Project Management Professional (PMP)

Introduction:

In the rapidly evolving world of business, effective project management is crucial for delivering projects on time and within budget. The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is recognized globally as the gold standard for project management expertise. This comprehensive course prepares participants for the PMP exam by covering the essential principles, processes, and practices defined in the PMBOK® Guide (Project Management Body of Knowledge). Participants will gain a deep understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques to lead successful projects and advance their careers in project management.

Course Objective:

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the core concepts and processes of project management as outlined in the PMBOK® Guide.

• Gain proficiency in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects.

• Learn to manage project constraints: scope, time, cost, quality, resources, communication, risk, and stakeholder engagement.

• Develop strategies for passing the PMP certification exam through practical exercises and study materials.

• Enhance leadership skills to effectively lead project teams and foster collaboration.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management

• Overview of project management: Definitions and key concepts.

• The importance of project management in today’s business environment.

• Understanding the PMP certification: Benefits and requirements.

• Overview of the PMBOK® Guide and its structure.

• Hands-On: Assessing your current project management knowledge and skills.

Module 2: Project Initiation

• Defining project scope: Objectives, deliverables, and constraints.

• Identifying stakeholders: Techniques for stakeholder analysis.

• Developing the Project Charter: Importance and components.

• Understanding the role of the Project Management Office (PMO).

• Hands-On: Creating a Project Charter for a sample project.

Module 3: Project Planning

• Developing a comprehensive project management plan.

• Defining project scope and creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

• Estimating project duration and costs: Techniques and tools.

• Planning for quality, resources, communication, risk, and procurement.

• Hands-On: Creating a project plan and WBS for a hypothetical project.

Module 4: Project Execution

• Implementing the project management plan: Coordinating resources and activities.

• Managing project teams: Leadership styles and team dynamics.

• Ensuring effective communication: Tools and techniques.

• Monitoring project progress and addressing issues.

• Hands-On: Role-playing project execution scenarios and team management.

Module 5: Monitoring and Controlling Projects

• Understanding project performance measurement: KPIs and metrics.

• Techniques for monitoring and controlling project performance: Earned Value Management (EVM).

• Managing project changes: Change control processes and documentation.

• Identifying and managing project risks: Risk response strategies.

• Hands-On: Analyzing a case study to apply monitoring and controlling techniques.

Module 6: Project Closing

• Understanding the importance of project closure: Lessons learned and documentation.

• Closing project phases: Completing deliverables and obtaining acceptance.

• Conducting post-project evaluations: Identifying success factors and areas for improvement.

• Transitioning project outputs to operations or stakeholders.

• Hands-On: Developing a project closure report based on a completed project case study.

Module 7: PMP Exam Preparation

• Overview of the PMP exam structure: Format, content, and scoring.

• Exam preparation strategies: Study materials, resources, and practice exams.

• Tips for managing exam anxiety and time management during the exam.

• Best practices for continuous learning and professional development in project management.

• Hands-On: Taking a practice PMP exam and reviewing key concepts.

Final Project:

• Participants will complete a comprehensive capstone project that requires applying project management principles to a real-world scenario. This project will include developing a full project management plan, executing the plan, and preparing a project closure report.

Course Duration: 40-60 hours of instructor-led or self-paced learning.
Delivery Mode: Instructor-led online/live sessions or self-paced learning modules.
Target Audience: Aspiring project managers, team leaders, business analysts, and professionals seeking PMP certification.