Course Description

Course Overview

The Project Management Professional (PMP) course is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and skills required for successful project management. It is an internationally recognized certification that validates one’s expertise in project management and enhances career prospects in various industries. This course covers key concepts, methodologies, tools, and techniques essential for effective project planning, execution, monitoring, and control.

Prerequisites

To enroll in the PMP course, participants should have a minimum of three years of professional experience in project management, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Alternatively, individuals with a high school diploma or equivalent should have at least five years of project management experience.

Methodology

The PMP course employs a blended learning approach, combining theoretical concepts, practical examples, case studies, and interactive activities. Participants will engage in instructor-led discussions, group exercises, and individual assignments to deepen their understanding of project management principles. The course also utilizes online resources, study materials, and practice tests to help participants prepare for the PMP certification exam.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Project Management
• Definition and importance of project management
• Project life cycle and process groups
• Roles and responsibilities of a project manager
• Project Integration Management
• Project charter development
• Project management plan creation and execution
• Change control and project closure
• Project Scope Management
• Scope planning and requirements gathering
• Scope definition and verification
• Scope change control
• Project Schedule Management
• Activity definition and sequencing
• Duration estimation and schedule development
• Schedule control and compression techniques
• Project Cost Management
• Cost estimation and budgeting
• Cost control and earned value management
• Financial analysis and business case development
• Project Quality Management
• Quality planning and assurance
• Quality control and process improvement
• Six Sigma and statistical tools in project management
• Project Resource Management
• Resource planning and acquisition
• Team development and management
• Conflict resolution and motivation techniques
• Project Communications Management
• Communication planning and stakeholder engagement
• Information distribution and performance reporting
• Effective communication strategies
• Project Risk Management
• Risk identification, assessment, and prioritization
• Risk response planning and monitoring
• Quantitative and qualitative risk analysis
• Project Procurement Management
• Procurement planning and contract management
• Vendor selection and evaluation
• Contract administration and closure
• Project Stakeholder Management
• Stakeholder identification and analysis
• Stakeholder engagement and communication strategies
• Stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle

Outcome

Upon completion of the PMP course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles and best practices of project management.
• Apply project management knowledge, processes, and techniques in real-world scenarios.
• Effectively plan, execute, monitor, and control projects to achieve desired outcomes.
• Lead project teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Successfully pass the PMP certification exam.

Labs

The PMP course includes practical labs to provide hands-on experience and reinforce learning. Some of the lab activities may include:

• Developing a project charter and management plan based on a provided case study.
• Creating a project schedule using project management software.
• Conducting a risk assessment and developing a risk response plan.
• Analyzing project performance using earned value management techniques.
• Managing project communications through simulated stakeholder interactions.