Course Title: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Training
Course Overview:
This course is designed to prepare participants for the PMP certification exam by covering the five process groups and ten knowledge areas of project management as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Participants will learn the best practices, tools, and techniques for initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing projects.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the PMI framework and terminology
- Identify stakeholders and their needs
- Develop a project charter and scope statement
- Create a project management plan
- Estimate project resources and costs
- Develop a project schedule and budget
- Manage project risks and issues
- Monitor project progress and performance
- Control project changes and quality
- Close out a project and conduct lessons learned
Course Schedule:
Day 1:
- Introduction to project management
- PMI framework and certification process
- Project stakeholders and their roles
- Project charter and scope statement
- Project integration management
Day 2:
- Project management plan
- Project scope management
- Project time management
- Project cost management
Day 3:
- Project quality management
- Project human resource management
- Project communication management
- Project risk management
Day 4:
- Project procurement management
- Project stakeholder management
- Project monitoring and controlling
- Project closing
Day 5:
- PMP exam preparation
- Practice questions and review
- Exam tips and strategies
- Course evaluation and feedback
Note: The course schedule may vary depending on the duration, format, and level of detail desired by the training provider and the participants. It is important to balance theory and practice, as well as to engage the learners through interactive activities, case studies, and real-world examples.
Course Materials:
- PMP Exam Prep, Ninth Edition by Rita Mulcahy
- PMBOK Guide, Sixth Edition by PMI
- Course slides and handouts
- Practice exams and quizzes
- Project management software tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Trello, Asana)
- Case studies and scenarios
- Guest speakers and subject matter experts
Course Delivery:
- Instructor-led classroom training
- Virtual instructor-led training (VILT)
- Self-paced e-learning modules
- Blended learning approach (combination of the above)
- Group discussions and peer learning
- Individual coaching and mentoring
- Exam simulation and feedback
Course Evaluation:
- Pre-course assessment (e.g., skills inventory, knowledge test)
- Post-course assessment (e.g., exam simulation, project simulation)
- Participant feedback (e.g., surveys, focus groups)
- Trainer feedback (e.g., observation, evaluation forms)
- Business impact assessment (e.g., ROI, performance metrics)
Course Prerequisites:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 35 hours of project management education
- Minimum of 4,500 hours of project management experience (or 3 years of equivalent experience)
- PMP application and approval by PMI
Course Certification:
- PMP certification exam (4-hour, 200-question, computer-based test)
- Passing score of 61% or higher
- Renewal every 3 years with 60 PDUs (professional development units)
- Continuing education and professional development
Note: The course schedule, materials, delivery, evaluation, prerequisites, and certification may vary depending on the training provider, the PMI requirements, and the local regulations. It is important to check the latest updates and guidelines before designing and delivering a project management training course.
