Introduction
The Certified Associate in Project Management Exam preparation course is designed for the aspiring candidates of the said exam. The course outline covers the exam topics in detail and enables the students to prepare for the exam. This certification can help the students to kick-start their career in the field of project management. The course contents are based on the PMBOK Guide 5th Edition.
Most of the aspiring project management professionals have heard about the PMP certification by PMI. However, an equally beneficial certification designed for entry-level candidates in Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM). The course helps the students to learn the concepts that will be tested in the CAPM certification exam.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, you will:
- Acquire the relevant knowledge and skills required to pass the CAPM® certification exam
- Develop the fundamentals of implementing standard processes and practices to be successful in your projects
- Be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the Project Management profession
- Become an efficient Project Manager
Target Competencies
- Project management
- Performing project scheduling
- Developing project plans
- Managing project budget
- Developing project controls
- Risk management
Target Audience:
The CAPM training program is ideal for Project Management aspirants who are keen on taking their newly acquired skills to a new level on a global platform. This certification is best suited for:
- The course is specifically designed for the prospective candidates of the CAPM certification exam.
- Project managers working or looking forward to work in any organization
- IT managers
- Office and administration managers
Course Outline:
Day (1) Overview of project management
- Defining project management terminologies
- Project management benefits
- Triple constraints
- Project life cycle
- Project stakeholders
- Effect of organizational structure
Day (2) Project selection
- Project selection models
- Benefit-cost ratio
- Average Rate of Return (ARR)
- Payback period
- Net Present Value (NPV)
- Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
- Decision trees
Day (3) Project planning and scheduling
- Project charter
- Project scope statement
- Building work breakdown structure
- Duration estimation
- Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
- Relationships between activities
- Network diagram
- Critical Path Method (CPM)
- Manipulating logic
- Resource allocation
- Resource leveling
- Duration acceleration
Day (4) Project budgeting
- Cost estimating techniques
- Cost baseline
- Project budget
- Slack management
- Compression by crashing
Project control
- Variance analysis
- Earned value
- Managing deviations
- Key performance indicators
- Dashboards and scorecards
Day (5) Project risk management
- Project risk identification
- Qualitative risk analysis
- Quantitative risk analysis
- Project risk response planning
- Contingency and management reserves
Program management
- Program life cycle
- Developing program work breakdown structure
- Developing a program schedule
- Developing program financial plan
About Madrid
Madrid is a city that combines its enduring history with its cosmopolitan atmosphere to create a destination that favored amongst tourists from around the world. This is a city that is very much bursting at the seams with life and its vibrant atmosphere, cultural attractions and connection with history ensure travelers have everything they could possibly want from a European city break. At the end of a flight to Madrid, there are sites to see, picturesque streets to roam and, of course, excellent shopping opportunities to explore. Visitors can immerse themselves in Madrid's fantastic local culture, its peerless art scene and world acclaimed fine dining. In fact, there is very little that Madrid doesn't have to offer.
Things to do and places to visit in Madrid
The only problem travelers will encounter during their visit to Madrid is knowing what to do first. Sampling the mouth-watering tapas, strolling through one of the many excellent museums or even simply soaking up the atmosphere are all excellent options. Spend a sunny day wandering through the splendid squares or marvel at the intricate architecture of the churches.With so many options, flights to Madrid are great for people of any age or inclination.
When visiting Madrid, be sure to:
- See the superb collection of art is the Museo del Prado.
- Stroll down the Gran Via.
- Enjoy the atmosphere of the Plaza Mayor.
- Wander through the stunning gardens of the Parque del Buen Retiro.
- See the beautiful mansion of the Museo Lazaro Galdiano.
- Find quirky fashions in the Fuencarral market.
- Try some of the many different tapas dishes.
- Visit the statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza in the Plaza de Espana.
- See the breathtaking Basilica de San Francisco El Grande.
- Wander the Casa de Campo park, which is five times the size of Central Park.
- Shop in the luxury boutiques of the Golden Mile.
- Look for bargains at the El Rasto flea market.
- See Picasso's Guernica in the Reina Sofia museum.
- Snack on churros with chocolate.