PROGRAM DETAILS

Introduction

This intensive 5-day course is designed to focus on preparing participants for the exams required by the Project Management Institute PMP^® certification. The PMI PMBoK^® Guide (5^th Edition) is provided as a reference text and the framework taught is applicable to the majority of projects whatever the industry sector.

In this set of workshops participants will learn proven techniques, processes and tools based on the  Project Management Institute’s PMBoK^® Guide (5^th Edition) which will enable them to take a journey of discovery which will ultimately prepare them for the PMI PMP exams. The course covers:

• The context of Project Management in PMI PMBoK^® Guide (5^th Edition) project management processes
• An overview of the 5 Process Groups and 10 Knowledge Areas
• A detailed review of all knowledge areas within:
  • The Initiating Process Group activities
  • The Planning Process Group activities
  • The Executing Process Group activities
  • The Monitoring & Controlling Process Group activities
  • The Closing Process Group activities
• The Project Manager’s Professional and Social Responsibilities
• PMP^® Exam Prep Guidelines
• PMP^® Certification Mock Exams

Note: Only those with the minimum project related experience will be eligible to take the PMI exams.

Learning Objectives

Participants attending the programme will:

• Understand all 5 Process Groups and 10 Knowledge Area processes required to pass the PMI PMP^® exam
• Develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of the tools and techniques available to manage small to large projects
• Focus on the topics likely to be covered in the exam
• Test their knowledge using exercises and mock exam questions

Target Audience

The course is designed for participants learn an industry standard approach to project management, understand the terminology and knowledge required to pass the PMP^® exams. This course will broaden their understanding of project management generally but also sharpen their depth of knowledge around internationally accepted good practice. Typically, this audience also includes:

• Those wishing to pursue Project Management as a career with an internationally accepted industry standard certificate.
• Project Professionals wishing to revisit the fundamental principles of business and project management or reinforce their existing skills and knowledge
• Project team members wising to learn more about project management practice
• Lead Engineers who are required to provide project leadership
• IT Technical specialists, such as Architects, Business Analysts, and SW product SMEs moving into project management or team leadership roles, who wish to deepen their understanding of project management
• Project Team Leads working within project teams who report to a Project Manager who need to understand how to immerse themselves in project management good practice

Training Methodology

 This course is essentially interactive with the instructor providing a structured learning experience in a workshop format with some best practice and common sense disciplines interjected. There is a simple case study where participants are provided with opportunities to learn through team exercises which aid in following key PMBOK^® Guide good practice.

Course notes and additional useful files are provided as ecopies at the start of the course. Personal notes may be appended or taken on notepads which will also be provided. The instructor’s slides will be available after the course in pdf format.

Program Content

This is a detailed breakdown of key areas to be covered in the programme and documentation. The coverage of the topics will be spread over the five day programme.

The course content covers PMBOK^® Guide – Fifth Edition concepts and includes Professional Responsibility. Several topics which are not included in the PMBOK^® Guide (5^th Edition) but about which questions are regularly asked in the PMP exam are also covered. There is an optimal balance between PMP exam prep and understanding concepts for practical application.

Introductions

• Introducing ourselves
• The Course Content and Schedule
• The Course Objectives and Expectations
• The Process Guide
• The PMP Certification Exam Requirements
• Applying for the Certificate and Exam
• Additional information on PMI

2. An Overview of Project Management

• A Review of the 5 Group Processes and 10 Knowledge Areas
• Definitions
• The PMI PMBOK® Project Management Processes
• Project Phases and Life Cycles
• Typical PMI Project Terminology
• The STEPS to Knowing the PMI PMBOK® Guide 5th Edition
• The PMI PMBOK® Guide Approach – Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs
• Our Learning Approach

3. The Initiating Process Group

• Initiating Group Overview

Initiating Project Integration Management

• Develop the Project Charter

Initiating Project Stakeholder Management

• Identify Stakeholders

4. The Planning Process Group

• Planning Process group Overview

Planning Project SCOPE Management

• Plan Scope Management
• Collect Requirements
• Define Scope
• Create Work Breakdown Structure

Planning Project Time Management

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

Planning Project Communications Management

• Plan Communications Management

Planning Project Human Resources Management

• Plan Human Resource Management

Planning Project Risk Management

• Plan Risk Management
• Identifying Risk
• Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
• Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
• Plan Risk Responses

Planning Project Cost Management

• Plan Cost Management
• Estimate Costs
• Determine Budget

Planning Project Quality Management

• The Basis of Quality Management
• Plan Quality Management

Planning Project Procurement Management

• Agreement Types
• Plan Procurement Management

Planning Stakeholder Management

• Plan Stakeholder Management

Planning Project Integration Management

• Develop Project Management Plan

5. Executing Process Group

• Executing Process Group Overview

Executing Project Procurement Management

• Conduct Procurements

Executing Project Human Resource Management

• Acquire Project Team
• Develop Project Team
• Manage Project Team

Executing Project Quality Management

• Perform Quality Assurance

Executing Project Integration Management

• Direct and Manage Project Work

Executing Project Communications Management

• Manage Communications

Executing Stakeholder Management

• Manage Stakeholder Engagement

6. Monitoring and Controlling Process Group

• Monitoring & Controlling Process Group Overview

Monitoring and Controlling Project Integration Management

• Monitor and Control Project Work
• Perform Integrated Change Control

Monitoring and Controlling Project SCOPE Management

• Validate Scope
• Control Scope

Monitoring and Controlling Time Management

• Control Schedule

Monitoring and Controlling Project Cost Management

• Control Costs

Monitoring and Controlling Project Quality Management

• Control Quality

Monitoring and Controlling Project Communications Management

• Control Communications

Monitoring and Controlling Project Risk Management

• Control Risks

Monitoring and Controlling Project Procurement Management

• Control Procurements

Monitoring and Controlling Stakeholder Management

• Control Stakeholder Engagement

7. Closing Process Group

• Closing Process Group Overview

Closing Project Integration Management

• Close Project or Phase

Closing Project Procurement Management

• Close Procurements

8. The Project Manager’s Professional and Social Responsibilities 

9. PMP® Exam Prep Guidelines 

10. PMP® Certification Mock Exam