Preparation for Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification
5 DaysPreparation for Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification
The British Academy for Training and Development offers a comprehensive Preparation for Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification course, designed to offer attendees knowledge and skills for passing the PMP® certification examination and succeeding as a project manager. Major topics of the course cover project management process, projects and their life cycle, and project integration management, including project scope management and time management, to provide and acquire a comprehensive understanding of how to lead and manage projects in different perspectives. In addition to these areas, the course details cost management, quality management, resource management, communication management, and risk management. In addition, the critical aspects are stakeholder management, procurement management, and professional responsibility, giving an all inclusive preparation for the PMP® exam. Thus, by the end of this course, delegates shall be fully equipped for the exam and expand their knowledge of project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
Overview
Course Objectives
Objective:
The objective of this course are:
To offer attendees relevant examination knowledge coverage on all key knowledge areas and processes within projects for passing the PMP® examination. To develop a strong foundation in project management best practices. To instill in the attendees competency to manage a project from initiation till closing. Offer attendees with tools and techniques to address bigger project challenges. To apply and familiarise in depth PMI's project management framework on real life projects. Define “project” and how it relates to the larger discussion of “project management”, identify the types of business value, describe change management theory, define and discuss project governance and explain project compliance and its importance.Define and discuss stakeholders and the most effective ways to communicate with them, explain the best ways to form a team, describe how to build the most effective understanding of a project, explain how predictive and adaptive project life cycle work and explain what a hybrid development approach is.Explain the importance of a project plan, provide an overview of scope planning in both predictive projects and adaptive environments, discuss what resources are and how they are involved in planning for the procurement of external resources for a project, determine the budgeting structure, identify strategies for dealing with risks and define quality and it relates to the outcomes for a project.Discuss the guidelines for developing leadership competencies and skills, describe artifacts and strategies for their use, identify the characteristics and core functions of empowered teams, explain strategies and forms of communications for collaborating in a project team environment, learn the value of training, coaching and mentoring for a team and explain the importance of conflict management.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
Aspiring Project Managers aiming for PMP® Certification.Experienced Project Managers seeking to formalise their knowledge with PMP® credentials.Professionals in leadership roles or involved in project management tasks within their organisations.Individuals preparing for the PMP® exam in progression for their career in project management.Members of project offices, project sponsors, functional managers, senior management
Course Outline
Introduction to Project Management
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Overview of Project Management concepts
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Understanding the Project Life Cycle
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The importance of PMP® Certification
Project Integration Management
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Defining project objectives and scope
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Developing and managing project plans
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Coordinating project activities and resources
Scope Management
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Defining and controlling project scope
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Managing scope creep and changes
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Creating a work breakdown structure (WBS)
Time Management
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Planning and scheduling project timelines
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Using tools like Gantt charts and Critical Path Method (CPM)
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Managing project milestones
Cost Management
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Estimating project costs
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Developing budgets
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Monitoring and controlling project costs
Quality Management
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Ensuring quality standards are met
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Quality control and quality assurance processes
Resource Management
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Planning and managing project resources
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Allocating and tracking human and material resources
Communication Management
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Developing a communication plan
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Ensuring stakeholder engagement
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Effective communication techniques
Risk Management
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Identifying and assessing project risks
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Risk mitigation strategies
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Developing contingency plans
Procurement Management
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Planning for project procurement
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Managing contracts and external vendors
Stakeholder Management
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Identifying stakeholders
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Managing stakeholder expectations
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Developing stakeholder communication plans
Professional Responsibility and Ethics
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Understanding the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
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Managing ethical dilemmas in project management
Mock PMP® Exam
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Practice exam to assess readiness for the PMP® certification
Schedule & Fees
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