Project management training-pmp

synopsis

In recent years project management skills have transitioned to encompass organizational staff at all levels than just the sole preserve of the specialist project manager. Everybody now recognizes the importance of delivering business results to specification, on time and within budget. The ability to successfully manage projects from beginning to end, no matter their size, is a highly desirable skill. As the project progresses through its various life cycle stages, project managers and their teams must be able to adapt themselves to the changing demands of the project. Adept project managers will ensure project success and help organization and individuals exceed stakeholder expectations.

Course Objective and Design

This course is based on the best and most current thinking in the field of project management and employs the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) approach and best practice. This course will see the use of case studies, team exercises, and practical project simulation using scheduling tools to reinforce learning. At the end of the course, participants will gain mastery of project planning and steering the project span to meet overall project objectives.

Who Should Study If you’re an experienced project manager responsible for all aspects of project delivery, leading and directing cross-functional teams, then the PMP is the right choice for you. The course is also intended for first time or new project managers, business managers and project team members with little or no formal project management training.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Apply an advanced knowledge of Project Management based on A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide ), Fifth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc. 2013
    Foster professional development through awareness of best practices and methodologies used in Project Management Gain knowledge of core management principles in preparation for the PMP® certification examination.
    Course Content

Module 1: PMP® Exam Preparation Overview

This module explores the PMP Certification, what it is like and the material it covers.

Lessons

Understanding and Utilizing Course Materials
    Project Management Institute
    PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
    International Organization for Standardization
    About the PMP Exam
    Study Tips and Preparation
    Individual Assessment

After completing this module, students will be familiar with:

PMIs Professional Responsibility
    PMP Exam Application
    PMP Exam Blueprint

Module 2: PMBOK® Guide Content and Foundational Concepts

The purpose of this module is to introduce foundational terms and concepts.

Lessons

Project versus Operations
    Key Definitions
    Life Cycles
    Project Management Process Groups
    Project Environment
    Organizational Structures
    Project Constraints

After completing this module, students will be able to define:

Key Project Management Terms

Module 3:* Project Management Framework**

This module builds a “foundation” for the students’ understanding of Project Management Institute (PMI’s) processes, inputs, tools & techniques, and outputs.

Lessons

Project Management Processes
    Process Groups
    Process Interactions
    Knowledge Areas​

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Have an understanding ofthe five Project Management Processes and the ten Knowledge Areas

Understand how the ten Knowledge Areas are mapped and interact with the five Project Management Processes

Module 4: Project Integration Management

Project Integration includes the processes and activities to identify, define, combine, unify and coordinate the various processes and project management activities within the Project Management Process Groups.

Lessons: Project Integration Management Overview

Develop Project Charter Process Overview
    Develop Project Management Plan Process Overview
    Direct and Manage Project Work Process Overview
    Monitor and Control Project Work Process Overview
    Perform Integrated Change Control Process Overview
    Close Project or Phase Process Overview

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Have an understanding of Project Integration Management
    Understand how the six Integration Management processes fit together and interact with each other

Module 5:* Project Scope Management**

The purpose of this module is to introduce Scope Management which is a presentation of logical processes to understand requirements, define, breakdown, and control the scope of the project, and verify that the project was completed correctly.

Lessons: Project Scope Management Overview

  • Plan Scope Management Process Overview

    Collect Requirements Process Overview
    Define Scope Process Overview
    Create WBS Process Overview
    Validate Scope Process Overview
    Control Scope Process Overview

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  1. Have an understanding of Project Scope Management

    Understand how the Scope Management processes fit together and interact with each other

Module 6: Project Time Management

The purpose of this module is to introduce Project Time Management which is concerned primarily with resources, activities, scheduling and schedule management.

Lessons: Project Time Management Overview

Plan Schedule Management Process Overview
    Define Activities Process Overview
    Sequence Activities Process Overview
    Estimate Activity Resources Process Overview
    Estimate Activity Durations Process Overview
    Develop Schedule Process Overview
    Control Schedule Process Overview

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Have an understanding of Project Time Management
    Understand how the Time Management processes fit together and interact with each other
    Calculate the Critical Path

Module 7: Project Cost Management

The purpose of this module is to introduce Project Cost Management which is concerned with planning, quantifying and measuring costs.

Lessons: Project Cost Management Overview

Plan Cost Management Process Overview
    Estimate Costs Process Overview
    Determine Budget Process Overview
    Control Costs Process Overview

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Have an understanding of Project Cost Management
Understand how the Cost Management processes fit together and interact with each other
Utilize different Earned Value Methods

Module 8: Project Quality Management

The purpose of this module is to introduce Project Quality Management which includes the organizational processes that determine quality policies, objectives, and responsibilities.

Lessons: Project Quality Management Overview

Quality Management Concepts and Theories
    Plan Quality Management Process Overview
    Perform Quality Assurance Process Overview
    Control Quality Process Overview

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Have an understanding of Project Quality Management
    Understand how the Quality Management processes fit together and interact with each other
    Calculate Standard Deviations​

Module 9: Project Human Resource Management

The purpose of this module is to introduce Human Resource Management which focuses on roles and responsibilities, motivational theories, forms of power, and leadership styles.

Lessons: Project Human Resource Management Overview

Plan Human Resource Management Process Overview
    Acquire Project Team Process Overview
    Develop Project Team Process Overview
    Manage Project Team Process Overview

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Have an understanding of Human Resource Management
    Understand how the Human Resource Management processes fit together and interact with each other

Module 10: Project Communications Management

The purpose of this module is to introduce Communications Management which focuses on understanding who your stakeholders are and what they need. Communications Management also requires that the project manager accurately report on the project status, performance, change and earned value, and that the project manager play close attention to controlling the information to ensure that the communication plan is working as intended.

Lessons: Project Communications Management Overview

Plan Communications Management Process Overview
    Manage Communications Process Overview
    Control Communications Process Overview

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Have an understanding of Communications Management
    Understand how the Communications Management processes fit together and interact with each other

Module 11: Project Risk Management

The purpose of this module is to introduce Risk Management. The project manager must understand how to anticipate and identify risk, how to quantify and qualify risk and how to plan for risks.

Lessons: Project Risk Management Overview

Plan Risk Management Process Overview

Identify Risks Process Overview
Perform Qualitative Analysis Process Overview
Perform Quantitative Analysis Process Overview
Plan Risk Responses Process Overview
Control Risks Process Overview

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Have an understanding of Risk Management
    Understand how the Risk Management processes fit together and interact with each other

Module 12: Project Procurement Management

The purpose of this module is to introduce Procurement Management, which is the set of processes performed to obtain goods, services, or scope, from outside the organization.

Lessons: Project Procurement Management Overview

Plan Procurement Management Process Overview
    Conduct Procurements Process Overview
    Control Procurements Process Overview
    Close Procurements Process Overview

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Have an understanding of Procurement Management
    Understand how the Procurement Management processes fit together and interact with each other

Module 13: Project Stakeholder Management

The purpose of this module is to introduce Stakeholder Management. In this Knowledge Area people, groups or organizations are identified, stakeholder expectations are analysed and appropriate management strategies are developed.

Lessons: Project Stakeholder Management Overview

Identify Stakeholders Process Overview
    Plan Stakeholder Management Process Overview
    Manage Stakeholder Engagement Process Overview
    Control Stakeholder Engagement Process Overview

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Have an understanding of Stakeholder Management
    Understand how the Stakeholder Management processes fit together and interact with each other​

Fee information:
$800 per person for training only.with the exams inclusive the fee is $1200
The fee is exclusive of 16% VAT
group training there is a discount

VENUE
computer learning centre
DATES:
06 March-10th March 2017

CONTACT PERSON
Caroline.mutembei
email:caroline.mutembei@clclearningafrica.com
skype:caroline.mutembei or call 0718018948