The Complete Project Manager with Microsoft Project 2016

This comprehensive program provides you with a thorough understanding of project management by combining the Essentials of Project Management with Mastering Project Management programs together. The Essentials of project management provides a foundation of project management concepts and terminology. The Mastering program focuses on specific advanced topics and takes an in-depth look with some hands-on assignments and exercises. With Project, you'll apply the project management scheduling concepts learned utilizing one of the most popular project scheduling software tools. The program also combines knowledge of project management scheduling disciplines with the use of the Microsoft Project 2016 software. It truly is a very comprehensive program.

This is combined program ("bundle") consisting of the Essentials of Project Management, Mastering Project Management and Microsoft Project 2016 courses. This program is based on the current Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), which establishes the international standard regarding the project management discipline. It aligns with PMI's Talent Triangle® and is also eligible for Professional Development Units (PDUs) for PMP® or other project management certifications.

You'll gain a thorough understanding of how to apply project management concepts, in addition to any specific variations between them. You will learn about project selection, developing project strategies, creating a schedule model, stat using and forecasting, project recovery, and more. Finally, you'll explore how to automate the estimating and scheduling components utilizing Microsoft Project. You'll learn how to plan out your work and keep projects on track and you'll gain confidence and competency through hands-on practice exercises. This program meets or exceeds the educational requirements for those interested in the Project Management Professional PMP and CAPM certifications.

PMP, Project Management Professional, Project Management Professional (PMP), PMBOK, PgMP, PMI-RMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) and the PMI REP Logo are registered marks of the Project Management Institute.

What you will learn

• Understand the essential elements of a project management foundation
• Learn how to execute a project from start to finish
• Be familiar with most common project management concepts and terminology
• Master the creation of project-driven budgets and timelines
• Learn how to predict and prevent risks
• Follow concepts from The Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
• Advanced project management concepts and definitions
• Project selection and proposal processes
• How to evaluate projects and take appropriate next steps
• How to select, plan, execute, control and complete projects
• Learn the Microsoft Project 2016 features
• Plan out your work and keep projects on track
• Use Project 2016 software to improve your project managing abilities

How you will benefit

• Gain skills that will help you enter a thriving field with increasing career opportunities
• Develop a fundamental knowledge of project management expectations and realities
• Define interpersonal communication skills as they pertain to communicating with stakeholders
• Meet or exceed the educational prerequisites for the CAPM certification
• Prepare for the Project Management Institute PMP certification exam
• Enhance your ability to secure a promotion, score a new job, and generally climb the career ladder
• Develop greater understanding of the project manager's role in a variety of fields
• Boost critical thinking and decision-making skills that will aid you across industries
• Become a more efficient and organized worker
• Bring your mastery of Microsoft Project to any potential workplace
• Set yourself apart from competitors by going above and beyond to receive extra instruction

Project Management Essentials with CAPM® Prep

I. Introduction
II. PM Foundation
III. Project Integration Management
IV. Project Scope Management
V. Project Schedule Management
VI. Determining / Managing Project Costs
VII. Project Quality Management
VIII. Project Resource Management
IX. Project Communications Management
X. Project Risk Management
XI. Project Procurement Management
XII. Project Stakeholder Management
XIII. CAPM® Overview
XIV. Final Exam

Mastering Project Management with PMP® Prep

I. Introduction
II. Project Selection & Justification
III. Project Strategy
IV. Project Definition
V. Activity Definition
VI. Activity Estimating
VII. Project Quality Management
VIII. Identify & Estimate Project Resources
IX. Schedule Development
X. Procurement Planning
XI. Risk Identification & Assessment
XII. Budgeting & Cost Baseline
XIII. Understanding Stakeholders' Needs & Interests
XIV. Begin Project Execution
XV. Statusing & Forecasting
XVI. Project Recovery
XVII. Close Project or Phase
XVIII. PMP® Certification Overview
XIX. Final Exam


Microsoft Project 2016

I. Program Introduction
II. Establishing a Good Project Management Foundation
III. Schedule Terminology & Methodology
IV. Navigating Microsoft Project 2016
V. Microsoft Project Terminology
VI. Understanding Default Settings
VII. Setting Up Calendars
VIII. Task Terminology & Creating a Task List
IX. Schedule Development
X. Advanced Task Functionalities
XI. Introduction to Resources
XII. Assigning Resources
XIII. Managing Resource Assignments
XIV. Customizing Project View
XV. Project Plan Review
XVI. Statusing Your Project
XVII. Tracking Project Performance
XVIII. Formatting and Customizing
XIX. Create Master Project File

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
• Microsoft Project 2016 (not included in enrollment).
• Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment).
• Windows Media Player.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
• Software 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. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the correlating portion of the bundle:

• A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• PMP Exam Prep
• CAPM® Exam Prep
• Mastering Project 2016 Step By Step

This course has no prerequisites other than a basic knowledge of how to use a computer and the internet.

This course will prepare you to sit for the CAPM exam. To qualify for the exam, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate degree or the global equivalent)
• 23 hours of project management education completed by the time you sit for the exam. (This course meets the education requirement.)

This course will also prepare you for the PMP Certification Exam. To take the PMP Certification exam you will need to meet one of the following sets of requirements to take the exam:

• A four-year degree
• 36 months of leading projects
• 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification
  — OR —
• A high school diploma or an associate degree (or global equivalent)
• 60 months of leading projects
• 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification

Note: The requirements are only for taking the exam but not required to complete this online training. You can complete this training and begin working as a project manager to gain experience in this field before taking the certification exams.

Can I register for a course if I am an international student?

Yes, ed2go courses are completely online. However, keep in mind that not all certifying bodies or industry-specific certifications are recognized internationally. Please review your country's regulations prior to enrolling in courses that prepare for certification.

Will this course prepare me for a certification?

Yes, this program meets or exceeds the educational prerequisite for the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®, PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)® certifications and the Managing Projects with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) 74-343 exam.

When can I start the course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

How long does it take to complete this course?

This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive (9) months to complete the course.

What if I don't have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact your Student Advisor to help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

What kind of support will I receive?

You may be assigned with an instructor or team of industry experts for one-on-one course interaction. Your support will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our instructors are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach. You will be assigned to an Advisor for academic support.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Am I guaranteed a job?

This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

Can I get financial assistance?

ed2go courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more: Click here

How can I get more information about this course?

If you have questions that are not answered on our website, representatives are available via LIVE chat. You can also call us at 1-877-221-5151 during regular business hours to have your questions promptly answered. If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please send us a question using the "Contact Us" form.

Are there any state/national exams your students will be prepared to take once they successfully complete the program?

Students may wish to sit for the CAPM® and PMP® certification exams. Students will need to arrange and pay for the tests independently from this program.

I'm new to project management, is this program the right fit for me?

Yes. You will find that this program starts from the ground up laying a solid foundation of project management terminology and concepts. Then, after you gain a foundation, you will move on to mastering the concepts with a level of expertise that you can bring into the industry. You can even qualify to take national certifying exams.

I have Microsoft Project 2010 (2013, etc.). Can I use that instead of 2016?

No. This is a hands-on course that calls out specific keystroke commands. Each new edition includes or excludes some functions, features and menu options. Additional compatibility challenges will exist with using the provided practice files for the hands-on exercises.

I have Microsoft Project 2016 Standard. Can I use that?

Yes. Although this program will also cover some features / functions that are only available in the Professional edition, you will be provided with references to those functions. The main difference is that you won't be able to do the hands-on exercises associated with those functions.