You Will Learn How To
- Prepare to pass the CAPM® exam
- Decipher the processes and knowledge areas of the PMBOK® Guide — Fourth Edition
- Identify significant steps of the project life cycle
- Master key terminology and definitions found in the PMBOK® Guide
- Examine the PMBOK® Guide tools and techniques essential for CAPM® exam success
- Evaluate your exam preparedness and create a personalised plan for self-study
Course Benefits
The Project Management Institute's Certified Associate in Project Management
(CAPM)
® credential signifies proficiency in fundamental project management knowledge and skills. Throughout this course, you learn the terms and definitions of the
PMBOK® Guide and prepare for the exam.
This course features extended class hours, providing you with the 23 contact hours/PDUs required to take the CAPM® exam.
Who Should Attend
New project managers, project team members and those interested in project management best practices. Participants should be aware of exam eligibility criteria established by the PMI
®.
Workshop Course
Throughout the course activities, individual practice workshops and simulated exams provide the knowledge you need to pass the exam. Workshops include:
- Taking CAPM®-style practice exams and cross-referencing answers to the PMBOK® Guide
- Speaking the PMBOK® Guide language
- Mapping PMBOK® Guide knowledge areas and process groups
- Customising process summaries for future study
- Developing a study guide and personalised exam preparation plan
Course Content
Exploring the PMBOK® Guide
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide — Fourth Edition)
- Defining project management across the project life cycle
- Identifying the role of the project manager
- Analysing organisational influences on projects
Defining the knowledge areas and process groups
- Outlining the five process groups and nine knowledge areas
- Evaluating the standard for managing projects
Investigating Project Integration and Scope
Integrating the PMBOK® processes
- Developing the project charter
- Coordinating the content of the project management plan
- Performing project work
- Controlling changes throughout the project
Defining and managing project scope
- Defining and facilitating stakeholder requirements
- Developing detailed project and product descriptions
- Creating the work breakdown structure (WBS)
- Verifying and controlling the scope baseline
Managing Schedule and Budget
Completing the project on time
- Defining and sequencing activities
- Estimating activity resources and durations
- Developing and controlling the schedule
Planning and managing the project cost
- Developing project budgets
- Applying earned value management (EVM) basics
- Managing changes to the cost baseline
Addressing Project Quality
Quality planning
- Identifying project quality standards and requirements
- Determining project quality activities
- Demonstrating compliance with project quality approach
Quality assurance and control
- Ensuring adherence to quality guidelines
- Monitoring and measuring quality results
- Auditing quality requirements and quality control results
Human Resource, Communication and Procurement Processes
Identifying roles, responsibilities and skills
- Utilising hierarchical and matrix charts (RAM & RACI)
- Acquiring the project team
- Enhancing project performance through team development and improved competencies
- Tracking team member performance
Ensuring timely and appropriate project communication
- Identifying internal and external project stakeholders
- Determining stakeholder information needs
- Distributing information and addressing issues
- Collecting and distributing project performance data
- Managing stakeholder expectations
Procurement management
- Planning project procurement and identifying potential sellers
- Obtaining seller responses and awarding contracts
- Managing procurement relationships
- Monitoring contract performance
- Completing each project procurement
Risk Management
Identifying project risks
- Assessing and documenting risks
- Performing qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
- Planning appropriate risk responses
Monitoring and controlling risks
- Tracking identified risks and risk triggers
- Re-evaluating existing risks and identifying new ones
- Implementing risk response plans as required
Preparing for the Exam
Planning for test day
- Gaining insight into the exam process
- Applying proven tips for exam success
- Optimising study time
Assessing your exam preparedness
- Identifying your strengths and weaknesses
- Designing a personalised study plan that works for you
- Reviewing the exam application process
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