Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS P.M
Project Management is a
multi-discipline profession that cuts across diverse fields. It is the
acquisition of knowledge, skills, methods, techniques, and tools applied to
projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget and to
specifications
WHO IS A
PROJECT MANAGER?
The above definition doesn’t tell
you what a Project Manager(PM) does, so think of the PM as the ‘go to guy’ he
makes everything tick. He is the guy that developed the plan for the new
product your company is introducing, he is the communication bridge between top
management and customers/vendors, he motivates those in his team, he helps to
identify what work/task to be completed, he developed the budget for the new
project, he ensures the quality of output doesn’t drop, he tries to anticipate
and mitigate all possible risk on the project. The Project Manager is Super Man
without the red cape in your company.’ Kindly note he is usually one of the
highest paid employees in your organization.
HOW CAN P.M
BENEFIT ME?
·
Increase your earning potentials
·
Position you for promotions and
secondment within your organization
·
Expand and boost your employment
potentials for any industry (Oil & gas, ICT, Telecommunications,
Construction, Manufacturing, Training & Consulting, Aviation, Business
Management etc. )
·
Improve your skill sets and
knowledge base.
·
Define a career path for you and
develop you as a world class professional
·
You can become a member of an elite
group with international credentials
WHAT
DISCIPLINE(S) IS P.M MOST APPROPRIATE?
ARE THERE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR P.M IN NIGERIA?
WHAT IS THE
AVERAGE SALARY FOR PROJECT MANAGERS?
HOW DO I
BECOME A PROJECT MANAGER?
WHAT IS P.M
EDUCATION / TRAINING?
Project Management skill acquisition
training + Certification examination prepping
Project Management education is the
training and application of Project Management methods, techniques, skills,
tools and prepping for international certification examinations. Kindly note
that training directed towards certification examinations alone will not
prepare you to becoming a project manager.
WHERE CAN I
OBTAIN THE P.M EDUCATION / TRAINING?
There are several training outfits
that offer Project Management training, but you must be careful when deciding
where you want to obtain your education, most training programmes are
structured towards obtaining certifications. So, when you have decided to
obtain your Project Management education, seek institutions that will train you
to obtain your certification in addition to imparting the necessary skills and
knowledge required to excel as a Project Manager.
Gigastreams consulting offers
Project Management Education. P&F curriculum has been designed to ensure
you obtain your international Project Management certification at the first
attempt and also impart practical Project Management skills, knowledge, tools
and methods. Get Project Management education today. www.gigastreamsconsulting.blogspot .com
WHAT IS THE
TRAINING DURATION?
The training is in six (6) days
WHAT ARE
THE TRAINING DAYS?
Week days and weekends
WHAT IS THE
TRAINING TIME?
The training time is 9:00 am – 3:00
pm
DO I GET A
CERTIFICATION ON COMPLETION OF THE TRAINING?
Yes, every participants who fulfil
the requirements of the training will be awarded a certificate of completion
attesting to your participation in the programme.
WHERE ARE
THE TRAINING LOCATIONS?
The training location is in Lagos.
DOES THE
TRAINING OFFER JOB PLACEMENT?
The training does not offer job
placement services, but we assist our trainees to prepare their CV, prospect
for jobs that match their profiles and make recommendations for openings with
partners and affiliates
WHAT ARE
THE REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRAINING?
Anyone with tertiary institution
education can participate in the training, irrespective of your back ground and
discipline
HOW MUCH IS
THE REGISTRATION FEE AND TUITION?
The registration fee is N5000 and
the tuition is N65,000 summing up to a total of N70,000
WHAT DOES
THE TRAINING FEE COVER
The training fee will cover all
materials required
·
36 Contact Hours of Training
·
Free Lunch (Buffet)
·
Fully Air Conditioned Training Hall
·
Free Lecture CDs
·
Practice Questions on CD
·
PMI Handbook
·
Branded Jotter & Pen
·
Certificate of Completion
HOW DO I
REGISTER FOR THE TRAINING?
ONLINE REGISTRATION - coming soon
WALK-IN REGISTRATION
Visit our office and pick up a
registration form
Pay the registration fee of N5,000
to Gigastreams account before the deadline date
Submit completed form and the copy
of bank teller to our office before the registration deadline date
Pay the tuition of N45,000.00 to
Gigastreams ac-count before the deadline date
Submit a copy of the bank teller to
our office before the tuition deadline date
IS THERE
ANY THE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS I CAN OBTAIN?
There several
certifications you can obtain to boost your credentials, check the table below.
Kindly note the list below is not exhaustive, we have only selected
certifications that are popular amongst employers in Nigeria.
S/No
|
Certification
|
Organizing
Body
|
Information
Source
|
1
|
Project Management Professional
(PMP)
|
Project Management Institute (PMI)
|
|
2
|
Certified Associate in Project
Management (CAPM)
|
Project Management Institute (PMI)
|
|
3
|
Projects IN Controlled
Environments (PRINCE 2)
|
Office of Government
Commerce UK
|
|
4
|
CompTIA Project +
|
Computing Technology Industry
Association
|
|
ARE THE
CERTIFICATIONS LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED?
All the above listed
certifications and organizations are global institutions, PMI is the leading
professional body for project management practitioner globally. The PMI
organised certifications (PMP and CAPM) are highly sought after by Nigeria
employers.
WHAT IS
PMP?
PMP is an acronym for
Project Management Professional, the PMP certification examination is organised
by PMI. PMP certification confers on its holders a global recognition as a
certified Project Management practitioner. PMP certification holders are the
highest paid professionals worldwide and the professionals are one of the most
sought after in any industry. For further information on the PMP certification
examination visit www.pmi.org
WHAT IS
CAPM?
CAPM is an acronym for
Certified Associate in Project Management, CAPM certification examination is
organised by PMI. The CAPM certification is suitable for fresh graduates or
individuals with no professional experience. CAPM certification holders are
ranked amongst the highest paid professional globally. For further information
on the PMP certification examination visit www.pmi.org
WHY
SHOULD I TRAIN WITH GIGASTREAMS?
Five reasons why you
should choose Gigastreams
·
We have a 100% success
rate, all our trainees who took up the PMP certification examination passed at
the first attempt.
·
Money back guarantee,
after attending the first class and you are not satisfied with the training we
will refund you the tuition fee paid.
·
Our training portal
ensures you never miss a class, just login with your credentials and review
lessons taught, take test and complete project work.
·
We don’t just train
you to pass the certification examination, we give you tools and valuable skill
sets through our mentoring and case study reviews.
·
Our facilitators are
seasoned professionals with years of experience, they are patient and treat
each trainee with special attention
GIGASTREAMS
AFFILIATED OR ACCREDITED BY ANY PROFESSIONAL BODY?
Gigastreams is a
Registered Educational Provider with Project Management Institute.
WHERE
WILL THE GIGASTREAMS TRAINING TAKE PLACE?
The PM training will
take in the locations below:
·
Laogs
WHERE
IS GIGASTREAMS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE?
Our office is located
at the address below
·
Jasmine Hall of Orchid
Hotels
Plot 3, Dreamwordl Africana Way
After Chevron Roundabout
Ikota, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos.
DOES
GIGASTREAMS OFFER TRAINING OUTSIDE THE NAMED LOCATION?
No we don’t, but we
are working hard to ensure more study centres are established to accommodate
the growing demand for our training services.
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