Project Management Professional (PMP)

Price : $ 1995

Duration: 4 Days

Technology: Project Management & ITIL

Course Description

This course is specifically designed to assist students in preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP)^® exam, given by the Project Management Institute (PMI)^®.

A powerful mix of a highly personalized five-day session combined with a complete on-demand course allows students focused time to learn and review the concepts and terms necessary to pass the PMP^® exam. Included with the class are tips, tricks, exercises and targeted materials that will assist the student in reviewing for and passing the exam.

A complete PMP^® exam simulation at the end of the course helps students determine if they are ready to take the official exam, and gives them insight into specific areas they will need to study in order to succeed. Your Trainer will provide you with an Individualized Study Plan with step-by-step instructions for preparing for and taking the exam, along with a recommended target date based on the results of your exam simulation.

This course will also prepare students for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)^® exam, which requires no experience and fewer hours of education for certification.

PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMBOK, and the PMI Registered Education Provider logo are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

o 4 day course
o PMP® Exam Prep courseware (sent to student prior to course including a Hard copy of the current PMBOK® Guide)
o Study materials
o PMP® eLearning Materials (120 day access)
– High-Quality Videos
– 2 Simulated Practice Exams
– Downloadable Study Guides
o PM Experience Worksheet (to assist with applying for the PMP Exam)
o Pre-course contact with Trainer

o Additional Course Materials
– PMP® Exam Prep flashcards
o Pre-course consultation (webinar or meeting) with PMP Exam Application Assistance, and study guidance
o 30 days of email assistance from a Trainer from the first day of the course
o Individualized Study Plan (ISP) at end of course, provided by Trainer outlining your readiness, and step-by-step guidance on what to do to pass the exam.
o Exam Pass Insurance for one retake available a la carte

o Course re-sit option (re-sit the class at no additional charge for up to six months after the original class)
o Up to 4 hours of Trainer coaching
o Exam Pass Insurance. If you do not pass the exam the first time following the ISP guidance, we will pay for the second and third exams. If you do not pass after three attempts, we will refund all of your course cost, excluding a $750 materials and administration fee.

Course Objectives

Upon course completion, students will be able to:

Articulate the requirements for the PMP® and/or CAPM® credential and the application process in sufficient detail to successfully complete the application process
Define key project management terms and concepts in sufficient detail to align with the PMBOK®
Identify and define the five Project Management Process Groups in sufficient detail to align with the PMBOK®
Identify and define the ten Project Management Knowledge Areas, and the processes related to each one, with their related inputs, tools & techniques, and outputs in sufficient detail to align with the PMBOK®
Articulate the Professional and Social Responsibilities of being a Project Management Professional® in sufficient detail to align with the PMI® Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
Articulate keys to answering PMI’s® questions, tricks for exam-taking, and ways to effectively study to achieve success on the selected exam
Apply their project management knowledge to situational questions to select the appropriate answer to achieve success on the selected exam
Identify areas of project management knowledge weakness to allow for additional focused study

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

By the end of class:

Articulate the requirements for the PMP® and/or CAPM® credential
Successfully complete the credential application process
Articulate the definition of key project management terms and concepts
Articulate the Professional and Social Responsibilities that a Project Management Professional® must abide by
Successfully build out the ‘rainbow chart’
Achieve at least a 50% on end of knowledge area question reviews
Achieve at least a 50% on the practice exam on the last day of class

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

Professionals from any industry who wish to obtain the PMP® or CAPM® certification.
Professionals who wish to advance their knowledge of Project Management as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.

Description

1 – DEFINING PROJECT MANAGEMENT BASICS

Identify the Concepts of Project Management
Identify the Relationship Between Project Management and the Business
Identify Project Stakeholders and Governance

2 – DEFINING PROJECT MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION

Identify Organizational Influences
Identify the Project Team
Define the Project Life Cycle
Define Agile Methodology

3 – DEFINING THE PMI® PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGY

Define the Project Management Process
Define the Knowledge Areas
Identify Project Information

4 – INITIATING A PROJECT

Initiating Process Group Map
Develop a Project Charter
Identify Project Stakeholders

5 – PLANNING A PROJECT

Planning Process Group Map
Develop a Project Management Plan
Plan Scope Management
Collect Project Requirements
Define Project Scope
Create a Work Breakdown Structure

6 – PLANNING A PROJECT SCHEDULE

Planning Process Group Map
Plan Schedule Management
Define Project Activities
Sequence Project Activities
Estimate Activity Durations
Develop a Project Schedule

7 – PLANNING PROJECT COSTS

Planning Process Group Map
Plan Project Cost Management
Estimate Project Costs
Determine the Projects Budget

8 – PLANNING PROJECT QUALITY, RESOURCES, AND PROCUREMENTS

Planning Process Group Map
Plan Quality Management
Plan Resource Management
Estimate Activity Resources
Plan Project Procurements

9 – PLANNING FOR RISK

Planning Process Group Map
Plan Risk Management
Identify Risks
Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
Plan Risk Responses

10 – PLANNING STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS

Planning Process Group Map
Plan Stakeholder Engagement
Plan Communications Management

11 – EXECUTING A PROJECT

Executing Process Group Map
Direct and Manage Project Work
Manage Project Knowledge
Manage Quality
Implement Risk Responses
Conduct Procurements

12 – WORKING WITH STAKEHOLDERS

Executing Process Group Map
Acquire Resources
Develop a Team
Manage a Team
Manage Stakeholder Engagement
Manage Communications

13 – MONITORING A PROJECT

Monitor and Control Project Work Data Flow Diagram
Monitor and Control Project Work
Validate Project Scope
Monitor Risks
Monitor Stakeholder Engagement
Monitor Communications

14 – CONTROLLING A PROJECT

Controlling Process Group Map
Perform Integrated Change Control
Control Project Scope
Control the Project Schedule
Control Project Costs
Control Project Quality
Control Resources
Control Project Procurements

15 – CLOSING A PROJECT

Closing Process Group Map
Close Project or Phase

PREREQUISITES

For PMP® Certification: 4500 hours of PM experience over the past eight years (for holders of a baccalaureate degree or higher) or, 7,500 hours of PM experience over the past eight years (for high school graduates, associates’ degree or the global equivalent)

For CAPM® Certification: Secondary degree (high school diploma, associates’ degree or the global equivalent) and 23 hours of project management education completed by the time you sit for the exam

MATERIALS

A complete package that provides all that you need to prepare for the course, and know that you are ready to pass the first time!

PMP® Exam Preparation Study Guide
PMP® Online Exam Prep Materials (120 day access), including High Quality Videos, 2 Full-Length Practice Exams, Downloadable Study Guides, Chapter Tests, Terms and Concepts
Condensed, highly effective study materials to accelerate your understanding of the material needed on the exam

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