PMP
Exam Prep PMBOK
Guide, 3rd Edition


These web-based courses are
aligned with "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge"
(PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, published by the Project Management
Institute (PMI). SkillSoft is a
Registered Education Provider (REP) with PMI..
Once purchased, the courses are available to the student for 365 days
using Internet Explorer, anytime, anywhere.
Analyzing Project Risk
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0592)
Duration: 120 Minutes
Description: Many people enjoy risk, as evidenced by the popularity of extreme
sports. However, in business, risk is less welcome or enjoyable. The science of
project management was founded, in large part, to manage risk and prevent it
from negatively affecting project objectives, schedules and budgets. To help in
this effort, "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge"
(PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition includes risk management as one of its nine
knowledge areas and offers guidance on managing, identifying, analyzing,
responding to and monitoring and controlling risk. In this course, you will
learn qualitative and quantitative risk analysis techniques that will enable
you to identify the probability of various levels of risk and to assess the
impact of both negative and positive risks on objectives, budget and schedule.
This course is aligned with "A Guide to the Project Management Body of
Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, published by the Project
Management Institute (PMI®), Inc., 2004. Copyright and all rights reserved.
Material from this publication has been reproduced with the permission of PMI®.
Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing a Project
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0515)
Duration: 90 Minutes
Description: After initiating and planning for a project, it's time to get down
to the actual nitty gritty of carrying out the project. The Executing and
Monitoring and Controlling Process Groups might be likened to the act of
juggling--keeping multiple activities going simultaneously, while responding to
unforeseen changes in the project environment. While executing processes focus
more on accomplishing project objectives, the monitoring and controlling
processes are focused on anticipating problems and recommending actions. The
Closing Process Group involves bringing the project to closure; the decision to
finalize the project and its phases or cancel the project will depend upon the situation.
The three Process Groups covered in this course entail many processes that are
designed to manage progress, measure performance, take corrective action if
need be, and document lessons learned. Competent project managers understand
that project success can actually be a dangerous thing. To keep a project team
from becoming complacent in response to project success, everyone involved must
use the processes from the three Process Groups to keep things on track. Using
information from "A Guide to the Project Management Body of
Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, learners will identify the
purposes of the Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing Process
Groups. They will be introduced to all of the associated processes and be able
to describe the processes. The goal of the course is to provide learners with
up-to-date knowledge that can either assist in preparing them for the PMI®
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam or prepare them to be
more effective, hands-on project managers. This course is aligned with "A
Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide) - Third
Edition, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), Inc., 2004.
Copyright and all rights reserved. Material from this publication has been
reproduced with the permission of PMI®..
Planning for Quality
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0561)
Duration: 120 Minutes
Description: Project Quality Management focuses on ensuring two things: the
quality of project management and the quality of the products created during
the project. Project Quality Management implements the quality management
system by using policies, procedures, and the following processes: Quality
Planning, Perform Quality Assurance, and Perform Quality Control. Through
interactive learning strategies and real-life scenarios, the learner will
explore these concepts and gain a better understanding of the inputs, tools and
techniques, and outputs of the Project Quality Management processes. This
course is aligned with "A Guide to the Project Management Body of
Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, published by the Project
Management Institute (PMI®), Inc., 2004. Copyright and all rights reserved.
Material from this publication has been reproduced with the permission of PMI®.
Project Life Cycles and Stakeholders
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0512)
Duration: 120 Minutes
Description: Every project has a beginning and an end, but what happens in
between is less predictable. The project life cycle will most likely involve
uncertainties, and it's how these uncertainties are handled that determines the
outcomes of the project. The more familiar one is with project phases and
stakeholders, the more easily one can keep the project on track and on budget.
Organizations might "fast track" projects by overlapping phases, or
"single track" projects by having set criteria to be met and
deliverables to be handed off before moving forward. The choice of how to
handle the project life cycle will depend on the type of project, particular
industry, and specific deliverables. To make these project management choices,
individuals must understand what a project life cycle is and what factors can
influence it. In this course, learners will be introduced to concepts and
information about project lifecycles. They'll have the opportunity to define
project phases and recognize the differences between project and product life
cycles. Additionally, learners will begin to identify, and factor in, how
project stakeholders can affect projects. Whether learners are experienced or
first-time project managers, this course will have relevant and up-to-date best
practices for them to follow. The course will assist in preparing the learner
for the PMBOK certification exam. This course is aligned with "A Guide to
the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition,
published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), Inc., 2004. Copyright and
all rights reserved. Material from this publication has been reproduced with
the permission of PMI®.
Responding to and Controlling Project Risk
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0593)
Duration: 180 Minutes
Description: Life is fraught with uncertainties. Knowledge of situations or
conditions that may or may not occur is imperfect and incomplete, and this
uncertainty affects decisions and outcomes. Whenever decisions must be made
without perfect knowledge--which is nearly all the time--there is risk.
Contrary to popular opinion, however, risk is not always negative; uncertainty
results in positive risk (also known as opportunity) as well. It is the project
manager's job to assess and control risk, to avert or minimize its adverse
effects, and to capitalize on its positive effects over the life of a project.
In this course, the project manager will learn about the last two processes in
the Project Risk Management knowledge area, as described in "A Guide to
the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition.
The learner will learn how to plan effectively for responding to risk, and how
to monitor and control risk over the life of the project.
An Introduction to Project Management
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0511)
Duration: 150 Minutes
Description: Imagine trying to control the unexpected and unpredictable through
processes in such a way that you meet the cost, quality, and time expectations
of all invested parties in order to accomplish a temporary endeavor. This is
the mission of project management. Challenging? Yes. Impossible? No. All
industries employ project managers to implement processes as a way to control
business. In fact, the field of project management is rapidly expanding, as
more companies become project-based organizations. However, not all
organizations and industries manage projects well. Some continue to waste time,
money, and resources even after establishing procedures and protocols. A 1995
Standish Group survey showed that only 16 percent of software development
projects finished on time and under budget, 31 percent were canceled and the
remaining 53 percent overran by an average of 189 percent on cost and 222
percent on schedule. This predicament is a source of frustration for many
organizations. It's not impossible to fulfill the mission of project
management. Some companies are even good at it. With standards and best
practices to follow and the know-how to incorporate these, organizations can
offer "world class" project management. In this course, learners will
be given an overview of the project management discipline. They'll be
introduced to best practices outlined in the 2004 revised Project Management
Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Guide published by the Project Management Institute
(PMI®). Specifically, learners will be introduced to the characteristics of a
project, learn to distinguish between projects and operations, and define
progressive elaboration. They'll identify key project management concepts and
terms, be introduced to the PMBOK® Knowledge Areas, and be given information
about the variables that can influence project outcomes. This course provides a
foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management
information so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own
organizations. This course will assist in preparing the learner for the PMBOK®
certification exam. This course is aligned with "A Guide to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, published by
the Project Management Institute (PMI®), Inc., 2004. Copyright and all rights
reserved. Material from this publication has been reproduced with the
permission of PMI®.
Budgeting and Controlling Costs
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0552)
Duration: 120 Minutes
Description: A small change in schedule, resources, or scope can result in a
major change in cost. The processes associated with Project Cost Management
help Project Managers measure project performance and monitor cost variances.
This course will highlight the importance of Project Cost Management to project
performance. It will cover the inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs for
the Cost Budgeting and Cost Control processes. Through interactive learning
strategies and real-life scenarios, the learner will explore these processes
and gain a better understanding of the Project Cost Management knowledge area.
This course is aligned with "A Guide to the Project Management Body of
Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, published by the Project Management
Institute (PMI®), Inc., 2004. Copyright and all rights reserved. Material from
this publication has been reproduced with the permission of PMI®.
Choosing Sellers and Administering and Closing Contracts
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0602)
Duration: 150 Minutes
Description: How do you choose among potential sellers? Why is it important to
manage the contract and relationship between the buyer and seller? What's the
most effective way to complete and settle contracts? As you advance in this
course, which focuses on seller selection, contract administration, and
contract closure, you will obtain the skills and knowledge required to manage
these areas of Project Procurement Management. This course is aligned with
"A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide)
- Third Edition, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), Inc.,
2004. Copyright and all rights reserved. Material from this publication has
been reproduced with the permission of PMI®.
Communications Planning and Information Distribution
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0581)
Duration: 150 Minutes
Description: Any project requires good communications to manage day-to-day
activities and ensure success of the project. Project managers need to
understand the processes of Project Communications Management, and how those
processes help promote success and resolve differences among project
stakeholders. Project managers need to plan out a strategy to ensure that
needed information is gathered and produced efficiently. Finally, project
managers are responsible for distributing information to all
stakeholders--internal and external--concerning all project management
Knowledge Areas. In this course, learners will be given an overview of project
Communications Planning and Information Distribution. They'll be introduced to
best practices outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®
Guide) -Third Edition, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®),
Inc. Specifically, learners will be introduced to Project Communications
Management, communication barriers, and techniques for improving communications
in a given business scenario. They'll learn how the inputs to Communications
Planning are used and they'll explore examples of tools and techniques for Communications
Planning. They'll learn about the purpose of the Communications Management Plan
in the context of project communications. Finally, learners will learn about
various dimensions of communications. They will learn how the input to
Information Distribution is used, they'll be introduced to examples of tools
and techniques for Information Distribution, they'll use an Information
Distribution method appropriately in a given scenario, and they'll learn about
examples of outputs of Information Distribution. This course provides a
foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management
information so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own
organizations. This course will assist in preparing the learner for the PMP®
Certification Exam. This course is aligned with "A Guide to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, published by
the Project Management Institute (PMI®), Inc., 2004. Copyright and all rights
reserved. Material from this publication has been reproduced with the
permission of PMI®.
Controlling Project Scope
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0532)
Duration: 120 Minutes
Description: Projects can quickly get out of control if the appropriate actions
aren't taken initially. Scope management plays a key role by helping to define
and maintain the boundaries of the project throughout the project life cycle.
This course will highlight the importance of project scope management to
project performance. Through interactive learning strategies and real-life
scenarios, the learner will explore these concepts and gain a better
understanding of the project management processes of the Scope Management
knowledge area. This course will cover the project inputs, tools and
techniques, and outputs of the scope management processes that deal with
creating work breakdown structures, accepting the completed project scope, and
controlling changes to the scope of the project. This course is aligned with
"A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide)
- Third Edition, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), Inc.,
2004. Copyright and all rights reserved. Material from this publication has
been reproduced with the permission of PMI®.
Elements of Project Human Resource Management
Training
Type:
Online Training
Vendor Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0571)
Duration: 90 Minutes
Description: When project managers set their sights on delivering creative
project solutions on time and within budget, they must select and manage a team
of experienced and competent professionals who can meet the challenge. This
requires that project managers understand the Project Human Resource Management
processes of planning, selecting, developing, and managing a project team. Such
an understanding enables project managers to lead the project team to project
completion and success. This course will emphasize the importance of Project
Human Resource Management to project performance. It will cover the basic
elements of Project Human Resource Management and the inputs, tools and
techniques, and outputs of the first Project Human Resource Management process,
Human Resource Planning. Through interactive learning strategies and real-life
scenarios, the learner will explore these concepts and gain a better
understanding of the Project Human Resource Management knowledge area. This
course is aligned with "A Guide to the Project Management Body of
Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, published by the Project
Management Institute (PMI®), Inc., 2004. Copyright and all rights reserved.
Material from this publication has been reproduced with the permission of PMI®.
Elements of Project Time Management
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0541)
Duration: 150 Minutes
Description: Project Time Management is a critical aspect of any project; if
project success is to be achieved, a time management system must be used. This
course will cover the inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs of the Project
Time Management processes that deal with defining project activities,
sequencing project activities using the Precedence Diagramming Method, and
estimating the resources needed to complete these activities. Through
interactive learning strategies and real-life scenarios, the learner will
explore these concepts and gain a better understanding of the Project Time
Management processes. This course is aligned with "A Guide to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, published by
the Project Management Institute (PMI®), Inc., 2004. Copyright and all rights
reserved. Material from this publication has been reproduced with the
permission of PMI®
Estimating Activity Costs
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0551)
Duration: 90 Minutes
Description: Most project managers are familiar with the sinking feeling that
occurs when project costs exceed expectations. Project cost management is
concerned with estimating and controlling the cost resources used to complete
different project activities. This course will highlight the importance of
project cost management to project performance. It will cover the project
inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs involved in the Project Cost
Management processes. Through interactive learning strategies and real-life
scenarios, the learner will explore these concepts and gain a better
understanding of the Project Cost Management processes. This course is aligned
with "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK®
Guide) - Third Edition, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®),
Inc., 2004. Copyright and all rights reserved. Material from this publication
has been reproduced with the permission of PMI®.
Implementing Project Human Resource Management
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0572)
Duration: 150 Minutes
Description: Most project managers have experienced the synergy of a
well-functioning project team. When such a team exists, a project seems to run
itself. A few of the secrets to a project's success include building a project
team through obtaining the necessary human resources, developing team
competencies, and monitoring performance to boost project performance. Project
Human Resource Management is concerned with acquiring, cultivating, and
overseeing human resources on projects. This course focuses on the inputs, tools
and techniques, and outputs of acquiring, developing, and managing a project
team. Through interactive learning strategies and real-life scenarios, the
learner will explore these concepts and gain a better understanding of the
Project Human Resource Management processes. This course is aligned with
"A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide)
- Third Edition, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), Inc.,
2004. Copyright and all rights reserved. Material from this publication has
been reproduced with the permission of PMI®.]
Initiating a Project and Preparing the Project Plan
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0521)
Duration: 150 Minutes
Description: Project integration management is concerned with ensuring the
proper coordination of project processes so project objectives are achieved.
Successful project managers use project integration management to integrate
project processes, maximize performance, and meet project goals throughout the
life cycle of a project. This course will highlight the importance of project
integration management to project performance. It will cover the project
inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs of the following processes in the
Project Integration Management knowledge area: Develop Project Charter, Develop
Preliminary Project Scope Statement, and Develop Project Management Plan.
Through interactive learning strategies and real-life scenarios, the learner
will explore these concepts and gain a better understanding of the project integrative
processes in action. This course is aligned with "A Guide to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, published by
the Project Management Institute (PMI®), Inc., 2004. Copyright and all rights
reserved. Material from this publication has been reproduced with the
permission of PMI®.
Introduction to Project Process Groups and Initiating a Project
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0513)
Duration: 90 Minutes
Description: In a relay race, the baton handoff from one runner to the next has
a dual purpose. For the first runner, the handoff represents the end of his
phase of the race. For the second runner, the handoff represents the beginning.
The baton handoff is both a result and an input. In any project, there are many
baton "handoffs" that must happen, making the whole project highly
interactive. During this interactive experience--called a project--there are
interrelated processes that must occur. These processes can be grouped into
five Process Groups. The art of project management is to understand which
processes are involved in which process group and how they are interdependent.
In this course, learners will identify the five Process Groups--Initiating,
Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing--outlined in the
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) published by the Project
Management Institute (PMI®). Learners will receive an overview of how the
Process Groups work together, how the Process Groups and Knowledge Areas
relate, and be introduced to the processes that occur within each process
group. Learners will delve more deeply into the activities of the first process
group--Initiating--to discover how a project is started. All of the concepts
and information presented in this course reflect the PMBOK® Guide - Third
Edition. By completing this course, learners will gain valuable and
cutting-edge information about the field of project management. This course
will assist in preparing the learner for the PMBOK® certification exam. This
course is aligned with "A Guide to Project Management Body of
Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, published by the Project
Management Institute (PMI®), Inc., 2004. Copyright and all rights reserved.
Material from this publication has been reproduced with the permission of PMI®.]
Performance Reporting and Stakeholder Management
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0582)
Duration: 120 Minutes
Description: Any project requires good communication to manage day-to-day
activities and ensure success of the project--project managers need to
understand what a communications model is, and how it helps promote success and
resolve differences. They need to plan out a strategy to ensure that needed
information is gathered and produced efficiently. Finally, the project manager
is responsible for distributing information to all stakeholders--internal and
external--concerning all project management knowledge areas. In this course,
learners will be given an overview of performance reporting and managing
stakeholders. They'll be introduced to best practices outlined in "A Guide
to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide) - Third
Edition, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), Inc.
Specifically, learners will be introduced to the performance reporting process
and will learn to select examples of measures to describe the project team's
progress, select examples of forecasting in performance reporting, and match
information that should be provided in performance reporting with examples. They'll
identify how the inputs to performance reporting are used, select examples of
tools and techniques for performance, gather and compile information in a given
scenario, and match outputs of performance reporting to examples. Finally, they
will identify how the inputs to managing stakeholders are used, select examples
of tools and techniques for managing stakeholders, use an appropriate
communications method to communicate and resolve issues with stakeholders in a
given scenario, and match outputs of managing stakeholders with examples. This
course provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date
project management information so learners can effectively put principles to
work at their own organizations. This course will assist in preparing the
learner for the PMBOK® certification exam. This course is aligned with "A
Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide) - Third
Edition, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), Inc., 2004.
Copyright and all rights reserved. Material from this publication has been
reproduced with the permission of PMI.
Performing Quality Assurance and Control
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0562)
Duration: 150 Minutes
Description: The ultimate measure of success for any project is whether the
results satisfy the project customer. After all, it's the project customer who
determines whether the results of a project were worth the time and money that
went into it. However, project managers can't wait until a project is complete
to find out whether the results meet the customer's needs. At the scheduled
conclusion of a project, both the customer and the performing organization have
too much at stake to risk failure. The American Society for Quality defines
quality as "the characteristics of a process, product, or service that
bear on its ability to satisfy stated or implied needs." The quality of a
project has to be built into each step of a project--every process, every
procedure, and every deliverable. Project managers employ two sets of processes
to manage the quality of projects: quality assurance and quality control. The
Perform Quality Assurance process involves a set of activities that examine the
processes, procedures, and policies used in a project and ensures that they contribute
to the desired outcomes. This process ensures the project is managed in a way
that will fulfill the customer's requirements. The Perform Quality Control
process monitors the output of projects and measures whether the results of a
project meet customer requirements. This course prepares project managers to
perform both Project Quality Management processes. It provides a foundation for
executing the quality management plans for individual projects and creating
continuous improvement of processes from one project to the next. This course
is aligned with "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge"
(PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, published by the Project Management Institute
(PMI®), Inc., 2004. Copyright and all rights reserved. Material from this
publication has been reproduced with the permission of PMI®.
Planning and Identifying Project Risk
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0591)
Duration: 150 Minutes
Description: In a perfect world, decisions would be made with complete
certainty--all necessary information would be accurate and available as needed
to ensure total success. In the real world, however, this is seldom the case.
Real life is fraught with uncertainties; knowledge of events or conditions that
may or may not occur is imperfect and incomplete, and this uncertainty affects
decisions and outcomes. Risk occurs when decisions are made without perfect
knowledge--in other words, nearly all the time. It is the project manager's job
to assess and control risk, to avert or minimize its adverse effects, and to
capitalize on its positive effects. In this course, the project manager will
learn when and how to plan for risks and how to identify risks proactively and
at the time they occur. This course is aligned with "A Guide to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, published by
the Project Management Institute (PMI®), Inc., 2004. Copyright and all rights
reserved. Material from this publication has been reproduced with the
permission of PMI®.
Planning Project Procurement and Requesting Seller Responses
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0601)
Duration: 150 Minutes
Description: If project success is to be achieved, products, services, or
results often must be purchased or acquired from elsewhere within, or outside
of, the organization. This process of acquisition and purchasing is Project
Procurement Management, and it is a critical aspect of any project. As you
advance in this course, you will gain an understanding of what processes are
involved in Project Procurement Management, and how these processes interact
with the overall project life cycle. You will also obtain the skills and
knowledge required to enable you to: plan purchases and acquisitions, document
contractual requirements, identify potential sellers, and get the relevant
information, quotations, and proposals from potential sellers--all vital
processes that ensure that you are able to procure the products, services, or
results that will enable you to achieve project success. This course is aligned
with "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK®
Guide) - Third Edition, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®),
Inc., 2004. Copyright and all rights reserved. Material from this publication
has been reproduced with the permission of PMI®.
Planning Project Scope
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0531)
Duration: 90 Minutes
Description: Project scope management is concerned with ensuring that projects
include and account for all the work needed for the successful completion of a
project. Successful project managers use project scope management throughout
the project life cycle to identify and control all aspects involved in a
project. This course will highlight the importance of project scope management
to project performance. Through interactive learning strategies and real-life
scenarios, the learner will explore these concepts and gain a better
understanding of the inputs to, the tools and techniques for, and the outputs
of the project scope management processes that deal with creating a Project
Scope Management Plan and developing a Project Scope Statement. This course is
aligned with "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge"
(PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, published by the Project Management Institute
(PMI®), Inc., 2004. Copyright and all rights reserved. Material from this
publication has been reproduced with the permission of PMI®.
Project Integration: Executing and Completing a Project
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0522)
Duration: 120 Minutes
Description: Project managers regularly face tough decisions about where to
concentrate project resources when met with competing priorities and demands.
Project integration management helps with these decisions by ensuring the
proper coordination of project processes during project plan development and
execution. Successful project managers use project integration management
throughout the project life cycle to integrate project processes, maximize
performance, and meet project goals. This course highlights the importance of
project integration management to project performance. It covers the inputs,
tools and technologies, and outputs of the following integrative processes in
project management: directing and managing project execution, monitoring and controlling
project work, initiating integrated change control, and closing the project or
project phase. Through interactive learning strategies and real-life scenarios,
the learner explores these concepts and gains a better understanding of the
project integrative processes in action. This course is aligned with "A
Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide) - Third
Edition, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), Inc., 2004.
Copyright and all rights reserved. Material from this publication has been
reproduced with the permission of PMI®.
Project Planning
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0514)
Duration: 150 Minutes
Description: In the early planning phases, project managers and team
members have the most potential influence on the outcomes of a project. Yet,
lots of planning does not guarantee successful planning. Just as project
success can be planned, project disasters can be predestined if team members
are not careful about the assumptions they make. A project management team that
can balance the need for predictability with the inevitability of change will
be the most prepared. According to the PMBOK® Guide - Third Edition, the
Planning Process Group consists of the most processes--21 to be exact. The
range of processes includes everything from developing a Project Management
Plan, defining scope, and developing the schedule to planning for quality and
identifying risks. All of these processes need to be skillfully handled with
the understanding that the outcomes are not set in stone and that planning is
an ongoing activity. Experienced project managers learn that meeting customer
expectations is ultimate
Project Scheduling
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0542)
Duration: 180 Minutes
Description: Typically, when people hear the words "project
management," they think of schedules. Even though project management is
much more than just scheduling, one aspect of it--project time management--is
about planning when project activities will occur. This course introduces the
basic principles of creating and maintaining a project schedule. It will cover
the project inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs of the following project
time management processes: Activity Duration Estimating, Schedule Development,
and Schedule Control. Through interactive learning strategies and real-life
scenarios, the learner will explore these concepts and gain a better
understanding of the project time management processes in action. This course
is aligned with "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge"
(PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, published by the Project Management Institute
(PMI®), Inc., 2004. Copyright and all rights reserved. Material from this
publication has been reproduced with the permission of PMI®.
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Project Communications Management Simulation
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0580)
Duration: 0.5 hours
Description: For the duration of this simulation, you will assume the
role of project manager for Coventry Media Design, a national manufacturer and
installer of custom media systems for corporate applications.
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Project
Human Resources Management Simulation
Vendor
Information: SkillSoft (PROJ0570)
Duration: 0.5 hours
Description: Successful projects require more than well-balanced budgets
and properly deployed resources. They require skilled and motivated people. As
project manager, it's your responsibility to identify and fulfill your
project's staffing needs. The degree of your success will depend upon your
understanding and implementation of the tools and techniques for project human
resources management.
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and other information SkillSoft bundle of 25 courses (24-PMI related + 1 student choice simulation) = $319 + $50 administration fee = $369 3150 minutes for the 24 courses = 52.5 hours = 5.25 CEU’s (requires a grade of 70 or higher from the built in assessments for each course). This series of web based courses can substitute for CVCC’s traditional class BUS204 (3 credits). Once purchased the courses are available to the student for 365 days. Courses may be purchased singly ($65), or in bundles of 5 ($169 each), bundles of 10 ($269 each) These courses are published by
SkillSoft, a Registered Education Provider (REP) with the Project Management
Institute (PMI). However, the student
would be responsible for having copies of course syllabi and assessment
scores when applying to take the PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)
exam. 35 hours of qualified training
are required to take the PMP exam. |
For More Information Contact:
Phone: 434 832-7807
email: epleyk@cvcc.vccs.edu