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 London
The UK capital of London is a city that combines the old and the new. It is as equally famous for the latest fashion and innovation as it is for its impressive heritage. London's attractions range from the Royal Palace to the DIY atmosphere of its markets. It is also a picturesque city of parks and of course, the majestic Thames River. The city extends for miles beyond its ancient core and each neighborhood has its own charming atmosphere for visitors to explore. London also wears its status as a world city proudly and the influence of different cultures is plain to see in the food and fashion of the capital.
Things to do and places to visit in London
With so many attractions in London, anyone can find something to delight them. Art lovers will enjoy the world-renowned museums and galleries, most of which are free. Sports fans are spoilt for choice by the city's array of football clubs. Theatre and music fans have a vast list of venues to visit, whilst shopaholics have Harrods, Oxford Street, Camden and much more to look forward to after arranging flights to London.
Some unmissable London attractions include:
- Seeing priceless masterpieces in the Tate Britain or the National Gallery.
- Watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
- Visiting Trafalgar Square's famous monument.
- Marveling at the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.
- Getting a bird's eye view of the city from the London Eye.
- Tasting one of Brick Lane's famous curries.
- Browsing the exclusive shops of Knightsbridge.
- Visiting a market – Spitalfields for antiques, Camden for clothes or Borough Market for street food.
- Admiring design from around the world in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
- Looking for clues at the home of fiction's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
- Strolling through one of the lovely parks, including Hyde Park, St James' Park or Kew Gardens.
- Eating Britain's most famous dish, fish and chips.
- Watching the street performers in Covent Garden.
- Enjoying the views at a South Bank cafe.