Course Description
Nine Knowledge Areas of the PMBOK® |
CreditsCPE Credits: 18 Course AvailabilityClick on Course Offerings to Register |
Course Agenda
PMP® Exam Overview: Review of PMBOK® Standards and PMP® Credentials
- Review qualifications for sitting for the PMP® Exam
- Discuss how PMI’s PMBOK® is broken down into five process groups and nine knowledge areas
Project Lifecycle and Organization
- Review the project lifecycle paying close attention to the various stages from initiation to execution
- Discuss the role of project stakeholders in the project lifecycle process
Project Integration Management
- Develop a project charter and integration of a project management plan
- Implement an effective change control system that clearly identifies and tracks project changes
Effective Scope Management
- Establish accountability with clear cost and schedule requirements
- Define business outcomes with effective Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) frameworks
Project Time Management
- Determine project roles and key resources required for project success
- Map a project timeline that defines key project checkpoints and promotes fast, high-quality results
Project Cost Management
- Identify and prioritize costs relative to the WBS
- Establish the cost baseline based on the project scope and available resources
Quality Management
- Establish project quality standards and systematic quality checks
- Apply Six Sigma principles to monitor quality requirements
HR Management
- Understand the core competencies of an effective project team
- Learn proven conflict resolution and negotiating skills
Communication Management
- Explore and understand different communication styles and stakeholder communication needs
- Accurately monitor and report project performance using earned value management
Risk Management
- Review how to create and implement project risk mitigation plans
- Identify and mitigate potential elements of risk in each phase of the project life cycle
Procurement Management
- Establish and validate clear lines of contract requirements
- Acquire solicitation strategies handled by the contracting officer but required in the exam
Study Techniques, Ethics and Professional Responsibility
- Create your own personalized study plan for passing the exam
- Examine key aspects of PMI’s code of ethics and code of conduct
Project Management Context, Framework and Processes
- Learn the importance of projects within an organization
- Explore the differences between projects and programs and how a project life cycle differs from a product life cycle