Course Description
If you enjoy the prestige that comes from being the best in your field, then you will appreciate the professional advantages derived from attaining the PMP from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Good project managers are crucial to any organization, saving time, money and resources by ensuring complicated projects run smoothly, on time and on budget. This is why even in the most challenging of all job markets, qualified project managers are in high demand today because employers know that a good project manager will easily pay for himself, making it a sound investment in the company's future.
There are already over 3 million project management positions in the workforce today, and the Department of Labor predicts double digit growth over the next decade, making this one of the fastest growing professions available. In addition, these are typically high paying jobs, with average salaries ranging from $75,000 to well over $100,000 the norm — particularly for those who can verify their skills with a PMP certification. Above and beyond this huge pool of opportunities, any managerial or leadership position will benefit from effective project management skills, making you an even better candidate for these positions as well.
Getting your PMP certification is worthy process and we are here to make sure you know exactly what is involved: including guiding your through the requirements needed for PMI's application, obtaining 35 PDUs for attending the course, studying, test prep and then sitting for the 200 question four-hour exam. MicroTrain's five-day PMP course is designed to teach you what you need to know for the exam as well as the five PMBOK processes and the nine knowledge areas. After ten years we have the recipe down to a science. MicroTrain is a Global Registered Education Provider and all Microtrain instructor are Professional certified trainers.
PMP certification is the profession’s most globally recognized and respected certification credential. The PMP designation following your name tells current and potential employers that you have a solid foundation of project management knowledge that can be readily applied in the workplace. To be eligible for the PMP certification, you must first meet specific education and experience requirements and agree to adhere to a code of professional conduct. One of our MicroTrain Program Directors will be happy to discuss the specific education and employment requirements required at your convenience. The final step in becoming a PMP is passing a multiple-choice examination designed to objectively assess and measure your project management knowledge. This computer based examination is administered globally. In addition, those who have been granted the PMP credential must demonstrate an ongoing professional commitment to the field of project management by satisfying PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements Program.
Top 10 Reasons for Earning a PMI Credential
Certification is an important step in career development and recognizes qualified and competent individuals. Here are the top ten reasons why project management practitioners become PMI-certified.
How much is a PMP certification worth?
PMI reports that people with a PMP certification earn an average of 10% more than those without.
PMI credentials show your commitment to project management profession. When you earn a PMI credential, you show peers, supervisors and clients your commitment to profession, PMI’s code of ethics and your ability to perform the function of a project management practitioner to certain level.
PMI credentials recognize your knowledge, skills and abilities. PMI serves as an unbiased endorsement of your project management knowledge and professional experience on a global level.
PMI credentials reflect achievement. Our credentials show that you have demonstrated excellence in the field by meeting standard requirements established by global project management practitioners.
PMI credentials can lead to greater earnings. Many credential holders experience salary increases because of their certification status.
PMI credentials can lead to career opportunities and advancement. Our family of credentials identifies you as a practitioner who has demonstrated competency in project management processes or in knowledge and experience in specialty areas of practice based on industry standards.
PMI credentials prepare you for greater job responsibilities. Our credentials indicate your willingness to invest in professional development. This enables credential holders an awareness of changing processes and terminology in the field.
PMI credentials improve skills and knowledge. Preparation for a PMI credential requires study and review of current project management processes. Earning a credential highlights your knowledge and competence and proficiency in your practice.
PMI credentials build self confidence. With a PMI credential, you define yourself beyond a job title while gaining a sense of personal satisfaction.
PMI credentials allow for greater recognition from peers. PMI Credential holders gain increased recognition from their peers for taking the extra step in professional development.
PMI credentials enhance the profession. PMI’s certification program promotes practitioners and supports ongoing professional development.
Ask Us Anything you Want About Project Management
When you're looking to increase your marketability and attractiveness in the job market, it's helpful to gain a level of certification in your specialty. This is a benchmark that lets any prospective employer see at a glance that you have strived for and attained a goal and a level of professionalism that they can count on. For project managers, certification as Project Management Professional is a globally recognized and respected credential.
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Success Story
Renee's PMP class lead to multiple offers, for someone who had been unemployed for months. Read Renee's story.
MicroTrain offers Chicago-area project managers a chance to gain these important letters — PMP— after their names simply and affordably. MicroTrain's 40-hour course is based on the certification designed by the Project Management Institute. As a Global registered education provider this courses provides 35 PDUs that are one of the requirements for taking the PMP exam.
Show your next prospective employer that you have a full grasp of all the skills they're looking for with PMP certification. MicroTrain offers the training in their downtown Chicago center, as well as in Deerfield and their location in Oakbrook/Lombard. You can sign up for classes here online or talk with MicroTrain's helpful staff directly at 888-737-8512 today. Make your skills and qualifications known with PMP certification through MicroTrain.
What positions benefit from PMP Training?
Project Manager
Business Analyst
Business Process Modeler
IT Manager
Project Coordinators
Program Analyst
Project Liaison
Team Leaders
Project Analyst
Operations Management
Program Manager
Program Director
Consultants Management Analyst
Administrative Analyst
Employment Programs Analyst
Program Management Analyst
Quality Control Analyst
General Manager (GM)
Director of Operations
VP of Operations
Chief Operating Officer
MicroTrain Guarantees That You Will Pass Your Certification Exam!
MicroTrain has been helping project managers like you get PMP certified for over 10 years and boasts a 96% pass rate on the first attempt and 100% on the second attempt. We guarantee you will pass your PMP exam or we will pay for your retake of the test. Ask a Microtrain representative how you can qualify for the PMP exam pass guarantee.
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PMP Certification Makes Other Training More Valuable
Like a good wine, PMP pairs well so with many other programs. For example, PMP with ITIL increases your technical skills and your project management skills, making you a perfect candidate for IT management. If you'd like to talk to a Program Director about pairing your PMP with ITIL, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Project, Six Sigma, Business Analysis or even Cisco training, ask us all about it!
The topics covered in PMP certification give you a broad understanding and foundation that applies to nearly all project management positions. You'll learn about:
Defining the project
Scope definition and planning
Organization planning and staffing
Team development
Communications planning
Risk identification and management
Project scheduling
Project cost management and estimating
Quality planning and management
Procurement management
Project integration management
Quality assurance
Contract administration
Project control
Cost and schedule performance measurement
Quality performance measurement
Change control systems
Administrative Closure and Contract close-out Audience
Project Managers, Project Team Members, IT staff, Schedulers, Planners, IT Managers, Software Developers, Design Professionals, Stakeholders, Project Coordinators, Engineers, Construction Professionals. Comments
Course Summary:
If you enjoy the prestige that comes from being the best in your field, then you’ll appreciate the professional advantages derived from attaining the PMP.
