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
• PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT
• PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
• PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
• PROJECT STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
• FINAL EXAM

Mastering Project Management with PMP® Prep

• INTRODUCTION
• PROJECT JUSTIFICATION
• PROJECT STRATEGY
• PROJECT DEFINITION
• ACTIVITY DEFINITION
• ACTIVITY ESTIMATING
• QUALITY
• ESTIMATING RESOURCES
• SCHEDULE DEVELOPMENT
• PROCUREMENT PLANNING
• RISK MANAGEMENT
• BUDGETING & BASELINE
• UNDERSTANDING STAKEHOLDERS
• BEGIN PROJECT EXECUTION
• STATUSING & FORECASTING
• PROJECT RECOVERY
• PROJECT & PHASE CLOSING
• OVERVIEW OF PMP EXAM

Nikki Choyce

• Nikki Choyce, PMP has been involved in the project management field for almost 20 years and has worked as a consultant and trainer for much of that time. She is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and very active in the project management community. She has worked in a variety of industries, including Information Technology, Insurance, Manufacturing, Marketing, Aerospace, Construction, and Telecommunications. She has worked with Microsoft Project for over 10 years.

Erica Kirwan

• Erica Kirwan has more than 15 years of experience in process and project management. Previously, Kirwan served as Senior Project Manager for a Fortune 200 financial services company. She earned an Advanced Project Management Certification from Stanford University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and a Master of Public Administration.

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