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Project Management Certification (PMC)

Course Description:

Project Management Certification are crucial for success in both public and private sectors. Organizations achieve their goals through projects and by effectively managing them. Successful project management involves meeting objectives like scope, cost, and schedule. With work becoming more complex and demands for efficiency increasing, project managers face special challenges. The Project Management Certification (PMC)™ certification covers various project management topics, including planning, executing, controlling, and completing projects. It focuses on current project management trends, demands on project managers, and provides practical guidance, tools, and techniques. Having the Project Management Certification(PMC)™ certification means an independent third party has confirmed that you meet standard knowledge and experience requirements recognized in the business community.

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Certification Overview

In both public and private sectors, projects and project management are crucial for achieving success. Enterprises reach their objectives through effective project management, which involves meeting the project's scope, cost, and schedule. With work becoming more complex and the demand for efficiency increasing, project managers face unique challenges. The Professional in Project Management (PMC)™ certification covers various project management aspects, such as planning, execution, control, and completion. It focuses on current trends in project management and the skills required by project managers. This certification helps in creating project schedules, developing project measures, controlling projects, and leading project teams effectively. Obtaining the Professional in Project Management (PMC)™ certification demonstrates to employers that you meet recognized standards of knowledge and experience in project management. It signifies your commitment to the profession and can lead to career advancement opportunities and increased earnings. While many project managers gain experience through on-the-job training, obtaining the Professional in Project Management (PPM)™ certification allows professionals to acquire new knowledge and techniques. It boosts their confidence and earns them respect and recognition among peers. The E-Course for this certification typically lasts for 45 to 50 hours. Additionally, the certification aligns with the e-Competence Framework (e-CF), which outlines skills and competencies required in the digital age.

E-Course Duration: 45 to 50 hours

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Exam Information

  • The exam has 150 multiple choice questions. To pass, you need to get 113 of them right, which is 75% of the total. The PPM™ certification exam is known as one of the toughest for Project Managers. Usually, 7 out of 10 project managers fail the exam the first time they take it.

  • Tests are done online and supervised using a webcam and good internet. You can take them from any place and at any time.

  • The exam lasts for 2 hours, which is the same as 120 minutes.

  • During the ProctorU exam, you can't look at any outside information. They'll tell you what materials you're allowed to have, like your ID.

  • If you don't pass the exam on your second try, you have to wait at least fourteen (14) days before you can take it again for the third (3rd) time or any time after that. You can take the exam as many times as you need to. 

  • The Professional in Project Management (PPM)™ Certificate is valid for five (5) years. To keep it current, you can either retake the exam or complete the PPM E-Course to earn continuing education units (CEUs). Renewing your certificate will help you maintain your professional status and credentials. Remember, certificates must be renewed before they expire to stay active. You can take the exam as many times as you need to.

  • PMC™ is a trademark owned by GIPMC.

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  • Please remember that to get the Professional in Project Management (PMC) Certification, you must complete an E-Course. Also, most of the questions in the actual exam come from the E-Course. 
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Course Outline

Module 1 – Project Management Fundamentals

    • Defining a project and project management
    • How projects can benefit you and your organization
    • Project life cycles
    • Selling your own project ideas
    • Role & skills of the project manager
    • Creating a vision
    • Setting project goals
    • Project planning worksheets
    • The statement of work

Module 2 – Project Management Training

    • What a project is
    • Project management basics
    • How projects can help you
    • A project’s life cycle
    • Selling and preparing a project
    • The role of a project manager
    • Project goals
    • Laying out a project
    • Project risks and contingency planning
    • The work breakdown structure
    • Planning tools and budgets
    • Teamwork and development
    • Communication
    • Closing out a project
    • Team meetings
    • Project presentations

Module 3 – Intermediate Project Management

    • What really needs to be done?
    • Scheduling your project
    • The Work Breakdown Structure and other planning tools
    • Budgeting
    • Project risks
    • Schedule and budget compression
    • Change control process
    • Closing out a project

Module 4 – Effective Planning & Scheduling

    • Projects and schedules
    • The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
    • Estimating activity durations
    • Identifying task dependencies
    • Aligning resources with activities
    • Project planning
    • Scheduling software
    • Uncertainty and risk management
    • Communication
    • Creating a viable schedule
    • Updating and monitoring the schedule

Module 5 – Advanced Project Management

    • Choosing the Project Team
    • Scheduling Your Project
    • Building a Winning Team
    • Team meetings
    • Nine Easy Ways to Reward Your Team
    • Developing a Communication Plan
    • Communicating with Sponsors and Executives
    • Dealing with Problem Team Members

Module 6 – Team Building

    • Types of teams
    • The TORI model
    • The Team Player Survey
    • Organizations Today
    • The Stages of Team Development
    • Communication Skills
    • Shared Leadership
    • DeBono’s Thinking Hats
    • Managing Team Conflict
    • The Trust/Relationship Model
    • Obtaining Consensus
    • Team-Shaping Factors
    • Team Problem-Solving
    • SWOT Analysis

Module 7 – Building Better Teams

    • Defining teams
    • Establishing team norms
    • Working as a team
    • Your team player type
    • Building team trust
    • The stages of team development
    • Team building with TORI
    • Communication
    • Becoming a good team player

Module 8 – Risk Management

    • Understanding risk
    • Risk management activities
    • Assessing risk
    • Responding to risks
    • Resourcing controls
    • Reaction planning
    • Reporting and monitoring
    • Communication
    • Reviewing and evaluating the framework

Module 9 – Crisis Management

    • What is crisis management?
    • Training leaders and staff
    • Conducting the crisis audit
    • Performing a risk level analysis
    • Developing a response process
    • Consulting with the experts
    • Incident management techniques
    • Working through the issues
    • Establishing an emergency operations center
    • Building business continuity and recovery
    • Recovering and moving on
    • Plenty of case studies

Module 10 – Time Management

    • The Power of a Change
    • Changing Our Perspective
    • Setting Goals
    • Planning Tips and Tricks
    • Setting a Routine
    • Doing it Right
    • Putting an End to Procrastination
    • Getting Organized
    • Organizing Your Files
    • Managing Your Workload

Module 11 – Leadership Skills

    • Managing your time and energy
    • What makes a good leader?
    • Communication as a leadership tool
    • The commitment curve
    • Employee development models
    • Dealing with conflict and difficult issues
    • What successful leaders do

Module 12 – Self-Leadership

    • What is self-leadership?
    • Knowing who you are
    • Change management
    • Knowing what you do
    • Motivation for optimists
    • Using what you know

Module 13 – Communication Strategies

    • Creating positive relationships
    • Growing our self-awareness
    • Communication basics and barriers
    • Asking questions and listening skills
    • Body language
    • Communication styles
    • Creating a positive self-image
    • Frame of reference
    • Techniques for the workplace
    • Assertiveness
       

Module 14 – Knowledge Management

    • Definitions of knowledge management, tacit knowledge, explicit knowledge, and KMBOK
    • The business case for knowledge management
    • (WBS)
    • The knowledge management mix
    • The knowledge management framework
    • Knowledge management models
    • The knowledge management toolkit
    • Implementing knowledge management initiatives
    • Designing a chief knowledge officer position
    • Case studies and success stories
       

Target Audience

  • Program managers, project managers, HR Managers, Business Managers, Marketing Managers, Entrepreneurs and project leaders with at least two (2) years of experience managing project teams
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