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Certified Associate in Project Management Prep Specialization

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LearnKartS

Certified Associate in Project Management Prep Specialization

Transform Your Career with CAPM Prep. Gain the skills to lead projects with confidence, efficiency, and success in any industry.

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Nitasha Nijhawan

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build a strong foundation in project management principles, tools, and techniques used across predictive and adaptive environments

  • Develop practical skills in scheduling, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and team collaboration to drive project success

  • Learn to apply both traditional (Waterfall) and Agile frameworks to manage scope, cost, quality, and change effectively

  • Gain expertise in business analysis, requirement gathering, and product management for seamless project execution and delivery

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Specialization - 5 course series

What you'll learn

  • ·Understand the core concepts of project management and its relationship with programs and portfolios.

  • ·Develop expertise in Project Lifecycles, Scope Management, and Work Breakdown Structures.

  • ·Learn to navigate Project Management Processes, Process Groups, and Process Tailoring.

  • ·Build essential skills in Project Schedule Management, Roles & Responsibilities, and Leadership.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Project Management Life Cycle
Category: Meeting Facilitation
Category: Project Planning
Category: Team Building
Category: Scope Management
Category: Project Management
Category: Project Risk Management
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Resource Management
Category: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Scheduling
Category: Project Scoping
Category: Project Portfolio Management

What you'll learn

  • Master project risk management, from identifying risks to implementing solutions.

  • Develop strong resource management skills, including estimation and handling challenges.

  • Manage stakeholders and drive change with effective change management strategies.

  • Resolve conflicts efficiently with proven techniques for smooth project execution.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Conflict Management
Category: Change Management
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Project Management Life Cycle
Category: Resource Management
Category: Project Closure
Category: Risk Management
Category: Stakeholder Analysis
Category: Project Coordination
Category: Agile Methodology
Category: Project Management
Category: Stakeholder Management

What you'll learn

  • Master scope management techniques for predictive and plan-based project frameworks.

  • Gain expertise in cost management processes, budgeting, and estimating project costs.

  • Understand variances and artifacts management to ensure project cost and schedule control.

  • Develop strong communication and quality management skills to ensure seamless project execution.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Project Schedules
Category: Project Performance
Category: Quality Management
Category: Project Planning
Category: Cost Estimation
Category: Project Management Life Cycle
Category: Quality Control
Category: Procurement
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Project Closure
Category: Earned Value Management
Category: Cost Management
Category: Project Scoping
Category: Project Management
Category: Scheduling
Category: Scope Management
Category: Stakeholder Communications
Category: Project Controls
Category: Communication

What you'll learn

  • Understand the core principles of Agile and Adaptive Project Management and why they matter.

  • Learn essential Agile ceremonies like sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

  • Gain expertise in managing adaptive projects, including MVP development and project control.

  • Explore Hybrid Project Management, blending Waterfall and Agile to meet diverse project needs.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Agile Project Management
Category: Sprint Retrospectives
Category: Project Documentation
Category: Project Management
Category: Waterfall Methodology
Category: Agile Methodology
Category: Sprint Planning
Category: Project Management Life Cycle
Category: Project Scoping
Category: Scope Management
Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Project Controls
Category: Agile Software Development

What you'll learn

  • Understand key business analysis concepts, processes, and the role of a business analyst.

  • Master stakeholder communication strategies to enhance collaboration and project alignment.

  • Discover how to create and manage effective product roadmaps for timely and successful releases.

  • Learn effective requirement gathering, backlog management, and prioritization techniques

Skills you'll gain

Category: Project Planning
Category: Backlogs
Category: Release Management
Category: Stakeholder Communications
Category: Process Validation
Category: Requirements Management
Category: Prioritization
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Product Roadmaps
Category: Requirements Analysis
Category: Data Validation
Category: Project Management
Category: Business Requirements
Category: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Category: Business Analysis

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