Certified Project Management Professional PMP® - Exam Preparatory

Course details

Overview
This course offers recognition to professionals interested in launching a career in project management or enhancing their project management knowledge. It is designed to equip individuals with a solid understanding of project management principles terminology and best practices making them valuable contributors to project teams and fostering their professional growth. The certification signifies fluency in the global language of project management connecting individuals to a worldwide community of experts and organisations. Become a certified project management professional (PMP) and become a project hero. Prerequisites Students are expected to use MS-Project MS-Word Excel and PowerPoint in completing their assignments and projects
AND

Four-Year Degree
36 months of experience leading projects within the past eight years
35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® certification
OR

High School Diploma or Associates Degree
60 months of experience leading projects within the past eight years
35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® certification

Objective
Upon completion of this courseparticipants will achieve the following objectives:
Gain access to comprehensive resources for successfully passing the PMI® PMP® certification exam.
Earn 35 exam contact hours from our PMI® Authorized Training Partner.
Develop confidence in discussing the PMBOK Guide 6th/7th edition.
Receive coaching on the new exam content outline.
Discuss project management standardsguidelinesdomainsand elements with confidence.
Demonstrate mastery of project management formulaschartsand theories.
Calculate float for complex project network diagrams.
Apply formulas for earned value management.
Compare and contrast processesknowledge areastheoriesand best practices in project management.
Reinforce learning through engaging learning games and scenarios.

Who Should Attend
This course is relevant for Senior and Intermediate project/Program managers and practitioners interested in a professional career in project management, as well as project team members involved in delivering projects for their companies It is equally helpful for anyone who wants to learn about project management guidelines and how you can oversee any project lifecycle.

Course Outlines
Day 1: Introduction to Project Management
Orientation session
Pre-assessment Form
Understanding Project Management Framework
Defining Projects and Project Management
Relationship Between Portfolio Program and Project Management
Aligning Project Management with Organizational Strategy
Role and Competencies of a Project Manager
Influence of Organisational Structure on Projects

Day 2: Building Your Project Team
Assembling a Project Team
Establishing Ground Rules for the Project Team
Empowering Team Members and Stakeholders
Effectively Managing Virtual Teams
Leadership in Project Teams
Conflict Management Strategies
Exploring Project Life Cycle
Initiating Phase: Charter Development and Stakeholder Identification
Practical Activity: Stakeholder Prioritisation Scenario

Day 3: Project Planning Phase
Scope Planning and Management
Schedule Planning and Management
Network Diagrams and Activity Sequencing
Budget and Resource Planning
Quality Planning for Products and Deliverables
Integration of Project Planning Activities
Procurement Planning and Management

Day 4: Project Planning Phase (Continued)
Selecting Appropriate Project Methodologies
Planning and Managing Project/Phase Closure
Executing and Monitoring Phase
Delivering Business Value through Project Execution
Effective Communication Management
Risk Assessment and Management
Building a Risk Register
Stakeholder Engagement
Creating and Managing Project Artifacts
Handling Project Changes
Managing Project Issues
Ensuring Knowledge Transfer for Continuity
Compliance Requirements Management

Day 5: Executing Monitoring and Closing Phases
Measuring Benefits and Value Realisation
Evaluating and Delivering Project Benefits and Value
Adapting to Internal and External Business Environment Changes
Supporting Business Initiatives
Facilitating Organisational Change
Promoting Continuous Process Improvement
Closing a Project or Phase
Post-assessment Form