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This course introduces the Project Management Professional certification and the PMP® Exam, including an in-depth exploration of the certification's benefits, its requirements, the process of applying for the exam, and the areas of knowledge you must be comfortable with prior to taking the exam. Thereafter, the course introduces the Project Management Body of Knowledge, discusses the role of project management within organizations, and discusses the interpersonal skills project managers must showcase to successfully lead and communicate.

This course serves as an introduction to project management and the PMP® certification exam. The course discusses the PMP® certification - what it is, how one may qualify to earn it, and the certification's benefits - as well as the qualification and application process and how to minimize the financial burden of attaining the certification. Additionally, foundational concepts of project management are explored, including the introduction of the PMBOK Guide, the precise definitions and interconnections of project, program, and portfolio management, and the role and value of project managers within organizations.