iKompass launches Online PgMP Training developed by PgMP certified instructors

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(Free-Press-Release.com) November 7, 2009 -- iKompass aims to be a leader in providing PgMP training and as such the pricing of the product has been strategically placed to stimulate mass adoption. Created by 4 PgMP certified instructors, the PgMP online course by ikompass is designed in such a way that it covers all the material that a participant would ever need to take the exam.

PgMP online training by iKompass is made of 40 hours of pgmp courseware with voice, animations, multi-media and simulations. The online PgMP course is created by PgMP certified instructors who have extensive experience in program management across Europe, Asia and the Middle east.

Primarily based on the program management standard second edition, the PgMP online course contains over 20 case studies covering banking, IT, software, construction, government, and manufacturing and telecommunications industries.

Each chapter has pgmp exam questions and exercises to test learner knowledge. The online PgMP course has voice on all the pages with detailed annotations and guided instructions. The course is designed keeping in mind the audience needs. Over 30 PgMP aspirants were interviewed to understand the expectations and requirements for good pedagogy. Instruction design for the PgMP training online was based on the feedback from these interviews and focus groups.

The self paced PgMP course has been designed to keep the participant motivated and engaged throughout. On screen animations to illustrate important program management concepts have been added throughout the course. The online PgMP course will take approximately 2 months to complete and at the end of it, the participant will be ready for the real exam. The course has over 400 questions with feedback and explanations.

Taking into account that the median time to get the eligibility letter from PMI to take the PgMP exam, this course is designed for self study during the 2 month waiting period. The PgMP online course is delivered through a secure learning portal as a flash movie with interactivity with bookmarking and resume capabilities.

Taking into consideration a typical PgMP candidate is usually in a senior position, the course addresses issues and problem solving commonly witnessed large organizational planning. As such, participants will be able to relate their program management experiences with the content of the online PgMP course.

The pgmp online course is priced at 675 USD and comes with the following features:

• 45 Hours of pgmp elearning content with 95% voice on all pages
• 100% aligned with the Program management standard

• Animations to illustrate key PgMP exam concepts
• Over 20 program management case studies
• Over 400 exam practice questions with feedback and explanations
• 3D graphics to enhance visuals
• demo is available at ikompass website http://www.ikompass.com/pgmp.php