Project Management PMI Certification – PMP
Course Overview
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 PMI® Project Management course with CMI, 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
The PMI® Project Management Certification course is ideal for newcomers to project management. The course is also suited to experienced project managers who wish to upgrade their skills and gain a global Project Management industry qualification. CMI is a PMI Recognised Education provider (REP) which reflects a high standard of excellence in Project management training and a high success rate amongst participants.
PMI® certification means your project management practices are current and aligned to best practices of the project management industry. Many employers now require that project managers have PMI certification. If you don’t have it, you are running the risk of being left behind.
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 Aims
This Project Management certification course prepares you to successfully pass the rigorous Project Management Professional PMP® Project Management Professional tests. The PMI course also prepares entry level project managers for the CAPM® - 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.
This Project Management course provides instant credibility in terms of your project management skills, including your understanding of and competence in the Project Management Institute, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Fourth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2008 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).
Student attending classes will receive a bonus FETAC level 6 Award in Project Management. For students unable to attend classes, the CAPM® Course is now available online through CMI. A total of 42 PDU’s is allocated by PMI for this course.
Award: PMP® or CAPM® Award (USA)
FETAC Project Management level 6 Component Award. (11 wks)
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
The PMI – Project Management Certification course is 14 weeks duration. The course cost is 1,450euro 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.
PMP/CAPM Exam test fees are approx 340 Euro (member) and 465 Euro (non-members)
Check directly for current fees for PMI members and non-members here http://www.pmi.org/certification/~/media/pdf/certifications/pdc_pmphandbook.ashx
Start: Wednesday 8 February 2012, 18.30-21.30, 11 wks End: April 2012
PMI TEST/Exam: April/May 2012
Duration: 11 weeks every Wednesday evening, + 3 Monday evenings
All CMI lecturing staff are experts in their field with extensive academic qualifications and relevant work experience. Throughout your studies with CMI practical guidance will be offered by your lecturer to ensure that learning is converted to practice.
John Hewson: Project Management Lecturer
John Hewson PMP, B.Sc. IT (Hons.) John is a qualified project manager with over 15 years of project and programme experience. He has managed several large business change projects at senior level for a major telecommunications company. John holds a Bachelors Degree in IT from DCU and a Diploma in Applied Project Management from University College Cork. He is currently completing a Masters degree in Project Management at the University of Limerick. John has written course material for the Advanced diploma courses and PMP course and has been lecturing on project management topics for CMI for over 3 years.
Bernard Hamill, Project Management Lecturer
Bernard Hamill PMP, MgPCertified. Project Manager for a leading international company in Dublin. Bernard lectures on PMP & CAPM Certification for CMI for the past 2 years. He is an expert on PMI certification and his students consistently achieve the highest results in Ireland.
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.
Applicants who wish to apply for the Project Management Professional PMP® course and test
must have more than 3 years relevant Project Management experience. If you don’t have 3 years PM experience and are a new to the field , you will be eligible to apply to do the CAPM®
Certified Associate Project Management course and test.
The CAPM course is open to people from all educational backgrounds. There is no minimum experience or qualifications required.
- What is difference between CAPM and PMP test and course?
PMP is a higher level certification which enjoys a high reputation and acceptance over any other certification PMI offers. PMP is meant for people who already have at least 3-4 years of real project management experience and know what it takes to be a project manager in a real world setting.
PMI's exam strategy around PMP is more lengthy, complex and longer than the CAPM examination.. PMP exam takes 4 hours to complete in which you have to answer 1-4 questions correct out of 200 in order to qualify yourself as PMP. CAPP has 150 questions from which you have to answer 92 questions correctly in a 3 hour examination. PMP examination tests every possible scenario keeping in mind that the students has to face all those scenarios in real-life work situations. CAPM exam does test all the knowledge areas but keeps focus on sections from PMBOK more heavily than the real-life scenarios.
3. What is the next step after PMP?
Upon course completion, it is recommended students pursue further PMI qualifications with CMI, or the Advanced Diploma in Project Management.
4. Is there any other option other than classroom learning?
The CAPM® Certified Associate Project Management course is also offered by CMI through distance learning as well as through traditional classroom learning. Rather than attend classes, students with no project management experience can now complete the CAPM course online through CMI and get up to 36 PDU’s.(Professional Development units) which is required to maintain membership of PMI.
5. Who is PMI?
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.
6. 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.
What are the Progression routes?
A much better idea to the PMP course over 14 weeks with CMI rather than do a bootcamp course over a week or 2. Friends of mine did the bootcamp option and failed the PMP tests. They ended up wasting their time and money. I have no regrets and would strongly recommed this course to my friends over any other PMP course out there. The lecturer Bernard really does know his stuff and couldnt have been more helpful.
Tom O'Mahony
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Julie Doyle - Project Management Course
I signed up for the Project Management course with CMI as I was unemployed at the time. I noted that many job specs listed a project management role as a requirement. I found the course to be very comprehensive and informative. It provided a good insight into the highs and lows of managing projects across a broad range of disciplines. Having successfully completed the course at CMI, I have recently gained employment. Completing the course was a contributory factor to getting the job and I do feel that the qualification attained has been of enormous benefit to me. It has equipped me with an understanding of the various roles and responsibilities that come with managing a project. I feel that this knowledge will not only continue to help me in my current role, working as part of a busy team, but has also provided me with a strong skill-set that can be utilised across any industry. Successful completion of this course does require a lot of hard work and dedication !! It is worth it to attain the qualification and multi-disciplinary skills.
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'I enjoyed the lecturers. They made it easy to understand and grasp the various aspects of Project Management some of which can get complex. This course was recommended by a friend and I would definitely advise anyone interested in gaining a good Project Management qualification to start with CMI.' Owen Ryan
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'I got a job in Project Management as a result of this course. It was a great feeling to know that all the hard work of completing assignments and exams really paid off. The course at CMI definitely helped me answer difficult questions during the interview and was a major factor in getting me the job.' Eileen Waldron
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