PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is one of the top-paying certifications in the United States, and project managers who complete this certification earn 20% more than those without.

In this training course, you’ll gain the essential preparation needed to pass the PMP and CAPM® exams. Concentrating on exam content from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK®Guide) – Sixth Edition and other sources, this course includes a wide variety of learning tools, practice questions, study aids, and post-learning resources all using Project Management Institute (PMI) terminology.

IS THIS THE RIGHT COURSE ?

To be eligible for the PMP certification, you must first meet specific education and experience requirements. The PMP Exam Prep Boot Camp satisfies the requirements for contact hours of instruction. The final step in gaining certification is passing a multiple choice, psychometric-based examination designed to objectively assess and measure your project management knowledge. It is recommended that you have achieved the experience requirements prior to taking this course.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Associate Project Managers

• Senior Project Managers

• Project Managers

• Team Leaders

• IT Project Managers

• Product Managers

• Project Coordinators

• Program Managers

• Project Analyst

• Project Sponsors

• Project Leaders

• Project team members seeking the PMP certification

ATTENDEES LEARN

• Prepare to take the PMP exam.

• Become familiar with PMBOK® Guide terms, definitions, and processes.

 • Master test-taking techniques.

• Learn styles and types of questions found on the PMP exam.

• PMBOK® Guide’s five process groups, ten knowledge areas, and the area of professional and social responsibility.

The classroom and virtual versions of this interactive course include:

• A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide) – Seventh Edition

• 200 mock-exam practice questions

• Exercises throughout to reinforce PMP exam concept

PREREQUISITES

To be eligible for the PMP certification, you must first meet specific education and experience requirements. The PMP Exam Prep Boot Camp satisfies the requirements for contact hours of instruction. The final step in gaining certification is passing a multiple choice, psychometric-based examination designed to objectively assess and measure your project management knowledge. It is recommended that you have achieved the experience requirements prior to taking this course.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

To be eligible for the PMP certification exam, you must meet certain educational and professional requirements:

• Option1

o Educational Background: Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent)

o Project Management Experience: 7,500 hours leading and directing projects

o Project Management Education: 35 hours of Project Management Education

• Option2

 o Educational Background: Four-year degree

o Project Management Experience: 4,500 hours leading and directing projects

o Project Management Education: 35 hours of Project Management Education

COURSE OUTLINE

LESSON 1: CREATING A HIGH-PERFORMING TEAM

• Topic A: Build a Team

• Topic B:Define Team Ground Rules

• Topic C: Negotiate Project Agreements

• Topic D: Empower Team Members and Stakeholders

• Topic E: Train Team Members and Stakeholders

• Topic F: Engage and Support Virtual Teams

• Topic G: Build Shared Understanding about a Project

LESSON 2: STARTING THE PROJECT

• Topic A: Determine Appropriate Project Methodology/Methods and Practices

• Topic B: Plan and Manage Scope

• Topic C: Plan and Manage Budget and Resources

• Topic D: Plan and Manage Schedule

• Topic E: Plan and Manage Quality of Products and Deliverables

• Topic F: Integrate Project Planning Activities

• Topic G: Plan and Manage Procurement

• Topic H: Establish Project Governance Structure

• Topic I: Plan and Manage Project/Phase Closure

LESSON 3: DOING THE WORK

• Topic A: Assess and Manage Risks

• Topic B: Execute Project to Deliver Business Value

• Topic C: Manage Communications

• Topic D: Engage Stakeholders

• Topic E: Create Project Artifacts

• Topic F: Manage Project Changes

• Topic G: Manage Project Issues

• Topic H: Ensure Knowledge Transfer for Project Continuity

LESSON 4: KEEPING THE TEAM ON TRACK

• Topic A: Lead a Team

• Topic B: Support Team Performance

• Topic C: Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles and Blockers

• Topic D: Manage Conflict

• Topic E: Collaborate with Stakeholders

• Topic F: Mentor Relevant Stakeholders

• Topic G: Apply Emotional Intelligence to Promote Team Performance

LESSON 5: KEEPING THE BUSINESS IN MIND

• Topic A: Manage Compliance Requirements

• Topic B: Evaluate and Deliver Project Benefits and Value

• Topic C: Evaluate and Address Internal and External Business Environment Changes

• Topic D: Support Organizational Change

• Topic E: Employ Continuous Process Improvement