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PMP® (Project Management Professional) certification through the Project Management Institute, is the project management profession's most globally respected credential. The PMP® symbol after your name demonstrates that you possess a solid foundation of experience and education that can have a positive impact on end results.

Project management certification and skill sets are transferable to every type of industry, including IT, biotech, banking, accounting, pharmaceutical, hospital management, construction, government, telecommunications, public utilities, and more.

In order to be eligible to take the PMP® certification exam, individuals must have 35 hours of project management education. Wake Tech's PMP Certification Exam Prep class is taught by a Project Management Institute Global Registered Education Provider. Similar programs at other institutions cost up to $12,000, but Wake Tech's course is much less expensive. It also provides students with quality takeaway materials, memory tricks, studying strategies and real-world examples from a high-energy instructor.

Industry-recognized credential: Prepare for the Project Management Professional PMP® Certification Exam. 

Complete in: One to six months

Industry Recognized Credential

Financial assistance available

Workforce Development offers financial assistance for many workforce training programs through the Propel program and other resources. Email [email protected] for more information.

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Project Management Fundamentals

  • Course ID: MLS-3810IE
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Organizations initiate projects to create new computer applications, erect bridges and buildings, improve processes, develop new products, and reorganize company operations. Unfortunately, most organizations do not manage projects well, creating an unprecedented demand for project management practitioners. If you're organized, perceptive, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator, you just might have what it takes to succeed in the fast-growing field of project management. In this course, an experienced Project Management Professional will help you master the essentials of project management. You will become an indispensable member of your project team by discovering and mastering the critical concepts you need to plan, implement, control and close any type of project. You will learn about project politics and ethics, project measurements, and project closure. You will be able to develop all sections of a project plan, you will become comfortable with the project management body of knowledge, and you will develop a variety of powerful techniques to generate project ideas. If you're new to project management, this course will provide you with the essential information you will need to prepare for and complete your first project. If you're an experienced project manager, this course will make you more valuable to your employer by increasing your skills and competencies. This course and its follow-up (Project Management Applications) also include essential information that will help you prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® and the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exams offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. Certification Magazine recently identified PMP certification as "the highest-paying certification" of the year.

Course Objectives

Master the essentials of project management.

Learn about project politics and ethics, project measurements, and project closure.

Develop a variety of powerful techniques to generate project ideas.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Project Management Overview

Lesson 2 - The Power of Planning

Lesson 3 - The Power of Control

Lesson 4 - The Project Manager and the Project Team

Lesson 5 - Stakeholder Interactions and Expectations

Lesson 6 - Project Management Soft Skills

Lesson 7 - Project Cost Management

Lesson 8 - The Project Plan (Part 1)

Lesson 9 - The Project Plan (Part 2)

Lesson 10 - Project Implementation

Lesson 11 - Project Control

Lesson 12 - Project Closure


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Applications must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for project managers or project team members.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
312080 06/11/25 - 08/01/25 Online 77.00 3 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

PMP/CAPM Exam Preparation

  • Course ID: SEF-75131
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
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Prepare for the Project Management Institute (PMI) exam for certification as a Project Management Professional, or PMP. Find out how to manage project quality, scope, cost, timeline, and risks and learn about human resources, procurement, integration, communication, professional responsibility, and ethics. Learn best practices for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing a project. This course is applicable for both the Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification. All participants must purchase the most current edition of the PMBOK® Guide.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion, students will have learned an overview of how to manage a project and testing techniques for the PMP or CAPM exam.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to PMP® and CAPM® Certifications

Project Management Essentials

Project Management Knowledge Areas & Processes

Integration Management

Scope Management

Time Management

Cost Management

Quality Management

Human Resource Management

Communications Management

Risk Management

Project Procurement Management

Project Stakeholder Management

Professional and Social Responsibility

Conclusion


Contact Hours

35

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Website

www.pmi.org

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Secondary degree


PMP: 7,500 hours leading and directing projects/ CAPM: 1,500 hours of project experience


PMP: 35 hours of project management education/ CAPM: 23 hours of project management education completed by the time you sit for the exam. The PMP preparation course fulfills this educational pre-requisite.



CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Experience in project management

Learning Supplies Needed

N/A

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Demonstrate an understanding of at least 70% of the course material taught.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Project managers or those aspiring to be project managers.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Project Manager

Related Courses

SEF-3001EG1

SEF-3001EZ1


Course Contact Information

Lonette Mims
919-335-1020
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

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