PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION

PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION

PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION

Project Management Institute® (PMI) is the world’s leading association for those who consider project, program or portfolio management their profession. Through global advocacy, collaboration, education and research, they work to prepare more than three million professionals around the world for The Project Economy: the coming economy in which work, and individuals, are organized around projects.

The PMI Project Management Ready™ certification is a way for students to immerse themselves in the project management industry and connect with this passionate community of professionals. 

The PMI Project Management Ready certification will introduce and familiarize students to the concepts and field of project management, and the tools to apply this knowledge to a wide range of career paths. It fills the need for an industry-recognized certification that allows career and technical education institutions to add value to their programs across career clusters.

Candidates for this certification will be expected to have key conceptual knowledge and principles of project management through at least 150 hours of instruction.

Certification Information

What you need to know

Project Management Institute® (PMI) created the curriculum for the PMI Project Management Ready™ certification. The learning content is designed to help educators introduce and engage with concepts that will prepare learners for the certification exam.

Learning content is broken down into four different modules:

Module 1: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts

Module 2: Business Analysis Frameworks

Module 3: Traditional Plan-Based Methodologies

Module 4: Agile Methodologies

All modules have a course outline that is broken down by week to make lesson planning simple. Each week learners participate in a variety of learning activities to introduce concepts and reinforce their learning. Some examples include:

  • Presentations
  • Case studies
  • Projects
  • Learning games
  • Videos
  • Web Quests
  • Knowledge Checks

The instruction design of this course has been created for flexible integration into the classroom. With the versatility of e-Learning content, instructors have the freedom to support learners in classroom, virtual, and hybrid settings. Although some of the assignments can be completed independently, the additional support of an instructor is helpful and encouraged.

This courseware will prepare students to take the PMI Project Management Ready certification and allow them to prove their knowledge of project management. Certifying allows students to gain a credential and prepare for their future college education, career, and beyond.

The PMI Project Management Ready™ certification is a new way for students to immerse themselves in the project management industry and get involved with this passionate community of professionals. This is an entry level certification that does not require any prior work experience in project management and/or may not have the minimal educational hours needed to take the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam.

The certification covers four key topics:

  • Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
  • Business Analysis Framework
  • Traditional Plan-Based Methodologies
  • Agile Methodologies

PMI Project Management Ready can give students exposure to the concepts and field of project management, and the tools to apply this knowledge to a wide range of career paths.

What are the benefits of certifying?

  • Everyone completes projects and can benefit from project management skills. This new certification allows educators to engage with students interested in project management.
  • Earning a professional credential gives students a competitive edge as it demonstrates their knowledge and competencies.
  • Earning a credential prior to graduation also gives students this competitive edge as they pursue additional education, internship opportunities, the military, or employment.

PMI Project Management Ready fills the need for an industry-recognized certification that allows career and technical education institutions to add value to their programs.

What are the prerequisites?

Knowledge on:

  • Fundamental Core Concepts of Project Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Traditional Project Management Methodology
  • Agile Project Management Methodology
  • Read at a seventh-grade level
  • Possess fundamental computer literacy
  • Be able to participate in training and take exams

Integrating PMI Project Management Ready learning resources, practice tests, and certification exams into the classroom will help student gain a credential in project management and prove their skills, preparing them for their next step in education

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