FAQs

• What time shall I arrive at the venue?

  Please arrive at the venue for 08:45am

• What are the pre-requisites?

  The candidate should have the following previous experience before attending the course: • A university degree • Project management experience (minimum 3 years) • At least 4,500 hours directing projects • Project management education (35 hours) Or • Secondary diploma • Project management experience (5 years) • At least 7,500 hours directing projects Project management education (35 hours)

• What is the duration of the course?

  5 days

• Do I need to bring anything with me to the course?

  Note pad and pen

• What exam do I need to take?

  No exam for this course is required.

• What does Training Deals provide me on the course?

  Delegate pack consisting of course notes and exercises Manual Experienced Instructor Refreshments

• How long until I receive the course confirmation details?

  Once your booking has been placed and confirmed, you will receive an email which contains your course location, course overview, pre-course reading material (if required), course agenda and payment receipts

• What is the experience of the instructor(s) delivering my course?

  All of our instructors are fully accredited and have over ten years of experience

• What is PMP®?

  A project is an enterprise that is used to produce a unique product, service or result for a short time period, as explained by “The Project Management Body of Knowledge”, a PMI publication. Courses linked to projects, i.e. Project Management Professional courses are highly valued and focused on by Training Deals. A lot of time and effort is put into our Project Management courses, meaning that delegates are guaranteed to have the best possible experience on their course.

• What does it take to get the PMP® credential?

  There are four steps in order the get your PMP® certification. To begin with, you must demonstrate that you have experience as a project manager, followed by a four-hour test on how to implement the methods and make good judgments as well as mastering The Project Management Body of Knowledge. If you follow these steps and let Training Deals’ highly experienced trainers guide you through the course, you can easily gain a significantly high grade.

• What if I don’t have enough experience but have worked in project management for a while?

  Training Deals is highly understanding and guides any delegate through their project management journey, no matter how experienced they are in the project management field. If you feel that you don’t have enough knowledge, you might want to think about looking into the Certified Associate in Project Management qualification. After you finish this course, this will help you gain some more experience and confidence to take the PMP® Certification.

• Is the PMP® training Certificate right for me?

  Project Management Institute (PMI)® may not suit a specialised objective, but it does provide a large variety of professional qualifications which includes: the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), the PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), and the PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP). At Training Deals, we understand the different situations which each individual delegate is in and we will therefore talk through all of the potential courses which they can take and all of the areas which would help them specifically and make them receive the most out of the course.

• How long will it take to get the credential?

  Although the time period is not certain as there are different lengths of time in which the credential will be received depending on the delegate. However, you can get the credential in at least 3 months, assuming that you qualify for taking the exam. As the saying goes “your mileage may vary”.

• How can I find out more information about the PMP® training course?

  If you contact us on 0800 0353 257 or send us an email to info@trainingdeals.co.uk, we will be able to answer any questions you need.

Overview

What is a PMP� certification?

Our Project Management Professional (PMP)� course will help you consolidate your existing skills, learn new ones, and provide you the tools and qualifications needed to demonstrate your proficiency going forward. The PMP� qualification is provided by the Project Management Institute (PMI), and is one of the most sought after and respected forms of project management certification available. As well as PMP�, we also offer training for the PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)� qualification. Whichever qualification you choose, you can be certain that you’ll enjoy expert teaching from Training Deals’ top coaches, who will guide you through the whole course and ensure that you’re perfectly placed to pass the relevant exams.

What PMP� course can I take?

There are various types of PMP� courses offered by Training Deals. Some of these are PMP� Certification Training, PMP� Certification Training Evening, PMP� Certification Weekend Evening and PMP� Certification Residential Evening.

What is management professionals?

Project Management Professional or PMP� is a globally recognised professional designation that is offered by the Project Management Institute. In the world today there are over 710,000 active PMP� certified individuals and over 275 chartered chapters across 207 countries and territories worldwide.�

Why should I take the PMP� course?

PMP� training is the most internationally recognised project management qualification. There are nearly half a million professional project managers around the globe with the PMP� qualification.

PMP� Training

The course learning objectives are to label in detail the approach of PMI in relation to project management. Another would be the demonstration of how PMI� processes. This course is designed for project managers with experience who are seeking for recognition in their capability in delivering projects.

Before undetaking a PMP� exam you will have to be able to demonstrate a history of project management with three years with a bachelor’s degree and five years without a degree. �You will also of have had to made a commitment in relation to CPD in order to sustain your authorisation.

PMP� courses will usually consist of a 5 day duration with it taking its delegates through each part of a project with the application of process and knowledge areas that have been made clear by PMI� who are the largest project management body on the planet.

Benefits:

There are various benefits for anyone choosing to receive a PMP� qualification. Firstly, the qualification sets you apart and also enhances your skills. It allows your project management skill sets to be recognised worldwide as well as improving project performance.

It showcases your skills to new employers and also displays the ability to handle challenging tasks. This qualification also brings you challenging projects and offers new job opportunities. The PMP� qualification also expands your market reach as well as a drastic salary increase. � �

More Info

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Both PMP� and CAMP� qualifications are provided by the Project Management Institute, and demonstrate proficiency in management to varying degrees.

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PMP� is a globally recognised certification for project managers. The PMP� qualification will demonstrate that you have the correct skills and knowledge required to efficiently lead and direct projects in a variety of fields.�

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The qualification is aimed at professionals with at least 3,500-7,500 hours of project management experience, and has been shown to increase an individual’s earning potential by an average of 20%.

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CAPM� Training:

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CAPM� is an entry level certification also provided by the PMI that is tailored towards project practitioners. It is designed for individuals that have little or no project experience, unlike the PMP� course, and will improve and demonstrate your ability to manage and be a part of project teams in a professional environment.

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Pre-Requisites

You should have the following experience before taking the PMP� course:

• Project management experience (minimum 3 years).
• A university degree (3 years).
• Project management education (35 hours).
• At least 4,500 hours directing projects.

Or

• Secondary diploma.
• Project management experience (5 years).
• At least 7,500 hours directing projects.
• Project management education (35 hours).
• Continual Certification Requirements (PMI� stated).
• Three year cycle of 60 PDUs.

Or

• Education 35 PDUs access.
• Technical (8 minimum).
• Leadership (8 minimum).
• Strategic and business management (8 minimum).

Or

• Giving back.
• Volunteering.
• Knowledge creating.
• Professional work (8 or less).

Who should attend?

The PMP� Certification is for anyone looking to understand and develop their knowledge and skills over 5 days on becoming a certified project manager.

• This course should be attended by candidates who are looking to develop their knowledge within project management.

Pre-course Reading?

• Candidates should complete the following resources in order to start the course
• Candidates should read 1 to 63 before class
• Candidates are required to bring the book to the course

What will you learn?

• How to manage project risk.
• How to manage project procurement.
• How to apply project cost management.
• How to manage human resource projects.
• How to manage project time.
• How to monitor process groups.
• How to execute process groups.
• How to control process groups.

Course structure

• Classroom training (5 days).
• Exams are arranged through PMI� directly.

Course Outline

Introduction.

Management process groups

• Planning.
• Initiating.
• Executing.
• Monitoring.
• Controlling.
• Closing.

Project management knowledge

• Management integration.
• Scope management.
• Time management.
• Cost management.
• Quality management.
• Human resource management.
• Risk management.
• Communications management.
• Procurement management.
• Stakeholder management.

How long do you have to take the PMP� exam?

The PMP� exam that’s taken by individuals is a computer based exam that’s conducted in the Prometric centres has 200 multiple choice questions. Each exam questions has one correct answer and you will be given a total time of four hours to answer these questions.�

What's Included

<div> <p> The exam is provided by The Project Management Institute (PMI)&reg;, which must be arranged after you have completed the required 35 contact hours.</p> <p> <strong>The Exam consists of:</strong></p> <ul> <li> 200 MCQs: 175 are scored questions, and 25 are unscored, pre-test questions (these do not get counted towards your final score)</li> <li> 4 hours to complete the exam with no scheduled breaks</li> <li> A calculator is provided (you may not bring your own)</li> </ul> <p> <strong>The exam covers 3 key areas in Project Management. The percentages detail what percentage of the questions are covered in each area:</strong></p> <ol> <li> People (42%)</li> <li> Process (50%)</li> <li> Business Environment (8%)</li> </ol> <p> Total &ndash; 100%</p> <p> The pass mark is not set. It is dependent on how you answer questions that are of varying levels of difficulty. Please do not confuse the pass mark with 61%; it was previously 61% but is no longer a set percentage.</p> <p> From the date you pass your exam, you have three years to earn 60 PDUs. Every subsequent three years also requires a further 60 PDUs. One Professional Development Unit is equivalent to one hour of learning or activity in Project management. You can achieve your 60 PDUs with further education, organising meetings, watching videos, participation in online or digital media.</p> <p> To apply for the exam, The Project Management Institute (PMI)&reg; requires that you have either:</p> <ul> <li> A four-year degree (Bachelor&#39;s or Global degree), 4,500 hours leading or directing projects, and 35 hours of project management education</li> <li> A Secondary Degree (High school diploma or equivalent), 7,500 hours leading or directing projects, and 35 hours of project management education</li> <li> Please note, this course provides you with 37.5 hours of project management education, therefore filling the last criterion for the two prerequisite options</li> </ul> </div> <p> &nbsp;</p>

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