2380 Project Management Institute (PMI) courses

PMI's Authorized PMP Prep Course: Virtual In-House Training If you are taking this course, you probably have some professional exposure to the duties of a project manager, or you may be considering embarking on a career in professional project management. Your ability as a project manager to demonstrate best practices in project management-both on the job and through professional certification-is becoming the standard to compete in today's fast-paced and highly technical workplace. In this course, you will apply the generally recognized practices of project management acknowledged by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® to successfully manage projects. Project managers who have proven skills and experience can find exciting, high-visibility opportunities in a wide range of fields. This course is specifically designed to provide you with the proven, practical body of project management knowledge and skills that you need to demonstrate project management mastery on the job. Additionally, this course can be a significant part of your preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam. The skills and knowledge you gain in this course will help you avoid making costly mistakes and increase your competitive edge in the project management profession.

Introduction to Program Management: On-Demand Designed and developed by PgMP®-certified consultants and instructors, this course introduces the disciplines and practices of program management, primarily based on the Project Management Institute (PMI)® The Standard for Program Management. We will cover key definitions and concepts, activities and outputs/artifacts, and cross references to A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). The course has three modules that present a case study and activity-based learning experience where you will learn about the role and competencies of the program manager, the differences between performance domains and practice domains, the focus and intent of each program phases sub-phase, and how program management practices are primed and carried out. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Define key program management terms Articulate on key program management concepts Distinguish the difference between the program management performance domains and the program management domains of practice Describe the program manager role, responsibilities, and key skill sets Practice program management as you explore the program life cycle phases Getting Started Foundation Concepts Program Management Domains and Life Cycle Program Management Practice Course Summary and Next Steps

The Evolving Project Manager - Past, Present and Future Tom Kasel, 2019 recipient of the Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF) Kerzner Award for Excellence in Project Management, presents his perceptions and interpretations of the 'The Evolving Project Manager'. In his session, Tom shares a historical perspective of the project management profession, noting the formation of the Project Management Institute (PMI). He travels a theoretical journey that transcends PMI leadership styles of transactional and transformational leadership perspectives.He continues this discussion by noting the need for additional theoretical migration to Values-Based Leadership-an emerging concept that addresses the cultural, spiritual, political needs and diversity of today's global markets. Tom looks to inspire the PM community with his observations, which have the potential to transition the industry by focusing on universal - individual values, beliefs (The 'Cosmic Core') and practices.

Earn 35 PDUs or contact hours toward your Project Management education for certification with PMI®. Become PMP® certified today!

The PMBOK® Guide - Seventh Edition - A Pragmatic View Project Management Institute (PMI)'s PMBOK® 7 Guide is out! But wait, it looks really different! How are we supposed to use this? The heavy processes are not in this edition and for some, it may look like these were replaced by "Do whatever you want";. So now what? In this session, Rubin will show you PMBOK® 7 Guide is not as different as you might think. Rubin will give a brief recap of the PMBOK® 7 origins and structure, and guide you through each of the new performance domains. You'll learn to formulate your own assessments, and be fully aligned with PMI's new structure. What You Will Learn: The relationship between PMBOK® 6 Guide Knowledge Areas and PMBOK® 7 Guide Performance Domains The 12 principles of the PMBOK® 7 Guide which define the 'what' and 'why' of project delivery, and their application A strategy for you to determine your goals and outcomes for the new domains

Portfolio Management Skills: On-Demand Project Management Institute (PMI)® Charter Global Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) International Institute for Learning (IIL) has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by PMI®. Become a strong, effective change advocate for meaningful portfolio management. This course is designed to equip and enable you to effectively and efficiently support the Executive Leadership and Operational Management to plan, implement, manage, and evolve portfolio management in your organization. It focuses on helping you become a strong and effective change advocate for meaningful portfolio management that delivers objective measurements of benefit contribution towards the strategic objectives to lead, manage, and continuously improve portfolio management governance, processes, and frameworks with and through the direction of a portfolio practice, principles, and delivery boards. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Articulate the benefits of portfolio management Link the initiatives in an organization with its strategic objectives Participate in the introduction of portfolio management in an organization Create or improve the portfolio governance structure Lead the inventory of ongoing and new initiatives Assist the executives in the prioritization of initiatives through the use of Multi-criteria Analysis and other selection tools Support the executives in balancing the portfolio based on the optimal use of resources and priorities Create a portfolio delivery plan Define thresholds and variance reporting criteria Assist the executives and the financial team in the definition of Stage Gate Funding Lead the Stage Gate reviews Analyze the benefits that are being realized by the initiatives Foundation Concepts Definitions Benefits of Portfolio Management Objectives of Portfolio Management Portfolio Life Cycles Governing the Portfolio Portfolio Governance structure Roles and responsibilities Initial activities when starting portfolio management Prioritizing Initiatives Prioritize purpose Multi-Criteria Analysis Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Strategic alignment Balancing the Portfolio Allocating resources and budgets Communicating decisions of initiatives status Planning the Portfolio Planning review cycles Using Stage Gate Funding Setting thresholds and variance reporting Tool examples Managing the Portfolio Delivery Project and Program Life Cycles Stage Gate Reviews Loop back to Prioritize, Balance and Plan Interaction with the Portfolio Delivery Board Project, Program and Functional Managers' roles and responsibilities

PMI's Authorized PMP Prep Course If you are taking this course, you probably have some professional exposure to the duties of a project manager, or you may be considering embarking on a career in professional project management. Your ability as a project manager to demonstrate best practices in project management-both on the job and through professional certification-is becoming the standard to compete in today's fast-paced and highly technical workplace. In this course, you will apply the generally recognized practices of project management acknowledged by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® to successfully manage projects. Project managers who have proven skills and experience can find exciting, high-visibility opportunities in a wide range of fields. This course is specifically designed to provide you with the proven, practical body of project management knowledge and skills that you need to demonstrate project management mastery on the job. Additionally, this course can be a significant part of your preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam. The skills and knowledge you gain in this course will help you avoid making costly mistakes and increase your competitive edge in the project management profession. What You Will Learn In this course, you will build and manage a team to plan, execute, and complete a project that is aligned to the business environment. Lesson 1: Creating a High-Performing Team Topic A: Build a Team Topic B: Define Team Ground Rules Topic C: Negotiate Project Agreements Topic D: Empower Team Members and Stakeholders Topic E: Train Team Members and Stakeholders Topic F: Engage and Support Virtual Teams Topic G: Build Shared Understanding about a Project Lesson 2: Starting the Project Topic A: Determine Appropriate Project Methodology / Methods and Practices Topic B: Plan and Manage Scope Topic C: Plan and Manage Budget and Resources Topic D: Plan and Manage Schedule Topic E: Plan and Manage Quality of Products and Deliverables Topic F: Integrate Project Planning Activities Topic G: Plan and Manage Procurement Topic H: Establish Project Governance Structure Topic I: Plan and Manage Project / Phase Closure Lesson 3: Doing the Work Topic A: Assess and Manage Risks Topic B: Execute Project to Deliver Business Value Topic C: Manage Communications Topic D: Engage Stakeholders Topic E: Create Project Artifacts Topic F: Manage Project Changes Topic G: Manage Project Issues Topic H: Ensure Knowledge Transfer for Project Continuity Lesson 4: Keeping the Team on Track Topic A: Lead a Team Topic B: Support Team Performance Topic C: Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers Topic D: Manage Conflict Topic E: Collaborate with Stakeholders Topic F: Mentor Relevant Stakeholders Topic G: Apply Emotional Intelligence to Promote Team Performance Lesson 5: Keeping the Business in Mind Topic A: Manage Compliance Requirements Topic B: Evaluate and Deliver Project Benefits and Value Topic C: Evaluate and Address Internal and External Business Environment Changes Topic D: Support Organizational Change Topic E: Employ Continuous Process Improvement

Earn 35 KwikSkill PDUs or contact hours toward your Project Management education for certification with PMI®. Become PMP® certified today!

Agile for Non-IT Practitioners - How Agile Project Management is Different and How It Can be Used for Non-IT Projects (On-Demand) As a Project Management Institute (PMI)®Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), IIL has agreed to abide by PMI®-established quality assurance criteria. In today's world of fast paced technology, continually changing requirements and project scope, the need for Agile Project Management has greatly increased. Responding to this demand, the Project Management Institute (PMI®) launched the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®certification. A result of this certification is the creation of a new space where Project Management and Agile Practices for Software Development meet. The foundation of Agile is the Agile Manifesto for Software Development. Agile has been used for software development for a number of years, even prior to the creation of the Agile Manifesto in 2001. The success of Agile for software development projects has piqued interest in successfully employing Agile in many other fields. How can Agile practices be used for projects which are not software or IT in nature? This course will provide guidance on how Agile can be used beyond software development projects, including how it differs from traditional project management. The course also will provide an overview of the Agile Scrum framework, which is one of the most popular Agile methodologies used. This course provides practical skills, concepts, and principles you can take back to the job and use to implement Agile practices in projects, as applicable. The goal of this course is to acquaint participants with the concepts of agile development methods and the specifics of the Scrum management framework. At the end of this course, participants will understand: Agile Practices - what makes Agile projects 'agile' Scrum and how Scrum applies to the Agile Practices Specific Agile practices which you can use to improve the execution of your projects Practices which can be used in conjunction with Scrum for Non-IT projects Course goal and objectives Importance of Agile development and project management What Agile is and is not Faster, better, cheaper Delivers better fit for purpose Agile versus Waterfall and the big paradigm shift Agile characteristics, behaviors, approaches Agile concerns and pitfalls Introducing Agile Overview of Agile Agile values and principles Overview of Scrum Scrum methodology Scrum terminology Scrum Framework Scrum roles Scrum meetings Sprints Requirements and Product Definition User stories Product backlog Planning Agile Estimating in Scrum Sprint planning session Release planning Agile Practices Agile development Analysis practices Validation practices Other practices Running a Sprint Conducting a Sprint Negotiating changes Tracking progress End of Spring meetings Release planning Closing the project

Microsoft® Project Orange Belt 2016: On-Demand This workshop gives participants a full insight into creating effective schedules using Microsoft® Project 2016. Gain knowledge of how to estimate, coordinate, budget, staff, and control projects and support other users, and an understanding of where Project 2016 fits in the Microsoft® EPM solution. Course content is kept up to date with the framework of knowledge outlined by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and the Practice Standard for Scheduling. What You Will Learn By attending this course, you will learn how to use Microsoft Project 2016 to: Initialize project planning Create a well-formed project schedule Understand task types and the schedule formula Assign resources and costs to tasks Analyze resource utilization and optimize the schedule Set a baseline and track progress Create and manage project reports Customize views and fields Apply Earned Value Management Understand the basics of managing multiple projects Updating the Schedule Optimizing the Schedule Entering Assignments Entering Resources and Costs Entering Deadlines, Constraints, and Task Calendars Entering Dependencies Getting Started Concepts of Project Management Getting Started with Project 2016 Entering Tasks Entering Estimates Reporting Earned Value Management (EVM) Evaluating the Project Summary and Next steps