EXAM PREP COURSE. Course Overview. Course Objectives. Course Materials Include: Our PMP Exam Prep (Fifth Edition) training program:

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1 PMP EXAM PREP COURSE Course Overview The purpose of this course is to prepare you to pass the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam. The course is based on the 10 knowledge areas in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK Guide) Fifth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., Course Objectives At the completion of this course, you should be able to: Pass the PMP certification exam Understand terms, acronyms and formulas specific to PMI Identify processes and knowledge areas specific to PMI Understand inputs, tools and techniques and outputs for 47 separate process groups Identify and use test- taking strategies Understand PMI specific methods and expectations for managing projects Read and evaluate situational exam questions to determine the best answer based on data presented in the course and your project management experience Create an action plan to apply for, take and pass the PMP certification exam Our PMP Exam Prep (Fifth Edition) training program: All trainers hold their PMP certification Provides you with the required 35 contact hours and Professional Development Units (PDUs) of pre- PMP exam training Includes examples and practice tests Practice exercises bring PMP concepts to life Course Materials Include: The PMBOK Guide, Fifth Edition Rita Mulcahy PMP Exam Prep Book, Eighth Edition Project Management Knowledge Area and Process Group Matrix PM Exam Key Data template PM ITTO processes Practice exam progress tracking Corporate Strategies by SkillPath is a Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Registered Education Provider This five- day training program provides you with the tools you need in order to pass the PMP Certification test on your first try. Our trainers will provide you with invaluable information and test- taking strategies to help you prepare. They will coach you on effective study techniques. Join the thousands of professionals who have benefitted from our training expertise. The PMI Registered Education Provider logo is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

2 Agenda Day One Day Two Day Three Day Four Day Five Introduction, Organizations, Stakeholders and Teams, the Project Management Framework, Processes and Project Selection Project Integration Management, Project Scope Management and Project Time Management Project Cost Management, Project Quality Management and Project Human Resource Management Project Communications Management, Project Risk Management and Project Procurement Management Project Stakeholder Management, Professional and Social Responsibility, Exam Review and Practice Exam SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT Explain common project management terms Provide a basic overview of project management Identify the difference between projects and operations Define the responsibilities and competencies of project managers SECTION 2: ORGANIZATIONS, STAKEHOLDERS AND TEAMS Understand the difference between a weak, balanced and strong matrix organization Discuss project inputs, tools and techniques and outputs (ITTOs) Identify the difference between a project life cycle and a product life cycle Describe the various phases of project management SECTION 3: EXAMINING THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK Discuss the purpose of the PMBOK and how it is used in project management Identify the different knowledge areas in the PMBOK and how they relate to process groups

3 SECTION 4: PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCESSES Identify the five process groups used in project management Describe the processes within each of the five process groups Discover the guidelines for project information SECTION 5: PROJECT SELECTION List the various creative group planning methods and how to use them in project management Describe the models that are used for project selection Practice using mathematical models for project selection SECTION 6: PROJECT INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT Describe how the processes and activities need to work together List the steps of the project integration process Understand the process for making changes and why it is important SECTION 7: PROJECT SCOPE MANAGEMENT Describe the guidelines for scope management Discuss the guidelines that apply to collecting requirements Explain how to correctly define the scope of a project Identify the difference between the project charter and the project scope statement Recognize the components of a work breakdown structure

4 SECTION 8: PROJECT TIME MANAGEMENT Identify the components of a schedule management plan Describe how to graphically display sequencing activities Estimate activity durations using the program evaluation and review technique (PERT) Practice sequencing activities Practice determining the critical path Practice calculating float Describe the two most common ways to compress a schedule: Fast tracking and crashing SECTION 9: PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT Identify the processes for cost management Define common cost management terms Identify the tools and techniques used to estimate project costs Understand the elements that make up a project budget estimate Practice using the earned value management (EVM) method to determine variances and forecast SECTION 10: PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT Identify the processes included in project quality management Describe the difference between quality assurance and quality control Discuss quality terms and tools used in project quality management List the seven basic quality tools and how they are used in project management Understand the difference between special and random causes of variation

5 SECTION 11: PROJECT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Describe the steps included in project human resource management Understand the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in a project List the various stages of team development Identify the different types of power a project manager possesses Review the various HR organizational theories and how they pertain to motivation SECTION 12: PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT Describe the steps included in project communications management Practice determining the number of communication channels between stakeholders of a project List the various communication models and methods used in project communications Identify the different types of communication blockers Review the components that should be included in a communications management plan SECTION 13: PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT Understand the various risk categories and types of risk in a project Discuss the six risk management process steps Identify the different types of tools used when creating a risk management plan Review the tools used to perform risk analysis List the various plan risk responses that can be used to respond to risk

6 SECTION 14: PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT Discuss the basics of contracts Identify the types of documents used in procurement Describe the five steps of procurement negotiations Review the various types of contracts and the risk associated with each Practice determining final fees and prices associated to common project scenarios SECTION 15: PROJECT STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT Evaluate stakeholders based on their influence and interest in a project Discuss the tools and techniques used to engage stakeholders in the project SECTION 16: PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Understand the various risk categories and types of risk in a project Understand the framework for ethical behavior and professional conduct provided by PMI Evaluate the four categories of professional and social responsibility Discuss the tools and techniques used to uphold a project manager s responsibilities to the profession, the customer and the public METHODOLOGIES: These classes are heavily participative with facilitated discussion, individual and small group exercises and real- world project management examples designed to help pass the PMP certification test and attain greater insight and more in- depth knowledge about project management best practices. Phone (800) Fax (913)