Project Management Fundamentals from UMBC Training Centers

Project Management Fundamentals

Project Management Fundamentals provides the aspiring or current project manager with the skills and knowledge required to successfully manage projects within government, business, and non-profit environments. This course combines a comprehensive review of major project management processes and knowledge with hands-on learning activities to ensure you gain practical skills which can be applied immediately on the job. Additionally, instructors leading this course provide students with the instruction, materials, and support necessary to prepare for the Project Management Institute’s (PMI)® entry-level Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exam by going beyond the fundamentals of project management and into predictive plan-based methodologies, agile frameworks and methodologies, and business analysis frameworks.
As an accredited PMI® Authorized Training Partner (ATP), our course offers a comprehensive PMI®-issued curriculum covering all the topics on the CAPM® exam. It also provides a practice exam question bank along with other resources to help you prepare for the CAPM® exam. Completion of our course also qualifies as the formal education/training requirement needed to qualify for taking the CAPM® exam.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level

1 - Basic

Course Prerequisites

No experience necessary! This program is suitable for individuals seeking to enter the field of project management or for current project managers who desire additional education and training on project management skills and techniques.

Training Purpose

Functional Development

Skill Development

Specific Audience

All

Delivery Method

Online, Instructor-Led

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Course Location

6996 Columbia Gateway Drive
Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21046

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Learning Objectives

The Project Management Fundamentals course:
• Introduces project management theories and terms
• Familiarizes you with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®Guide)
• Develops your skills and techniques to be able to successfully manage projects on-time and on-budget
• Identifies techniques to use when studying for the CAPM® test
• Includes a simulated test to assess readiness for the CAPM® certification exam
Students will also be able to apply for and obtain the CAPM® Certification. They will be able to:
• Identify the 5 Process Groups
• Define the Knowledge Areas
• Match the Inputs, Tools & Techniques, and Outputs to the appropriate knowledge area
• Define key project management terms
• Create a plan to apply for and obtain the CAPM® Certification

Framework Connections

Oversight and Governance

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Work Roles

Secure Project Management

Feedback

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