PMP EXAM PREP COURSE

Course Overview
The purpose of this course is to prepare you to pass the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
exam. The course is based on the 10 knowledge areas in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge,
(PMBOK Guide) Fifth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2013.

Course Objectives
At the completion of this course, you should be able to:
Pass the PMP certification exam
Course Materials
Understand terms, acronyms and formulas specific to PMI
Include:
The PMBOK Guide,
Identify processes and knowledge areas specific to PMI
Fifth Edition
Understand inputs, tools and techniques and outputs for 47 separate Rita Mulcahy PMP Exam
process groups Prep Book,
Eighth Edition
Identify and use test-taking strategies
Project Management
Understand PMI specific methods and expectations for managing projects Knowledge Area and
Process Group Matrix
Read and evaluate situational exam questions to determine the best
answer based on data presented in the course and your project PM Exam Key
Data template
management experience
PM ITTO processes
Create an action plan to apply for, take and pass the PMP certification exam
Practice exam
progress tracking
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Provides you with the required 35 contact hours and Professional Management Institute
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Units (PDUs) of pre-PMP exam training Education Provider

Includes examples and practice tests

Practice exercises bring PMP concepts to life


This five-day training program provides you with the tools you need in order to The PMI Registered Education
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Agenda
Day One Introduction, Organizations, Stakeholders and Teams, the Project
Management Framework, Processes and Project Selection
Day Two Project Integration Management, Project Scope Management and
Project Time Management
Day Three Project Cost Management, Project Quality Management and Project
Human Resource Management
Day Four Project Communications Management, Project Risk Management and
Project Procurement Management
Day Five Project Stakeholder Management, Professional and Social
Responsibility, Exam Review and Practice Exam

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT

HIGHLIGHTS

Explain common project management terms

Provide a basic overview of project management
Identify the difference between projects and operations
Define the responsibilities and competencies of project managers

SECTION 2: ORGANIZATIONS, STAKEHOLDERS AND TEAMS

HIGHLIGHTS

Understand the difference between a weak, balanced and strong matrix organization
Discuss project inputs, tools and techniques and outputs (ITTOs)
Identify the difference between a project life cycle and a product life cycle
Describe the various phases of project management

SECTION 3: EXAMINING THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

HIGHLIGHTS

Discuss the purpose of the PMBOK and how it is used in project management
Identify the different knowledge areas in the PMBOK and how they relate to process groups

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SECTION 4: PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCESSES
HIGHLIGHTS

Identify the five process groups used in project management

Describe the processes within each of the five process groups
Discover the guidelines for project information

SECTION 5: PROJECT SELECTION

HIGHLIGHTS

List the various creative group planning methods and how to use them in project management
Describe the models that are used for project selection
Practice using mathematical models for project selection

SECTION 6: PROJECT INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT

HIGHLIGHTS

Describe how the processes and activities need to work together

List the steps of the project integration process
Understand the process for making changes and why it is important

SECTION 7: PROJECT SCOPE MANAGEMENT

HIGHLIGHTS

Describe the guidelines for scope management

Discuss the guidelines that apply to collecting requirements

Explain how to correctly define the scope of a project

Identify the difference between the project charter and the project scope statement
Recognize the components of a work breakdown structure

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SECTION 8: PROJECT TIME MANAGEMENT
HIGHLIGHTS

Identify the components of a schedule management plan

Describe how to graphically display sequencing activities
Estimate activity durations using the program evaluation and review technique (PERT)

Practice sequencing activities

Practice determining the critical path
Practice calculating float
Describe the two most common ways to compress a schedule: Fast tracking and crashing

SECTION 9: PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT

HIGHLIGHTS

Identify the processes for cost management

Define common cost management terms
Identify the tools and techniques used to estimate project costs

Understand the elements that make up a project budget estimate

Practice using the earned value management (EVM) method to determine variances and forecast

SECTION 10: PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT

HIGHLIGHTS

Identify the processes included in project quality management

Describe the difference between quality assurance and quality control

Discuss quality terms and tools used in project quality management

List the seven basic quality tools and how they are used in project management
Understand the difference between special and random causes of variation

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SECTION 11: PROJECT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
HIGHLIGHTS

Describe the steps included in project human resource management

Understand the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in a project
List the various stages of team development

Identify the different types of power a project manager possesses

Review the various HR organizational theories and how they pertain to motivation

SECTION 12: PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT

HIGHLIGHTS

Describe the steps included in project communications management

Practice determining the number of communication channels between stakeholders of a project
List the various communication models and methods used in project communications
Identify the different types of communication blockers

Review the components that should be included in a communications management plan

SECTION 13: PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT

HIGHLIGHTS

Understand the various risk categories and types of risk in a project

Discuss the six risk management process steps
Identify the different types of tools used when creating a risk management plan

Review the tools used to perform risk analysis

List the various plan risk responses that can be used to respond to risk

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 SECTION 14: PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
HIGHLIGHTS

Discuss the basics of contracts

Identify the types of documents used in procurement
Describe the five steps of procurement negotiations

Review the various types of contracts and the risk associated with each
Practice determining final fees and prices associated to common project scenarios

SECTION 15: PROJECT STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

HIGHLIGHTS

Evaluate stakeholders based on their influence and interest in a project

Discuss the tools and techniques used to engage stakeholders in the project

SECTION 16: PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

HIGHLIGHTS

Understand the various risk categories and types of risk in a project

Understand the framework for ethical behavior and professional conduct provided by PMI
Evaluate the four categories of professional and social responsibility
Discuss the tools and techniques used to uphold a project managers responsibilities to the profession,
the customer and the public

METHODOLOGIES: These classes are heavily participative with facilitated discussion, individual and small group
exercises and real-world project management examples designed to help pass the PMP certification test and
attain greater insight and more in-depth knowledge about project management best practices.

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