Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Prep Course (5-Day Bootcamp) Course Overview This 5-day course immerses attendees in the PMBOK based methodology and techniques of project management. It approaches project management from the standpoint of managing a single, standalone project that is small to medium in size. The course takes attendees through the project life cycle in the same sequence they would face when managing a real project in the workplace. This course includes an introduction to the use of Microsoft Project as a useful tool to effectively and efficiently manage a project. covered include the product and project life cycles, including initiation, planning, executing, controlling, and closing. Subject areas addressed include the project charter, creating a WBS, Network Diagramming, finalizing the project plan, scope management, stakeholder identification, cost management, scheduling and schedule management, earned value measurement, and change control. The use of Microsoft Project as an effective planning, scheduling and tracking tool is covered and integrated into the Project examples and s. This course also integrates key advanced PMBOK topics including Earned Value Analysis, Quality, Contracting and Ethics. It takes attendees through the execution, controlling and closing processes and uses group exercises as a hands-on approach to reinforcing the key concepts. The course integrates PMP Certification Prep sessions that introduce attendees to the form of the PMP test and gives practical advise on effective test taking, recommended study materials and methods. Practice tests are included and build to a final, complete PMP practice test that builds individual confidence and experience leading to successful attainment of the PMP designation. Audience This course is for individuals who desire a thorough and comprehensive understanding of how to organize and manage a project to successful completion. It is especially appropriate for those who will be taking the PMP Certification test within a month of course completion. At Course Completion At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Understand the difference between the Project Life Cycle, and a Product or System Life Cycle. Understand the minimum set of deliverables needed to effectively manage a project. Be able to write a project charter. Be able to write a project plan for a stand-alone project. Know how to develop a Work Breakdown Structure. Know how to develop a project schedule. Understand how to manage change requests. Know how to set up a review and approval process. Know what activities go on during the Execution Phase of a Project. Know what activities are associated with the Controlling Processes associated with a project. Know how to develop a status report. Know what needs to be recorded in meeting minutes for meetings associated with a project. Know what activities go on during the Closing Phase of a project. Use MS Project to effectively plan, schedule,analyze resource utilization and track Project performance. Understand concepts in effective estimating. Know how to set up a change control process. Understand how to manage change requests. Know what activities go on during the Execution Phase of a Project. Know what activities are associated with the Controlling Processes associated with a project. Be able to interpret Project Performance reports. Understand and be able to use Earned Value Analysis. Know how to develop a status report. Know the format of the PMP Cert test. Be able to develop an effective study plan for taking and passing the PMP test.
Prerequisites Before beginning this course, participants should have: 4 or more years of experience in a project management environment An understanding and experience with MS Windows and Office products Certified Professional Exam Preparation Materials covered will lead to but are not sufficient for the following certifications: PMI Certified Associate Project Manager, Project Management Professional CompTia IT Project+ Class Materials The course materials are yours to keep. You will be provided with the following: Practice PMP Cert test Student Workbooks Project Tools and Templates CD Course Outline Day 1 Module 1: Introduction Course Objectives Logistics History of Project Management Module 2: Project Management Framework The Business Context Understanding Mission & Visions What is a Project? Project & Product Life Cycle Overview Current PM Environment Key Project Management Deliverables PMBOK PM Framework Module 3: Initiating a Project Project Charter: Project Identification & Description The Project Manager and Project Sponsor Assumptions & Constraints Building a Project Charter
Module 4: Identifying the Project Team Identifying Stakeholders Identifying Team Members Module 5: Planning: Getting Started Basic Change Control The Project Glossary Managing Information Within the Project The Kickoff Meeting Module 6: Scope Planning & Definition Mission, Vision, Scope, & Objectives The Work Breakdown Structure Project Deliverables Completion Criteria Criteria for Success Developing a Work Breakdown Structure Day 2 Module 7: Project Scheduling Activity Definition, Sequencing, and Constraints Activity Duration Estimating Critical Path, Float, and Free Float Calculating Forward and Backward Paths Initial Schedule Development Resource Planning Risk/Contingency Planning Finalizing the Project Schedule Developing a Project Schedule MS Project: Introduction and Set Up Items Needed Before Using MS Project The Most Common MS Project Pitfalls Setting Up your Project MS Project: From Setup to Saving a Baseline Entering WBS Activities and Durations Adding Dependencies Summary Tasks, Phases and Milestones Adding Resources Resource Leveling
Saving the Project Baseline Plan Day 3 Module 8: Change Management Change Requests Issue Management Reviews and Approvals Module 9: Executing the Project Integrating the Project & Product Life Cycles Execution Phase Deliverables Execution Phase Activities Module 10: Controlling the Project Controlling Activities Associated with Project Management Earned Value Analysis Performance/Status Reporting Module 11: Closing the Project Lessons Learned Final Acceptance of Deliverables Records Management Formal Closeout of the Project Day 4 Module 1: Introduction to Advanced Course Objectives Logistics Class Context Module 2: Project Quality Control Organizational Influences Context and Definitions The Quality Process
Module 3: Procurement Overview Contracting in a Project Environment The Procurement Process Negotiating Module 4: Overview of Project Control Controlling Activities Associated with Project Management Integrating Scope, Schedule and Cost Control Module 5: PMP Certification Test Preparation Benefits of PMP Overview of Test Test-taking Strategies Practice Test Day 5 Module 6: Project Control Interpreting Project Status Earned Value Analysis Scope Change Control Module 7: PMP Ethics Overview of Ethics and Professional Integrity Special : International, Cultural Respect, Organizational Challenges Module 8: PMP Certification Test Preparation Benefits of PMP Overview of Test Review of Test-taking Strategies Final Practice Test