PMI Authorized PMP Exam Prep

If you are taking this course, you probably have some professional exposure to the duties of a project manager, or you may be considering embarking on a career in professional project management. Your ability as a project manager to demonstrate best practices in project management—both on the job and through professional certification—is becoming the standard to compete in today’s fast-paced and highly technical workplace. In this course, you will apply the generally recognized practices of project management acknowledged by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® to successfully manage projects.

Project managers who have proven skills and experience can find exciting, high-visibility opportunities in a wide range of fields. As a Premier PMI® Authorized Training Partner, this PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam Prep course specifically designed to provide you with the proven, practical body of project management knowledge and skills needed to demonstrate project management mastery on the job. Additionally, this course can be a significant part of your preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam. The skills and knowledge you gain in this course will help you avoid making costly mistakes and increase your competitive edge in the project management profession.

Lesson 1: Creating a High-Performing Team

Topic A: Build a Team

Topic B: Define Team Ground Rules

Topic C: Negotiate Project Agreements

Topic D: Empower Team Members and Stakeholders

Topic E: Train Team Members and Stakeholders

Topic F: Engage and Support Virtual Teams

Topic G: Build Shared Understanding about a Project

Lesson 2: Starting the Project

Topic A: Determine Appropriate Project Methodology/Methods and Practices

Topic B: Plan and Manage Scope

Topic C: Plan and Manage Budget and Resources

Topic D: Plan and Manage Schedule

Topic E: Plan and Manage Quality of Products and Deliverables

Topic F: Integrate Project Planning Activities

Topic G: Plan and Manage Procurement

Topic H: Establish Project Governance Structure

Topic I: Plan and Manage Project/Phase Closure

Lesson 3: Doing the Work

Topic A: Assess and Manage Risks

Topic B: Execute Project to Deliver Business Value

Topic C: Manage Communications

Topic D: Engage Stakeholders

Topic E: Create Project Artifacts

Topic F: Manage Project Changes

Topic G: Manage Project Issues

Topic H: Ensure Knowledge Transfer for Project Continuity

Lesson 4: Keeping the Team on Track

Topic A: Lead a Team

Topic B: Support Team Performance

Topic C: Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers

Topic D: Manage Conflict

Topic E: Collaborate with Stakeholders

Topic F: Mentor Relevant Stakeholders

Topic G: Apply Emotional Intelligence to Promote Team Performance

Lesson 5: Keeping the Business in Mind

Topic A: Manage Compliance Requirements

Topic B: Evaluate and Deliver Project Benefits and Value

Topic C: Evaluate and Address Internal and External Business Environment Changes

Topic D: Support Organizational Change

Topic E: Employ Continuous Process Improvement

• Project Management Fundamentals

This course is designed for individuals who have on-the-job project management experience regardless of whether their formal job role is project manager, who are not certified project management professionals, and who might or might not have received formal project management training.

The course enables candidates to develop professionally, increase their project management skills, apply a formalized and standards-based approach to project management, and seek career advancement by moving into a formal project manager job role, as well as to apply for Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification.