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Member Benefits Discount for NBMBAA® Members

CertifiNOW™ Project Management Training & Consulting Services offers exclusive Member Benefits discounts to NBMBAA® Members for public and private training courses.  Log in to your Member Portal to retrieve your discount and start your training today!

About CertifiNOWTM

CertifiNOW demystifies the International Standard for Project Management and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (The PMBOK).  If you need to pass the PMP® or CAPM® exam and you want to get the best project management learning experience, then CertifiNOW is the right choice for you.

This project management learning program provides:

A clear understanding of the International Standard for Project Management and Agile.

The best learning experience in a condensed amount of time, while also satisfying most, if not all, of your professional certification, education, and training needs.

The CertifiNOW certification courses reduce exam preparation time from an average of nine to twelve months, to just three or four days of classroom instruction.

For senior executives contemplating organizational transformation, but not seeking certification, this course is beneficial because it provides a solid theoretical framework and the proper paradigm for thinking about Projectized organizational structures, the international standard for project management, and what are the required processes needed to scope projects properly and complete projects on-time, and on-schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

All of us – corporate employees and entrepreneurs – are evaluated, ranked, and compensated based on our ability to accomplish work and deliver business results. Project Management is simply the Art and Science of accomplishing work and delivering business results via an internationally accepted framework. Project Management has become the indispensable skill set required to deliver business results. Therefore, MBA career success and cash flow are dependent upon project management skill level — regardless of your level within an organization.

During a recent study, 90 percent of executives surveyed claimed that project management is either critical or very important to their organization. The same study stated, “Employers tend to feel that the M.B.A. graduates are strong in technical business areas like marketing, finance, and accounting — but need more project management skills”. This advances the narrative of why individuals who are certified in project management tend to make up to 25% more, annually than their non-certified peers. This course teaches the international standard for project management, which is in very high demand globally. Just in the USA alone, over 1 million project management-related positions will be created each year for the next decade.

This course is designed for busy professionals and business owners with very little time but have the desire to increase their credibility in the marketplace by earning PMI® (Project Management Institute) certification as a PMP® (Project Management Professional) or CAPM® (Certified Associate in Project Management). CertifiNOW, the course provider, specializes in advanced certification training for professionals and consultants in virtually every major industry.

This is an accelerated learning course that demystifies the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) while providing the core information in the following 10 Knowledge Areas:

1. Integration Management 6. Communication Management
2. Scope Management 7. Human Resource Management
3. Time Management 8. Risk Management
4. Cost Management 9. Procurement Management
5. Quality Management 10. Stakeholder Management

Two additional modules on the special application areas of Social Responsibility and Exam Strategy are also included in the course.

The Project Management Institute (PMI®) is the international governing body for the project management profession and project management certification. With half a million members and credential holders in more than 180 countries, PMI® is also one of the world’s largest professional membership associations. Its worldwide advocacy makes it the global thought leader in this strategic organizational competency. CertifiNOW is a registered education provider (REP) for PMI.

PMI® is a not-for-profit organization that advances the project management profession through globally recognized standards and certifications, collaborative communities, an extensive research program, and professional development opportunities. PMI® certifications are globally accepted and recognized; PMI®certified professionals are respected for their knowledge and competency. PMI®certifications are globally accepted and recognize knowledge and competency. Salaries and career opportunities for credential holders show that employers recognize the value delivered by trained practitioners. This class will prepare you to become a certified project management professional.

The PMP® credential is the most important industry-recognized certification for individuals responsible for achieving business results via projects. More than 370,000 practitioners worldwide hold this credential. Earning the PMP® demonstrates that you have the experience, education and competency to successfully lead and direct projects.

This recognition is seen through increased marketability to employers and higher salary; according to the PMI Salary Survey – Sixth Edition, a PMP® increases your salary up to 25% more than your non-credentialed colleagues and peers.

The PMP® recognizes demonstrated competence in leading and directing project teams. If you are an experienced professional looking to solidify your skills, stand out to employers and maximize your earning potential, the PMP® credential is the right choice for you.

Whether you are new to project management, changing careers, or already serving as a subject matter expert on project teams, the CAPM® can get your career on the right path or take it to the next level. Designed for those with less project experience, the CAPM® demonstrates your understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management.

The proper audience for CAPM candidates consists of two different types of professionals.

  1. Senior Level indivuduals and Executives who do not manage projects but will be held accountable for projects within your organization are good candidates for the CAPM. These professionals need to have a solid understanding of the principles of Project Management to empower them to ask the project management professionals (PMPs) in their organizations the right questions.  Knowing what question to ask will help you make sure all projects within your organization are delivered in a quality way, on time, and within budget.  These professionals also need to understand earned value management (EVM).

OR

  1. The CAPM® certification is also right for you if you are looking to make a career change or you have limited experience leading projects.  However, you are looking to demonstrate your commitment to project management, improve your ability to manage larger projects, earn additional responsibility, and stand out to potential employers.

Courses

Annual membership contract, paid in monthly installments with automatic renewal Service begins as soon as your initial payment is processed. You will be charged 1/12 of the annual membership fee at the time of purchase, every month for the duration of your annual contract. Your membership contract will renew automatically, on your annual renewal date, until you cancel your membership in writing no later than 30 days prior to your annual renewal by contacting membership support. Renewal rates are subject to change, but you will be notified at least 30 days prior to your annual renewal date if your renewal rate will change. Should you cancel before your one-year term has expired, you will be charged 100% of your remaining contract obligation and your service will continue until the end of until the end of your contracted term. Cancellations can be made any time by contacting membership support in writing. Annual prepaid membership contract, with automatic renewal Service begins as soon as your payment is processed. You will be charged, immediately in full, the annual membership fee at the time of purchase. Your contract will renew automatically, on your annual renewal date, unless you cancel your membership in writing by no later than 30 days prior to your annual renewal date by contacting membership support. Renewal rates are subject to change, but you will be notified at least 30 days prior to your annual renewal date if your renewal rate will change. Should you cancel before your one-year term has expired, your payment is non-refundable, and your service will continue until the end of your contracted term. Cancellations can be made any time by contacting membership support in writing. Activation of Membership Memberships will become active upon processing of all materials at National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) headquarters. Existing Lifetime and Associate Lifetime Members The Lifetime or Associate Lifetime membership is no longer offered. Existing Lifetime or Associate Lifetime members who have paid in full are active for the duration of his or her lifetime, from their membership activation (see activation of membership). Lifetime or Associate Lifetime members are no longer eligible for any other membership type. Student Members Student memberships are active for 12 consecutive months, beginning at activation (see activation of membership). You will be considered a student member as long as you are actively enrolled in a recognized undergraduate or graduate degree program. Your membership should be upgraded to a Professional or Associate membership upon the expiration of your current membership, subsequent to graduation. You are required to submit proof of your current enrollment. The following items will be accepted as proof of current enrollment: • Letter from the registrar acknowledging your current enrollment status • Copy of your tuition bill • Class schedule reflecting your current enrollment. Should you fail to submit proof of current enrollment within 60 days, your membership may be terminated, and your payment will not be refunded. You will then need to reapply for membership. Refund Policy The NBMBAA will only provide refunds for the following reasons: • Verified duplication of billing • Verified overcharges • Submission of incorrect member type resulting in one of the above Refunds will be provided as follows: • Credit card payments will be credited to that same credit card. • Cash and check payments will be credited by NBMBAA check after 30 days, and only after initial payment has cleared our financial institution. * Refunds will be issued only upon request of the individual. The NBMBAA will vigorously defend itself against credit card charge backs. In the event that your credit card company requests a credit for charges, we will comply only to the extent that the request meets the requirements of the refund policy. (See above). Recurring Payments If you choose a recurring payments option to automatically renew your membership, you are responsible for canceling it prior to annual recurrence to avoid charges. Once charged, your membership will not be refunded. Notice of Photography and/or Videography As a condition of membership, individuals grant the National Black MBA Association an irrevocable nonexclusive license to use their name, image, voice and likeness for the purpose of advertising and promoting NBMBAA events, activities and products without any further approval from you or payment to you. It is the NBMBAA’s right to make visual and audio recordings, and still images of its members (collectively “Photography”) and to use the Photography and member’s name. However, none of the above shall be deemed as an endorsement for any NBMBAA product or service. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, members agree that the rights granted hereunder shall include the perpetual, worldwide right of NBMBAA to edit, telecast, rerun, record, publish, reproduce, use, license, print, distribute or otherwise exploit, in any manner and in any medium or forum, whether now known or hereafter devised. Terms and Conditions are subject to change without prior notification. Revised: April 5, 2017. NBMBAA®