PMP Certification Prep

Program Details

• AUDIENCE

  This certification prep course is designed primarily for:

  • Individuals seeking PMP certification
  • Experienced project managers who are seeking advancement or more information

  There are no admission requirements to take this program; however, to be eligible to sit for the PMI’s PMP exam, you need to meet all education and experience prerequisites in one of the following two categories:

  Category	General Education	Project Management Experience	Project Management Education
  Category A	Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate degree or the global equivalent)	Minimum of five years non-overlapping project management experience with 7,500 hours leading and directing projects	35 hours of project management education
  Category B	Four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or the global equivalent)	Minimum of three years non-overlapping project management experience with 4,500 hours leading and directing projects	35 hours of project management education

   

  For complete details regarding the PMP eligibility requirements, please visit the Project Management Institute’s website.

  If you are a new project manager, check out the entry-level Certified Associate in Project Management certification prep course.

• SCHEDULE, REGISTRATION & FEES

  Course	Dates	Registration
  PMP Certification Exam Prep	Feb. 3 – April 27, 2020	PMP Registration

  Course Details

  • Classes held at CSUSM on Mondays from 6-9 p.m.
  • Program fee is $2,100
  • Entire program is approved for 3.5 CEUs

  Fee Includes

  • All course materials
  • Sixth edition PMBOK Guide
  • Parking

  Savings

  • CSUSM alumni and students receive a 15% savings; call Extended Learning at 760-750-4004 to register and receive your savings code
  • This course is not eligible for veteran funding, call the veteran services coordinator at 760-750-8705 for additional funding options

  Please note: All rates are subject to change without notice.

• COURSE TOPICS

  This course provides an in-depth exploration of the five knowledge domains and 10 Knowledge Areas tested on the PMP exam. You will also gain valuable test-taking tips and strategies to help you approach the PMP with confidence.

  Five Knowledge Domains (Process Groups)

  1. Initiating the Project
  2. Planning the Project
  3. Executing the Project
  4. Monitoring and Controlling the Project
  5. Closing the Project

  10 Knowledge Areas

  1. Integration Management
  2. Scope Management
  3. Schedule Management
  4. Cost Management
  5. Quality Management
  6. Human Resource Management
  7. Communications Management
  8. Risk Management
  9. Procurement Management
  10. Stakeholder Management

• INSTRUCTOR

  Sandy Friedman

  Sanford (Sandy) Friedman is Manager of the Project Management Office at CGI and an instructor at California State University San Marcos, teaching courses in Project Management and in the Operations Resource Management Certificate Program. Sandy has over thirty-five years of industry experience in management, project management, consulting, teaching, and systems development in aerospace and defense, biomedical, pharmaceutical, health care, government, as well as manufacturing, logistics and distribution industries. Sandy has managed Enterprise Resource Management implementations including SAP, Exact Macola, and Syspro, across a wide variety of industries, and has managed the development and implementation of manufacturing, configuration management, financial, supply chain management, biotech/pharmaceutical, and Electronic Health Record systems. 

  Sandy is a frequent lecturer for PMI and APICS/ASCM, has been a featured speaker at several conferences and symposia, and has taught at San Diego State University, UC San Diego, California State University, San Marcos, Fullerton, Dominguez Hills, and at USC. Sandy holds a BS from UCLA, an MS from the University of Iowa, an MBA from Boston University, and holds CFPIM, CIRM, PMP, and ITIL certifications.

  Sandy has developed and managed various training programs and courses across a variety of industries affording students with greater business understanding and new management skills. As a professional educator, he has designed, directed, and delivered educational and certification programs for various academic and industrial settings.

• FAQ

  What services do you offer to active military, veterans and dependents?

  Please contact Eric Sandoval, our veteran services coordinator at 760-750-8705 or esandoval@csusm.edu to learn more about how we can help.

  What are the course materials?

  Prepare for the exam with CERTWISE™ Learning System for PMP Exam Preparation, included in course fee. This interactive study program includes printed study materials, online quizzes, flashcards, CAPM exam emulation and more. You will have access to the online study tools for an entire year.

  Also included in your course fee is the most current version of the PMBOK Guide which is the industry standard in project management.

  Can I earn CEUs with this program?

  Yes, this program is eligible for up to 3.5 CEUs.

  Can I use my employer’s tuition reimbursement for this program?

  Yes, this program will accept employer’s tuition reimbursement funds.

  Does this program qualify for any SHRM recertification PDCs?

  Yes, this program is valid for 35 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

  What do former students say about the program?

  “This class is highly recommended over bootcamp-style courses. It’s a LOT of information that needs to be digested over a period of time in order to truly and conceptually understand the content.” –Payton B.

  “Excellent course for working professionals looking to grow and advance in their careers.” –Josh L.