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About the Course
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Project Management is a growing profession and nearly all sectors of the economy require qualified project managers. The current economic downturn will mean that only the most qualified industry professionals will satisfy the demands of employers. To build a successful career in project management, it is essential that individuals achieve project management industry recognition through a recognised Project Management PMI course.
CMI has teamed up with two leading educational award bodies, PMI – Project Management Institute and FETAC – Further Education and Training Awards Council to offer you a 14 week intensive course that will prepare you for the high standards and potential challenges that lie ahead.
This Project Management course will open up new career opportunities which were previously not available and put you in a better place to develop a rewarding career in project management.
Objectives
The CMI Diploma in Project Management covers preparation for the Project Management Institute (PMI®) Project Management Professional The PMI course offers PMP or CAPM recognition Certified Associate Project Management tests. Applicants who wish to apply for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) test must have more than 3 years PM experience. If you don’t have 3 years PM experience and are a newcomer, you will be eligible to apply for the CAPM® Certified Associate Project Management test.
The Project Management Diploma course provides instant credibility in terms of your project management skills, including your understanding of and competence in the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK™) framework. Areas covered include the planning process, techniques for estimating durations and project schedules, allocation of resources, cost management & control, risk and response strategies.
After successful completion of a final end of course PMI test which is composed of a combination of theory and real-life examples, participants will be eligible for the PMP or CAPM qualification (USA).
To enhance the practical aspect of the course, you will have the option to apply real PMI project management tools to a project and a test which will lead to a FETAC level 6 component award in Project Management and a CMI Diploma in Project Management.
A recent survey indicated that 99% of participants on this course successfully passed the rigorous PMP® and CAPM® tests, setting the highest standards of excellence in Project Management.
Course overview
The Project Management PMP & CAPM course provides an in-depth coverage of the core knowledge areas of the PMBOK® as described below.
There are 14 core Project Management course areas to study:
Week 1: PMI Course Exam Application (on-line)
Week 2: Project Fundamentals according to PMBOK
Week 3: Project Framework
Week 4: Project Processes
Week 5: Project Integration Management
Week 6: Project Scope Management
Week 7: Project Time Management
Week 8: Project Cost Management
Week 9: Project Quality Management
Week 10: Project Human Resource Management
Week 11: Project communications Management
Week 12: Project Risk Management
Week 13: Project Procurement Management
Week 14: Project Management course Exam Preparation
Who is PMI & FETAC?
Founded in 1969, PMI® Project Management Institute is the world’s leading not-for-profit project management professional association, with over 270,000 members in more than 170 countries. PMI ® provides global leadership in the development of professional standards, certifications, research, publications, education and training in the project management field.
FETAC is the Further Education and Training Awards Council, the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. It was set up as a statutory body on 11 June 2001 by the Minister for Education and Science under the Qualifications (Education & Training) Act, 1999. FETAC reports to the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI) who manage the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
What is CMI’s affiliation?
CMI, Communications & Management Institute is a PMI® Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), Provider No. 2788 and is authorised to deliver PMI courses. CMI is also registered as a quality education provider by FETAC – Further Education Training and Awards Council and is registered with the Department of Education offering courses recognised under the NFQ, National Framework of Qualifications.
The PMI course through CMI, will help you achieve international Project Management professional (PMP®) or a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) status within 6 months. Students who complete all assignments on this 14 week course will also receive a nationally recognised LEVEL 6 FETAC AWARD and a CMI Diploma in Project Management.
Award
PMP® or CAPM® Certificate – PMI Project Management Institute (USA)
CMI Diploma in Project Management *
FETAC level 6 Component Award in Project Management *
Note: * Students successfully completing the practical project and assignment test will be eligible for the Diploma and FETAC award. Students who complete the 14 week course will be prepared to sit the PMP® or CAPM® test exam.
Why Chose CMI?
- Upon course completion, students are ready to complete a PMP® or CAPM® test to gain the important internationally recognised industry CAPM or PMP certificate.
- Many public, private, state and semi-state organisations require that project managers hold the PMP® credential or CAPM® Credential.
- As a bonus, CMI students will receive a nationally recognised LEVEL 6 FETAC Award in Project Management & CMI Diploma in Project management .
- CMI brings over 50 years of combined project management experience from its panel of qualified industry professionals.
- The PMI Project Management Certification Course offers 42 Professional Development Units - PDU’s. The Advanced Diploma in Project Mgmt offered by CMI is approved by PMI and offers 70PDU’s.
- Online course notes are available at any time with Test and Preparation solutions to the PMP® or CAPM ® exam.
- Graduates are entitled to have the CAPM® credentials OR PMP® credentials OR DipPM after their name and are awarded a certificate as evidence of your industry certification
- Course centrally located off Dame Street, Dublin 2
- CMI Lecturers are experienced PMP practitioners who work in senior PM positions. They offer you stimulating class exercises which allow you to test your project management knowledge/skills in a simulated, certification class environment.
Course Cost & Duration
The PMI – Project Management Certification course is 14 weeks duration. The course cost is 1,850euro which is made payable to CMI. Assessment fees are included but exclude the PMI test fee for CAPM & PMP tests. Students pay directly to PMI – Project Mgmt Institute (USA) a test fee of $405 for PMI members, $555 for non-members a few weeks into the course.
Booking
All course fees are payable in advance unless you are unemployed or work part-time in which case a two payment installment plan is offered. See Terms & Conditions on Book a Course part of CMI website. Please note places are limited and tend to book quickly. Evening class plus Saturday class option. To book, simply log on to the Book a Course part of CMI’s website and submit your details by the deadline date.
Eligibility
This course is open to people from any educational background and with various levels of work experience. If you are anxious about your eligibility, please contact CMI and a representative will be more than happy to assist you in making the right choice.
Want more information?
How to become a PMP
PMP & CAPM exams
Further PM courses
Advanced Diploma in Project Management
Scheduled Dates 2010/2011
Start: Mon 4 October 2010, 18.30-21.30, 14 wks End: February 2011
PMI TEST/Exam: March 2011
Duration: 14 weeks
Related Links
PMI - Project Management Institute
Project Managers Homepage
PM World To-day
PMI Testing
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