PMP - Exam Preparation Training Course Training Course

Introduction to the PMP-Prep Course

• Overview of the PMP 2022/2023 examination structure.
• Detailed review of the PMP Exam Content Outline (ECO).
• Clarification of course goals, scope, and instructional format.

Core Project Engineering (PE) Concepts

• Understanding the project and its broader ecosystem.
• Key Project Engineering principles aligned with the PMBOK Guide 7th Edition.
• Examination of governance structures.
• The Project Life Cycle (LC) framework.
• Exploration of various design approaches.

Team Dynamics, Stakeholders, and Project Organization

• Team-building strategies.
• Establishing rules for team conduct and collaboration.
• Analyzing project objectives and underlying conditions.
• Leadership styles for Project Managers.
• Engaging teams and understanding member motivation.
• Empowering team members and key stakeholders.
• Developing the competencies of team members.
• Supporting and engaging virtual teams effectively.
• Building a shared understanding of project design.

Project Stakeholders

• Techniques for working and collaborating effectively with stakeholders.
• Strategies for stakeholder empowerment and mentoring.

Project Initiation and Planning

• Selecting the appropriate project approach and management practices.
• Analyzing and defining the value and benefits the project will deliver.
• Scope planning and management strategies.
• Schedule planning and control methods.
• Budgeting and resource planning and management.
• Planning and managing product quality.
• Communication planning and execution.
• Procurement and order planning and management.
• Risk management planning processes.
• Defining change management approaches and key project metrics.
• Integrating all project planning activities.
• Planning for and managing the closure of project phases.

Project Execution and Monitoring

• Executing projects to realize business value.
• Ongoing risk management.
• Effective communication management.
• Managing stakeholder engagement.
• Delivering project products and outputs.
• Monitoring project health using various performance metrics.
• Managing project changes.
• Handling project issues.
• Facilitating knowledge transfer into and out of the project.
• Managing the closure of project phases and the final project completion.

Team and Stakeholder Management During Execution

• Leading the team throughout the implementation phase.
• Supporting optimal team performance.
• Identifying and removing obstacles and bottlenecks.
• Conflict resolution and management.
• Sustaining stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborating with stakeholders as the project progresses.
• Mentoring key stakeholders.
• Applying emotional intelligence to enhance team effectiveness.

Business Dimensions of Project Management

• Managing project compliance.
• Evaluating and delivering intended value and benefits.
• Assessing and responding to internal and external business environment changes.
• Facilitating organizational change.
• Implementing continuous improvement processes.

Exam Success Strategies

• Effective preparation methods for the PMP® exam.
• Review of useful resources and study materials.
• Overview of the exam process and logistics.
• Practical tips for exam day.
• Practice with sample questions during training sessions.
• Completion of a simulated test exam.