PMP Instructor-Led Course Information

PMP Training Course Description

Through concentrated practice exams and activities, you learn essential Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK^® Guide) terminology, tools and techniques, as well as the specialized elements beyond the PMBOK^® Guide required to pass the exam. Some overnight study is required to prepare for the daily practice exams. You will leave this course having created a personalized study plan designed for ultimate exam success. MP Training Course Description

Requirements/Recommended Experience

This course is valuable for experienced project managers who are planning to take the PMP soon. At least three years’ experience as a project manager and related project management training is assumed prior to taking this course.

Additionally, you must earn 35 PMI Professional Development Units (PDUs) to take the PMP exam. This course provides the 35 required PMI PDUs for candidates to be eligible to take the PMP exam.

Who Should Attend This PMP Class

Anyone meeting the requirements to take the PMP exam to get PMP certified Typical job roles include: Associate project managers, project managers, IT project managers, project coordinators, project analysts, project leaders, senior project managers, team leaders, product managers, program managers, project sponsors

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Learning Tree is with you from the beginning of your planning until you pass your PMP exam. This PMP training course includes Unlimited FREE course retakes, plus coaching with your instructor to help you prepare for your exam or answer real-world project management challenges.<

Project/Program Management Learning Path

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PMP Instructor-Led Course Outline

Introduction
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK^® Guide - Sixth Edition)

Key terms and the project life cycle
Identifying Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEFs) and Organizational Process Assets (OPAs)
Organizational structure and influences
Mapping the interrelationships of the ten knowledge areas to the five process groups

Project Integration and Scope Management
Identifying and integrating processes and activities

Identifying a new project, business case and strategy
Defining and coordinating all subsidiary plans
Change-control and configuration management
Determining key deliverables and conducting benefit analysis

Defining, validating and controlling the scope

Facilitating requirements-gathering using interviews, workshops and decision-making techniques
Requirements changes and traceability matrices
Creating the WBS and setting the baseline

Project Time and Cost Management
Time management

Defining and sequencing activities
Estimating activity resources and durations with analogous, parametric and three-point techniques
Developing the schedule with PDM, ADM and CDM diagrams

Determining the cost baseline and applying Earned Value Management (EVM)

Identifying costs and calculating performance baseline
Assessing EVM key dimensions, variances and indices
Forecasting with EVM
Performance reporting

Project Quality Management
Implementing systems for quality

Preventing nonconformance through Cost of Quality (CoQ)
Performing continuous improvements

Tools and techniques to study

Planning for quality using statistical tools
Implementing quality metrics and audits

Project Human Resource, Communications and Stakeholder Management
Developing the plan and acquiring the team

Creating hierarchical and matrix charts (RAM & RACI)
Developing the team: team building, Tuckman model, recognition and rewards
Motivational theories and conflict resolution techniques

Efficiently communicating with stakeholders

Distributing information with communication models
Applying communication theory and the levels of power

Managing stakeholder engagements

Identifying and analyzing stakeholders, and managing their expectations
Increasing support and minimizing resistance

Project Risk and Procurement Management
Assessing project risks

Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
Evaluating Expected Monetary Value (EMV)

Exam-relevant tools and techniques

Developing threat/opportunity response strategies
Reassessing and controlling risks

Procurement management

Performing make-or-buy analysis
Formally accepting the product and closing the project

 Planning for the Exam

Preparing for test day

Applying proven tips for exam success
Conquering exam apprehension

Personalizing your study plan

Identifying your strengths and weaknesses
Optimizing your study time and focus

 Professional Responsibility and Ethics

The PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
Balancing the interest of all stakeholders

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