Publication Details
PMP Certification Prep 2
Price: $99.00
Business Focus: Certification Prep
Instructor: TonySwaim
Course Code: ppa
Delivery Method: Instructor-led Online Course
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Course Overview:
Prepare to take--and pass--the Project Management Institute's PMP certification exam. Master chapters seven through twelve of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, the most essential resource for the PMP certification exam. Learn all about the nine Project Management Knowledge Areas, five Process Groups, and 44 project management processes. Raise your project management IQ by discovering tips and techniques related to the questions you'll encounter on the PMP exam. Use proven learning techniques to help you absorb key terminology, concepts, and formulas.

In this, the second part of our two-part certification preparation series, your instructor will demystify the most challenging sections of the PMBOK guide, including relationships between inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs. You'll also gain a strong understanding of such topics as earned value management, risk management, simulation, sensitivity analysis, and make-or-buy analysis. In addition to learning about the PMBOK Guide, you'll gain insight into PMI's code of professional responsibility and discover powerful techniques you can use to continue preparing for the PMP exam after this course is over.
Instructor Biography:
In industry, Tony Swaim has made significant contributions to the business community dating back to 1977. He has held globally-focused executive positions with Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Beckman Colter Incorporated and Allergan, Incorporated. His most recent industry position was Director, Worldwide Surgical Logistics for Allergan where he was responsible for supply chain management. Previous responsibility areas were in operations, inventory management, local area networks, procurement and quality.

Mr. Swaim's educational background includes an MBA and Bachelor of Science with concentration in Marketing. Additionally, he has studied in the Executive Management Program at Claremont Graduate University. Mr. Swaim also holds the following professional certifications:

  • Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
  • Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Quality Manager (CQM)
  • Six Sigma Black Belt

Since 1982, Tony Swaim has provided in excess of 2,000 hours in diverse coursework including Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Accounting, Industrial Marketing, Retailing Management, Purchasing, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management. He has taught classes in a variety of environments, including APICS certification curriculum at local firms and Business Policy courses as part of MBA Programs.

Course Syllabus:
Lesson 1 Syllabus Project Cost Management I
Lesson 2 Syllabus Project Cost Management II
Lesson 2 Objective Learn about project cost management and how resource planning and cost estimating helps you define how much money you'll spend for your project.
Lesson 3 Syllabus Project Quality Management I
Lesson 3 Objective Discover the essence of cost budgeting and cost control to keep your project moving in the right direction.
Lesson 4 Syllabus Project Quality Management II
Lesson 4 Objective Gain insights into the role of quality concerning your projects by examining benchmarking, flowcharts, design of experiments, and the cost of quality.
Lesson 5 Syllabus Human Resources Management
Lesson 5 Objective Learn how quality assurance differs from quality control and discover the power of control charts and Pareto diagrams.
Lesson 6 Syllabus Communications Management
Lesson 6 Objective Understand the requirements for effectively using human resources for your project.
Lesson 7 Syllabus Project Risk Management I
Lesson 7 Objective Determine the elements of successful communications, including earned value analysis (EVA).
Lesson 8 Syllabus Project Risk Management II
Lesson 8 Objective Discover how to manage project risk through careful planning and the identification of risk conditions.
Lesson 9 Syllabus Procurement Management
Lesson 9 Objective Find out how quantitative risk analysis, including sensitivity analysis and simulation, helps you avoid risks.
Lesson 10 Syllabus Integration Management
Lesson 10 Objective Learn how to apply key procurement concepts, including make-or-buy analysis, supplier sourcing, and contract administration.
Lesson 11 Syllabus Integration Management
Lesson 11 Objective Understand the importance of integrating your project with your organization's strategic plan.
Lesson 12 Syllabus Test-Taking Techniques
Lesson 12 Objective Gain insights into the elements of professional responsibility including ethics, politics, and continual personal improvement.