Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep Course

About the course

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 speaks 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.

Prerequisites for PMP Certification Exam

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

Target Participants

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.

Why Train with Devimpact Institute

The participants will gain an in-depth understanding of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide), 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.

Course duration

Online

14 Days

Classroom-based  

10 Days

PMP Exam Prep Training 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, we provide 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 is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.

Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: [email protected]

Payment

The training fee covers tuition fees, learning materials, and training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.

Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of training and proof of payment sent to: [email protected]

Training Fees 

Kenyans - Ksh 80,000

Non-Kenyans - $950