PMC 560 - Project Management with Exam Preparation
Course Description
EXCITING NEWS!
UM's DCIE proudly participates in ACE Learning Evaluations services. As of July 1st, 2024, our Project Management Professional with Exam Prep. Certificate has received college credit recommendations and/or workplace competency validations from the American Council on Education, which endorses the quality of our program in alignment with education and workforce requirements. Put your learning to work today by registering and successfully completing our PMP Certificate Program!
Effective project management is integral for improvement of organizational performance. The focused development of hard and soft skills pertaining to project management is fundamental for those seeking to work in project management. The development of skill sets specific to PMBOK® in knowledge areas and process groups, with application-based learning, will prepare program participants for all facets of the project management process across a broad spectrum of disciplines. This program also includes the exam prep course which helps participants prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam. Approved in content and instruction by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), this course aligns with the PMP® exam content outline and satisfies the 35 training hours required to apply for PMP® certification. This course immerses you in real-world scenarios, representing various project management situations to help you practice applying principles and concepts at work.
UM's Division of Continuing and International Education, home to the Office of Professional Advancement, is an Authorized Training Provider (ATP) certified by PMI® to provide the PMP® Exam Prep Course worldwide with access to their exclusive resources and test prep materials.
Course Outline
- Project management framework and fundamentals
- Initiating
- Planning
- Executing
- Monitoring and controlling
- Closing
- Professional responsibility
Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Project Management Certificate program, the participant will be able to demonstrate proficiency in:
- Understanding the PMBOK® knowledge areas and process groups (Project Management Institute’s (PMI) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).
- Implementing the PMBOK® processes of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing a project. Applying knowledge and skills to successfully manage projects.
- Demonstrating the ability to manage a project throughout all key stages of the process.
- Understanding professional conduct expected by industry professionals and the Project Management Institute.
- Satisfying the education requirement to qualify to take the PMP® or CAPM® exam (see www.pmi.org for additional information about the PMP® or CAPM® eligibility requirements
PMI, PMBOK®, PMP, are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Notes
Certification exams and credentialing are not associated or included with the University of Miami certificate programs. Completers of a UM's certificate program are independently responsible for certification requirements, costs, and fees and are encouraged to view the certification website and contact test administrators to find out exam details and logistics.
Career Services
The office of Professional Advancement (OPA) is excited to announce that in a partnership with the TOPPEL Career Center at the University of Miami are now offering to our students and alumni a comprehensive suite of career services available via our career services platform Handshake!
What is Handshake?
Handshake is a career services platform created for students and alumni to use in their career development. It's used by over 200,000 employees, including all Fortune 500 companies! Thousands of internships and job opportunities are posted on Handshake by employers specifically looking to hire students.
All students have a Handshake account that is automatically created for them once they begin their program of study at the U. Once you receive an email notification, all you have to do is log into Handshake to activate your account. Handshake will then recommend certain positions to you based on your profile allowing for easy searching. Comparing and updating your profile will provide Handshake with a better idea of which job interviews/internships listings you may be interested in.
Here are some of the awesome things you can do with Handshake:
- Apply for jobs & internships
- Register for career fairs, workshops, & info sessions
- Upload your resume for an online critique from the Toppel Career Center
- Research thousands of employers
- Network with recruiters and other students for career insights
Library Services
The office of Professional Advancement (OPA) is excited to announce that our students now have access to the Otto G. Richter Library services throughout the duration of their respective Certificate Programs.
Student online resources: https://www.library.miami.edu/
For accessing certain resources, students may need to go through UM IT authentication and enter their CaneID and passwords. Students can retrieve their CaneID and password at: https://caneidhelp.miami.edu/
Students are also able to check out books in person. To do so, they may stop by the Access Services desk to pick up a library card on their first visit to the Richter Library Building, located at Otto G. Richter Library Building, 1300 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33146