PMP Exam Prep Course

Are you ready to launch a career in professional project management? If so, you must be prepared to demonstrate best practices in project management both in your daily work and through professional certification. Professional certification has become the recognized standard for career advancement and competitiveness in today's fast-paced and technology-driven business environment.

In this Project Management Institute (PMI) authorized training course, you will examine and apply the universally recognized best practices in project management as formally acknowledged and defined by the PMI standards.

Ideal Candidates:

This course is designed for professionals who have gained project management experience on the job and who are not yet certified but who seek to formalize their project management expertise. Whether or not you have received formal project management training, this course will help you advance your career.

How You Will Benefit:

• Gain practical, field-tested project management knowledge and proven skills
• Develop the capabilities to demonstrate mastery of project management in real workplace situations
• Build your preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Examination
• Strengthen your competitive position in the project management profession

What You Will Learn and Cover:

Lesson 1: Creating a High-Performing Team

• Assemble and develop a strong project team
• Establish clear team ground rules and norms
• Work through and reach project agreements with stakeholders
• Provide authority and autonomy to team members and stakeholders
• Develop and upskill team members and stakeholders
• Build collaboration and support for virtual and distributed teams
• Create a shared understanding across the team about project goals and vision

Lesson 2: Starting the Project

• Select appropriate project methodology and best practices
• Plan scope and manage scope evolution
• Plan and manage budget, cost, and resource allocation
• Plan and manage project timelines and schedules
• Plan and manage the quality of deliverables and products
• Coordinate and integrate multiple planning activities
• Plan and manage vendor relationships and procurement
• Establish a clear governance structure and decision-making processes
• Plan and manage project completion and phase closure

Lesson 3: Doing the Work

• Identify, assess, and actively manage risks
• Execute the project plan to deliver tangible business value
• Manage team communications and information flow
• Actively engage stakeholders throughout execution
• Produce and maintain project artifacts and documentation
• Manage and control project change requests
• Identify and resolve project issues and obstacles
• Facilitate knowledge transfer to enable project continuity and learning

Lesson 4: Keeping the Team on Track

• Provide effective leadership to your project team
• Support and enhance team performance and morale
• Identify, address, and remove impediments and blockers to progress
• Navigate and resolve team conflicts constructively
• Build collaboration with all stakeholders
• Coach and mentor relevant stakeholders in their roles
• Use emotional intelligence to strengthen team performance and relationships

Lesson 5: Keeping the Business in Mind

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards
• Measure and deliver the expected benefits and business value
• Monitor and respond to changes in the internal and external business environment
• Facilitate and support organizational change initiatives
• Use continuous improvement methods and approaches

Appendix:

Mapping of course content to the Project Management Professional (PMP) examination content outline and requirements.