Course Description
This course provides the foundation and structure to learn the fundamentals of project management and prepare for Project Management Professional Certification (PMP®) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®). Highly participative with concepts, real-world applications, hands-on exercises and a case study. Each lesson is sequenced to follow a project life cycle. Students work together in teams to complete exercises and demonstrate their thorough understanding of basic concepts
.The PMP recognizes demonstrated competence in leading and directing project teams. If you’re a project manager looking to solidify your skills, stand out to employers and maximize your earning potential, the PMP credential is the right choice for you.
Some project management experience either as a team participant or as a project manager; exposure to Microsoft Project or equivalent knowledge.
Certification eligibility: PMP®
- Category I Candidate: University Degree, 4,500 hours of PM experience, 3 years documented experience within 8 years.
- Category II Candidate: No university degree required, 7,500 documented hours of PM experience during 8 years.
Certification eligibility: CAPM®
- High school diploma or equivalent. 1,500 hours of work on a project team or 23 hours of formal education.
You will learn the skills necessary to lead project teams and achieve successful project results. The PMP Credential recognizes the competence of an individual to perform in the role of a project manager, specifically experienced in leading and directing projects.
Agenda
1: Foundation of Project Management
2: Project Life Cycle Phases & Processes
3 Project Methodology
4: Understand the Customer Needs
5: Scope Definition
6: Nominal Group Technique
7: Developing a Work Breakdown Structure
8: The “Triple Constraint”
9: The People Side of Managing Projects
10: Organizational & Communications Planning
11: Staff Acquisition & Team Development
12: Risk Management Process -
Identification, Quantification, Response,
and Control
13: Tools and Techniques for Schedule Development
14: Project Cost Management
15: Procurement Planning
16: Contract Administration
17: Project Plan Execution
18: Team Motivation – How to maintain high performance levels
19: Scope Verification
20: Information Distribution
21: Schedule and Cost Control
22: Earned Value Management
23: Performance Measurements
24: Decision-making Tools
25: Change Control System
26: Final Project Report
27: How to Close a Project