PMI PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMI-PMP®)

The Project management Institute (PMI®) is the world's leading non-profit project management professional association that sponsors and conducts certification programs. PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP®) accreditation is respected and recognized by global conglomerates and MNCs as the international gold standard for project management professionals.
To obtain the PMP® designation, you must satisfy the PMI's education and experience requirements, agree and adhere to a Code of Professional Conduct and pass the PMP Certificate Examination.
There are over 212,704 qualified PMPs worldwide who provide project management services in 120 countries. Many corporations require the PMP® credential for an individual to qualify for employment and advance within the corporation. The accreditation is the world's most recognized credential for individuals associated with project management.
Project Management is by far the fastest growing career in South Africa today. This course is designed to dramatically increase the performance of project teams. It is for those who intend to develop professional project skills and competencies.
We recommend that learners who have not undertaken any formal course in project management should commence with our Fundamentals of Project Management course. The need for a nationally, and internationally, recognised certification in Project Management has grown.
At present there is only one recognised project management certification (note certification not certificate) available in SA that addresses both the academic and practical side of the profession, the Project Management Professional certification (PMP®).

DURATION:
The course runs over a 14 weeks period. Students need 6 months to adequately prepare for the exam. So, ample time is allocated to revision. The programme can be taken on long distance.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• You must be 16 years and above
• A recognized qualification from an education institution or
• National Senior Certificate or
• Non-project management professional qualification

PROCEDURE FOR ENROLLMENT
Complete an online application form at www.pmisa.org.za or contact us for PMI registration form.
Complete a separate Spectrium registration form

SYLLABUS
Successful Project Ingredients
This session considers the nature of success, the barriers to achieving it and the ingredients required to overcome these.
The PMBOK® GUIDE Framework
This session provides an introduction to PMBOK® GUIDE approach, the nine knowledge areas and the five process groups.
The Role of the Project Manager
An explanation of the key elements of the Project Manager's role as defined within the PMBOK® GUIDE.
Project Integration Management
This session looks at this PMBOK® GUIDE knowledge area and the associated processes.
Initiating the Project
This session considers the Initiating Process Group and provides an explanation of the use of the Project Charter, the Stakeholder Register and the Stakeholder Management Strategy.
Project Justification
This part of the course covers the creation of a business case including costing, quantification of benefits and project appraisal methods.
Stakeholder Analysis
The session looks at the importance of stakeholder management to project success. It provides some tools for analyzing stakeholder attitudes and suggests appropriate management action.
Planning Overview
A high level look at the processes involved in planning a project and the contents of a project management plan.
Work Breakdown Structures
The ability to decompose a project or stage into its component parts is the key to successful planning. This session explores the different techniques for achieving this.
Project Scope Management
This session looks at this PMBOK® GUIDE knowledge area and the associated processes
Estimating
An introduction to proven techniques for estimating the effort and duration required to complete project tasks.
Critical Path Analysis
This session provides practice in this important technique and explains the use of float and free float.
Scheduling
This session examines the process of converting a dependency network into a Gantt chart and includes guidance on resource smoothing and the use of Critical Chain analysis.
Project Time Management
This session looks at this PMBOK® GUIDE knowledge area and the associated processes.
Organization and Communications
The implications of differing organizational models are considered and the process fo creating a communication plan is explained
Project Communications Management
This session looks at this PMBOK® GUIDE knowledge area and the associated processes
Risk Management
Projects are about change and change involves uncertainty. This is an area of project management that is often misunderstood and misapplied. The session seeks to improve the attendees understanding and explain the PMBOK® GUIDE approach.
Project Quality Management
This session looks at this PMBOK® GUIDE knowledge area and the associated processes. It explains the terminology and introduces techniques for Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
Project Procurement Management
This session looks at this PMBOK® GUIDE knowledge area and the associated processes. It covers the types of contract in common use and the benefits and concerns associated with these.
Project Cost Management
This session looks at this PMBOK® GUIDE knowledge area and the associated processes. It looks at the cost profile of a project and outlines the budgeting process.
Project Execution
This area of the course examines the skills and knowledge required to manage a project team through the execution process. It covers the kick-off meeting, team roles, leadership, motivation, negotiation and conflict management.
Project HR Management
This session looks at this PMBOK® GUIDE knowledge area and the associated processes.
Project Monitoring and Control
This area of the course examines the skills and knowledge required to control a project and covers; the principles of control systems, the use of Earned Value Analysis and change control systems.
Project Close
A look at the process of closing a project and the key deliverables produced.
Mock Exam
In addition to the 135 questions provided during the course a 100-question mock exam is provided.

CERTIFICATION

The strategic advantage of doing this course with Spectrium is that, apart from getting your internationally recognized certificate (PMI-PMP®) certified by the renowned Project Management Institute (PMI), USA, you would have also completed a Project Management Portfolio of Evidence that qualifies you to specific registered PM qualifications registered by SAQA

WHO SHOULD ENROL FOR THE PROGRAMME
CEOs and Managing Directors
Middle Level Directors and Managers
Portfolio Managers
Programme Managers
Project Managers
Project Team Members
Junior PM Practitioners
Undergraduate or Graduate students
Anyone interested in pursuing a professional career in Project Management

EXAMINATION SESSIONS:
Learners are assessed through completing a Portfolios of Evidence (PoE), writing an International Examination at a Prometric Testing Centre.

ASSESSMENT / CERTIFICATION / AWARDING BODY
Learners are required to write assessments per module as well as submit PoE’s projects. The Certification body for the Project Management Certification is the Project Management Institute USA.

EXAMINATION DATE:
To book your assessments contact us on (011) 339 1746

THE TUITION / STUDENT SUPPORT CENTRE
Support lectures are run by Spectrium’s Faculty of Project Management, located in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Spectrium is a recognized and listed PMISA Student Support Centre.

BENEFITS TO YOU
Developing and applying the Benefits Realization Plan
Establishing programme consistency in projects
Establishing alliances with other departments and organizations
Identifying and assigning program roles and responsibilities
Working with and motivating the project team members
Understanding and utilizing the Project Management Information System (PMIS

BENEFITS TO THE ORGANISATION
Alignment of programs and projects with the organization’s strategic goals;
Operational capacity of the enterprise to deliver on the proposed programs and projects;
Change impact and capacity of the enterprise to absorb the results if the programs and projects are successfully executed; and
Ensuring that the enterprise realizes the promised organization benefits of its strategic investments

STUDY OPTIONS
Full Time – Monday - Friday
Part Time – Mondays - Saturdays - (8:00 – 14:30). Evenings: 17:30 – 20:00. In-house: All PMI modules and PMI master course can be delivered in-house. SAVE money by using this option
Distant Learning
Learnership Options also available!
Revision Package

CAREER PROGRESSION
Upon successful completion of this programme learners can move on to do the PMI Scheduling or PMI Risk Management.

OUR UNIQUE TEACHING MODEL
The Spectrium model provides a package boasting of high quality online resources for students.
When you register on a full time course, not only will we help you pass the course, but we also help you get to know your lecturers and create an experience of professional education that you can take away with you on completion of your studies.

PROGRAMME STARTING DATES
All Full and Part Time Certificate courses start first week of the following months:
February
May
August
Distant Learning can start at anytime
Learnership can start at any time
Revision Courses: See Timetable
Call us to enroll today on: Tel: 011 339 1746