PMP EXAM PREP COURSE ®
Course Overview
The purpose of this course is to prepare you to pass the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam. The course is based on the 10 knowledge areas in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide) – Fifth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2013.
Course Objectives At the completion of this course, you should be able to: Pass the PMP® certification exam
Understand terms, acronyms and formulas specific to PMI
Identify processes and knowledge areas specific to PMI
Understand inputs, tools and techniques and outputs for 47 separate process groups
Identify and use test-‐taking strategies
Understand PMI specific methods and expectations for managing projects
Read and evaluate situational exam questions to determine the best answer based on data presented in the course and your project management experience
Create an action plan to apply for, take and pass the PMP® certification exam
Our PMP® Exam Prep (Fifth Edition) training program:
All trainers hold their PMP® certification
Provides you with the required 35 contact hours and Professional Development Units (PDUs) of pre-‐PMP® exam training
Includes examples and practice tests
Practice exercises bring PMP® concepts to life
Course Materials Include: The PMBOK® Guide, Fifth Edition Rita Mulcahy PMP® Exam Prep Book, Eighth Edition Project Management Knowledge Area and Process Group Matrix PM Exam Key Data template PM ITTO processes Practice exam progress tracking
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This five-‐day training program provides you with the tools you need in order to pass the PMP® Certification test on your first try. Our trainers will provide you with invaluable information and test-‐taking strategies to help you prepare. They will coach you on effective study techniques. Join the thousands of professionals who have benefitted from our training expertise.
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PMBOK, PMI and PMP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Agenda Day One
Introduction, Organizations, Stakeholders and Teams, the Project Management Framework, Processes and Project Selection
Day Two
Project Integration Management, Project Scope Management and Project Time Management
Day Three
Project Cost Management, Project Quality Management and Project Human Resource Management
Day Four
Project Communications Management, Project Risk Management and Project Procurement Management
Day Five
Project Stakeholder Management, Professional and Social Responsibility, Exam Review and Practice Exam
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Explain common project management terms
Provide a basic overview of project management
Identify the difference between projects and operations
Define the responsibilities and competencies of project managers
SECTION 2: ORGANIZATIONS, STAKEHOLDERS AND TEAMS HIGHLIGHTS
Understand the difference between a weak, balanced and strong matrix organization
Discuss project inputs, tools and techniques and outputs (ITTOs)
Identify the difference between a project life cycle and a product life cycle
Describe the various phases of project management
SECTION 3: EXAMINING THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK HIGHLIGHTS
Discuss the purpose of the PMBOK® and how it is used in project management
Identify the different knowledge areas in the PMBOK® and how they relate to process groups
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SECTION 4: PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCESSES HIGHLIGHTS
Identify the five process groups used in project management
Describe the processes within each of the five process groups
Discover the guidelines for project information
SECTION 5: PROJECT SELECTION HIGHLIGHTS
List the various creative group planning methods and how to use them in project management
Describe the models that are used for project selection
Practice using mathematical models for project selection
SECTION 6: PROJECT INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Describe how the processes and activities need to work together
List the steps of the project integration process
Understand the process for making changes and why it is important
SECTION 7: PROJECT SCOPE MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Describe the guidelines for scope management
Discuss the guidelines that apply to collecting requirements
Explain how to correctly define the scope of a project
Identify the difference between the project charter and the project scope statement
Recognize the components of a work breakdown structure
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SECTION 8: PROJECT TIME MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Identify the components of a schedule management plan
Describe how to graphically display sequencing activities
Estimate activity durations using the program evaluation and review technique (PERT)
Practice sequencing activities
Practice determining the critical path
Practice calculating float
Describe the two most common ways to compress a schedule: Fast tracking and crashing
SECTION 9: PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Identify the processes for cost management
Define common cost management terms
Identify the tools and techniques used to estimate project costs
Understand the elements that make up a project budget estimate
Practice using the earned value management (EVM) method to determine variances and forecast
SECTION 10: PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Identify the processes included in project quality management
Describe the difference between quality assurance and quality control
Discuss quality terms and tools used in project quality management
List the seven basic quality tools and how they are used in project management
Understand the difference between special and random causes of variation
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SECTION 11: PROJECT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Describe the steps included in project human resource management
Understand the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in a project
List the various stages of team development
Identify the different types of power a project manager possesses
Review the various HR organizational theories and how they pertain to motivation
SECTION 12: PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Describe the steps included in project communications management
Practice determining the number of communication channels between stakeholders of a project
List the various communication models and methods used in project communications
Identify the different types of communication blockers
Review the components that should be included in a communications management plan
SECTION 13: PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Understand the various risk categories and types of risk in a project
Discuss the six risk management process steps
Identify the different types of tools used when creating a risk management plan
Review the tools used to perform risk analysis
List the various plan risk responses that can be used to respond to risk
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SECTION 14: PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Discuss the basics of contracts
Identify the types of documents used in procurement
Describe the five steps of procurement negotiations
Review the various types of contracts and the risk associated with each
Practice determining final fees and prices associated to common project scenarios
SECTION 15: PROJECT STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Evaluate stakeholders based on their influence and interest in a project
Discuss the tools and techniques used to engage stakeholders in the project
SECTION 16: PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS
Understand the various risk categories and types of risk in a project
Understand the framework for ethical behavior and professional conduct provided by PMI®
Evaluate the four categories of professional and social responsibility
Discuss the tools and techniques used to uphold a project manager’s responsibilities to the profession, the customer and the public
METHODOLOGIES: These classes are heavily participative with facilitated discussion, individual and small group exercises and real-‐world project management examples designed to help pass the PMP® certification test and attain greater insight and more in-‐depth knowledge about project management best practices.
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