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Project Management Professional leading to the PMP Certificate
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The PMP Certificate is an external, internationally recognised qualification that can only be taken if several criteria are met. The first stepping stone towards obtaining the PMP Certificate is successful completion of the College SA Certificate: Project Management Professional. Our Project Management Professional course can be used as a reference for formal education, as this is one of the criterium that needs to be met when you apply for your PMP credential. The reason why the details for the College SA Project Management Professional Certificate course is being listed under this programme, is because successful completion of this course would give you the experience and knowledge you need to qualify for PMP Certification. Please note that the very important information about the PMP Certificate itself (SECTION B) is listed AFTER the course details for the College SA Project Management Professional Certificate (SECTION A), so keep on reading. SECTION A:College SA Certificate – Project Management Professional Course Details Summary:
What is Project Management?Project management is the process in which organisational skills are used to ensure that a project is completed successfully, starting from a definite beginning and working towards a defined end. All organisations, whether it is an established business or a corner café, take on certain projects at some time or another, so having someone on your staff who understands the basic principles of Project Management, is to every employer’s benefit. Over the years, Product Management has evolved from a term merely describing the oversight of a specific project to a broader approach focusing on operations in general and managing an organisation as a whole. Project Managers therefore need good people-skills, as their role is to delegate duties and coordinate the successful completion of a specific project. Other attributes that are crucial is the ability to work under pressure, having a creative mind, being adaptable and most important of all, demonstrating excellent skills in organisation. As Project Managers oversee all aspects of a task, they need to plan everything in great detail, keeping factors such as budgets, available resources, individual abilities, timeframes, schedules and end-goals in mind at all times. The function of a Project Manager could be compared to that of a human brain: all the body parts perform unique functions – without which one cannot survive – but the brain has to control these functions to ensure that there is order and proper coordination. In other words, not only does it send out all the messages to the right places, but it then also needs to make sure that each body part does what it is supposed to do, at the right time, in the right way. Why should I study Project Management?Since the basic principles of Project Management is something that is useful in every job imaginable, a qualification in this field would open countless doors to students who want to enter the corporate world. Project Management courses are aimed at improving your managerial skills, which entail aspects such as time-management, identifying needs, planning schedules, analysing risks, etc. It would therefore not only teach you to project outcomes and plan strategies accordingly, but also develop your organisational and communication skills.The best way to start your career in Project Management is with the College SA Certificate: Project Management Basic. If you already have this qualification, you can further your career with the College SA Certificate: Project Management Professional. Please note: If, for whatever reason, you are unable to complete the entire Professional programme, you can stop half-way and still receive a College SA Certificate: Project Management Basic. This is only if you have successfully completed the entire Basic component Is Project Management the RIGHT qualification for you?Do this quick and easy questionnaire to find out if the College SA Certificate: Project Management Professional is the right qualification for you. Answer either YES or NO.
If you answered YES to more than five of these questions, then the College SA Certificate: Project Management Professional is the right qualification for you. We recommend that you register for this course right away! Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to take the next step. If you did not answer YES to more than five of the questions, then perhaps you should consider one of our other courses or fill in the Form at the bottom of this page and we will contact you. Alternatively, call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to speak to one of our friendly Student Registrars and they can help you determine which is the right course for you. Other Courses You May Be Interested In
Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to find out how you can register for one of these courses. Course Structure SummaryIn order to complete the College SA Certificate: Project Management Professional, students must complete all of the following Subjects: Orientation Subject
Certificate Level Subjects
b) Project management framework c) Project management processes
b) Scope Planning c) Time Planning d) Cost and Human Resource Planning e) Quality and Communications Planning f) Risk Planning g) Procurement Planning h) Project Team Acquisition and Development i) Project Work Management j) Project and Scope Monitoring and Control k) Change Monitoring and Control l) Performance Monitoring and Control m) Project Closure n) Professional and Social Responsibilities o) Case Study * Each and every student starts with our Tactics for Winning orientation programme. Tactics for Winning is specifically aimed at helping you, an adult, to get your life and your mind back to being a student. Once you have completed Tactics for Winning, you are ready to continue with the rest of your modules. Assessment and AwardOnce you have successfully completed the necessary assignments prescribed by College SA, you will be awarded with a College SA Certificate in Project Management – Professional. After each successfully completed subject, students can contact the College to receive a Subject Completion Certificate. College SA and Project Management South Africa (PMSA)College SA has been awarded a Silver Registered Education and Training Provider status with Project Management South Africa. This means that Project Management South Africa has found College SA’s Project Management Courses to be compliant with the stated criteria within the following categories:
Project Management South Africa was formed in 1997 as a National Association to represent project management professionals across all sectors in South Africa. Since 1997 the PMSA membership has increased from 400 to over 1300 members, who are drawn from a diverse cross section of industries. PMSA is the representative Professional Body for Project Management in South Africa that enables development and recognition of World Class Project Practitioners. To find out more about Project Management South Africa please go to: http://www.pmisa.co.za. Course Structure – Detailed OverviewProgramme OutcomesCertificate Level Subjects
• Projects • Project Management concepts b) Project Management Framework • Project Stakeholders • Organisational and socio-economic influences • Key project management skills c) Project Management Processes • Project phases and life cycles • Processes and process groups • Project management knowledge areas
• Needs and demands identification; • Project charter development; • Preliminary project scope statement. b) Scope Planning • Project management plan development; • Project scope planning; Scope definition; • Work breakdown structure. c) Time Planning • Activity definition; • Activity sequencing; • Activity resource estimating; • Activity duration estimating; • Schedule development. d) Cost and Human Resource Planning • Cost estimating; • Cost budgeting; • Human resource planning. e) Quality and Communications Planning • Quality Planning; • Communications planning. f) Risk Planning • Risk management planning; • Risk identification; • Qualitative risk analysis, • Quantitative risk analysis; • Risk response planning. g) Procurement Planning • Purchase and acquisition planning; • Plan contracting. h) Project Team Acquisition and Development • Project team acquisition; • Project team development; • Information distribution. i) Project Work Management • Quality assurance; • Seller response requisition; • Seller selection; • Directing and managing project execution. j) Project and Scope Monitoring and Control • Project work monitoring and control; • Quality control; Scope verification; • Scope control. k) Change Monitoring and Control • Integrated change control; • Schedule monitoring and control; • Cost monitoring and control; • Risk monitoring and control. l) Performance Monitoring and Control • Project team management; • Performance reporting; • Stakeholder management; • Contract administration. m) Project Closure • Administrative project closure; • Contract closure. n) Professional and Social Responsibilities • Responsibilities to the project and organisation. o) Case Study Handy ChecklistFor your convenience, we are including a handy checklist so that you can be sure that you have all the information that you need. Don’t forget, if you have absolutely any questions, please contact the College on 0800 21 23 22 to speak to one of friendly Student Registrars. Course Fees – get this from your Student Registrar. Study Material – ALL the books and Study Material that you need to pass this Course (the Prescribed material) are included in your College Course Fees. What items do I get with this course?
The CertBlaster is a CD containing lots of tests and quizzes that you can practice your knowledge on. In addition, the CertBlaster CD contains the exercises that you need to complete in order to do the Activities in your Study Guide. Interested? Want to find out MORE?If you would like to find out more about the College SA Certificate: Project Management Professional, fill in this short Form and then one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and will provide you with all the information you need.SECTION B:PMP Certification What is PMP Certification and why is it important?This course is an external qualification which means that it is not done through College SA. Students who are interested in obtaining a credential from the Project Management Institute (PMI) do this entirely at their own expense and should register personally following a very detailed process. It is extremely important to note that the entrance requirements are quite stringent and unless you meet these criteria, you cannot register for the PMP Certification. The PMP Certificate is a qualification that immediately gives you global recognition, as its reputation precedes it. Having this credential implies that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the function of project manager with the utmost success, so employers would not doubt your abilities for a second. Obtaining this qualification is, however, a very detailed process that is coordinated by the Project Management Institute. What is the Project Management Institute?The Project Management Institute (PMI) is an organisation that offers globally recognised Project Management certifications. The PMI ensures project management that can enhance and accelerate organisational change, which makes a PMI Certification such a highly sought after and valued qualification. As mentioned previously, employers especially value a PMI certification, as the credential is a guarantee that you incorporate new tools and techniques to manage projects, employ industry best practices, and follow an ethical code of conduct. The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is one of the credentials that the PMI offers. In order to become certified with the PMI as a Project Management Professional you will need to go through a credential application process. There are certain educational and professional requirements that you need to fulfil in order to apply for your PMP credential. All these requirements must have been gained in the previous 8 consecutive years leading up to your application. What are the PMP Certification entrance requirements?
As you can see from the above criteria, apart from the minimum working experience in the field of Project Management, you also need 35 contact hours of formal education. What this basically means is that you need proof that you studied Project Management and obtained a formal qualification, and this is where College SA comes in. As described in SECTION A, you can use your College SA Certificate: Project Management Professional as contact hours of formal education when applying for your PMP credential. To find out more about the Project Management Institute’s South African branch please go to: http://www.pmisa.co.za. How do I register for PMP Certification?The PMI encourages students to apply online when they are interested in obtaining credentials, but postal applications are also accepted. The PMI website gives you all the information you need on how this detailed process works. However, to simplify matters for you, you can go straight to the following webpage that focuses on PMP itself: http://www.pmi.org/PDF/pdc_pmphandbook.pdf This is a free handbook that explains the whole application process for the PMP specifically. You can download it and carefully follow the steps that will help you get registered for you PMP Certification. PMP Credential Fees The exact payment fees would depend on your PMI membership status and the type of exam that you qualify to write. PLEASE NOTE: The PMP Credential Fees are NOT included in any of your College SA fees, as this is an external qualification. So, for instance, if you’re enrolling for the College SA Certificate: Project Management Professional, none of these PMP Fees are included in your course fees. These fees, as well as registration for PMI Membership, are your own responsibility. You need to pay the PMI directly as explained in the above-mentioned handbook (http://www.pmi.org/PDF/pdc_pmphandbook.pdf). The PMI changes these fees from time to time. It is the student’s responsibility to check the fees with the PMI. How to Register with the PMIYou will find the PMI Membership Applications Forms on the PMI’s website when you visit:http://www.pmi.org/Membership/Pages/Types-of-Memberships.aspx By enrolling as a Student Member at the PMI, you will enjoy certain benefits. Amongst others, you would receive considerable discounts on your PMP Credential Fees. For more benefits of having PMI membership, visit the following page: http://www.pmi.org/Membership/Pages/Benefits-of-Membership.aspx |
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