Project management skills are in high demand today. Industry reports consistently indicate that a project manager’s skill set is one of the primary contributing factors to the success or failure of a project. Element K Press' comprehensive line of project management training courses cover such critical topics as how to plan, organize, control, document, and close out projects successfully and with minimum risk. From fundamental to advanced skill levels, Element K Press has the curriculum you need to build project management skills. Let us help you get your project managers the training they need. To find out more about Element K Press’ project management offering, please call your dedicated Element K Press Account Manager.

What Opportunities Are You Missing?

Professional development isn't a one-time event. It's on ongoing part of a project management career, which is why Element K Press offers a wide range of courseware to prepare learners for certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI). PMI's primary goal is to advance the practice, science and profession of project management throughout the world in a conscientious and proactive manner so that organizations everywhere will embrace, value and utilize project management and then attribute their successes to it.

Benefits of PMI Credentials 

Training organizations that provide the ability for PMI credentialing provide not only benefits for individuals but the organizations that employ them as well.

• For organizations: the most significant benefit of PMI credentials is that it allows them to assemble project teams of credential holders and reap many rewards, ranging from improved processes and results to employee retention.
• For individuals: When your students obtain and maintain their PMI credentials, they not only get recognized for their skills and knowledge during the vigorous credentialing process, but also demonstrate their dedication to the profession and professional development.

Certification is an important step in career development and recognizes qualified and competent individuals. Top reasons why project management practitioners should become PMI-certified include:

Shows commitment to the project management profession

When you earn a PMI credential, you show peers, supervisors and clients your commitment to the profession, PMI's code of ethics and your ability to perform the functions of a project management practitioner to a certain level.

Recognizes knowledge, skills and abilities

PMI serves as an unbiased endorsement of your project management knowledge and professional experience on a global level.

Reflect achievement

Our credentials show that you have demonstrated excellence in the field by meeting standard requirements established by global project management practitioners.

Leads to greater earnings

Many credential holders experience salary increases because of their certification status.

Leads to career opportunities and advancement

Our family of credentials identifies you as a practitioner who has demonstrated competency in project management processes or in knowledge and experience in specialty areas of practice based on industry standards.

Prepares for greater job responsibilities

Our credentials indicate your willingness to invest in professional development. This enables credential holders an awareness of changing processes and terminology in the field.

Improves skills and knowledge

Preparation for a PMI credential requires study and review of current project management processes. Earning a credential highlights your knowledge and competence and proficiency in your practice.

Builds self-confidence

With a PMI credential, you define yourself beyond a job title while gaining a sense of personal satisfaction.

Allows for greater recognition from peers

PMI credential holders gain increased recognition from their peers for taking the extra step in professional development.

Enhances the profession

PMI's certification program promotes practitioners and supports ongoing professional development.

PMI Instructor-Led Training Courseware from Element K Press

PMI offers a comprehensive certification program for practitioners with different levels of experience. The program supports a career framework in the project management profession. There are currently five credentials available and no one credential serves as a prerequisite for another. Element K Press authors the highest quality curriculum available for PMI certifications and recognized courses.

PMP®

The flagship certification for PMI, this Project Management Professional course is designed for experienced project managers and offers a job-related approach to successful project management across application areas and industries. In addition to supporting certification preparation, the comprehensive course will also help increase project management skills and apply a standards-based approach to project management.

CAPM®

The Certified Associate in Project Management certification provides knowledge of the project management processes, PMI terminology, and best practices that are effective across different functional areas and industries.

PgMP®

The Program Management Professional (PgMP®) certification is designed to aid an experienced Program Manager who has the educational background and work experience to formalize learning on program management roles and PMI's program management performance domains.

PMI-SP®

Recognizing demonstrated knowledge and advanced expertise in the specialized area of developing and maintaining the project schedule is the key outcome of the PMI Scheduling Professional certification.

PMI-RMP®

The PMI Risk Management Professional credential recognizes demonstrated competency in the specialized area of assessing and identifying project risks while mitigating threats and capitalizing on opportunities. Project Portfolio Management Apply generally recognized practices of portfolio management acknowledged by the PMI and identify the portfolio management processes and knowledge areas to manage portfolios effectively.

For more information on PMI courseware from Element K Press, please contact your Element K Press Account Manager at 1-800-478-7788.