PM07 - PMP Exam Preparation Boot Camp

Summary

This PMP exam prep course is entirely focused on PMI®’s terminology, processes and knowledge areas as outlined in the PMBOK™ V4. It is designed to help you pass the rigorous 200-question exam covering the 5 project management processes, (initiate, plan, execute, monitor and close) 9 knowledge areas and professional responsibility domain on the very first attempt. Exam-writing skills are almost as important for success as mastery of the subject material. Participants learn valuable strategies for exam taking, and have the opportunity to put them into practice on the sample examination. Being familiar with the format and type of questions on the PMP exam will allow participants to walk into the exam prepared to succeed. ”. Students are offered an additional 4 hours of coaching time to assist those who require extra help to interpret terminology or be coached through a specific topic.

Duration: 5 days
Contact Hours: 43.75
Compliance: PMBOK™ V4

PMP Quick Facts

• Worldwide there are over 50,000 Project Management Professionals (PMPs®) who provide project management services in 120 countries.
• PMP certification is the profession’s most globally recognized and respected certification credential. The PMP designation following your name tells current and potential employers that you have a solid foundation of project management knowledge that can be readily applied in the workplace.
• To obtain PMP certification, an individual must satisfy education and experience requirements, agree to and adhere to a code of professional conduct, and pass the PMP Certification Exam.
• Students will be equipped with 2000 version of PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) and includes material on the new professional responsibility.

Materials

• Color student manual in top quality binder, fully indexed.
• In class exercises facilitated by the instructor for each module.
• Student manual includes various exercises and questions for the student to complete during their self study and during class instruction.
• Laminated job aids which are excellent for back on the job
• On-line exam simulator with a progressive learning method with 1,320 questions and explanations.  Daily access to an on line expert for further explanations, even though the 1,320 questions have written explanations on them.  Exam simulator, includes 60 pages of color condensed PMBOK notes and a 14 day study plan.  The access to the exam simulator is unlimited for 60 days.  

Objectives

• PM Framework, Scope Management, Time Management, Cost Management,
• Quality Management, Procurement Management.
• Risk Management, Human Resource Management, Communication Management.
• Project Integration, Professional Responsibility.
• Exam-writing and Studying Strategies, Sample exam.
• Increase your probability of passing the exam by focusing only on relevant exam topics.
• Develop a personal study plan based on your strengths and weaknesses.
• Understand the elimination process to help answer any question correctly.
• Learn tricks for understanding how the questions are written.
• Exercises, condensed handouts and job aids help you understand, memorize and conceptualize the information you need to know, right in class, including those dreaded.
• PM Framework, Scope Management, Time Management, Cost Management,

The most practical, extensive workshop for project managers and potential project managers who require PMP certification.

Course Outline

Introduction/Overview

• Participants and Instructor
• Course Content and Logistics
• Practical Listening Exercise

Project Management Concepts & Standards

• The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• The Project Life Cycle (PLC)

Case Study for Project Planning

• Select Project Teams
• Determine Team Projects, Names and Logos
• Review Case Study Requirements

Scope Management

• Project Initiation
• Scope Planning
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Scope Definition
• Project Scope Statement
• Implications of Scope Creep
• Milestones vs. Deliverables
• Project Charter
• Scope Verification
• Scope Change Control

Human Resources Management

• Organizational Planning
• Phases of Team Dynamics
• Staff Acquisition
• Team Development
• Project Team Management

Communications Management

• Communications Planning
• Listening Skills
• Types of Communications
• Information Distribution
• Performance Reporting
• Stakeholder Management
• Administrative Closure

Time Management

• Activity Definition
• Duration vs. Work/Effort
• Time Estimation Techniques
• P.E.R.T. Formula
• Factors in Estimation
• Dependency Theory/Activity Sequencing
• Schedule Development
• Critical Task/Critical Path
• Network Diagram and Gantt Chart
• Calculating Total Duration and Work/Effort
• Schedule Optimization Techniques

Cost Management

• Resource Planning
• Cost Estimating
• Cost Budgeting
• Cost Control
• Earned Value Analysis
• Total Project Costing

Risk Management

• Risk Management Planning
• Risk Identification
• Risk List
• Qualitative Risk Analysis
• Quantitative Risk Analysis
• Risk Matrix
• Risk Response and Contingency Planning
• Risk Monitoring and Control

Preparation for Presentations

• Create Project Scope Statement
• Create WBS and Gantt Chart with Costs
• Create Risk List and Matrix

Procurement Management

• Procurement Planning
• Plan Purchases and Acquisitions
• Plan Contracting
• Request Seller Responses
• Select Sellers
• Contract Administration
• Contract Closure

Quality Management

• Quality Planning
• Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3)
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Quality Control (QC)
• Cost of Quality

Preparation for Presentations

• Create Ishikawa Diagram
• Develop Request for Approval

Presentations

• Present Case Study Projects
• Feedback Session

Integration Management

• Project Charter
• Preliminary Project Scope Statement
• Project Management Plan
• Manage Project Execution
• Monitor and Control Project Work
• Integrated Change Control
• Project Closure

Review Practice Exam Questions

• Tips and Techniques
• Practice Test

Workshop Evaluations & Next Steps