PMI-CAPM: CAPM Exam Preparation Course

About Course

This CAPM Exam Preparation Course is a comprehensive program that equips you with the foundational knowledge and terminology needed to excel in project management. Whether you’re new to the field or seeking a solid foundation, this course provides a clear understanding of project management processes as outlined in the Project Management Institute’s (PMI)® Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). Through interactive lectures, discussions, and exercises, you’ll gain the confidence to apply project management principles to various project phases and prepare effectively for the CAPM® exam.

What Will You Learn?

Define key project management terms and concepts.
Explain the Project Management Institute (PMI)® and its role in project management.
Identify the five Project Management Process Groups and their associated processes.
Describe the ten Project Management Knowledge Areas and their importance in project success.
Apply project management principles to different project phases (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing).
Explain the role of project stakeholders and develop strategies for effective stakeholder management.
Utilize project planning tools and techniques like Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and project schedules.
Understand fundamental project cost management techniques.
Identify and manage project risks using basic risk management principles.
Explain the importance of project quality management and apply basic quality control techniques.
Recognize the significance of project communication and develop effective communication strategies.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of PMI's® Code of Professional Conduct.
Feel confident taking and passing the CAPM® certification exam.

Course Curriculum

Introduction to Project Management
Purpose of the PMBOK® Guide. What is a Project? What is Project Management? Relationships Among Project Management, Program Management and Portfolio Management. Project Management and Operations Management. Role of a Project Manager. Project Management Body of Knowledge. Enterprise Environmental Factors.

Project Life Cycle and Organization
The Project Life Cycle — Overview. Projects vs Operational Work. Stakeholders. Organizational Influences on Project Management. Functional, matrix and projectized project organizations. Power and authority of project manager according to project structure.

Project Management Processes for a Project
Common Project Management Process Interactions. Project Management Process Groups. Initiating Process Group. Planning Process Group. Executing Process Group. Monitoring and Controlling Process Group. Closing Process Group. Key Deliverables of each process Group.

Project Integration Management
Develop Project Charter. Develop Project Management Plan. Direct and Management Project Execution. Monitor and Control Project Work. Perform Integrated Change Control. Close Project or Phase. A PM is an Integrator in the project environment.

Project Scope Management
Collect Requirements. Define Scope. Create WBS. Verify Scope. Control Scope. Scope definition is the Foundation in the Planning Phase.

Project Time Management
Define Activities. Sequence Activities. Estimate Activity Resources. Estimate Activity Durations. Develop Schedule. Control Schedule. Types of Scheduling Diagrams. Critical Path Method Analysis.

Project Cost Management
Estimate Costs. Determine Budget. Control Costs. Types of Cost Fixed, Variable, Direct, Indirect. Value Engineering, Sunk Cost, Life Cycle Costing and etc. Earned Value Management.

Project Quality Management
Plan Quality. Perform Quality Assurance. Perform Quality Control. Quality and Grade. Quality Tools, Pareto Chart, Fishbone, Diagram, Control Charts, Histogram, Checklist, Run Chart, Scatter Diagram, Flow Charts and etc.

Project Human Resource Management
Develop Human Resource Plan. Acquire Project Team. Develop Project Team. Manage Project Team. Motivational Theories. Expectancy Theories. Powers of Project Managers.

Project Communication Management
Identify Stakeholders. Plan Communications. Distribute Information. Manage Stakeholder Expectations. Report Performance. Communication Blockers. Be an Effective Communicator. A PM is to be Proactive in Communications. Communication Model.

Project Risk Management
Plan Risk Management. Identify Risks. Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis. Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis. Plan Risk Responses. Monitor and Control Risks. Risk Register. Probability and Impact Analysis. Decision Trees. Expected Monetary Value (EMV).

Project Procurement Management
Plan Procurements. Conduct Procurements. Administer Procurements. Close Procurements. Types of Contract. Risk Transference Between Buyer and Seller. Elements Of a Contract. Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable Contracts.

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