PMP® Exam Prep Course

A Complete Understand of the PMP® Certification Exam

KEY METHODOLOGIES

Rooted on the nine Knowledge Areas and five Process Groups described in the PMBOK® and tested in the exam, this course delivers key sample questions, interactive group exercises, networking opportunities and proven tools essential to receiving a passing score. Th e prep course also off ers study tips and explores key issues in project management
professionalism and ethics, a requirement of the PMP® exam.

Registration & Continental Breakfast

PMP® Exam Overview: Review of PMBOK® Standards and NEW PMP Credentials
• Analyze the Five Project Management Process Groups
• Understand the nine Project Management Knowledge Areas

Harnessing Integration Management for Quality Project Management Services
• Develop a project charter and integrate project management plan
• Implement an eff ective change control system that clearly identifies and tracks project changes

Identifying Project Deliverables and Objectives with Scope Management
• Establish accountability with clear cost and schedule requirements
• Defi ne business outcomes with eff ective Work Breakdown
Structure (WBS) frameworks

Networking Luncheon

Developing Project Planning and Time Management Techniques
• Determine project roles and key resources required for project success
• Map a project timeline that defi nes key project checkpoints and promotes fast, high-quality results

Implementing and Sustaining an Effective Cost Management System
• Identify and prioritize costs relative to the WBS
• Establish the Cost Baseline Based on the Project Scope and
available resources

Adjourn

Sign in & Continental Breakfast

Developing Key Quality Management Tools
• Establish project quality standards and systematic quality checks
• Apply Six-Sigma principles to monitor quality requirement

Creating Organizational Structure with Proven Techniques in Human Resources Management
• Understand the core competencies of an eff ective project team
• Learn proven confl ict resolution and negotiating skills

Enhancing Timely and Accurate Dissemination of Project Information with Communications Management
• Explore and understand diff erent communication styles and stakeholder communication needs
• Accurately monitor and report project performance using earned value management

Networking Luncheon

Understanding Risk within a Project’s Life-Cycle
• Understand the concept of project life-cycle
• Identify and mitigate potential elements of risk in each phase of the life-cycle

Developing a Structured Approach to Project Procurement Management
• Establish and validate clear lines of contract requirements
• Acquire solicitation strategies handled by the contracting officer but required in the exam

Study Techniques, Ethics and Professional Responsibility
• Receive sample questions and studying techniques
• Examine key aspects of PMI’s Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct

Adjourn

Continuing Professional Education Accreditation
Th e Performance Institute is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have fi nal authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org

ProjectManagementProfessional® Certification Training
Th e Performance Institute has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute. As a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P), Th e Performance Institute has agreed to abide by PMI established quality assurance criteria. “PMI” and the PMI logo are service and trademarks registered in the United States and other nations; “PMP” is a certifi cation mark registered in the United States and other nations; “PMBOK” and “CAPM” are trademarks registered in the United States and other nations by the Project Management Institute, Inc., which is not affi liated with Th e Performance Institute.

As a student at the Performance Institute, you will receive Professional Development Units (PDUs), required by PMI® to obtain the Certifi ed Associate in Project Management (CAPMTM) or Project Management Professional (PMP®) certifi cation. You can also gain credits towards re-certifi cation.

You are required to verify at least 23 contact hours of specifi c instruction addressing learning objectives in project management to apply for CAPMTM certifi cation and 35 contact hours to apply for PMP® certifi cation and take the exam. As a Project Management Institute (PMI®) Global Registered Education Provider (REP), taking all three “Core Project Management Courses” fulfi lls this prerequisite.