PMI Phoenix Chapter

• How to successfully pass the PMP or CAPM exam on the first try
• How time, cost, scope and quality can be used as critical success factor
• Techniques for developing project objectives, SOW, and WBS
• How to develop network diagrams to effectively schedule tasks and resources
• Resource allocation and scheduling techniques
• Dealing with project conflict
• How to use earned value techniques
• How to manage risk
• Quality tools you can use on the job
• Dealing with third party vendors & contracts
• Techniques for project communication
• Ethics and professional responsibility

This 4 day instructor-led class completely prepares you for the PMP/CAPM exam, including demystifying the application process. This course provides a very comprehensive review of PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), Fourth Edition. In addition, to providing an in-depth review of "Industry Best Practices", it will serve as a valuable preparation for any one considering the Project Management Professional Certification Examination (PMP®). This course has an accompanying Online Component. There are on-line tests to build your skills as well as give you practice in "test taking" in an "On-line" environment.

• A full set of materials (5 items), including the following items: (1) PMBOK Guide (2) Becker Proprietary 400+ Page PMP Exam Prep Guide, (3) Crosswind PMP Exam Prep Guide (4) Q&As for the PMBOK Guide (5) Flashcards (study aid)
• Expert instruction during class including helpful exam taking hints - Password Access to a Becker website containing an abundance of resources                                                                        
• Both in-class and online practice test questions
• Access to instructor, via website, during non-class hours
• Access to website (and instructor via website) for 60 days after class ends
• Expert instruction during class, including helpful hints on taking the exam
• Blueprint of the PMP Exam, indicating categories tested

Tom Walsh has been in management consulting and graduate level education for nearly 15 years. He has been an adjunct Professor with Keller Graduate School of Management since 1989, and currently teaches classes in the Keller Project Management Master Degree program.

Tom began his business career with IBM's Data Processing Division, and held a variety sales and marketing positions including Branch Sales Manager, Regional Education Manager and Manager of Marketing Programs for the Finance Industry.Tom eventually left IBM to set up a bank data processing service. It was a start-up operation that eventually processed all record keeping functions for some 30 financial institutions.
Tom has also been active in the Project Management Institute and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

There are currently over 412,503 certified Project Management Professionals. Tom was the 378th PMP ever to be certified, so he knows his subject matter inside and out and has stayed current with the many changes to the PMP Exam which have taken place over the years.Tom holds a BS degree from St. Ambrose University, and earned his MBA at the University of Chicago.

All PMBOK knowledge areas  

This class is geared to anyone with the required experience who is interested in obtaining PMI certification (PMP certification or CAPM certification), as well as enhancing their project management competencies.

4 consecutive weekdays

PMI Chapter Member: $975.00  Non Member: $1,100.00

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DeVry University/ Keller Graduate School
18500 North Allied Way, Suite 150
Phoenix, AZ 85054