Introduction:

The Advanced Project Management Process Groups Overview program offers an in-depth exploration of the five key process groups in project management: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing. Designed for seasoned professionals, this program provides advanced insights into the intricacies of each process group, emphasizing strategic decision-making and effective leadership within complex project environments. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical application, participants gain the expertise needed to navigate diverse project challenges and drive successful outcomes at an advanced level.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program the participants will be able to:

Understand the new concepts of Project Management created by PMI.
Understand and demonstrate the project management process groups as per the PMBOK Guide 5th ?edition “Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling and Closing”.
Practice for the PMI professional exam “PMP, PMI-RMP, and SP”.
Determine the gap areas they may have and follow a road map to enhance their competency level.

Targeted Audience:

Project managers and practitioners.
Program managers.
Construction, Corporate planning, Finance, and Marketing departments.
executives, managers, and supervisors in government.

Program Outlines:

Unit 1:

Foundations of Project Management Mastery:

Introduction and Pre-assessment.
Project Management Framework and Definitions.
Project Management Context and Organizational Influences.
Project Management Process Groups and Skills.
Project Management Performance Competency and Professional Responsibility.

Unit 2:

Initiating Project Management: Charter Development, Stakeholder Identification, and Team Role:

Project Management Initiation Process Group with Developing the Project Charter.
Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs for Group Exercise.
Identifying Stakeholders and Understanding the Project Management Team's Role in Initiating the Project/Phase.

Unit 3:

Strategic Project Planning: Scope Management, Requirement Collection, and Plan Development:

Project Management Planning Process Group with Plan Scope Management and Collect Requirements.
Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs for Developing Project Management Plan.
Technical & Management, and HSE Requirements with Practical Exercise.

Unit 4:

Scope Definition and Work Breakdown Structure Mastery:

Define scope.
Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.
Create Work Breakdown Structure.
Test your knowledge 2.

Unit 5:

Mastering MS Project: From Introduction to Final Assessment:

Introduction to MS Project.
WBS Case Study.
Revision.
Final Assessment.
Wrap up & Closing.

Unit 6:

Project Management Planning Process Group:

Project Management Planning Process Group: Schedule Management.
Defining Activities and Sequencing: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.
Estimating Activity Resources: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.
Estimating Activity Duration: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.
Developing the Project Schedule: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.
Utilizing MS Project for Schedule Development.

Unit 7:

Strategic Management Essentials: Cost, Resource, and Communication Planning:

Planning Essentials: Cost Management and Human Resource Management.
Resource and Communication Strategy: Estimation, Budgeting, and Planning.
Tools & Techniques for Cost Estimation, Human Resource Planning, and Communication Management.
Outputs: Budget Determination and Communications Plan Development.

Unit 8:

Mastering Risk Management and Procurement Planning:

Plan Risk Management: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.
Group Exercise RBS: Identifying Risks with Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis.
Perform Risk Response Planning: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.
Plan Procurement and Stakeholder Management: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.
Understanding the Project Management Team's Role in Planning and Testing Knowledge.

Unit 9:

Project Management Executing Process Group:

Direct & Manage Project Execution: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.
Perform Quality Assurance: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.
Acquire and Develop Project Team: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.
Manage Project Team: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.
Manage Communications: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.

Unit 10:

Conduct Procurement:

Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs: Stakeholder Engagement Management.
Project Management Team's Role in Execution: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.
Management Plan Review and Test Your Knowledge.
Final Assessment and Wrap-Up for Effective Project Execution.