PM Center of Excellence

Links Technology is committed to ensuring you continue to acquire new sought after skills and stay at the forefront of technology management!

Where do you start?

The PM CoE is your toolbox for Project Management knowledgebase and best practices. Our mission is to ensure a standardization of efficiency and effectiveness of project management for successful project deliveries during your tenure all while empowering you. We offer Best-In-Class training programs, certificate preparation, and a toolkit of knowledgebase support for best practices to keep your skills polished and sharp.

Project Management Professional (PMP)

The Project Management Institute community of professionals demonstrates its commitment to project management excellence by offering multiple certifications including the PMP certificate. Expand upon your existing knowledge base and skills within a known proven framework. Maintain your certification through Professional Development Units (PDUs) to keep your skills at the forefront of changing project methodologies.

Project Management Certificate Training

NOTE: You can apply even if you do not officially have the title of Project Manager.

Option A:
Instructor-led Online PMP Exam Prep Course

  • Four-day Live Instructor-led PMP® Classes
  • Experiential learning based on PMBOK
  • Real-time based learning via case studies 35Contact Hours/35 PDUs
  • Train with Qualified, Certified, Accredited Trainers
  • Access to high-quality PMI digital resources
  • Doubt-clearing sessions
  • 24/7 Support and Learning Assistance

Option B:
Self-paced PMP Exam Prep eLearning Course

  • Self-paced
  • Self-study

PMP Process Flow:

Before applying, make sure you meet one of the following sets of PMP Certification requirements:

Option A:
Four-Year Degree

  • 36 months of experience leading projects within the past 8 years
  • 35 contact hours of project management education or training

Option B:
Secondary Degree

  • High-School diploma or Associate degree
  • 60 months of experience leading projects within the past 8 years
  • 35 contact hours of project management education or training

Exam Details

  • 230 minutes
  • 180 questions from three domains: People, Process, and Business Environment
  • Question types:
    • Multiple choice
    • Multiple responses
    • Matching
    • Hot spot
    • Fill-in-the-blank

Online exam takers are allotted two 10-minute breaks, while in-person exam takers are not provided breaks.

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Scrum Master

The Scaled Agile SAFe methodology is a trusted system for agile-managing projects with quick and ease. It improves time-to-market, delivers high-quality solutions, and allows for change throughout the development process.

SAFe Scrum Master Training

Includes a two-day live instructor class, coursebook with SAFe Studio access, remote learning via SAFe Virtual Classrooms, one-year access to SAFe Studios, platform access to eLearning modules with exclusive content for SAFe transformation support, and curated content playlists, resources, and guides tailored to interest and roles.

Key Features:

  • Two-day Live instructor-led class
  • Course workbook and SAFe Studio access
  • Remote learning via SAFe Virtual Classrooms
  • One-year access to SAFe Studio with your first class attendance
  • Platform access to e-learning modules and exclusive content for SAFe transformation support
  • Curated content playlists, resources, and guides tailored to interests and roles
  • Course workbook and SAFe Studio access to help prepare you to take the certification
  • Exam, claim their digital badge, and tools to get started in your SAFe role
  • Team Event Facilitator Guides
  • Online collaboration templates for all SAFe team events
  • Toolkits to help prepare and execute PI Planning
  • Access to content, tools, and resources you need to practice SAFe every day
  • SAFe Scrum Master certification exam

Your Toolkit

There are multiple choices for you to find the information you need quickly. You can find information for a variety of skills, templates, and guides. Cisco offers multiple options to help you tackle any project management need.

Cisco’s Project Management Office 

You can refine and improve your skills utilizing Cisco’s tools and new workflow techniques. In the Program and Project Management Office support area you’ll find a list of meetings, management techniques, and project templates. Be sure to utilize these tried-and-true examples to make your project process efficient, reduce cycle times, and improve the service you provide.