Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Prep Course

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The PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential stands as a crucial industry-recognized certification for project managers worldwide. Holding the PMP® signifies your proven competence, experience, and education in leading and directing projects. The value of this certification is reflected in enhanced attractiveness to employers and higher potential earnings. As depicted in the PMI Project Management Salary Survey–Eighth Edition, certification indeed positively influences project manager salaries.

Project Management Professional (PMP®) Exam Prep Course Includes Two Sets of Materials with over 1,700 question exam simulators, certified instructors and unlimited support during and after the class!

Electronic Text 1: The PMP® Exam Success Series: Bootcamp Manual which compliments the PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition – complete with a 700 question exam simulation application.

(Updated for the January 2, 2021 PMP® Exam) The Crosswind Success Series: PMP^® Exam Bootcamp Manual with Exam Simulation Application (V6.1) provides a foundation for the Project Management Professional (PMP)^® Exam product line. This manual compliments the PMBOK^® Guide for PMP® exam success and comes complete with a 200 question ONLINE exam simulation application and 50/100 question ITTO (inputs, tools & techniques, outputs) exams created with over 1,400 ITTO questions in the database.

• Covers PEOPLE, PROCESSES, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT and AGILE/HYBRID.
• Covers all knowledge areas as well as the five process groups.
• Contains 530 exam format sample questions (330 questions in the printed book, 200 questions online in the exam sim app).
• Includes over 60+ videos for every process, knowledge area, process group, earned value, and forward backward pass.
• Includes online content to enhance study as well as exam application tools.
• Presents clear, identifiable formulas with memorization keys.
• Includes 2 color, double sided quick reference guides
• Offers online access to one of the most up-to-date learning materials available.

Course Syllabus and Agenda

Electronic Text 2: PMP Exam Prep: Questions, Answers, & Explanations:

• 1000+ Practice Questions with Detailed Solutions.
• 8 condensed mock exams that can be completed in one hour.
• 8 targeted tests on the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition Knowledge Areas and Code of Ethics.
• Covers all knowledge areas as well as the five process groups.
• Clear explanations and wording
• PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition page references
• Reasoning based on the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition

Day 1: Foundations of Project Management

• Introduction & Course Overview
  • Course objectives, structure, and expectations
  • Overview of the PMP Exam structure and domains
• The Project Management Business Environment
  • Organizational structures and governance
  • Project vs. operations vs. program management
  • The impact of external factors (regulations, market conditions, etc.)
• Project Management Roles & Responsibilities
  • Role of the Project Manager
  • Leadership styles and team dynamics
  • Ethics and professional responsibility

Day 2: People – Managing Teams & Communication

• Resource Management
  • Building and leading high-performing teams
  • Conflict resolution and team development
  • Managing virtual and diverse teams
• Effective Communication in Projects
  • Communication models and channels
  • Stakeholder engagement strategies
  • Managing project meetings and reporting
• Stakeholder Management
  • Identifying and analyzing stakeholders
  • Stakeholder engagement techniques
  • Managing expectations and influence

Day 3: Adaptive Project Management & Integration

• Agile & Hybrid Methodologies
  • Agile principles and mindset
  • Scrum, Kanban, and Lean project management
  • Using hybrid approaches in project execution
• Project Integration Management
  • Developing the project charter and plan
  • Managing project knowledge
  • Monitoring and controlling project work
  • Closing projects or phases

Day 4: Planning & Controlling Project Performance

• Scope Management
  • Defining and managing project scope
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Managing scope creep and change control
• Schedule Management
  • Creating realistic project schedules
  • Critical Path Method (CPM) and scheduling tools
  • Managing schedule changes
• Cost & Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Budgeting and cost estimation techniques
  • Earned Value Analysis (EVA) for performance tracking
  • Controlling project costs and forecasting

Day 5: Delivering Quality, Managing Risk, & Procurement

• Quality Management
  • Quality planning, assurance, and control
  • Lean and Six Sigma concepts in project management
  • Continuous improvement strategies
• Risk Management
  • Identifying and analyzing risks
  • Risk response strategies (avoid, mitigate, transfer, accept)
  • Monitoring and controlling project risks
• Procurement & Vendor Management
  • Procurement planning and contracting strategies
  • Managing vendor relationships
  • Legal and ethical considerations in procurement

PMP Requirements:  The Project Management Institute requires that you meet some initial requirements before you are eligible to sit for the PMP Certification exam.  High School Diploma, Associate’s Degree or Global Equivalent

• Minimum of 60 months of unique non-overlapping professional project management experience
• 35 contact hours of formal project management education (satisfied by KSI’s Boot Camp)

-OR-

Bachelor’s Degree (Four-year Degree) or Global Equivalent

• Minimum of 36 months of unique non-overlapping professional project management experience
• 35 contact hours of formal project management education

-OR-

*Bachelor’s Degree or Post-Graduate Degree from a GAC accredited program (Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s or Global Equivalent)

• Minimum of 24 months of unique non-overlapping professional project management experience

35 Hours of Project Management-oriented Education

• • • There is no time limit for this requirement.
    • College classes as well as professional education classes such as Leadership, Quality Control, Agile, and many others will satisfy this requirement.

Cancellation Policy: Students must cancel or reschedule within 10 business days of the first day of PMP® certification courses; otherwise, the full tuition will be charged for the course.

For more information regarding refund, concerns, and/or program cancellation policies please contact our offices at 919-878-7100 or email info@knowledgesourceinc.com.

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