Overview
The ability to successfully manage a complex project from start to finish
is a critical skill in any organization. Project management is useful in
most industries and requires advanced skills to gain a supervisory role or
a promotion. These courses provide a detailed examination of project
management concepts and strategies. The course includes seven components of
a management system and the five phases of the project life cycle, and
looks at factors that affect cost, quality and timeliness. The Project
Management Institute (PMIĀ®) administers a globally accepted professional
certification program; the Project Management Professional (PMP)
certification and Ā Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM). NEF
is a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P) of the Project Management
Institute (PMI). The Project Management Professional (PMP) series from NEF
University map to the PMP certification objectives and are designed to help
a project manager prepare for the PMP exam. The other courses included in
this package also meet the PMI education requirements for Professional
Development Units (PDUs). Full certification requirements may be found at www.pmi.org
PMI Educational Requirements for Project Management Professional (PMP)
Candidates - As a prerequisite for taking the PMP exam, applicants
must earn 35 contact hours of instruction that addresses learning objectives
in project management. These hours must include content on project quality,
scope, time, cost, human resources, communications, risk, procurement integration
management.
PMP Certified Individuals - Under PMI's Continuing Certification
Requirements (CCR) Program, those holding PMP credentials must earn 60 Professional
Development Units (PDUs) during each CCR cycle following their exam (every 2–3
years depending on the date of the exam).
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Candidates
- A candidate for the CAPM credential must complete 23 contact hours of Project
Management education prior to applying to take the exam.