Project Management Professional® (PMP) Examination Skills Development

PMI Registered Educational Provider The PMP is a globally recognised Project Management certification, for people with a solid foundation of project management knowledge and experience gained by working as a Project Leader/Project Manager.

To acquire the PMP, candidates must pass a four-hour examination administered worldwide by the Project Management Institute (PMI)). This challenging exam measures the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques that are utilised in the practice of project management. It consists of 200 questions and candidates must achieve at least 137 correctly answered questions to pass.

This programme is an intensive preparation seminar for candidates wishing to sit the PMP examination. Participants are coached intensively on the content and style of the exam, allowing them to optimise their preparation time. It includes a number of simulated PMP examination questions.

Find out more about the Project Management Professional Qualification or go to the Project Management Institute website.

Visit the Thomson Prometric website to find out where and when you can take your PMP examination.

Workshop outline

Gives details of all the standard sessions.

Duration

3 days

Target participation

  • This programme is designed for experienced project managers wishing to acquire the PMP certification.

A prospective candidate for the PMP exam must meet a number of experience and educational qualifications. Click here for details of these requirements.

Support Materials

The Workshop Workbook is filled with exercises and tips for ongoing reference and reinforcement

Delegates are recommended to obtain a copy of the PMBOK Guide Third Edition. The PMP exam is based on this book. This is not provided on the workshop.

PMI accreditation

This workshop is accredited with the Project Management Institute and is valued at 21 hours of study/21 Professional Development Units.

Workshop Outline

Introduction

This module sets the scene for the workshop by defining the timetable and learning objectives. It covers the following subjects.

  • Practical tips for preparation for the exam
  • Practical tips for use at the test centre
  • PMP® examination structure and application process.
  • PMBOK® Processes, Process Groups & Knowledge Areas.

Professional Responsibility

This module concentrates on the Professional Responsibilities expected of a project manager. Areas covered are:

  • Professional Knowledge
  • Respect for Cultural Diversity & Differences
  • Personal Integrity
  • Balancing Stakeholder Interests

Initiating Projects

The section focuses on the Initiation Domain. It covers the following subjects:

  • Standards & Regulations
  • Goals, Requirements, Deliverables, Constraints & Assumptions
  • Project selection and financial indicators
  • The Project Charter
  • Definition of a project
  • Definition of project management
  • Required PM skills
  • Lifecycles
  • Stakeholders
  • Organizational structures

Planning Projects

This module covers all aspects of the Planning Domain. The module is subdivided into the following areas:

  • Estimating Cost
  • Quality Planning
  • Three Quality Gurus
  • Risk Identification & Response Planning
  • Procurement Planning
  • Scheduling
  • Cost Baselines
  • Scope Statement
  • Scope Management Plan
  • Work Breakdown Structure
  • Communications Planning
  • HR Planning
  • Staff Acquisition & Management Plan
  • Activity Sequencing
  • Estimating Duration

Executing Projects

The workshop now looks at the Execution Domain. This covers the following topics:

  • Conflict Strategies
  • Project Information Distribution
  • Contracts
  • Quality Assurance
  • Team Development
  • Motivation Theories
  • Leadership Theories
  • Types of Power
  • Communication Skills

Controlling Projects

The sixth module looks at the Control Domain. It's topics are:

  • Earned Value Management
  • Integrated Change Control
  • Quality Control
  • Performance Reviews
  • Variance Analysis
  • Trend Analysis

Closing Projects

The penultimate module covers the Closing Domain which includes the following:

  • Contract Closure
  • Different Endings
  • Close Project

Review & Final Test

During the last session the delegates create an action plan to take away and take a 50 question examination.

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