PMP Course

PMP Course Overview
Purpose: Prepares experienced project managers to pass the PMP exam and master globally recognized best practices.
Framework: Based on the PMBOK® Guide (6th Edition) and the PMI Project Management Exam Content Outline, covering predictive (waterfall), agile, and hybrid approaches.
Focus: Practical application of processes, tools, techniques, people skills, and strategic/business acumen.
Format: Typically 35+ contact hours (mandatory requirement for exam eligibility). Offered online/in-person via live/virtual instructor-led training (ILT/VILT) or self-paced e-learning.
Content: Covers the three key domains:

• People (42% of exam): Leading teams, conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement, communication.

• Process (50% of exam): Project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, closing.

• Business Environment (8% of exam): Strategic alignment, benefits/value delivery, compliance, organizational change.

Learning Objectives
Upon completing the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand & Apply: Core project management principles, processes, and knowledge areas defined by PMI.

• Master Methodologies: Navigate predictive, agile, and hybrid project lifecycles and approaches effectively.

• Develop Key Skills:
  • Leadership & Team Management: Build, motivate, and lead high-performing teams.
  • Communication: Tailor communication strategies for diverse stakeholders.
  • Risk Management: Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Identify, analyze, and engage stakeholders strategically.
  • Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans (scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources).
  • Execution & Delivery: Manage project execution, monitor progress, control changes, and ensure successful closure.
  • Business Acumen: Understand how projects align with organizational strategy and deliver value.

• Prepare for the Exam: Confidently approach the PMP exam format (180 questions, multiple choice, multiple responses, matching, hotspot, limited fill-in-the-blank) and understand key topics.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Experienced Project Managers: Seeking formal certification to validate skills, enhance credibility, and advance careers.

• Project Leaders/Coordinators: Aspiring to move into formal project management roles.

• Team Leads & Functional Managers: Responsible for project delivery within their departments.

• Consultants: Delivering project-based services to clients.

• Any Professional Involved in Projects: Seeking a structured understanding of project management best practices (e.g., Engineers, IT Professionals, Product Managers, Construction Managers, Marketing Managers).

• Individuals Meeting PMI’s Eligibility Requirements:
  • Option 1: Secondary Degree (HS diploma/associate’s degree) + 60 months leading projects + 35 hours of project management education (this course).
  • Option 2: Four-Year Degree + 36 months leading projects + 35 hours of project management education (this course).

After This Course, You Will Be Able To

• Pass the PMP Exam: Possess the knowledge and strategies needed to successfully obtain the PMP certification.

• Manage Projects More Effectively: Apply standardized, proven methodologies to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects of varying complexity.

• Lead Teams Successfully: Employ enhanced leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and motivation techniques.

• Engage Stakeholders Proactively: Identify, analyze, and manage stakeholder expectations and communication effectively.

• Mitigate Risks: Systematically identify, assess, and respond to project risks.

• Deliver Business Value: Ensure projects align with organizational goals and deliver intended benefits.

• Adapt Approaches: Choose and blend predictive, agile, or hybrid approaches based on project context.

• Enhance Career Prospects: Qualify for higher-level project management roles and potentially increase earning potential (PMP certification often commands a salary premium).

• Join a Global Network: Become part of the community of PMP-certified professionals.

• Earn PDUs: The course provides the 35 contact hours required for exam eligibility. Maintaining the PMP requires earning Professional Development Units (PDUs) – this course contributes towards those as well.