Introduction
The Project Management Institute (PMI) sponsors a project management accreditation programme. The purpose and goal of this programme is the development, maintenance, evaluation, promotion and administration of a rigorous professional certification credential of the highest calibre. It is called the Project Management Professional (PMP®).
To be eligible for the PMP® Credential, delegates must first meet specific educational and project management experience requirements and agree to adhere to a code of professional conduct.
The final step to becoming a PMP® is passing a rigorous multiple-choice examination designed to objectively assess and measure an individuals ability to apply project management knowledge in the following six domains: initiating the project, planning the project, executing the project, monitoring and controlling the project, closing the project, and professional and social responsibility. This computer-based examination is administered globally.
The 5-day course is designed to assist delegates to prepare for and take the PMP Examination. The course is delivered through a block of 4 days during which the delegates can begin or continue the accreditation application. This is an on-line process and takes place outside course hours. After the 4th day delegates can complete – and if ready – submit their application. Once the application is accepted the examination can then be scheduled through Prometric.
The 5th day is scheduled approximately 2 to 3 weeks after the 4-day block and is dedicated to revision prior to sitting the exam.
Examination fees (€340.00 for PMI members, €465.00 for non-members – June 2009) are not included in the course fees
Course Overview
• Applying for Project Management Professional (PMP®) Status:
• Overview of the exam:
Tips to help you understand how the PMP® questions are written
Tips for taking the exam
Reasons people fail the exam and how to make sure you do not do the same
Exercises to help you understand and memorise the information you need to know including formulae – such as Earned Value
• Understanding PMI® terminology and other acronyms
• Detailed coverage of:
The process of project management
The framework of project management
Integration management
Scope management
Time management
Cost management
Quality management
Human resources management
Communications management
Risk management
Procurement management
Professional and social responsibility
• Practice exams are presented before and after each module
• Delegates will be invited to join a dedicated ‘Google Group’ – hosted by the tutor – which will serve as a forum for discussions on course topics and exam questions
Day 1 to Day 4
Introduction
Module 1
o Course outline
PMP Certification
Exam Structure and Format
Understanding the PMBOK, Knowledge Areas, Process Groups
Process Iterations – Inputs, Tools and Techniques, Outputs
o Foundation (Project Management Essentials)
Project Fundamentals
The Project Context
Project Stakeholders
The Project Lifecycle
Project Success Factors
Module 2
o Project Integration Management
The Project Charter, Preliminary Scope Statement, Project Management Plan
Direct and Manage Project Execution
Monitor and Control Project Work
Integrated Change Control
Close Project
o Project Scope Management
Scope Planning
Scope Definition
Create WBS
Scope Verification
Scope Control
Module 3
o Project Time Management
Activity Definition
Activity Sequencing
Activity Resource Estimating
Activity Duration Estimating
Schedule Development
Schedule Control
o Project Cost Management
Cost Estimating
Cost Budgeting
Cost Control
Module 4
o Project Quality Management
Quality Planning
Perform Quality Assurance
Perform Quality Control
o Project Human Resource Management
Human Resource Planning
Acquire Project Team
Develop Project Team
Manage Project Team
Module 5
o Project Communications Management
Communication Planning
Information Distribution
Performance Reporting
Manage Stakeholders
o Project Risk Management
Risk Management Planning
Risk Identification
Qualitative Risk Analysis
Quantitative Risk Analysis
Risk Response Planning
Risk Monitoring and Control
Module 6
o Project Procurement Management
Plan Purchases and Acquisitions
Plan Contracting
Request Seller Responses
Select Sellers
Contract Administration
Contract Closure
o Professional and Social Responsibility
Ensuring Individual Integrity
Contributing to the Project Management Knowledge Base
Enhancing Personal Professional Competence
Promoting Interaction among Stakeholders
Day 5
Module 7
o Revision
o Practice Exam
o Scoring and Analysis
o Course Closure
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