Project Management Professional (PMP) Training Course.
Introduction
The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is one of the most widely recognized and respected credentials for project managers worldwide. This 5-day intensive training course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to successfully manage projects across industries, based on the PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) and best practices outlined by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The course covers all knowledge areas, process groups, and key concepts of project management, preparing participants for the PMP certification exam.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will:
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the PMP exam domains, process groups, and knowledge areas.
- Learn best practices and tools for effective project planning, execution, monitoring, and control.
- Develop the skills required to manage projects, teams, and stakeholders efficiently and effectively.
- Understand project risk management, scope management, time management, and budgeting.
- Be fully prepared to take and pass the PMP certification exam and enhance their career in project management.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Aspiring project managers and experienced project managers who want to formalize their project management skills.
- Professionals preparing for the PMP certification exam and looking to expand their understanding of project management.
- Team leads, functional managers, and other professionals involved in managing projects across industries.
- Individuals seeking to advance their career by obtaining the globally recognized PMP credential.
Day 1: Introduction to Project Management and PMP Framework
Session 1: Introduction to PMP and PMI
- Overview of the PMP certification and the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Importance of PMP certification and its global recognition
- Overview of the PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge)
- Key differences between project management methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid
- Understanding the PMP exam structure and eligibility requirements
Session 2: Project Management Framework
- Defining a project and understanding the role of project management
- The 5 Process Groups: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing
- The 10 Knowledge Areas: Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Resource, Communication, Risk, Procurement, and Stakeholder Management
- Interrelationship of Process Groups and Knowledge Areas
Session 3: Project Integration Management
- Developing the Project Charter and Project Management Plan
- Directing and managing project work
- Monitoring and controlling project performance
- Closing a project or phase: Final deliverables and lessons learned
Day 2: Project Scope and Time Management
Session 4: Project Scope Management
- Defining and controlling project scope
- Creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Collecting requirements and defining project scope
- Validating and controlling scope during project execution
Session 5: Project Time Management
- Defining activities and sequencing them logically
- Estimating resources and durations
- Developing the project schedule: Gantt charts and critical path analysis
- Controlling project schedule and managing schedule changes
Session 6: Tools and Techniques for Time and Scope Management
- Scheduling tools: MS Project, Primavera, and other software
- Earned Value Management (EVM): Integrating scope, time, and cost performance
- Controlling scope creep and managing stakeholder expectations
Day 3: Project Cost, Quality, and Resource Management
Session 7: Project Cost Management
- Estimating project costs and determining budget
- Cost control: Monitoring expenditures and managing cost variances
- Understanding cost performance metrics: EVM, CPI, SPI, and forecasting
- Cost baseline and project financial management
Session 8: Project Quality Management
- Defining quality and implementing quality management processes
- Performing quality assurance and quality control
- Using tools like Pareto charts, fishbone diagrams, and control charts
- Developing the Quality Management Plan and continuous improvement practices
Session 9: Project Resource Management
- Estimating and planning human resources and team structures
- Acquiring, developing, and managing the project team
- Conflict management, leadership styles, and team building
- Resource leveling and controlling resource utilization
Day 4: Project Communications, Risk, and Procurement Management
Session 10: Project Communication Management
- Planning and managing communications with stakeholders
- Using communication tools and techniques effectively
- Reporting project performance and managing stakeholder expectations
- Managing internal and external communications during project execution
Session 11: Project Risk Management
- Identifying project risks and performing risk analysis
- Developing a risk management plan: Risk response strategies
- Quantitative vs. qualitative risk analysis
- Risk monitoring and controlling
Session 12: Project Procurement and Stakeholder Management
- Planning, conducting, and controlling procurements
- Contract types and procurement management processes
- Identifying stakeholders and developing stakeholder engagement strategies
- Managing stakeholder expectations and resolving conflicts
Day 5: Exam Review and Final Preparation
Session 13: PMP Exam Review
- Review of key concepts and knowledge areas: Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Risk, Procurement
- Understanding how to navigate the exam: Time management, question types, and best practices
- Focus on difficult areas: Understanding complex topics and strategies for problem-solving
Session 14: Practice Exam and Case Studies
- Taking a full-length practice exam to simulate the PMP certification test
- Reviewing exam questions and discussing correct answers
- Exam strategies: How to manage time and identify key details in questions
Session 15: Final Q&A and Certification Tips
- Final Q&A session to address remaining doubts and clarify concepts
- Tips for passing the PMP certification exam: Study methods, time management during the exam, and avoiding common pitfalls
- How to maintain PMP certification and continuing education options