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Project Management is a systematic approach to accomplish specific, usually one-time, objectives. Project Management Institute (PMI®) is a globally recognized organization that works with businesses to provide standards in the project management field along with researched methods to meet those standards. Even those not looking to become officially certified by PMI® can benefit from studying PMI’s project management strategies and process.
The Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential issued by the Project Management Institute tells current and future employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to lead and direct cross-functional teams and to successfully deliver projects within the constraints of schedule, time, and scope.
PMI® ensures the quality of its certificate-holders through its credentialing process, which includes an application and multiple-choice exam. The PMI® website lists all of the eligibility requirements along with additional credentialing options here.
North Hennepin Community College is a Registered Education Provider (REP) and offers PMI® classes, which meet the requirement of 35 hours of project management education to participate in the PMP exam. Register for both courses at the discount rate of $1350, a savings of $148!
Courses:
Project Management Foundations
This course provides an overview of the essentials to project management. Outcomes of this course include: being able to define projects and the role of the project manager, understanding the process groups and how they are affected by organizational culture, and employing leadership techniques to assure project success. The price of the course includes the book Fundamentals of Project Management by Lewis. This course provides 15 Project Management Institute PDU’s and meets 15 of the 35 contact hours required on the PMP® application and meets 5 evenings for 3.5 hours each night.
15 PDU’s, $599
Project Management Success
Project Management Foundations is a recommended prerequisite for this course. Participants should have some project management experience, a desire to increase their knowledge of project management, and potentially achieve the PMP® certification. This course expands on the lessons learned in Project Management Foundations, going deeper into critical project management concepts and tools utilizing real world vignettes and numerous case studies to reinforce concepts and help develop critical thinking. The PMBOK® Guide terminology and topics are emphasized to integrate theory with real world application, and begin preparing those planning to take the PMP® exam. Price of the course includes the book Successful Project Management by Gido & Clements. This course provides 20 Project Management Institute PDU’s and meets 20 of the 35 contact hours required on the PMP® application and meets 6 evenings for 4 hours each night.
20 PDU’s, $899
To register, click here and choose Project Management.
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