Mastering Project Management with Microsoft Project 2019
Online Project Management
Become a Project Management Professional (PMP®)
Project Management Professional (PMP®) is the leading certification for associate-level project managers. This 100% online course will teach you project management based on the Project Management Institute’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge and will fully prepare you to pass the PMP certification exam. You will also learn how to use Microsoft Project 2019 for tracking and reporting needs.
Job Outlook for Project Management Professionals (PMP®)
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), project coordinators and managers earn an average of $67,280 per year. Project managers with specialized technical skills command salaries in excess of $100,000 per year.
Anderson Economic Group (AEG) estimates that worldwide demand for project managers is projected to grow by 33% by 2027.
Project Management Professional (PMP®) FAQs
While the scope of a “project” depends on the industry, projects are generally understood to be a series of activities that results in a specific outcome, product or achievement. Project managers are tasked with overseeing the people, processes, timeline and resources needed to complete to a project.
The best project management certification depends on one’s current professional experience, so the best certification for entry-level project managers will differ from senior project managers. However, the Project Management Professional (PMP) is widely considered the top credential for associate-level project managers.
Although nearly every industry needs project managers, especially strong sectors includue technology, construction, manufacturing, professional services, energy, and healthcare.
Course Objectives
- Learn advanced project management concepts and definitions
- Understand project selection and proposal processes
- Know how to evaluate projects and take appropriate next steps
- Know how to select, plan, execute, control, and complete projects
- Prepare to take and pass the Project Management Institute PMP® certification exam
Prerequisites and Requirements
No prerequisites to take this course.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime.
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Curriculum
- Project Justification
- Project Strategy
- Project Definition
- Activity Definition
- Activity Estimating
- Quality
- Estimating Resources
- Schedule Development
- Procurement Planning
- Risk Management
- Budgeting & Baseline
- Understanding Stakeholders
- Begin Project Execution
- Statusing & Forecasting
- Project Recovery
- Project & Phase Closing
- Overview Of PMP Exam
Become a rising star in project management and coordination!
Instructors
Nikki Choyce
Nikki Choyce, PMP has been involved in the project management field for almost 20 years and has worked as a consultant and trainer for much of that time. She is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and very active in the project management community. She has worked in a variety of industries, including Information Technology, Insurance, Manufacturing, Marketing, Aerospace, Construction, and Telecommunications. She has worked with Microsoft Project for over 10 years.
Erica Kirwan
Erica Kirwan has more than 15 years of experience in process and project management. Previously, Kirwan served as Senior Project Manager for a Fortune 200 financial services company. She earned an Advanced Project Management Certification from Stanford University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and a Master of Public Administration.
HOURS AND CONTACT
Professional and Continuing Education
Mon-Fri | 8 am-4:30 pm
262-595-3340
continuing.ed@uwp.edu
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