Project Management Professional Certification Exam Prep

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