This course is intended for those individuals involved in managing and/or working on projects who are interested in preparing to take the PMP or CAPM Exam.

Value to the Organization
• A framework for applying project management best practices to an existing project portfolio
• A standard format for a project management plan
• A consistent approach to using project processes and documents
• A consistent language and approach to proactively managing projects in the organization

Value to the Participant
• Understand the importance of using the PMI course material as the baseline for achieving PMP® certification.
• Learn what is required to study for the PMP® exam
• Learn to communicate the impact on the project of risks, issues, and changes.
• Learn how to communicate performance to schedule, performance to scope, performance to budget and performance to quality standards
• Learn how to apply current tools and techniques to create an effective project management study plan.

The material will provide the participants with the necessary methods and disciplines to implement a project management discipline personally or within their departments. An additional benefit is the ability to develop a project schedule to study and take the PMP® certification exam.

PMP® Boot Camp: Exam Preparation
Learn. Understand. Achieve.

Condensed Outline

Taking the Exam
• Review Current PMI requirements
• The PMI Code of Professional Conduct
• Exam Tips
• Collecting the information to apply and be approved to right the exam
• Goals and Objectives
• Project Management Lifecycle and Exam Preparation

Introduction to Project Management
• Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOK®
• Agile Practice Guide®
• The PMBOK and General Management practices
• The Agile Practice Guide and General Management practices
• Understanding the Terminology – Common Vocabulary
• Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
• Foundations of PM

The Environment in Which Projects Operate
• Overview
• Enterprises Environmental Factors
• Organizational Process Assets
• Organizational Systems and Support

The Role of a PM
• Definition of a Project Manager
• Sphere of Influence
• Competencies
• Integrating the Processes

Lesson 1: Creating a High Performing Team

• Build a Team
• Define Team Ground Rules
• Build Shared Understanding About a Project
• Negotiate Project Agreements
• Empower Team Members and Stakeholders
• Train Team Members and Stakeholders
• Engage and Support Virtual Teams
• Supplemental Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Lesson 2: Starting the Project

• Determine Appropriate Project Methodology/Methods and Practices
• Plan and Manage Scope
• Plan and Manage Budget and Resources
• Plan and Manage Schedule
• Plan and Manage Quality of Products/Deliverables
• Integrate Project Planning Activities
• Plan and Manage Procurement
• Establish Project Governance Structure
• Plan and Manage Project/Phase Closure

Lesson 3: Doing the Work

• Assess and Manage Risks
• Execute Project to Deliver Business Value
• Manage Communications
• Engage Stakeholders
• Create Project Artifacts
• Manage Project Changes
• Manage Project Issues
• Ensure Knowledge Transfer to Project Continuity

Lesson 4: Getting Started With the Project

• Lead a Team
• Support Team Performance
• Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles and Blockers
• Manage Conflict
• Collaborate With Stakeholders
• Mentor Relevant Stakeholders
• Apply Emotional Intelligence to Promote Team Performance

Lesson 5: Running the Project

• Manage Compliance Requirements
• Evaluate and Deliver Project Benefits and Value
• Evaluate and Address Internal and External Business Environment Changes
• Support Organizational Change
• Employ Continuous Process Improvement

CONCLUSION AND SUMMARY

The Project Management Foundations class or equivalent experience.