Recording-2025-02-20T17_53_58.240Z

Introduction

  • Welcome to the global webinar for PMP certification preparation.

  • Facilitator: Susan Daniels.

  • Objective: Guide participants through the curriculum designed for 35 hours of training.

  • Aim: Set participants up for success during the webinar.

Webinar Structure

  • Duration of training: 35 hours.

  • Key topics to cover: Technology, materials, certificate of completion, attendance tracking.

  • Encouragement for participants to relax and allow Susan to address potential questions throughout the session.

About Susan Daniels

  • Professional Background:

    • Extensive experience in project management across various business sectors.

    • Served as an Executive Director working on government projects (federal, state, county) and nonprofit social services.

    • Transitioned from government projects to financial forecasting, culminating in a role as Senior Strategy Integrator.

    • Experience in integrating subsidiaries, managing multi-million dollar projects over three years.

    • Shifted to academia, eventually leading graduate degree programs at Brenau University.

    • Transition to online teaching amid COVID, now functioning as a global webinarist with Skillsoft.

  • Networking: Built a connection with approximately 8,000 project management professionals globally, offering workshop attendees a chance to integrate into this network.

Certification Content Development

  • Involvement in the certification requirements global task force that evaluated today's minimally qualified PMP candidates.

  • Collaborative development of the exam content outline focusing on the skills needed for certification.

Target Audience

  • Suitable for:

    • Those curious about project management.

    • Individuals looking to enhance project management skills.

    • Aspirants interested in pursuing PMP certification.

  • Note: Strong enthusiasm to learn project management tools, techniques, methods, frameworks, and processes is important for deriving value.

Certification Alignment

  • Current distinction between PMP and CAPM certifications:

    • The PMP content remains relevant for CAPM candidates but there are new elements in the refreshed CAPM curriculum that need to be studied separately.

    • PMP is the recognized gold standard in project management certification, distinguishing professionals in the job market.

  • Overview: Participants will assess their readiness for PMP certification post-training.

Training Duration Clarification

  • This training is 35 hours long, and the course credit does not expire.

  • Anticipated refresh of the PMP exam is expected in 2025, indicating a potential shift in curriculum alignment.

  • Current completion provides a solid foundation for the ongoing PMP preparation, especially relevant to the present exam criteria.

Break Schedule

  • Acknowledgment of the need for breaks during the lengthy training session.

  • Breaks will occur at the top of each hour, allowing participants to refresh and re-energize.

  • Flexibility for timing based on topic completion.