LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

1. Establish a common vocabulary and understanding of basic Project Management terms and concepts such as PMBOK, project, project management, operations, programs, stakeholders, earned value, scheduling techniques, and project managers responsibilities and competencies.

2. Describe the purpose, inputs, and outputs of the core processes in each of the five Process Groups:  Initiating, Planning, Controlling, Execution and Closing.

3. Define the 9 Project Management Knowledge areas & the processes in each.  Define & explain the relationship of Process groups, knowledge areas, project phases, project & product Life Cycle

4. Demonstrate a clear understanding of what activities, tools, & techniques, are necessary in each

5. With the help of case studies, motivating the participants to use the principles of Project Management in their own work area discussed with the help of case studies.

 

COURSE OUTLINE:

 

DAY 1

• Overview of Project Management:  Introduction and Key Concepts in PM.  Reasons why PM is needed.  Differences between Projects & Operations Trends in PM.  List Project Success & Failure.  Overview of PMBOX.  Project Structures, Project Life Cycle Models, Sample test paper of Project Management process groups:  Initiating Process, Planning Process

DAY 2

• Project management Process groups:  Executing Process, Controlling Process, and Closing Process.  Understanding processes in each process group and mapping it to the relevant knowledge area.  Understand determinants of behaviour, self image & self effectiveness, interpersonal skills.  Comprehensive sections including sample questions on each knowledge area and planning processes are covered.

DAY 3

• Introduction to concepts of Risk Management.  Impact of organizational 'risk nature' type of the overall performance of Project management while analyzing and managing the risk(s).  Risk identification, different types of risks, classification of risks (category-wise, priority-wise), risk statement / context, analysis of risks, risk impacct and consequences, risk mitigation plans, risk consequences / loss.  Why continuous RM, costs of RM, risk reporting and information sheet, risk control, planning and prevention.  Casse Studies and examples of mitigation of risks.

DAY 4 & 5

• Organizational Impact:  Approaches in Org Structure and its impact, Structure, conflict management, teamwork, influencing self & others, leadership skills.  Revision of PMBOK through Knowledge Area perspective.  Discussion on 9 knowledge areas.  Project Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, HR, Risk, Communication, Procurement, Integration Management.  Sample test paper.

 

PARTICIPANT'S KIT:

• Course material which includes presentations, assignments, case studies.

• A comprehensive test covering all knowledge areas.

• Tests on individual knowledge areas also.

• Articles & other reading material.

• Certificate of Participation for 35 hrs of training by PMSoft Consultants Pvt. Ltd.

OTHER BENEFITS

• Access to Elearning Portal (Including contents, downloads, Question bank of 1500 practice questions, audios on important topics)

• Access to free events to gain PDUs after passing the PMP Certification.

 

ASPIRANTS APPEARING FOR PMP EXAM

 

(From January 2002, candidates applying for PMP certification examination have to submit a minimum of 35 hrs. of project management education)

 

There will also be discussions on other matters of the PMP exam, assignments, homework and a plan for post course studies for PMP.  ** (From January 2002, candidates applying for PMP certification examination have to submit a minimum of 35 contact hours of project management education.)  Candidates will be asked to list the course names, institutions, dates, and hours of each project management class submitted.  Candidates can satisfy this requirement by successfully completing courses, workshops, training sessions.