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PMI PMP® Preparation Workshop

 

PMI PMP® Preparation Workshop

 

 Duration: 5 days

 Who should attend:

The course is designed for anyone who wishes to prepare themselves to undertake the PMP® examination provided by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.

Prerequisites:

Previous experience working within a project or program oriented environment over a number of years is required.

You will benefit from reviewing the PMI® A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) Fourth Edition before attending the workshop

This course provides the required 35 hours contact of formal education required before taking the PMP® examination. Please ensure you have read the other eligibility requirements as published by PMI®.

35 Contact hours

This course is designed to help students to earn the PMP® examination certificate by preparing them to pass the PMP® exam. The PMP® Certificate is recognized around the world as a valuable credential in the field of project management. The course focuses on key concepts in each of the process and knowledge areas as defined within the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®Guide), is designed to follow the lifecycle of a typical project and also provides examination practice to enable participants to understand the examination style and how to manage their time during an exam.

 Course objectives                       

 The objectives of the course are:

  • To provide a broad base of information, aligned to the PMBOK® Guide to enable participants to be prepare to take the PMP® examination
  • To develop an understanding of when and how to use recognized tools and techniques on projects
  • To develop understanding of specific PMI® definitions and terminology
  • To gain an understanding of the PMP® examination format and typical question styles
  • To develop a study plan for passing the PMP® examination
  •  To satisfy the 35 hour formal project management training requirement for future professional certification with PMI®

 

Discover how to:

  • Gain exposure and awareness of the broad range of project management terms used within the workplace and the PMP® exam
  • Understand existing project management knowledge and where further study is required prior to undertaking the PMP® exam
  • Know the effort required in order to pass the PMP® exam

 

Project Management Knowledge Areas:

 

  • Integration Management

  • Scope Management

  • Time Management

  • Cost Management

  • Quality Management

  • Human Resource Management

  • Communications Management

  • Risk Management

  • Procurement Management

 

 

Outline Summary

 

Introduction to the PMP® exam

Review of the certification process

Understanding eligibility requirements

Understanding the PMI® Code of Professional Conduct

 

Project Management Framework

Project phases and lifecycles

Project stakeholders

Process Groups

Areas of knowledge

 

Initiating Process Group

Developing the project charter

Identify stakeholders

 

Planning Process Group

Developing the Project Management Plan

Defining scope

Time management planning

Cost management planning

Quality planning

Developing the Human Resource plan

Planning communications

Project risk management planning

Plan procurements

Executing Process Group

Direct and manage project execution

Perform quality assurance

Project team acquisition, development and management

Conduct procurements

  

Monitoring and Controlling Process Group

Monitor and control project work

Perform integrated change control

Verify and control scope

Control schedule, costs and quality

Reporting performance

Monitoring and controlling risks

Administer procurements

 

Closing Process Group

Close project or phase

Close procurements

 

Exam Preparation and Final Review

 

 Recommended further reading:

 A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), Fourth Edition

PMI, PMP, PMBOK are registered mark of Project Management Institute, Inc

Course Outlines PMI PMP® Preparation Workshop