Frequently Asked Questions – Practical PMP with MS Project 2013
FAQ – Practical PMP with MS Project 2013 Q – What is PMP? Project Management Professional (PMP) is a credential offered by Project Management Institute (PMI), USA. This certification is globally recognized and widely demanded by employers worldwide. A PMP certification demonstrates that you have the experience, education, competency and skills to successfully drive and manage a project.
Q - What is Practical PMP? It is a Practical driven program on achieving PMP Certification from PMI. Inform on practically applying of PMBOK along with MS Project 2007/2010/2013 Informs on the convergence of PMBOK terms and terminologies with that of MS Project Informs on the differences of PMBOK terms and terminologies with that of MS Project Real world driven, Real time applicability driven In short, you can say that “Practical PMP is PMBOK with MS Project”. In some sections, we also cover MS Excel 2013 and MS PowerPoint 2013.
Q – Which edition of PMBOK and MS Project this course is based upon? The course content of “Practical PMP” is based on PMBOK 5th edition, which is the latest version of PMBOK. MS Project version used is MS Project 2013 and also differences with MS Project 2010/2007 are noted while following the course.
Q – How is it different from traditional PMP, 35 hour contact program? It is not a completely theoretical program covering various 5 Process Groups, 10 Knowledge Areas and 47 Process Areas of PMBOK. Also, It is NOT ONLY a 35 contact program for PMP certification, rather it is for people who want to know practically on PMBOK using MS Project It is for people who want to achieve PMP certification and also have a Practical understanding with real world management tools. It also covers certification part on MS Project from Microsoft.
Q – Can I apply for PMP exam after appearing for this program? Yes, of course. You can apply and you are eligible to get the 35 mandatory PDU needed from PMI after this program. And this program covers all the process groups, all the knowledge areas and process areas from PMBOK – not only theoretically, but also practically.
Q – What is the duration of the Program? Practical PMP will be of 4 days duration and will have intensive sessions on PMBOK Guide, applicability with the help of MS Project and wherever needed MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
Q - What are the various modules covered in this program? There will be total 15 modules on this program. It is a combination of both PMBOK and MS Project and covers them extensively. It is specially designed for PMP aspirants who want to have a detailed understanding on MS Project in addition to PMBOK.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Practical PMP with MS Project 2013 For a detailed course breakdown, please refer to the Course Breakdown Structure of this program.
Q – Is a Combined version of PMBOK and MS Project? Yes, it is a combined version of PMBOK and MS Project. It also covers some sections on MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
Q – Does it leaves out some sections of PMBOK or MS Project programs, as conducted separately? No. It does NOT leave any module of PMBOK out or any module of MS Project program offered separately. Complete and in depth coverage will be there for both PMBOK and MS Project. Rather, it is designed specially on integrating both from PMBOK 5th edition and MS Project 2013.
Q – Is the course material available worldwide? The classroom session for this program is conducted throughout India based on request. It also has been conducted in locations in North America and Asia Pacific.
Q – Is it a classroom or online training program? It is for sure a classroom training program. We believe for a practical driven program covering material on PMBOK and MS Project, an expert instructor is needed. However, it is also supplemented with online program for PMP. It will have hard copy of the material of Practical PMP – PMBOK 5th Edition with MS Project 2013. For online case, we will provide other materials for PMP, for additional practice.
Q – Will I have full length mock exam question set for PMP Exam? Yes, you will have multiple full length mock exam question sets for PMP Certification, which is inline with real time PMP exam from PMI.
Q – Will I have full length mock exam question set for MS Project Exam? Yes, you will have full length mock exam question sets for MS Project certification, which is inline with real time MS Project exam from Microsoft.
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