Preparation for Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification – Virtual Training

Course Methodology

The course uses a mix of interactive techniques such as group exercises, brief presentations by the consultant and the participants, practicing exam questions and simulations.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Review the PMP exam requirements and application process
• Define several key terms and recognize the relationship among portfolio, program and project management
• Describe how organizational influences affect the methods used for managing projects
• Identify the integration of various processes and project management activities
• Breakdown the project scope to include all required project work
• Compute activities durations required to complete the project
• Estimate activity costs and project budgets
• Outline the project quality policies and objectives
• Assemble the project team and manage its performance
• Create and properly communicate project information
• Develop a project risk management plan and examine project risks
• Plan the procurement steps to acquire products and services needed from outside the project team
• Analyze stakeholder expectations and their impact on the project

Target Audience

Project managers, members of project offices, project sponsors, functional managers, senior management and individuals interested in PMP certification. This course is worth 35 PDUs.

Target Competencies

• Managing projects
• Initiating projects
• Planning projects
• Executing projects
• Controlling projects
• Closing projects