Project Management (PMI Based)

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1 Training Services ITIL, Cobit, ISO/IEC 20000, Project Management, Information Security, Business Continuity, Risk Management, Cloud Computing and Green-IT Project Management (PMI Based)

2 Project Management Training and Coaching Services Improving Project Management skills and performances within organizations

3 Summary Objectives pag. 4 Approach pag. 5 PM Training Roadmap pag. 6 L0 Project Management Basics pag. 7 L1 Project Management Fundamentals pag. 8 L2 Project Initiation and Planning Practitioner pag. 9 L2 Project Execution Practitioner pag. 11 L2 Project Monitoring & Controlling and Closing Practitioner pag. 12 L2 - CAPM Certification Preparation pag. 14 L3 PMP Preparation Part 1 pag. 15 L3 PMP Preparation Part 2 pag. 16 L3 PMP Preparation Part 3 pag. 17 L3 PMP Preparation Part 4 pag. 18 L3 PMP Fast-Track EXAM Preparation pag. 19 PMP Certification Process pag. 20 PMO Coaching pag. 25 PMP Tutoring for trainees pag. 26

4 Objectives Increase Project Management skills Facilitate the achievement of PMP Certification Improve Project Management performances and practices within the organization 4

5 5 Approach A set of courses covering all aspects of Project Management, based on PMI standards A training roadmap to gradually increase Project Management skills (from beginners to seniors) Technical skills (processes, tools, techniques) Soft Skills (leadership, motivation, team management, conflict resolution, decision making) A Coaching and Tutoring service PMO Coaching to improve, monitor and control PM performances and practices PMP Certification Tutoring to support candidates during Certification process

6 PM Training Roadmap Entry Level (0) Level 1 Foundation Level 2 Practitioner Project Initiation and Planning (3 days) Level 3 (PMP Certification) PMP Prep. Part 1 Framework, lifacycle, Org., Processes, Integration (3 days) PMP Prep. Part 2 Scope, Time, Cost (3 days) PM Basics (1 day) PM Fundamentals (3 days) Project Execution (2 days) Project Mon. & Cont. and Closing (3 days) PMP Prep. Part 3 Quality, HR, Communication (3 days) PMP Prep. Part 4 Risk, Procurement, Resp. (3 days) 6 CAPM Certification Prep. (3 days) PMP FAST-TRACK Exam Preparation (5 days)

7 7 Project Management Basics Level Duration Presequisites Objectives Contents Exercises Materials Entry Level (0) Working in a Project Management Environment 1 day None Provide an introduction to the Project Management Improve project team members knowledge and performance What is a project Project Management Key principles PM Processes and Knowledge Areas overview Project Roles overview Project documents overview Knowledge tests Read and understand main project documents Slides Project documents samples

8 8 Project Management Fundamentals Level Duration Prerequisites Objectives Contents Exercises Materials Level 1 (Foundation) Becoming a Project Manager (Junior) 3 days Basic Project Management knowledge or a Project Management Foundation Course Provide the Project Management essential knowledge to allow participants be able to start managing simple/small projects Project Management key concepts Project Roles and Responsibilities Initiating a Project (Stakeholders, Project Charter) Planning a Project (Scope, WBS, Schedule, Cost, Comms, Risks) Executing, Monitoring & Controlling a Project (engaging resources, assigning tasks, managing the team, monitoring scope, time and cost, managing issues and risks, validating deliverables, managing communications and changes, project reporting) Closing a Project (get approval of project product, finalize reporting, archive docs, lesson learned, hand-off, release resources) Knowledge tests, creating and updating project docs Slides, Samples of project documents

9 Project Initiation and Planning (1 of 2) 9 Level Duration Prerequisites Objectives Contents Level 2 (Practitioner) Improving Project Management skills 3 days Some knowledge and experience in Project Management or Project Management Foundation / Fundamentals course Provide knowledge, tools and techniques related to project initiation and planning to Improve the skills and performance of Junior Project Managers Project Initiation Understanding environmental factors Defining initial requirements, objectives, constraints, risks Developing Project Charter Identifying stakeholders and defining stakeholders strategy Project Planning Create project scope and WBS Create project network diagram and schedule Estimate resources Estimate costs and create project budget Define quality

10 10 Project Initiation and Planning (2 of 2) Contents (cont.) Exercises Materials Determine Roles and Responsibilities Create the Communication Plan Identify risks and define responses Plan procurements Finalize Project Plan and gain approvals Hold Kick-off meeting Knowledge tests, create and update project documents, scenario analysis Slides, samples of project documents, scenarios

11 11 Level Duration Prerequisites Objectives Contents Exercises Materials Project Execution Level 2 (Practitioner) Improving Project Management skills 2 days Some knowledge and experience in Project Management or Project Management Practitioner course Project Initiation and Planning Provide knowledge, tools and techniques related to project execution to Improve the skills and performance of Junior Project Managers Project Execution Engage resources (project team) Direct Project execution and produce deliverables Manage stakeholders and communicate effectively Develop and Manage the project team Manage project issues Perform Quality Assurance and Audits Produce and distribute progress reports Knowledge tests, create and update project documents, scenario analysis Slides, samples of project documents, scenarios

12 Project Monitoring & Controlling and Closing (1 of 2) 12 Level Duration Prerequisites Objectives Contents Level 2 (Practitioner) Improving Project Management skills 3 days Some knowledge and experience in Project Management or Project Management Practitioner course Project Initiation and Planning Provide knowledge, tools and techniques related to project monitoring & controlling and closing to Improve the skills and performance of Junior Project Managers Project Monitoring and Controlling Validate deliverables Control Scope, Schedule and Cost Variances, Forecasts, Earned Value Analysis Perform quality control Perform Integrated Change Control Monitor and control risks

13 13 Project Monitoring & Controlling and Closing (2 of 2) Contents (cont.) Exercises Materials Administer procurements Produce Performance Reports Project Closing Confirm requirements completion Close procurements Gain formal acceptance of project product Final reporting Update, finalize and archive project documents Perform formal hand-off Release resources Knowledge tests, create and update project documents, scenario analysis Slides, samples of project documents, scenarios

14 14 CAPM Certification Preparation Level Duration Prerequisites Objectives Contents Exercises Materials Level 2 (Practitioner) CAPM Certification Preparation 3 days A secondary degree (high school diploma or the global equivalent) AND At least 1,500 hours of project experience OR 23 hours of project management education by the time you sit for the exam. This course provides students with the instruction, materials, and support to prepare for the CAPM examination. Completion of this course qualifies as the formal education requirement for the CAPM examination. This course will introduce project management theories and terms, familiarize you with the PMBOK Guide, and identify techniques to use when studying for the CAPM test. This course will also include a simulated test at the end to assess readiness. Slides, samples of project documents, scenarios

15 15 PMP Preparation Part 1 Level Duration Prerequisites Objectives Contents summary Exercises Materials Level 3 (Expert) Achieving PMP Certification 3 days PMP elegibility requirements Prepare and support experienced Project Managers to achieve the PMP Certification Introduction PMI and PMP Certification Process PMI Project Management Framework Project Lifecycle and Organization Project Management Processes Knowledge Area: Integration Management Project documents analysis, Exercises to apply PMI concepts, exercises on methods and techniques, PMP Simulation tests Slides, PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition, Project documents samples, exercise book

16 16 PMP Preparation Part 2 Level Duration Prerequisites Objectives Level 3 (Expert) Achieving PMP Certification 3 days PMP elegibility requirements PMP Preparation Part 1 Prepare and support experienced Project Managers to achieve the PMP Certification Contents summary Recap of key concepts of PMP Preparation Part 1 Knowledge Area: Project Scope Management Knowledge Area: Project Time Management Knowledge Area: Project Cost Management Exercises Materials Project documents analysis, Exercises to apply PMI concepts, exercises on methods and techniques, PMP Simulation tests Slides, PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition, Project documents samples, exercise book

17 17 PMP Preparation Part 3 Level Duration Prerequisites Objectives Level 3 (Expert) Achieving PMP Certification 3 days PMP elegibility requirements PMP Preparation Course Part 1 and Part 2 Prepare and support experienced Project Managers to achieve the PMP Certification Contents summary Recap of key concepts of PMP Preparation Part 1 and 2 Knowledge Area: Project Quality Management Knowledge Area: Project Human Resource Management Knowledge Area: Project Communication Management Exercises Materials Project documents analysis, Exercises to apply PMI concepts, exercises on methods and techniques, PMP Simulation tests, Slides, PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition, Project documents samples, exercise book

18 18 PMP Preparation Part 4 Level Duration Prerequisites Objectives Level 3 (Expert) Achieving PMP Certification 3 days PMP elegibility requirements PMP Preparation Course Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 Prepare and support experienced Project Managers to achieve the PMP Certification Contents summary Recap of key concepts of PMP Preparation Part 1,2 and 3 Knowledge Area: Project Risk Management Knowledge Area: Project Procurement Management Professional and Social Responsibility Exercises Materials Project documents analysis, Exercises to apply PMI the concepts, exercises on methods and techniques, PMP Simulation tests, Slides, PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition, Project documents samples, exercise book

19 PMP Fast-Track Exam Preparation 19 Level Duration Prerequisites Objectives Level 3 (Expert) PMP Exam Preparation 5 days PMP elegibility requirements Prepare and support experienced Project Managers to achieve the PMP Certification Contents summary Initiating a Project Planning Your Work Developing Project Schedules, Cost Estimates, and Budgets Planning Project Quality, Staffing, and Communications Analyzing Risks and Planning Risk Response Planning Project Procurement Working the Plan Controlling & Closing the Project Exercises Materials This course will also include a simulated test at the end to assess readiness. Slides, PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition, Project documents samples, exercise book

20 PMP Certification Process - Overview 20 Source: PMP Handbook

21 PMP Certification Process Step 1 PMP Examination Content Outline : PMP/~/media/PDF/Certifications/PMP%20Examination%20Content%20Outline_2010.ashx 21 Source: PMP Handbook

22 PMP Certification Process Step 2 22 Application Process and Prices Register into the PMI website ( ) PMI membership (optional) costs 129 $ per year Compile the online Application form with detailed information about project management education and experience (90 days to complete) Ensure that all information entered in the application form can be documented (it can be audited by PMI) Submit the application form and wait for approval Perform the exam payment PMI members: 405 $ or 340 Non PMI members: 555 $ or 465 Source: PMP Handbook

23 PMP Certification Process Step 3 PMP Certification Exam 23 From the application form approval date, candidates have 1 year to pass the PMP Certification exam (3 trials allowed) The exam is performed at a Prometric examination site (reservation can be made online on ) Computer-based testing (multiple-choice), 4 choices (only 1 correct) per question 200 questions (175 scored + 25 pretest). Pretest questions are randomly distributed throughout the 200 questions and cannot be recognized. Passing rate: 61% on 175 scored questions (106 correctly answered) 4 hours to complete. Breaks can be made but they don t stop the examination time Italian language aid available upon request Books, calculators, food, drinks, dictionaries, coats, watches etc. are NOT allowed during examination (they can be desposited outside the examination room). Calculator is embedded in CBT, paper and pencil are provided by Prometric. Source: PMP Handbook

24 PMP Certification Process Step 4 Maintain PMP Credential The PMP Certification expires after 3 years (+ 1 year of suspension) if no action is taken To maintain the credential, PMP certified project managers have to collect and submit to PMI 60 PDUs (Professional Development Units) within each 3- year certification cycle PDUs can be obtained through: 24 For more detailed information about the entire PMP Certification process, please check out this link : Source: PMP Handbook

25 PMO Coaching Assessment of current PM practices Gap analysis against PMI standards Definition of improvement activities PM Improvement Project Organizational changes (i.e. setup PMO, revise roles and responsibilities) Process changes Skills improvement (training) Early-life Support or On-going Coaching 25

26 PMP Tutoring for trainees Support to verify PMP eligibility requirements Support to complete PMP application process Support during PMBOK Guide study: On-call support via Periodic Q&A sessions (on-site or teleconference) 26