Project Management Consulting &Training
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How Do I Register For Your Program/Training? |
| To register for our program, please visit our website(www.abrpm.com), scroll down on to our training schedule, select the date & venue which you wish to attend and click on the 'enroll now' button, This informs us of your intention to attend the program. As all seats are paid for before the program starts, you will need to make payment at the bank as soon as you can to secure your space. After making the payment, all you need to do is show up for the program on the scheduled dates. |
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Do You Offer Discounts? |
Yes we do! We offer 5%,10%, & 15% discounts when you pay for training in advance. ·15% discount when you pay 4 weeks (or more) in advance. So for training that normally costs ₦95,000.00 you would pay ₦80,750. ·10% discount when you pay 3 weeks in advance. So for training that normally costs ₦95,000.00 you would pay ₦85,500.00. ·5% discount when you pay 2 weeks in advance. So for training that normally costs ₦95,000.00 you would pay ₦90,250.00. |
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Do You Really Offer A Money-Back Guarantee? |
| Yes, if you are not satisfied with the quality of the training, then you can ask for a refund at any time during the first weekend. |
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How Does The Loan/Credit Facility Work? |
| This is for people who wish to start enjoying the benefits of Project Management in their career straight away but do not have the funds to pay for it, we have an arrangement with a finance company. If your application is accepted, then they pay us on your behalf. You then pay them back over 4 months at 8% interest per month. |
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How Do I Pay For The Training? |
| You can pay at the bank or by an online transfer. Our bank details are: GT Bank Albert & Benjamin Ross 223 863 276 110 |
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Why Should I Train With abr? |
| In addition to the superb quality of our training, we have an ongoing relationship with all our clients. We keep in touch with you through phone calls, our facebook page etc and this continues even after you have done the exam. we also give you a money back guarantee. |
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Why Do You Have Different Fees For Different Venues? |
| We use our own venue for the Ikeja training, while we have to rent Protea hotel we use in Lekki. |
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Is The Training Compulsory For The Exam? |
| Yes, the training is compulsory. Without attending the training you will not be allowed to sit for the exam. |
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Can I Pay In Installments? |
| You can pay by installments. Pay N50,000 and pay the balance at the end of the training or the end of the month in which you complete the training whichever comes later |
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How Much Do I Need To Study For The Exam? |
| We recommend at least 120 hours of study time after the training. Some people find this 120 hours in about 7 weeks while others find it in 6 months, some in 1 year and others have not found it in 3 years, so it depends on your determination and focus but we are with you every step of the way. |
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How Soon After The Training Can I Write The Exam? |
| From when you have paid for the exam, you have a year to write the exam. However we do recommend that you put in at least 120 hours of studying before you take the exam. |
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What Does The Training Fee Cover? |
| The training fee will include a training manual and free lunch | |
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When Is The Exam? |
| The exam is an online exam, so it is available every weekday of the year except public holidays. |
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Can I Register and Pay For The Exam Through You |
| Yes we can do that for you if you want us to. Please ask us about it. |
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Can I Do The Exam At Your Venue/Office? |
| The exam can only be taken at PMI approved Prometric centers. The addresses will be provided when you are applying for the exam. |
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Do You Issue Certificates? |
| Yes, we will issue you with a certificate of completion once you complete the training and a number of our clients have used our certificates to get promotions or new jobs. |
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Can I Register and Pay For The Exam Through You? |
| Yes we can do that for you if you want us to. Please ask us about it. |
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How Do I Enroll/Register For Your Programs? |
| To enroll please scroll down on our home page at www.abrpm.com to view our training calendar. Decide when you wish to attend and click on 'enrol now' on the rightmost column of the calendar just after the address. Once you have done this you will need to make a payment at the bank as soon as you can to secure your space. |
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Do You Train Outside Lagos? |
| We train only in Lagos and we have delegates from all over the country that attend our training. These is due to the quality of our training and our consistency. |
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What Is The Difference Between PMP & CAPM? |
| Any one who does not satisfy the criteria for the PMP(Project Management Professional) will have to do the CAPM(Certified Associate in Project Management) |
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What Is/Are The Criteria For PMP? |
| To be eligible for the PMP exam, you need to satisfy the following criteria: You must have a degree, 3 years work experience, 4500 hours of project management experience and you must have attended 35 hours of project management training. Anyone who does not satisfy these criteria will have to do the CAPM |
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How Much Is The Exam Fee? |
| The PMP exam is $535 while the CAPM exam is $354. This includes one years' membership of the PMI(Project Management Institute), USA. As a member, you get a copy of the PM Network magazine delivered to your address every month, you get access to their online library which contains a wealth of resources and you also get a free soft copy of the PMBOK(Project Management Body of Knowledge) which non-members have to buy for about $60. Also it is cheaper to do the exam as a member. |
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What Is The Duration Of The Training? |
| It is for 4 days over 2 weekends from 9am till 6pm each day. |
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How Much Is Your Training? |
| The training costs N80,000 at Ikeja and N95,000 at Lekki. This includes a training manual , free lunch and snacks. |
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Can I Do The CAPM Exam Without Training? |
| The training is compulsory unless you have 1500 hours of PM experience |
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Can't I Do PMP Instead Of CAPM? |
| If you satisfy the criteria for PMP, then you can do it. |
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Do I Pay For The Exam in Naira/Dollars? |
| You can pay in Naira or Dollars. But we will rather you pay in dollars into our domicillary account, and this is also cheaper to pay in dollars than to pay in naira. |
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Do You Give Questions As Well? |
| We give you two tests, one at the start and one at the end. If you want more questions to practice with, we can get you a CD of 3500 practice questions by crosswinds.You can buy it yourself from this website: www.crosswindpm.com. But you will need to have a US address or an address in Europe for them to deliver it to. If you want us to get it for you, it costs N24,000 and we deliver to you anywhere in Nigeria within 2 weeks from the day you pay. |
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Is 4 Days Enough To Learn Project Management? |
| It is actually 36 hours over 4 days. A semester course in any university in the world at 2 hours a week over 3 months is actually 24 hours. So at 36 hours, this is longer than a semester’s course in the university. It is done in four days because it is easier for us as adults than committing 2 hours every Saturday for 5 months. We start the course from the very beginning, We assume everyone has had no prior experience so we start the course from the very beginning and carry everybody along. |
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Is Prince2 Better Than PMP? |
| It is used by American companies across the world. As most of the world's largest companies are American or have large American interests, it means that more companies use PMP instead of Prince2. This is evidenced by the fact that the PMI is the world's largest project management body. Most of the multinational organizations in Nigeria also use the PMP for the same reason. |
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What Is The Difference Between Prince2 and PMP? |
| Prince 2 is a methodology designed by the British Govt for their IT contractors. Hence it is used by UK companies all over the world. It was designed for use in the IT industry but there is an ongoing efforts to modify it for use in other industries. The PMP/CAPM, developed by the PMI(Project Management Institute), USA was developed to apply to all fields. It is a set of best practices in management as found in the world's most successful companies following intensive research. |
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What Is CAPM? |
| CAPM stands for Certified Associate in Project Management. This is for people who do not satisfy the criteria for PMP. It is however the same training, so you acquire the same knowledge and skill set. |
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What Does PMP Stand For? |
| PMP stands for Project Management Professional. It is one of the most recognized certifications in the world. It is the only one in the top 5 that is applicable to almost any field of specialization. |
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What Is Project Management/your Program About? |
| Project management is about a set of best practices as observed and documented at the world’s most enduring & successful organizations. So you can go back and apply them at your work or business and achieve simila results in the process. It is a management skill which makes you more productive & effective allowing you to distinguish yourself amongst contemporaries and so can be used as a fast track to management. |
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Tell Me More About Project Management/Your Program |
| A lot of what you will learn is also taught on an MBA so it is also called a mini MBA in some quarters. For this reason, it is a highly sought after skill by employers & employees worldwide. Whatever your background or field of specialization, many areas project management will be useful for you. So you can also use it to change careers. |
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Will The Certificate You Would Issue To Me Be Recognized By My office? |
| Many of our clients/alumni have presented our certificates at work as proof of self development. A number have used it to get promotions and/or new jobs. |
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Do You Have Any Other Branches? |
| No but since we have it on weekends you can travel down. |
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How Is Project Management Relevant To Me And My Career? |
| Project management is a business skill that can be applied in any industry. With project management you would learn how to plan/organise. This is relevant in any field. |
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Does The Fee Include Payments For Exams? |
| No, the fee is for the training alone, the fee for the exam is separate. |
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Do I Have To Write The Exam Immediately I Finish The Classes? |
| No you don’t have to. You can write the exam whenever you are ready.You must however write the exam within one year of paying for it or you forfeit your exam fee. |
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How Do I Pay For The Exams? |
| You can pay for the exam through us or you can pay yourself. You will be given all the information you need about the exam during the training. |
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What Text Book Do You Recommend for PMP/CAPM? |
| Crosswind by Tony Johnson or PMP exam Prep by Rita Muchay. |
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Will I Get Any Certificate After Training? |
| yes, a certificate of completion of training | |
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How Old Is abr? |
| This is our fifth year of operations, and we have trained over 1,700 delegates in that time. |
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Is abr Affiliated To The PMI? |
| Abr is not a Registered Education provider, but we deal with the PMI regularly and they are very much aware of us. It is not a requirement that we are registered education providers to be able to deliver the best project management training you can get |
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Can you pay the exam fees for me? |
| Yes we can. Please enquire about the cost. |
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Which Exam Do I Do, PMP or CAPM? |
The requirements for PMP are as follows: You must have a degree, 3 years work experience, 4,500 hours of project management related experience and attend 35 hours of project management training. OR You must have a Secondary school leaving certificate, 5 years work experience, 7,500 hours of project management related experience and attend 35 hours of project management training.If you do not satisfy the above criteria, then you will have to do the CAPM for which the requirement is to attend at least 21 hours of project management training. |
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Can I Ppay For The Training In Installments? |
| Yes, you can. There are two options, you can either pay us in two installments over a month or you can apply for finance/loan( we have an arrangement with a micro finance bank) and spread the payment over 4 months. In both cases, your certificate will be sent to you once you have completed the payment. You can either pay us 60% of the fee and pay the balance at the end of the training. Of you can apply to the micro-finance bank whom we have negotiated with on your behalf. If accepted, you can spread the payment over 4 months and there are no penalties for early repayment. The interest rate applicable varies so please ask when you are about toapply. |
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Can You Pay The Exam Fees Me? |
| Yes we can. Please enquire about the cost. |
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Do You Really Offer A Money Back Guarantee? |
| Yes, we do. If within the first two days, you are not happy with the quality of the training, then you can ask for a refund. We only ask you please let us know what you are not happy about so we can improve it going forward. |
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When Is Your Next Training? |
| Please visit our website and scroll down to see our training calender. |
