Welcome to PMP® Certification: Passing the 2021 Exam. This course provides the basic knowledge needed to learn the concepts and skills necessary to pass the 2021 Project Management Professional (PMP) exam administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It is intended to be used alongside the PMBOK® Guide, Sixth Edition, which is useful as an ancillary reference and glossary.

The new release of this course (R2.0) includes a new chapter on agile approaches to, and tools for, the project life cycle. These methods address projects that require an adaptive project environment, iterative activities, and changing requirements. The standard example of adaptive project needs is that of software development and revision; however, agile methods are used today in many different project environments, from architecture to medical equipment and services. The new chapter (Managing projects with agility) was inserted at the end of the book. There were no other changes to the rest of the content, including the Exam Prep add-on.

This course assumes that you have project management and other educational experience, as required by PMI, in order to take the exam. In addition, it’s expected either that you have already applied to take the exam, or that you plan to do so while taking this course or shortly thereafter; this course contains instructions for doing so.

Welcome to PMP® Certification: Passing the 2021 Exam. This course provides the basic knowledge needed to learn the concepts and skills necessary to pass the 2021 Project Management Professional (PMP) exam administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It is intended to be used alongside the PMBOK® Guide, Sixth Edition, which is useful as an ancillary reference and glossary.

The new release of this course (R2.0) includes a new chapter on agile approaches to, and tools for, the project life cycle. These methods address projects that require an adaptive project environment, iterative activities, and changing requirements. The standard example of adaptive project needs is that of software development and revision; however, agile methods are used today in many different project environments, from architecture to medical equipment and services. The new chapter (Managing projects with agility) was inserted at the end of the book. There were no other changes to the rest of the content, including the Exam Prep add-on.

This course assumes that you have project management and other educational experience, as required by PMI, in order to take the exam. In addition, it’s expected either that you have already applied to take the exam, or that you plan to do so while taking this course or shortly thereafter; this course contains instructions for doing so.

In today's competitive environment, information is one of the most important factors in determining the success of an organization. If you are able to manage and retrieve information efficiently, you can streamline the organization's processes and give it a competitive edge. Some data analysis tasks may require that you query multiple tables simultaneously or create complex views of data.

The 50-Minute Manager Series was designed to cover critical business and professional development topics in the shortest time possible. Our easy-to-read, easy-to-understand format can be used for self-study or classroom training, or even office training. With a wealth of hands-on exercises, the 50-Minute books keep you engaged and help you retain critical skills.

As technology progresses and becomes more interwoven with our businesses and lives, more data is collected about business and personal activities. This era of "big data" is a direct result of the popularity and growth of cloud computing, which provides an abundance of computational power and storage, allowing organizations of all sorts to capture and store data. Leveraging that data effectively can provide timely insights and competitive advantages.

Organizations typically store their most critical information—the information used to manage day-to-day operations—within a database. The ability to retrieve and analyze this information is essential to the functioning of the organization. Structured Query Language (SQL) is the primary language used to accomplish such tasks. Essentially, SQL is the language you use to interact with a database.

The ability to write SQL is an essential job skill for those who need to manage large volumes of data, produce reports, mine data, or combine data from multiple sources. Even if someone else on your team creates reports for you, having a fundamental understanding of SQL querying will help you ask the right questions and know what you're looking for in your data analysis tools.

This course, SQL Querying: Fundamentals (Third Edition), will teach you to use SQL as a tool to retrieve the information you need from databases.

Organizations typically store their most critical information—the information used to manage day-to-day operations—within a database. The ability to retrieve and analyze this information is essential to the functioning of the organization. Structured Query Language (SQL) is the primary language used to accomplish such tasks. Essentially, SQL is the language you use to interact with a database.

The ability to write SQL is an essential job skill for those who need to manage large volumes of data, produce reports, mine data, or combine data from multiple sources. Even if someone else on your team creates reports for you, having a fundamental understanding of SQL querying will help you ask the right questions and know what you're looking for in your data analysis tools.

This course, SQL Querying: Fundamentals (Third Edition), will teach you to use SQL as a tool to retrieve the information you need from databases.

ELK-EB-94-029IG_rev1.0: SQL Querying–Fundamentals (Third Edition), Instructor Edition 

Organizations typically store their most critical information—the information used to manage day-to-day operations—within a database. The ability to retrieve and analyze this information is essential to the functioning of the organization. Structured Query Language (SQL) is the primary language used to accomplish such tasks. Essentially, SQL is the language you use to interact with a database.

The ability to write SQL is an essential job skill for those who need to manage large volumes of data, produce reports, mine data, or combine data from multiple sources. Even if someone else on your team creates reports for you, having a fundamental understanding of SQL querying will help you ask the right questions and know what you're looking for in your data analysis tools.

ELK-EB-94-029SG_rev1.0: SQL Querying–Fundamentals (Third Edition), Student Edition 

Organizations typically store their most critical information—the information used to manage day-to-day operations—within a database. The ability to retrieve and analyze this information is essential to the functioning of the organization. Structured Query Language (SQL) is the primary language used to accomplish such tasks. Essentially, SQL is the language you use to interact with a database.

The ability to write SQL is an essential job skill for those who need to manage large volumes of data, produce reports, mine data, or combine data from multiple sources. Even if someone else on your team creates reports for you, having a fundamental understanding of SQL querying will help you ask the right questions and know what you're looking for in your data analysis tools.

QCTO-SP-220330_rev1.0: QCTO SP-220330: Cybersecurity Defender, NQF L4

This qualification will support the recommendations of the Presidential Commission on the 4th Industrial Revolution. This report forefronts human capital and the future of work and refers to growing skills instability. The 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is a fusion of advances in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, process automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), genetic engineering, quantum computing, cyber security, cloud computing and data science. These will bring enormous changes to the world of work in which cybersecurity will play an increasingly pivotal role in the execution of tasks, manufacturing and services.

The COVID pandemic caused a global shift towards remote and hybrid work environments and forced organisations to engage in a huge shift of how the workforce engage in day-to-day work activities. Similarly, the pandemic influenced the cyber threat landscape, creating a cyber pandemic in its wake. Companies are now forced to strengthen their cyber resilience strategy through continuous improvements to cyber security mechanisms. In South Africa the first piece of legislation was promulgated, namely the Cybercrimes Act of 2020, which will have an impact on how Cybersecurity Specialists and Defenders will operate.  It is therefore of imperative importance that Cybercrime Defenders are trained and prepared for this demanding work environment.

Currently, as hacking and data breaches increase, the demand for cybersecurity professionals is outpacing the supply. No similar skills programmes that have been approved by the QCTO. Cybercrime has demonstrated that it can have detrimental effects on companies, governments and individuals. Nobody is secure against these malicious attacks; cybercrimes causing loss of data, loss of money and loss of privacy, thus impacting on all levels of society and the economy.

A well-trained Cybersecurity workforce will benefit the full range of possible victims of cybercrime. The sector will benefit by being able to supply the much-needed Cybersecurity Defenders for deployment in the market. Currently, as hacking and data breaches increase, the demand for Cybersecurity professionals is outpacing the supply.

Cybersecurity Defenders are responsible for proactively protecting organisations’ systems from attacks, they are the first line of defence against cyberattacks, the first responders to cybersecurity breaches and are responsible for the hardening of the information systems of organisations ensuring compliance with legislation.

QCTO-SP-220328_rev1.0: QCTO SP-220328: Technopreneur, NQF L4

Technopreneurs a derivative of entrepreneurs is one of the critical and scarce skills identified by the Department of Home Affairs. The MICT SETA has developed 10 4IR qualifications in the ICT sector and embarked on the development of 5 more qualifications. Each of these qualifications creates opportunities for individuals to establish themselves as Technopreneurs.

Socio-economic benefits include possibilities of establishing start-up businesses in any community and encouraging local employment and creating work in local communities.

A Technopreneur will be able to establish, manage and grow a business and create client relationships related to the 4IR skills in order to employ from the local community.

Typical learners include individuals who have a passion to start their own businesses and have the technical skills to enter a niche market and provide in a market need.

No professional registration is needed to operate as a Technopreneur.

QCTO-SP-211009_rev1.0: QCTO SP-211009: Workplace Essential Skills, NQF L4

Workplace Essential Skills are the skills needed for work, learning and life. The programme is designed to support apprentices who have experienced difficulties within a company working environment. The purpose of this skills programme is to prepare a learner to operate as an employee and to complete daily tasks and activities at a workplace.

Workplace Essential Skills are used in every industry and at different levels of complexity. They provide the foundation for learning other skills and enable employees to adapt to modern working practices and workplace change. Workplace Essential Skills are the core skills you need to continue learning and to complete daily tasks and activities at work. The typical learners for the skills programme is employed and unemployed South Africans, including those employed or previously employed in low-skilled occupations.

The purpose of this skills programme is to prepare a learner to operate as an employee and to complete daily tasks and activities at a workplace. Workplace Essential Skills are the core skills you need to continue learning and to complete daily tasks and activities at work. Workplace Essential Skills are the skills needed for work, learning and life.

QCTO-SP-240201_rev1.0: QCTO SP-240201: Basic End User Computing, NQF L3

As technology advances, basic computer skills have become essential for most jobs. Employees with these skills can complete tasks more quickly and accurately, increasing overall productivity in the workplace. Basic computer skills help individuals become more efficient in their personal lives, such as managing their finances, communicating with others, and completing daily tasks. It provides a foundation for individuals to build on and develop more advanced technology skills, which can lead to greater opportunities for career and personal life advancement. A workforce with effective computing skills led to increased innovation, productivity and competitiveness, which contribute to overall economic growth.

The Basic End User Computing skills programme will benefit both society and the economy by equipping people with basic skills in using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications. Basic skills in these software applications can help individuals’ complete tasks more efficiently, which lead to increased productivity in the workplace. Effective use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software can improve communication between individuals and teams, making it easier to share ideas, data, and information. Basic proficiency in these software applications is often a requirement for many jobs, and individuals with these skills may have an easier time finding employment or advancing in their careers. The use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software can help reduce costs associated with printing, copying, and distributing physical documents. Basic skills in these software applications can help individuals and teams become more creative and innovative in their work, leading to new ideas and solutions. A workforce with strong skills in these software applications can help businesses remain competitive by improving efficiency, communication, and productivity. Effective use of these software applications can make it easier to access, analyse, and share data and information, which can have positive impacts on decision-making processes.

Basic End- User Computing skills programme will benefit learners by equipping them with essential computer skills, including how to use common software applications, create and manage documents, use email and the internet, and maintain data security. These skills are becoming increasingly necessary in today's digital world. The skills improve learners’ employability, job performance, enhance personal productivity and enable learners to engage more effectively with technology.

The purpose of the skills programme is to build the capacity of a person to function as Basic End User Computing. Basic End User Computing enables learners to handle a range of computing devices safely and effectively managing the interface between the devices, and proficiency in the selection, use and integration of a range of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation application software to execute basic level tasks.

QCTO-SP-210502_rev1.0: QCTO SP-210502: Conflict Management, NQF L5

Conflict in the workplace negatively affect the productivity and quality of work. Effective and efficient management of conflicts to create peace and harmony in the workplace (on a prevention basis).

QCTO-SP-230375_rev1.0: QCTO SP-230375_Python Programmer, NQF L4

Python programmers will play a pivotal role in establishing a data-driven culture and currently available advanced technology to manipulate these big data and complex datasets.

It is also important to note that there are great opportunities to become self-employed and the entrepreneurial orientated Python Programmers will form new companies (with the employment creation associated to it).

A demand for competent Python programmers exist in any economic sector, e.g. finance, insurance, healthcare, energy, environmental, government, transportation, agriculture and food. International research also confirms the phenomenal growth in the need for qualified programmers, including Python Programmers.

Typical learners include school leavers and persons who want to enter the ICT sector with programming skills. Minimum requirements are a Gr 11 with Maths Lit and English.

No formal registration is required to function as a Python Programmer.

Python Programmers can be employed in developing websites and software, task automation, data analysis, and data visualisation, search engine optimisation, Blockchain, etc.

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program provides a standard model and process for conducting a conformity assessment of Department of Defense (DoD) suppliers and service providers. Organizations wanting to provide products and services to the DoD will be required to demonstrate their cybersecurity competency and compliance under the CMMC program. A rigorous Assessment Process is used to ensure that the relevant security controls have been effectively implemented and that there is evidence that these controls can be sustained.

This course covers identifying the scope of an Assessment, assessing the CMMC Level 2 practices, and using an established process and workflow to enable efficiencies during an Assessment.

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program provides a standard model and process for conducting a conformity assessment of Department of Defense (DoD) suppliers and service providers. Organizations wanting to provide products and services to the DoD will be required to demonstrate their cybersecurity competency and compliance under the CMMC program. A rigorous Assessment Process is used to ensure that the relevant security controls have been effectively implemented and that there is evidence that these controls can be sustained.

This course covers identifying the scope of an Assessment, assessing the CMMC Level 2 practices, and using an established process and workflow to enable efficiencies during an Assessment.