The Project Management Institute's Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification has become the universal standard for the profession. The PMP® certification is preferred and even required by many organizations looking for project managers. This course will prepare the student to take the PMP® or CAPM® examination through practice exams, workshops and class discussion. You will learn essential terminology and processes from the PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition.
During this course, you will:
- Understand the PMP® application process
- Understand the PMBOK® Guide structure
- Learn the Five Project Management Process Groups
- Learn the Ten Project Management Knowledge Areas
- Learn the 49 processes, and their association with the knowledge areas and process groups
- Review the inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs for all 49 processes
- Improve your exam-taking techniques through multiple PMP®-style practice exams
- Create your own plan for self-study after this course
Target Group
This course is most valuable to experienced project managers intending to take the PMP® exam, and also for those with less experience planning on taking the CAPM® exam. Participants should be aware of PMP® and CAPM® exam eligibility criteria established by PMI®.
Course Content
Introduction
A – Instructor Introduction
B – Student Introduction
C – General Course Information
Starting the Project
A - Determine Appropriate Project Methodology / Methods and Practices
B - Plan and Manage Scope
C - Plan and Manage Budget and Resources
D - Plan and Manage Schedule
E - Plan and Manage Quality of Products/Deliverables
F - Integrate Project Planning Activities
G - Plan and Manage Procurement
H - Establish Project Governance Structure
I - Plan and Manage Project/Phase Closure
Creating a High Performing Team
A - Build a Team
B - Define Team Ground Rules
C - Negotiate Project Agreements
D - Empower Team Members and Stakeholders
E - Train Team Members and Stakeholders
F - Engage and Support Virtual Teams
G - Build a Shared Understanding about a Project
Doing The Work
A - Assess and Manage Risks
B - Execute Project to Deliver Business Value
C - Manage Communications
D - Engage Stakeholders
E - Create Project Artifacts
F - Manage Project Changes
G - Manage Project Issues
H - Ensure Knowledge Transfer to Project Continuity
Keeping The team on Track
A - Lead a Team
B - Support Team Performance
C - Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers
D - Manage Conflict
E - Collaborate with Stakeholders
F - Mentor Relevant Stakeholders
G - Apply Emotional Intelligence to Promote Team Performance
Keeping The Business In Mind
A - Manage Compliance Requirements
B -Evaluate and Deliver Project Benefits and Value
C - Evaluate and Address Internal and External Business Environment Changes
D - Support Organizational Change
E - Employ Continuous Process Improvement
The PMP Application Process
A – Application Requirements
B – Examination costs, etc.
The Course Closing
A – The evaluation Process