Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep Course

Introduction

The ever changing work environments and competitive markets have created a critical and huge demand for project managers who can successfully deliver a project successfully from start to finish. Awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®, Project Management Professional (PMP)® is a globally-recognized credential that has been valued by industries all over the world for over 30 years.

The PMP signifies that you speak and understand the global language of project management and connects you to a community of professionals, organizations and experts worldwide. Become a PMP and become a project hero.

The participants will gain an in-depth understanding of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition), gain knowledge of 5 process groups and 10 knowledge areas and give you the confidence to successfully clear the PMP exam on your first try. Participants will also receive a copy of the PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition.

Prerequisites

As per PMI, the eligibility criteria to apply for the PMP certification exam are:

Option 1

• Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent)
• 7,500 hours leading and directing projects
• At least35 hours of project management education

OR

Option 2

• Four-year degree
• 4,500 hours leading and directing projects
• At least 35 hours of project management education

Who should attend

Project Management Professional (PMP) ® certification is an essential professional requirement across all industries for project manager roles. This course is best suited for: Project Managers, Associate/Assistant Project Managers, Team Leads/Team Managers, Project Executives/Project Engineers, Software Developers and any professional aspiring to be a Project Manager.

Course duration

10 Days

Course Outline

Introduction

• Introduction to PMP
• What is a Project?
• What is Project Management?
• Relationships Among Portfolio Management, Program Management, Project Management, and Organisational Project Management
• Relationship Between Project Management, Operations Management, and organizational Strategy
• Business Value
• Role of the Project Manager
• Project Management Body of Knowledge

Organizational Influences and Project Life Cycle

• Organisational Influences on Project Management
• Project Stakeholders and Governance
• Project Team
• Project Life Cycle

Project Management Processes

• Common Project Management Process Interactions
• Project Management Process Groups
• Initiating Process Group
• Planning Process Group
• Executing Process Group
• Monitoring and Controlling Process Group
• Closing Process Group
• Project Information
• Role of the Knowledge Areas

Project Integration Management

• Develop Project Charter
• Develop Project Management Plan
• Direct and Manage Project Work
• Monitor and Control Project Work
• Perform Integrated Change Control
• Close Project or Phase

Project Scope Management

• Plan Scope Management
• Collect Requirements
• Define Scope
• Create WBS
• Validate Scope
• Control Scope

Project Schedule Management

• Plan Schedule Management
• Define Activities
• Sequence Activities
• Estimate Activity Resources
• Estimate Activity Durations
• Develop Schedule
• Control Schedule

Project Cost Management

• Plan Cost Management
• Estimate Costs
• Determine Budget
• Control Costs

Project Quality Management

• Plan Quality Management
• Perform Quality Assurance
• Control Quality

Project Resource Management Overview

• Plan Resource Management
• Estimate Activity Resources
• Acquire Resources
• Develop Team
• Manage Team
• Control Team

Project Communications Management

• Plan Communications Management
• Manage Communications
• Control Communications

Project Risk Management Overview

• Plan Risk Management
• Identify Risks
• Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
• Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
• Plan Risk Responses
• Implement Risk Responses
• Monitor Risks

Project Procurement Management Overview

• Plan Procurement Management
• Conduct Procurements
• Control Procurements

Project Stakeholder Management Overview

• Identify Stakeholders
• Plan Stakeholder Management
• Manage Stakeholder Engagement
• Control Stakeholder Engagement

PMP Exam Practice Test

The PMP examination comprises 200 questions, of which 25 are considered pre-test and are not scored. The questions have to be answered within four hours.

To get you fully prepared with the knowledge and skills for the PMP examination, Upskill Development Institute provides mock questions and problem solving exercises at end of every module. The practice tests are a simulation of the PMP examination.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: [email protected] Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.