PMP Exam Prep Course

Are you launching a new career path in the field of professional project management? If so, you'll need to demonstrate proficiency in accepted project management practices both in your daily work and through formal professional certification. Professional credentials have become increasingly important in today's competitive, technology-driven business landscape. In this authorized Project Management Institute course, you will investigate and practice the widely recognized and accepted methodologies of project management as established and endorsed by PMI.

Key Topics and Content

SESSION 1: ASSEMBLING AND DEVELOPING HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAMS

• Establish and grow a capable team
• Set clear team norms and expectations
• Work through project agreements and contracts
• Give team members authority and build their capacity
• Provide training and development for team members and stakeholders
• Support and activate both co-located and distributed virtual teams
• Create alignment and understanding across the team regarding project objectives

SESSION 2: INITIATING AND PLANNING PROJECT ACTIVITIES

• Select the right project methodology and approach for your specific context
• Develop and administer scope management
• Develop and administer budget and resource allocation
• Develop and administer project timeline and schedules
• Develop and administer quality standards for products and deliverables
• Combine all planning activities into a cohesive, integrated plan
• Develop and administer procurement and vendor management
• Define how governance and decision-making will work
• Develop and administer closure planning and phase closure activities

SESSION 3: EXECUTING PROJECT ACTIVITIES AND DELIVERABLES

• Identify, evaluate, and manage project risks
• Execute the project to generate and deliver business outcomes
• Establish effective and clear communication channels
• Activate and involve stakeholders throughout the project
• Develop project documentation and work products
• Handle and approve project modifications and changes
• Track project problems and address issues
• Support knowledge sharing and maintain project continuity

SESSION 4: LEADING THE TEAM AND MAINTAINING MOMENTUM

• Provide leadership and direction to the team
• Build and reinforce positive team performance
• Recognize and eliminate obstacles, barriers, and constraints
• Address disagreement and resolve conflicts constructively
• Work cooperatively with stakeholders and sponsors
• Guide and develop stakeholder competencies
• Leverage emotional intelligence to enhance team results

SESSION 5: MAINTAINING BUSINESS FOCUS AND VALUE DELIVERY

• Address compliance and regulatory requirements
• Determine if the project achieves its intended benefits and delivers value
• Monitor shifts in the internal and external business environment
• Enable organizational change and transformation
• Implement ongoing and continuous improvement methodologies

REFERENCE MATERIALS: Course content aligned with Project Management Professional (PMP) examination content outline.

How You Will Benefit:

• Gain access to a practical, proven, and established body of project management knowledge
• Build competencies to demonstrate project management mastery on the job
• Build readiness for the Project Management Professional certification examination
• Strengthen your position and competitive advantage within the project management field

Who Should Take This Course:

Professionals who have gained experience managing projects on the job, who do not yet have professional PM certification, and who may or may not have received formal training in project management practices.