Mastering Project Management PMP

Overview:

Introduction:

This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.

Project management is a structured discipline that governs the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of initiatives aligned with organizational objectives. The PMP credential, offers a globally recognized standard for managing projects across industries. It enables professionals to lead projects with strategic intent, define clear deliverables, manage risks, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities. It reflects advanced capabilities in managing constraints, leading teams, and ensuring strategic alignment across project phases. This training program is designed to support professionals in mastering PMI-aligned project management frameworks.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Explore project management processes aligned with PMI standards.

• Structure project phases and deliverables based on the project life cycle.

• Use coordination models to align scope, schedule, and resources.

• Define risk, quality, and stakeholder engagement frameworks.

• Prepare for the PMP certification exam.

Targeted Audience:

• Project Managers and Project Team Leads.

• Program Managers and PMO Professionals.

• Technical and Operations Managers overseeing projects.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Project Management Frameworks and Structures:

• PMI’s definition of a project and project management.

• Project phases and process groups, from Initiating to Closing.

• Relationship between project, program, and portfolio management.

• Role of the project manager across functional and matrix environments.

• Overview of the PMBOK® Guide structure.

Unit 2:

Planning, Scope, and Schedule Management:

• Project charter development and project plan elements.

• Tools for defining scope and managing change.

• Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and task sequencing.

• Schedule development methods and critical path modeling.

• Time estimation techniques and milestones tracking.

Unit 3:

Risk, Quality, and Procurement Management:

• Identification and classification methods of risks.

• Quantitative and qualitative risk analysis frameworks.

• Quality assurance models and control tools.

• Contract types, procurement documents, and vendor management methods.

• Evaluation criteria of external dependencies and contract compliance.

Unit 4:

Stakeholder, Communication, and Resource Management:

• Stakeholder identification and influence analysis process.

• Communication models and project information reporting steps.

• Resource planning and team development structures.

• Leadership approaches within project environments.

• Key activities for managing team performance and addressing conflicts.

Unit 5:

PMP Certification Preparation:

• Structure and format of the PMP exam.

• Reviewing key topics and areas of emphasis in the exam syllabus.

• Sample exam questions and their potential answers.

• Resources and study materials for exam preparation.

Note: This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.