PMBOK Training Course
Overview
Studies indicate that only one-quarter of all projects world-wide succeed in achieving quality, cost and schedule objectives. With the ever increasing pressure to manage costs and an equally aggressive market space for quality products delivered to scheduled dates; the need for certified project managers is increasing. The Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is the most widely recognised certification available to Project Managers worldwide. This course will deliver the material required using lessons and workshops. Learners will utilize the knowledge to complete case studies and test proven tools and techniques of Project Management.
Prerequisites:
The syllabus is designed based on the experience level of the participants. However, it may be of particular benefit to those who currently work in Project Management and are now looking to expand and enhance their skill set to deal with existing or more challenging projects.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course; the participant will
Apply proven Project Management methodologies to their work
Be competent in utilizing Project Management best practices as outlined in PM body of knowledge (PMBOK®)
Identify the areas of Project Management they need work experience in
Be prepared to take the follow-on PMP® exam preparation course
Who should attend?
Those currently working in Project Management who wish to enhance and expand their professional competency
People who want to be PMP® certified Project Managers and apply best practices, tools and techniques to their projects
Project, Program, Portfolio and Section Managers who are preparing to take the PMP® Exam
Programme Content
Project Management Process Groups
Initiating processes
Planning processes
Controlling processes
Executing processes
Closing processes
Project Integration Management
Develop project charter
Develop preliminary project scope statement
Develop project management plan
Direct and manage project execution
Monitor and control project work
Integrated change control
Close project
Project Scope Management
Scope planning
Scope definition
Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Scope Verification
Scope control
Project Quality Management
Quality planning
Perform quality assurance (QA)
Perform quality control (QC)
Project Time Management
Activity definition
Activity sequencing
Activity resource estimating
Activity duration estimating
Schedule development
Schedule control
Project Cost Management
Cost estimating
Cost budgeting
Cost control
Earned value
Project Risk Management
Planning
Identification
Qualitative analysis
Quantitative analysis
Response planning
Risk monitoring and control
Project Human Resource Management
Human resource planning
Acquire project team
Develop project team
Manage project team
Project Procurement Management
Plan purchases and acquisitions
Plan contracting
Request seller responses
Select sellers
Contract administration
Contract closure
Project Communications Management
Communications planning
Information distribution
Performance reporting
Manage stakeholders
Professional Responsibility/ Ethics
Ensuring individual integrity and professionalism
Contributing to the project management knowledge base
Enhancing individual competence
Balancing stakeholders’ interests
Class Length: 4 days
It is recommended that the course be delivered over an extended time period e.g. 1-2 days per week or month with participants completing case studies between classes.
This course can be combined with the PMP® exam preparation course to form a 6 day program. The combined program also covers
Exam application and maintaining certification status
Specific focus on exam problem areas
Extensive use of exam simulator
Access to exam simulator for 2 months after course completion
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