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Advanced Contemporary Project Management

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Advanced Contemporary Project Management

This course is designed to prepare individuals to pass the Project Management Professional (PMP®) and/or the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) credential examinations in fulfillment of the latest examination content outline releases and examination handbooks by the Project Management Institute (PMI). With twelve 3-hour sessions delivered over six weeks, this 36-hour course enables candidates to satisfy the minimum education requirements to apply to the PMP and/or PMI-ACP certification examinations. Participants will receive twenty-one (21) contact hours of training in agile practices for the PMI-ACP while thirty-five (35) hours of formal project management education will be dedicated towards participants’ preparation for sitting the PMP examination.

Learning Objectives

The goals of the programme are to:

  • Facilitate participants’ development of the knowledge and skills needed to successfully manage complex projects.
  • Provide an experiential environment where participants can gain a practical understanding of the technical knowledge areas of project management.
  • Prepare participants to write the PMP and PMI-ACP examinations.

Programme Coordinator

Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management

Course Duration

17th October – 22nd November, 2023

Registration

Open

Times:

Tuesday and Wednesdays, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm AST

Modality

Virtual

Cost

  • US $600.00 – Early Bird fee
  • US $650.00 – Regular fee

Early Bird Deadline:

17th August, 2023

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Contact Us Today

1 (246) 424 – 7731
chsb@cavehill.uwi.edu

Direct Contacts

Ms. Pamela Eversley
pamela.eversley@cavehill.uwi.edu

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Completion Landmarks

On successful completion of the programme, delegates will be able to:

  • Discuss the process of project control, monitoring and closing in the project life cycle.
  • Discuss ways to effectively communicate with project stakeholders.
  • Devise a project strategy to ensure alignment with the overall strategy of an organisation.
  • Construct a project schedule and plan using various project management techniques.
  • Discuss different methods for cost estimation of projects and project budgeting.
  • Evaluate the use of project metrics and process documentation in the effective management of projects.
  • Identify risks that affect project quality, scope, cost, and scheduling.
  • Create effective risk management strategies to mitigate project risk.

Programme Schedule By Day

Course Content

 ♦ Orientation

 ♦ Examination strategies

 ♦ Project lifecycles

    ◊ Project management principles

 ♦ Project management roles

    ◊ Fundamental concepts

 ♦ How the agile process works

 ♦ From traditional to tailoring

 ♦ Plan and manage stakeholder engagement

    ◊ Plan and manage communication

 ♦ Plan and manage scope

 ♦ Plan and manage schedule

 ♦ Plan and manage cost

 ♦ Plan and manage quality and risk

 ♦ Plan and manage resources and procurement

Entry Requirements

Pre-requisites for this course:

♦ To ensure success in this course and the related certification examination, it is recommended that participants have over two years on-the-job project management experience and have a knowledge of project management fundamentals and core concepts.

♦ Knowledge of the fundamentals of project management taught in the Contemporary Project Management Course (CHSB-CPM-2022) is recommended.

♦ Complete the registration form and submit your CV and evidence of project work to cpdll@cavehill.uwi.edu

 

Pre-requisites for the certification examination:

♦ The certification examination offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) is external to UWI and must be applied for and paid for separately from the examination prep course.

♦ The minimum requirements to take the PMP Certification are:

       – An undergraduate degree
      – 36 months leading projects
      – 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification

— OR —

      – A high school diploma or an associate’s degree (or global equivalent)
     – 60 months leading projects
     – 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification
 

♦ For the PMP examination, a minimum of 3 years practical experience in project management in leading and/or directing projects is required. Exam Fee: US$555.00 (regular) or US$405.00 for PMI members.

♦ For the PMI-ACP examination, a minimum of one (1) year practical experience in project management of which 8 months of agile project experience, is required. Examination Fee: US$495.00 (regular) or US$435.00 (for PMI members)

♦ All PMI exams are administered online 24/7 through Pearson VUE.

 

Why Study Here?

Enroll in the advanced contemporary project management course offered by the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business & Management and unlock a multitude of benefits tailored to propel your project management career forward. This comprehensive program is strategically designed to equip individuals with the expertise needed to excel in the Project Management Professional (PMP®) and/or the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) certification examinations, aligning perfectly with the latest examination content outline releases and examination handbooks by the Project Management Institute (PMI). 

Spanning twelve 3-hour sessions delivered over six weeks, the 36-hour course enables candidates to fulfill the minimum education requirements for applying to the PMP and/or PMI-ACP certification examinations. With twenty-one (21) contact hours dedicated to agile practices for the PMI-ACP and thirty-five (35) hours focusing on formal project management education for the PMP examination, participants receive a well-rounded and targeted training experience. The esteemed faculty at Sagicor Cave Hill ensures that students receive the highest-quality instruction, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment throughout the learning journey. Graduates not only gain the sought-after credentials but also emerge as highly skilled, confident, and agile project managers, ready to take on and lead complex projects with ease and efficiency in today’s competitive professional landscape.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from experienced industry professionals and connect with like-minded individuals. Apply now and take the first step towards becoming a more successful and resilient project manager. Don’t wait any longer, take action today and invest in your career growth!