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PMP Exam Prep: Gaining Business Acumen for Project Managers

This course is part of PMP Exam Prep Certification Training.

This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full PMP Exam Prep Certification Training Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.

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PMP Exam Prep: Gaining Business Acumen for Project Managers

This course includes

5 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

What you'll learn

  • Develop strategies to align projects with organizational goals and ensure compliance

  • Identify and mitigate potential threats to project compliance requirements

  • Adapt to external business environment changes for maximum value delivery

  • Implement tailored approaches including agile practices for enhanced benefits realization

  • Utilize information radiators to transform data into actionable business value

  • Apply organizational change management frameworks to support strategic initiatives

Skills you'll gain

Project Management
Strategic Alignment
Compliance Management
Benefits Realization
Organizational Change
Agile Practices
Business Acumen
PMP Certification
Stakeholder Engagement
Value Delivery

This course includes:

2.1 Hours PreRecorded video

26 assignments

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 5 modules in this course

This comprehensive course prepares project managers to align projects with organizational strategy while ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements. The curriculum is structured into four main modules covering essential business acumen topics aligned with the PMI Talent Triangle's Strategic and Business Management skill area. The first module introduces strategic alignment and compliance, focusing on understanding macro and micro influences, identifying compliance requirements, and using appropriate tools to manage compliance risks. The second module explores value delivery and benefits realization in changing external environments, teaching students to assess and prioritize impacts on project scope. The third module focuses on benefits-driven success through tailoring approaches, agile practices, and hybrid methodologies. The final module covers organizational change management as a strategic advantage, introducing various frameworks and models. Upon completion, participants earn 8 contact hours toward the PMP certification requirement of 35 hours.

Week 1: Ensuring Strategic Alignment and Compliance

Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete

Week 2: Adapting to External Changes for Maximum Value Delivery

Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete

Week 3: Benefit-Driven Project Success

Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete

Week 4: Support the Organization Through Organizational Change Management

Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete

Final Exam

Module 5 · 50 Minutes to complete

Fee Structure

Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: PMP Exam Prep Certification Training

Instructor

Crystal Richards
Crystal Richards

4,692 Students

4 Courses

Elevating Project Management Excellence

Crystal Richards, Principal and Owner of MindsparQ®, is a seasoned project management expert who has trained over 2,000 professionals to achieve PMP® and PMI-ACP® certifications and excel in their careers. With 15 years of experience working with start-ups, healthcare organizations, non-profits, and government agencies, Crystal specializes in helping teams improve project outcomes and reduce stress through practical, results-driven training. Known for her engaging approach and high success rate, she offers courses such as "PMP Exam Prep: Gaining Business Acumen for Project Managers," "Managing People with Power Skills," "Project Management Principles," and "Ways of Working for Technical Projects," making her the go-to resource for those ready to move from “winging it” to “crushing it” in project management.

PMP Exam Prep: Gaining Business Acumen for Project Managers

This course includes

5 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

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