Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Preparation

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Course Specifications:

Courseware: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Preparation: (Third Edition)

Software: Office 2003

Course length: 5 days

Course times: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Course Description:

This course expands upon the basic concepts of project management covered in the Project Management Fundamentals course and covers in-depth the essential elements of managing a successful project. Focusing on the generally accepted practices of project management recognized by the Project Management Institute, Inc., this course offers you a standards-based approach to successful project management across application areas and industries.

Course Objective:

You will apply the generally accepted project management best practices recognized by the PMI to successfully manage projects.

Target Student:

This course is designed for experienced project managers who desire to increase their project management skills and apply a standards-based approach to project management.

Prerequisites:

To ensure the successful completion of this course, we recommend completion of the following MicroAssist courses, or equivalent knowledge from another source:

  1. Project Management Fundamentals
  2. Project 2000, 2002, or 2003: Introduction
  3. Project 2000, 2002, or 2003: Intermediate
  4. Word 2000, 2002, or 2003: Introduction
  5. Word 2000, 2002, or 2003: Intermediate
  6. Word 2000, 2002, or 2003: Advanced

Delivery Method:

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities. Each student is provided with a computer and a Manual. The manual is the student's to keep and makes an excellent reference guide.

Course Content:

Lesson 1: Initiating a Project

  1. Topic 1A: Apply Project Management Processes
  2. Topic 1B: Create a Project Charter
  3. Topic 1C: Develop a Preliminary Project Scope Statement

Lesson 2: Planning Project Work

  1. Topic 2A: Develop Project Management Plan
  2. Topic 2B: Create a Scope Management Plan
  3. Topic 2C: Create a Scope Statement
  4. Topic 2D: Develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Lesson 3: Developing Project Schedules, Cost Estimates, and Budgets

  1. Topic 3A: Create an Activity List
  2. Topic 3B: Create a Project Network Diagram
  3. Topic 3C: Estimate Activity Resources
  4. Topic 3D: Estimate Activity Durations
  5. Topic 3E: Identify the Critical Path
  6. Topic 3F: Develop a Project Schedule
  7. Topic 3G: Estimate Project Costs
  8. Topic 3H: Establish a Cost Baseline

Lesson 4: Planning Project Quality, Staffing, and Communications

  1. Topic 4A: Create a Quality Management Plan
  2. Topic 4B: Document Roles, Responsibilities, and Reporting Relationships
  3. Topic 4C: Acquire Project Team
  4. Topic 4D: Create a Communications Management Plan

Lesson 5: Analyzing Risks and Planning Risk Response

  1. Topic 5A: Create a Risk Management Plan
  2. Topic 5B: Identify Project Risks and Triggers
  3. Topic 5C: Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
  4. Topic 5D: Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
  5. Topic 5E: Develop a Risk Response Plan

Lesson 6: Planning Project Procurement

  1. Topic 6A: Prepare a Contract Statement of Work
  2. Topic 6B: Prepare a Procurement Document

Lesson 7: Executing Project Work

  1. Topic 7A: Direct and Manage Project Execution
  2. Topic 7B: Perform Quality Assurance
  3. Topic 7C: Develop Project Team
  4. Topic 7D: Information Distribution
  5. Topic 7E: Request Seller Responses
  6. Topic 7F: Select Sellers

Lesson 8: Monitoring and Controlling Project Work

  1. Topic 8A: Monitor and Control Project Work
  2. Topic 8B: Manage Changes to Performance Baselines
  3. Topic 8C: Review Deliverables and Work Results
  4. Topic 8D: Control Project Scope

Lesson 9: Monitoring and Controlling Project Schedule and Costs

  1. Topic 9A: Control the Project Schedule
  2. Topic 9B: Control Project Costs

Lesson 10: Monitoring and Controlling Project Quality, Staffing, and Communications

  1. Topic 10A: Perform Quality Control
  2. Topic 10B: Manage Project Team
  3. Topic 10C: Report Project Performance
  4. Topic 10D: Manage Stakeholders

Lesson 11: Monitoring and Controlling Project Risk and Contracts

  1. Topic 11A: Monitor and Control Project Risk
  2. Topic 11B: Administer a Contract

Lesson 12: Closing the Project

  1. Topic 12A: Close a Project
  2. Topic 12B: Close a Contract