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This class provides an intensive review of the fundamentals of all the PMBOK processes. It is a combination of (1) taking assessment tests to evaluate where each student needs to focus their final studying and (2) highlighting important areas of study to ensure readiness for the PMP exam. Students will improve their test-taking skills and knowledge base by completing a Sample Test for each of the PMI Knowledge Areas and Professional Responsibility.

Audience
All who need a refresher course on contents of the 2009 4th Edition PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) in preparation for taking the PMP or CAPM Certification exam. PMI certification is considered to be the "De-Facto" standard for project management certification around the globe. Becoming certified is recognition that recipients have met the knowledge, education, and experience requirements of the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Content

• Framework and Scope
• Time
• Cost and HR
• Quality and Communication
• Risk
• Procurement and Integration
• Ethics and Exam-Taking Hints

It is recommended that the students purchase a PMBOK Fourth Edition), as a reference in advance of the class (ISBN 1-933890-51-7).

Instructor
Linda F Desmond, PMP is a Project Management Professional with over 20 years of industry experience. She has developed and taught classes in Risk, Team Building, Leadership, Quality, and PMP Certification. She is experienced in all phases of software development from product design, schedule development, contract team management, deployment, and maintenance of both concurrent and multi-location project initiatives. Ms. Desmond has conducted Communication and Team Building workshops at Bell Laboratories’ Women in Leadership International and Project Management Conventions. In addition she led a workshop at ProjectWorld2000 in Boston on Communication and Facilitation skills. She is the1999 recipient of Greater Lawrence YMCA's Tribute to Women in Business and Industry (TWIN) award for her work in communication skills, diversity, and motivational initiatives for both her company and her community. She created and led a weekly study group for over 5 years on Cross Cultural communication styles.

Ms. Desmond holds a degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education from the University of Rhode Island. She received her Masters Certificate in Project Management from Stevens Institute. She was PMP certified in 2001 and was re-certified in 2004 and 2007. She presently serves on the Board of Directors of the Mass Bay Chapter (Boston) of PMI™ as Director-at-Large.

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