Project Management Professional (PMP®)

• Have sufficient knowledge and understanding to work as an informed member of a project team undertaking a variety of project management roles
• Be able to examine and analyse the inputs, tools and techniques of the processes and knowledge areas of the PMBOK® Guide
• Be prepared for the PMP® examination having completed the required 35 contact hours
• Be able to describe each process group and knowledge area of the PMBOK® Guide. 

What's Included

The ILX PMP® e-learning course is highly interactive and engaging, containing animation and narration throughout. Built using ILX’s proven development approach, the course breaks down the PMI’s Body of Knowledge into easily digested sessions, which align with each of the PMBOK® Guide’s knowledge areas.

Contained within the course is:

• 27 separate sessions covering knowledge areas described in PMBOK® Guide – sessions contain real life examples helping learners to apply the theory
• Over 400 pages of multimedia content – the actual study time is in the region of 35-40 hours
• A wealth of interactive exercises and puzzles to help develop practical application and assist with knowledge retention; learners are also introduced to ILX’s virtual classmates, a group of animated characters who help explore some of the PMBOK® Guide’s more complex concepts
• A proven exam simulator and a 50 question post-course quiz to test the users understanding.

Target Audience

The PMP® credential recognises demonstrated competence in leading and directing project teams. Experienced project managers should consider this qualification to consolidate their skills and allow them to demonstrate and be recognised as capable project managers.

Pre-Requisites

If you wish to take the PMP® exam, PMI does require that you either hold:

• A four-year degree (Bachelor’s or the global equivalent) and at least three years of project management experience, with 4,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education, or
• A secondary diploma (high school or the global equivalent) with at least five years of project management experience, with 7,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education.

You also have to apply to PMI before you can sit the exam. There’s a strict protocol as they have to authenticate that the above criteria has been met prior to exam attendance.

Learning Synopsis

Session 1

• 1A – Course introduction
• 1B – Projects and project management
• 1C – Program management
• 1D – Portfolio management
• 1E – Project management office

Session 2

• 2A – Project life cycles
• 2B – Project stakeholders and governance
• 2C – Organizational Governance

Session 3

• 3A – Project management processes

Session 4