Preparation for Project Management Professional (PMP)

Overview:

Introduction:

The overall aim of this course is to prepare participants for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification by discussing the exam's requirements and analyzing the format of its questions. Participants will get the opportunity to practice many similar exam questions. The course also aims at assisting participants in understanding the new structure of the PMP exam in addressing the people, process, and business environment domains

Course Objectives:

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

• Understand the value of project management processes
• Define the various aspects of a project
• Build and maintain an appropriate project schedule and budget
• Identify and manage issues, scope, and communication
• Identify and manage project risks
• Identify and manage to the appropriate level of quality
• Manage outside vendors and the procurement process

Targeted Audience:

• Project managers and team members that manage and work on projects
• Managers that manage project managers and monitor project status
• Clients, customers, and all stakeholders that participate in projects

Course Outlines:

Unit 1: Creating a High-Performing Team:

• Build a team
• Define team ground rules
• Negotiate project agreements
• Empower team members and stakeholders
• Train team members and stakeholders
• Engage and support virtual teams
• Build a shared understanding of a project

Unit 2: Starting The Project:

• Determine appropriate project methodology/methods and practice
• Plan and manage scope
• Plan and manage budget and resources
• Plan and manage the schedule
• Plan and manage the quality of products and deliverables
• Establish a project governance structure

Unit 3: Doing The Work:

• Assess and manage risks
• Execute project to deliver business value
• Manage communications
• Engage stakeholders
• Create project artifacts
• Manage project changes
• Manage project issues
• Ensure knowledge transfer for project continuity

Unit 4: Keeping the Team on Track:

• Lead a team
• Support team performance
• Address and remove impediments, obstacles, and blockers
• Manage conflicts
• Collaborate with stakeholders
• Mentor relevant stakeholders
• Apply emotional intelligence to promote team performance

Unit 5: Keeping the Business in Mind:

• Manage compliance requirements
• Evaluate and deliver project benefits and value
• Evaluate and address internal and external business environment changes
• Support organizational change
• Employee continuous project improvement