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The Project Management Institute (PMI) has published a number of standards related to project management and manages several levels of project management certification. Its main standard A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOKĻ Guide) is currently in its third edition and is the only ANSI standard for project management. Certifications include: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Program Management Professional (PgMP).

Earn Contact Hours and Professional Development Units (PDUs)

CREDENTIAL APPLICANTS:


In order to qualify for certain credentials offered by PMI, applicants must have achieved a specified number of "contact hours" of formal education. As an Education Provider, the Virtual Training Company offers various courses to meet contact hour requirements necessary to complete the credential applications. Credentials requiring contact hours include:
  • CAPM: 23 contact hours (or 1,500 hours of experience) of project management education
  • PMI-SP: 30 contact hours of project scheduling education
  • PMI-RMP: 30 contact hours of risk management education
  • PMP: 35 contact hours of project management education

CREDENTIAL HOLDERS:


In order to maintain status as a credential holder in good standing, PMI requires that a specified number of "Professional Development Units" (PDUs) be earned for given credentials. As a Category 4 Education Provider, VTC may issue PDUs for purposes of meeting the continuing certification requirements. Please refer to individual courses to determine the total number of PDUs earned after course completion. Credentials requiring PDUs per 3-year cycle include:
  • PMI-SP: 30 PDUs in project scheduling
  • PMI-RMP: 30 PDUs in risk management
  • PMP: 60 PDUs
  • PgMP: 60 PDUs

Microsoft Project (5 PDUs)

Microsoft Project 2007
(5 PDUs)

Total Lessons: 90
Total Time: 5 Hours

Product managers need to track project resources, time and cost, schedule tasks efficiently, exchange project information, and communicate with resources while maintaining control over the project. Learn how to start projects, create and edit tasks, assign resources to tasks, share project information, and much more.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSES:


The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide is a set of guidelines and best practices put together by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It is also the focus of the most widely recognized project management certification available: the Project Management Professional credential. This course series provides a thorough review of the PMBOK Guide, preparing applicants for the PMP and CAPM exams. The 4-part PMBOK course series satisfies the required contact hours for both credential applications.

PMBOK 4-Part Course Series - PMP & CAPM Exam Preparation (38 PDUs)

PMBOK Bundle
(38 PDUs)

Total Lessons: 452
Total Time: 33.5 Hours

PMBOK - Part 1
(8.5 PDUs)

Total Lessons: 101
Total Time: 7.5 Hours

The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide is a set of guidelines and best practices put together by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It is also the focus of the most widely recognized project management certification available: the Project Management Professional credential. This VTC course is part one of a four-part series meant to provide users with a thorough understanding of the PMBOK Guide and complete preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam and the Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM) exam. This course will provide users with a high-level overview of the entire PMBOK Guide and will set the foundation for the courses that follow. Users will gain an understanding of the project life cycle and project phases as managed by the PMBOK Guide's project management processes.

PMBOK - Part 2
(9.5 PDUs)

Total Lessons: 114
Total Time: 8.5 Hours

The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide is a set of guidelines and best practices put together by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It is also the focus of the most widely recognized project management certification: the Project Management Professional credential. This course is part two of a four part series meant to provide you with a thorough understanding of the PMBOK Guide and complete preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam and the Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM) exam. PMBOK - Part 2 provides a detailed overview of the first three Knowledge Areas of the PMBOK Guide: Project Integration, Project Scope, and Project Time. Gain a thorough understanding of the processes that make up these knowledge areas, in addition to a high-level insight of how they work together. Work Files are included.

PMBOK - Part 3
(9 PDUs)

Total Lessons: 107
Total Time: 8 Hours

The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide is a set of guidelines and best practices put together by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It is also the focus of the most widely recognized project management certification available: the Project Management Professional credential. This VTC course (third in a four-part series), provides a detailed overview of the fourth through sixth Knowledge Areas of the PMBOK Guide: Project Cost, Project Quality, and Project Human Resource. Users will gain a thorough understanding of the processes that make up these knowledge areas, in addition to a high-level insight of how they work together. Work Files are included.

PMBOK - Part 4
(11 PDUs)

Total Lessons: 130
Total Time: 9.5 Hours

The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide is a set of guidelines and best practices put together by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It is also the focus of the most widely recognized project management certification: the Project Management Professional credential. This course is the final part of a four-part series meant to provide users with a thorough understanding of the PMBOK Guide and complete preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam and the Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM) exam. PMBOK - Part 4 provides a detailed overview of the final three Knowledge Areas of the PMBOK Guide: Project Communication, Project Risk, and Project Procurement, as well as an overview of the PMBOK Guide. Gain a thorough understanding of the processes that make up these knowledge areas, in addition to a high-level insight of how they work together. Work files are included.

PMI Risk Management Professional

PMI - RMP Handbook

PMI: Risk Management Professional (Part 1)

Total Lessons: 109
Total Time: 7 Hours

Enhance your project risk management skills or prepare for the PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMPSM) certification exam with this comprehensive series. This course is part one of a three part series meant to provide you with a thorough review of the materials necessary to prepare for the PMI-RMPSM exam and is designed to help you build a strong foundation of project risk management. Specifically, you will enhance your knowledge in the following areas: risk management framework, risk planning, risk gathering, identification, and risk communications.

PMI: Risk Management Professional (Part 2) - In production.

PMI: Risk Management Professional (Part 3) - In production.


Note: While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of these tutorials, the publisher and the authors assume no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.