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Project Management for Engineers Preparing for the Project Management
and Technical Professionals Professional Certification Exam

PD467 PD496

This three-day course is focused on the mechanical engineering industry, and The course is designed to help mechanical engineers prepare for the
provides an overview of project management fundamentals and techniques Project Management Professional Examination, and is focused on Project
using lecture, small group case studies, discussions and hands-on simulations Management Institute’s (PMI®) PMBOK grid, covering all of the materials
geared towards mechanical engineers and their industry. PMI considers important in the exam. This course is revised often in order
to reflect the most recent changes in the Project Management Professional
This program is not classroom lecture. Participants will work in teams to
plan a real-world project in the area of mechanical engineering. The team Examination and coverage of the Guide to the Project Management Body of
environment amplifies and accelerates participants learning. It also prepares Knowledge (PMBOK).
participants to manage their projects in the work environment. In addition, The entire nature of project management is reviewed, including how
this course allows each team to build an individual project idea from design all of the tools and techniques relate to one another, and how it all
to completion, emulating the project management life cycle. goes together to make a unified methodology to successfully manage
products. This course is packed with simulation questions and by the end
This course is 100% compliant with the Project Management Institute’s of the course, you will have answered more than 900 questions.
(PMI’s®) current PMBOK.
MANAGING PROJECTS Public Courses
Each participant will receive a copy of the PMP Project Management
Each student will receive a copy of International Project Management Professional Study Guide, 4th Edition, by Joseph Phillips; course notes/
for Technical Professionals and The Knowledge Tornado: Bridging the presentation is composed of a PowerPoint presentation handout with
Corporate Knowledge Gap.
space for notes; and access to MGCG’s online simulation exams after the
You Will Learn To course, until you pass the exam.
• Understand project management concepts from a system theoretic You Will Learn To
point of view
• Understand the role of project manager as a person who plans, • Understand and practice for the PMP certification exam using the latest
controls, and optimizes a multi-task project towards a singular goal and most complete test-preparation materials available
in a timely and cost-effective manner • Review each competency area tested on the exam through numerous
• Comprehend the science and art of project management in settings case studies and other valuable practices tools, including more than
where scarce resources, risky decisions, and conflicting tensions 900 practice questions, simulated questions in the situational format
continually require sensible and effective compromises of the new exam, as well as discussion and simulation questions on
• Explain concepts and applied techniques for cost effective management professional responsibility and on risk management
of both long-term development programs and short-term projects • Prepare to answer PMP certification exam questions on Scope and
Time Management, Cost and Human Resources Management, Risk
Who Should Attend and Quality Management, Contract and Procurement Management,
Mechanical engineers, project managers, project leaders or anyone who Communications Management and Professional Responsibility
has been or will be assigned project management responsibilities
Who Should Attend
Special Requirements Mechanical engineers and technical professionals who possess project
As prerequisites, participants should have basic management skills, and management knowledge and are preparing to take the PMP certification
be involved or planning to become involved with project management. exam
Participants should also have an understanding of basic accounting and
budgeting skills, which will be utilized in budgeting project costs and Instructor Marcus Goncalves, Brian Porter, Alan Cline
practical exercises during the course. 2 Days, 1.5 CEUs, 15 PDHs
Member $1,450 / List Price $1,550
Instructors Marcus Goncalves, Brian Porter, Alan Cline
3 Days, 2.3 CEUs, 23 PDHs Note: The Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is
Member $1,895 / List Price $1,995 designed to certify project managers who meet the criteria for both
knowledge and experience. Along with the changes of March 2002,
Take this course and PD496 “Preparing for the Project Management PMI now requires at least 35-hours of project management education.
Professional Certification Exam” and save up to $650 by enrolling in Therefore, it is recommended that candidates register for PD467,
PD629 “Project Management Combo Course.” “Project Management for Engineers and Technical Professionals” first,
or take the two courses combined and register for PD629 “Project
Management Combo Course,” and save up to $650.

Take This Combo Course and Save Up to $650!

Project Management Combo Course

PD629

This course is a combination of “Project Management for Engineers and Technical Professionals” (PD467) and “Preparing for the Project
Management Professional Certification Exam” (PD496). Take these courses as a combo and SAVE UP TO $650.
Instructor Marcus Goncalves 5 Days, 3.8 CEUs, 38 PDHs Member $2,775 / List Price $2,895

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