Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep Course

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to PMP® Certification and Exam Overview

ü  Understanding the PMP® exam eligibility criteria

ü  Exam format, question types, and scoring system

ü  Key changes in the PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition

ü  Study tips and exam preparation strategies

ü  Practical Session: Self-assessment and study plan development

Module 2: Project Management Fundamentals and Frameworks

ü  Definition and characteristics of a project

ü  Project vs. operations vs. programs vs. portfolios

ü Organizational structures and their impact on projects

ü  Project management office (PMO) roles

ü  Practical Session: Case study on project selection

Module 3: Project Integration Management

ü  Developing a project charter

ü  Project management plan components

ü  Directing and managing project work

ü  Monitoring and controlling project work

ü  Practical Session: Creating a project charter

Module 4: Project Scope Management

ü  Collecting requirements and defining scope

ü  Work breakdown structure (WBS) development

ü  Scope validation and control techniques

ü  Avoiding scope creep

ü  Practical Session: WBS development exercise

Module 5: Project Schedule Management

ü  Defining and sequencing activities

ü  Estimating activity durations and resources

üCritical path method (CPM) and schedule optimization

ü  Controlling the project schedule

üPractical Session: Creating a project network diagram

Module 6: Project Cost Management

ü  Estimating costs and budgeting techniques

ü  Earned Value Management (EVM) Analysis

ü  Controlling project costs

ü  Forecasting and financial management

ü  Practical Session: EVM calculation exercises

Module 7: Project Quality Management

ü  Quality planning, assurance, and control

ü Quality tools and techniques (Pareto, Control Charts, Flowcharts, etc.)

ü  Continuous improvement processes

üQuality vs. Grade vs. Precision in project management

ü  Cost of Quality (COQ) - Prevention, Appraisal, Failure costs

ü  Quality theories (Deming, Juran, Crosby, Ishikawa)

ü  Modern quality management approaches (Six Sigma, Lean, TQM)

ü  Practical Session: Conduct a root cause analysis using Fishbone diagrams for a real project scenario

Module 8: Project Resource Management

ü  Planning and acquiring project resources

üTeam development models and motivation strategies (Tuckman's stages)

ü  Conflict resolution and leadership techniques

üResource optimization techniques (Resource leveling vs. smoothing)

ü  Conflict management strategies (Thomas-Kilmann model)

üVirtual team management challenges and solutions

ü Motivation theories (Maslow, Herzberg, McGregor, Vroom)

üPractical Session: Resolve team conflicts using role-playing scenarios

Module 9: Project Communications Management

üCommunication planning and stakeholder engagement

ü  Effective reporting and information distribution

ü  Communication barriers and solutions

üCommunication models (Sender-Receiver, Shannon-Weaver)

ü  Communication methods (Push, Pull, Interactive)

ü  Communication channels formula (n(n-1)/2)

ü  Effective meeting management techniques

ü Reporting tools (Dashboard, Earned Value reports)

üPractical Session: Calculate communication channels for different team sizes

Module 10: Project Risk Management

üRisk identification and qualitative/quantitative analysis

ü  Risk response strategies (Avoid, Transfer, Mitigate, Accept)

ü  Monitoring and controlling risks

ü  Risk breakdown structure (RBS)

ü  Expected Monetary Value (EMV) calculations

ü  Secondary and residual risks

ü  Practical Session: Conduct a Monte Carlo analysis using software

Module 11: Project Procurement Management

ü  Procurement planning and contract types

ü  Vendor selection and negotiation techniques

ü  Controlling procurements and closing contracts

ü  Contract types (FP, CR, T&M, IDIQ)

ü  Source selection criteria

ü  Make-or-buy analysis techniques

ü  Claims administration process

ü  Procurement performance reviews

üPractical Session: Contractor selection and negotiation role-play

Module 12: Project Stakeholder Management

ü  Identifying and analyzing stakeholders

üStakeholder engagement strategies and assessment matrix

ü  Managing stakeholder expectations

ü  Stakeholder cube analysis

ü  Power/Interest grid applications

üChange management approaches (ADKAR, Kotter)

ü  Benefits realization management

üPractical Session: Create a stakeholder engagement plan

Module 13: Agile and Hybrid Project Management

üAgile principles and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)

üHybrid project management approaches and project lifecycles

ü Agile tools and techniques (Planning Poker, T-shirt sizing)

ü  Agile manifesto and principles

Requirements

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. 

ü  Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2.    What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3.    Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4.    The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

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Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1.    Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2.    Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3.    Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1.    Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2.    Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3.    No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

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