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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 (PMBOK® 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). Due to PMI's ongoing dedication to enhancing regulations surrounding the validation process of distance learning courses, VTC can now only offer completion certificates awarding PDUs to VTC Online University members (not CD users). 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:
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:
CompTIA Project+ (7.5 PDUs)CompTIA Project+ (2009 Objectives) Total Lessons: 112 Prepare for the CompTIA Project+ certification exam with this comprehensive course. This course will provide a thorough review of the PK0-003 2009 exam objectives, covering the full project life cycle. Specifically, you will enhance your knowledge in the following areas: project management foundation, project initiation, project planning, project execution, monitoring and controlling, and project closure. This course also provides a detailed review of the project management basics, based on industry best practices and standards. Use this course to validate your experience by preparing for and passing the CompTIA Project+ exam or simply to enhance your project management skills! PMI Certification InformationQuickStart! - PMI Certification Information Total Lessons: 30 This informational course provides answers regarding the PMI¨ credential process, including: the application requirements and exam domains of the CAPM¨, PMP¨, PMI-SP¨, PMI-RMP¨, and PgMP¨, benefits of pursuing a credential, as well as the application process and timeline. Use this course to gain insight and various tips on completing your application and for getting through test day stress free. Information on the continuing credential requirement program is also included. PMBOK Guide Update (4th Edition) Total Lessons: 74 This course provides a review of the 42 project management processes as presented by the PMBOK¨ Guide, 4th edition. Processes are covered by knowledge area, with each section providing an overview of the knowledge area, as well as a snapshot review of the individual processÕs inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs. Use this course in conjunction with VTCÕs PMBOK¨ series to prepare for a certification exam, or as a way of receiving a thorough review of the latest edition of the PMBOK¨ Guide. Work files are included. PMBOK 4-Part Course Series - PMP & CAPM Exam Preparation (38 PDUs)PMBOK Bundle
Total Lessons: 452 PMBOK - Part 1
Total Lessons: 101 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 Total Lessons: 114 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
Total Lessons: 107 PMBOK - Part 4 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 ProfessionalPMI: Risk Management Professional Bundle
Total Lessons: 306 Enhance your project risk management skills or prepare for the PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP®) certification exam with this comprehensive bundle. This series is meant to provide users with a thorough review of the materials necessary to prepare for the PMI-RMP® exam and sets out to build a solid foundation of project risk management. Work Files are included. PMI: Risk Management Professional (Part 1)
Total Lessons: 109 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)
Total Lessons: 96 Enhance your project risk management and risk analysis skills or prepare for the PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP®) certification exam with this comprehensive course. This course is part two of a three part series meant to provide you with a thorough review of the materials necessary to prepare for the PMI-RMP® exam and sets out to build a solid foundation of project risk management. Specifically, you will enhance your knowledge in the following areas: qualitative risk analysis and quantitative risk analysis. PMI: Risk Management Professional (Part 3)
Total Lessons: 101 Enhance your project risk management skills or prepare for the PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP®) certification exam with this comprehensive course. This course is the final part of a three part series meant to provide you with a thorough review of the materials necessary to prepare for the PMI-RMP® exam and sets out to build a solid foundation of project risk management. Specifically, you will enhance your knowledge in the following areas: risk response strategies, risk monitoring and control, and risk closure. In addition, this course includes over 150 exam practice questions across all exam domains. PMI: Scheduling ProfessionalPMI: Scheduling Professional Bundle
Total Lessons: 302 Enhance your schedule management skills or prepare for the PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP®) 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-SP® exam and sets out to build a solid foundation of project scheduling. Specifically, you will enhance your knowledge in the following areas: schedule management basics, building a scheduling foundation, generating and sequencing the schedule activities. PMI: Scheduling Professional (Part 1)
Total Lessons: 102 Enhance your schedule management skills or prepare for the PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP®) 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-SP® exam and sets out to build a solid foundation of project scheduling. Specifically, you will enhance your knowledge in the following areas: schedule management basics, building a scheduling foundation, generating and sequencing the schedule activities. In addition, the full course series includes over 200 exam practice questions across all exam domains. PMI: Scheduling Professional (Part 2)
Total Lessons: 103 Enhance your schedule management skills or prepare for the PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP®) certification exam with this comprehensive series. This course is part two of a three part series meant to provide you with a thorough review of the materials necessary to prepare for the PMI-SP® exam and sets out to build a solid foundation of project scheduling. Specifically, you will enhance your knowledge in the following areas: estimating activity resource requirements, understanding the human resource plan and team assignments, estimating activity durations, and developing the schedule. In addition, the full course series includes over 200 exam practice questions across all exam domains. PMI: Scheduling Professional (Part 3)
Total Lessons: 97 Enhance your schedule management skills or prepare for the PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP®) certification exam with this comprehensive series. This course is the final part of a three part series meant to provide you with a thorough review of the materials necessary to prepare for the PMI-SP® exam and sets out to build a solid foundation of project scheduling. Specifically, you will enhance your knowledge in the following areas: maintaining and controlling the schedule, earned value management, schedule risks, and communications. You will also learn how to solve complex network diagrams! In addition, the full course series includes over 200 exam practice questions across all exam domains. PMBOK, PMP, CAPM, PgMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, and PMI are marks or registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. 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. |
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