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PM Skills® coursework provides training in the interpersonal skills and organizational behaviors that have the strongest impact on team performance and project success. PM Skills®, and the Project Management Skills Certified Professional (PMSCP®) certification, are about going beyond abstract concepts. The training provides the practical application of the skills, tools, and organizational behaviors that have the strongest impact on team performance and project success.

While many project management courses touch upon the concepts behind these skills, PM Skills® takes it further and prepares the learner to put them into practice. As a project leader, completing the PM Skills® courses and earning your PMSCP® certification shows that you value, understand, and can effectively practice the skills needed to generate and foster an environment conducive to project success – which is a key organizational goal.

The PMSCP® certification includes 14 PM Skills® modules and the PMSCP™ certification exam. All PM Skills® courses carry Project Management Institute Professional Development Units (PDUs).

PMSCP ®Certification Exam

Upon successful completion of the PM Skills® courses, students will be required to achieve a passing mark of 70% or higher on the PMSCP® exam. The exam consists of 200 questions covering material from the 14 PM Skills® modules. The following highlights the exam: Along with all 14 PM Skills® modules, the PMSCP® exam is included in the cost of the course bundle. Students will have 3 attempts to successfully pass the exam (70% or higher).

The exam is administered and proctored online. Students will need to have an active internet connection to complete the exam.

The exam consists of 200 questions. The questions are randomly selected and cover material from all 14 PM Skills® modules. Students have a maximum of 2 hours to complete the exam. Once the exam is complete, the student will be notified immediately if they passed the exam. Students will not have access to their answers; this information is kept confidential.

Upon successfully completing these courses and the final PMSCP® certification exam, you will be awarded the PM Skills® PMSCP® certification.

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Learning objectives

This courses contains 14 modules on the following key topics for project management professionals:
Critical thinking and decision making
Interpersonal skills for project leaders
Negotiation
Communication
Leadership
Conflict management
Team development

Change management
Interaction and engagement
Planning and project design
Embracing risk and uncertainty
Tailoring and adaptability
Analysis and problem solving
Expanding focus and alignment

This courses contains 14 modules on the following key topics for project management professionals:
Critical thinking and decision making
Interpersonal skills for project leaders
Negotiation
Communication
Leadership
Conflict management
Team development
Change management
Interaction and engagement
Planning and project design
Embracing risk and uncertainty
Tailoring and adaptability
Analysis and problem solving
Expanding focus and alignment

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Emphasizes critical thinking, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills — core for project management

Taught by PM Skills®, recognized for its expertise in project management training

Incorporates hands-on simulations and practical application to enhance skill development

Provides 14 modules, covering a comprehensive range of project management topics

Includes a certification exam, aligning with industry standards and demonstrating competency

Requires a passing score of 70% on the certification exam, ensuring proficiency

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Project management soft skills certification

According to learners, this course is a valuable resource for developing crucial project management soft skills, such as communication, leadership, and conflict management. Students appreciate its emphasis on practical application, enabling them to immediately apply learned concepts. While many find the course content well-structured and engaging, particularly its interactive elements and case studies, some experienced professionals noted that certain topics might be surface-level for advanced learners. The certification exam is considered challenging but fair, and the course offers valuable PMI PDUs. Opinions diverge slightly on the external recognition of the PMSCP® certification's market weight.

Opinions vary on the industry recognition and weight of the certification.

"Earning the PMSCP® certification felt like a real accomplishment and is already helping me in my role."

"I'm not sure how much value the certification itself holds in the industry compared to PMP."

"The certification doesn't seem to have much weight, honestly."

"This certification adds credibility."

The 200-question exam is rigorous but perceived as fair.

"The exam was challenging but fair."

"The exam was tough, mostly recall."

"The exam was comprehensive."

"Upon completion, I felt the exam adequately tested my understanding of the modules."

Course material is well-organized and easy to comprehend.

"The course content is well-structured and easy to follow."

"The content is directly applicable and well-explained."

"It reinforced many concepts I already knew but provided new frameworks for application."

Emphasizes applying skills immediately to real-world scenarios.

"My only minor gripe is that some parts felt a bit theoretical initially, but the practical exercises helped."

"I found the course effective in strengthening my project management soft skills. The content felt current."

"The interactive elements and case studies were engaging."

"The practical exercises make the learning stick."

Develops crucial interpersonal and leadership skills.

"The modules on 'Interpersonal Skills' and 'Leadership' were particularly strong, offering practical insights I could immediately apply."

"The focus on 'soft skills' like communication and conflict management truly sets it apart from other certifications which are often too technical."

"This course provided an invaluable perspective on the human element of project management."

"I particularly benefited from the 'Negotiation' module, genuinely filling a gap in the market for human-centric PM training."

May be too basic for seasoned professionals seeking advanced insights.

"I felt some sections, particularly 'Planning and Project Design,' were a bit surface-level and could use more depth, especially for experienced PMs."

"It's a decent overview, but I wouldn't expect deep dives."

"As someone with several years of experience, I found some parts redundant. It's a good foundation, but not advanced."

"The 'Embracing Risk and Uncertainty' module was interesting, but could have gone deeper for my needs."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in The Project Management Skills Certified Professional (PMSCP®) with these activities:

Review PM Skills® terminology

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Refresh your knowledge of PM Skills® terminology to ensure you have a solid foundation for the course.

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Review the PM Skills® glossary.
Create a list of key terms.
Define each term in your own words.

Organize and review PM Skills® resources

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Organize and review your PM Skills® notes, assignments, and readings to enhance your understanding and recall.

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Gather all your PM Skills® materials.
Create a system for organizing your materials.
Review your materials regularly.

Connect with PM Skills® experts

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Enhance your PM Skills® learning by seeking guidance and support from experienced project managers.

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Attend industry events and conferences.
Reach out to PM Skills® certified professionals via LinkedIn.
Join online communities and forums dedicated to PM Skills®.

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Follow PM Skills® video tutorials

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Supplement your learning with video tutorials on specific PM Skills® topics to enhance your understanding.

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Identify PM Skills® topics you want to improve.
Search for relevant video tutorials.
Watch the tutorials and take notes.
Practice the skills you learned.

Complete PM Skills® practice exercises

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Reinforce your understanding of PM Skills® concepts by completing practice exercises that simulate real-world scenarios.

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Access the PM Skills® practice exercises.
Choose an exercise that aligns with a topic you want to improve.
Read the instructions carefully.
Complete the exercise.
Review your results and identify areas for improvement.

Develop a PM Skills® project plan

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Apply your PM Skills® knowledge by creating a project plan for a real-world or hypothetical project.

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Define the project scope and objectives.
Identify stakeholders and their needs.
Develop a project timeline and budget.
Plan for communication and risk management.
Present your project plan to stakeholders.

Apply PM Skills® to a personal or professional project

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Enhance your PM Skills® proficiency by applying them to a real-world project that you are involved in.

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Identify a project you are involved in that aligns with PM Skills® principles.
Apply PM Skills® techniques to plan, execute, and evaluate the project.
Reflect on your experience and identify areas for improvement.

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Learners who complete The Project Management Skills Certified Professional (PMSCP®) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

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