Skillsoft Introduces Project Management Curriculum to Prepare for New PMI Certification Exams
Elearning courses align with “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Fifth Edition”
NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Skillsoft today announced the availability of a 28-course curriculum to help professionals prepare for new Project Management Institute (PMI) certification exams that will be introduced in July and August, 2013. The Skillsoft curriculum covers the full range of project management topics included in the recently-published “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) – Fifth Edition” and features courseware, mentoring services and practice tests to ready professionals for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exams. Skillsoft is a pioneer in the field of technology-delivered learning with a long history of innovation and delivering solutions for its customers worldwide, ranging from global enterprises, government, and education to mid-sized and small businesses. PMI is one of the world’s largest nonprofit membership associations for the project management profession.
The new CAPM and PMP certification exams will cover new material based on recent advances in the field of project management and will go into effect on July 1 and August 1, respectively. The internationally-recognized “PMBOK Guide” contains fundamental practices that project managers need to attain high standards of project excellence and is available as part of Skillsoft Books24x7 collections. In addition, Skillsoft plans to update its popular Live Learning PMP class to reflect new material presented in the fifth edition guide beginning in July.
“As the field of project management continues to evolve, so does the need for proper training and certification to ensure professionals are up-to-speed on the essential tools and latest in project management best practices,” said John Ambrose, senior vice president, strategy, corporate development and emerging business, Skillsoft. “Effective project management is the key to completing projects on time and on budget. It’s very easy for projects to quickly spin out of control. As business complexity increases so does the importance of managing all aspects of a project. Our curriculum prepares project managers to master the latest advancements in the field so they can pass their certifications and quickly apply this knowledge to their jobs.”
Skillsoft is a PMI Charter Global Registered Education Provider, meaning it is recognized as a trusted provider of project management courses. PMI is the certifying body and the leading membership organization for the project management profession, with more than 700,000 members, credential holders and volunteers in nearly every country in the world. Skillsoft’s courseware also satisfies certification requirements known as Professional Development Units (PDUs), which are used to maintain certifications over time.
For more information about Skillsoft’s PMI and other certification curricula, visit http://www.skillsoft.com/catalog/certification/curricula.asp.
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Released May 21, 2013