Certified PMP Professional Outline

Course Contents / Lesson Plan

Course Title: Certified PMP Professional

Duration: 1 Months

Trainer Name
Course Title	Certified PMP Professional
Objectives and Expectations	The objectives and expectations of PMP (Project Management Professional) training typically revolve around equipping participants with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to successfully pass the PMP certification exam and excel in the field of project management. Here’s an outline of common objectives and expectations: Objectives: 1. Understanding Project Management Framework: Introduce participants to the project management framework as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI), including knowledge areas, processes, and best practices. 2. Mastering PMBOK Guide Concepts: Familiarize participants with the PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) Guide, the primary resource for the PMP exam, covering key concepts and terminology. 3. Learning Project Management Processes: Break down the five process groups (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, Closing) and ten knowledge areas (Integration, Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Resource, Communication, Risk, Procurement, Stakeholder) defined in the PMBOK Guide. 4. Developing Project Management Skills: Enhance participants’ project management skills, including leadership, communication, risk management, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution. 5. Exam Preparation: Provide comprehensive preparation for the PMP certification exam, including review sessions, practice questions, mock exams, and exam-taking strategies. 6. Application of Project Management Tools and Techniques: Familiarize participants with various project management tools and techniques used in real-world project scenarios, such as Gantt charts, critical path analysis, and earned value management. Expectations: 1. Active Participation: Participants are expected to actively engage in training sessions, ask questions, and contribute to discussions to maximize learning outcomes. 2. Regular Attendance: Consistent attendance throughout the training program is crucial to ensure participants cover all relevant topics and materials. 3. Completion of Assignments: Participants may be required to complete assignments, practice questions, or project simulations to reinforce learning and assess progress. 4. Exam Readiness: By the end of the training program, participants should feel confident and well-prepared to take the PMP certification exam, equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. 5. Professional Growth: Participants can expect personal and professional growth as they gain valuable project management knowledge, skills, and credentials that are highly sought after in the industry. 6. Networking Opportunities: Training programs often provide opportunities for participants to network with fellow professionals and instructors, fostering collaboration and sharing of experiences. i. By meeting these objectives and expectations, PMP training prepares participants to become effective project managers capable of leading successful projects and advancing their careers in project management.
Entry-level of trainees	Four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent) and at least three years of project management experience, during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing projects, and – 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification.
Learning Outcomes of the course	The learning outcomes of a PMP (Project Management Professional) course typically include: 1. Understanding Project Management Framework: – Gain a comprehensive understanding of project management principles, concepts, and processes as outlined in the PMBOK® Guide (Project Management Body of Knowledge). 2. Project Integration Management: – Learn how to effectively integrate various project management processes and activities to ensure project success and alignment with organizational goals. 3. Scope Management: – Acquire skills to define, manage, and control project scope to deliver the intended project objectives within defined constraints. 4. Time Management: – Develop techniques for scheduling project activities, managing project timelines, and ensuring timely project delivery through effective time management practices. 5. Cost Management: – Learn methods for estimating, budgeting, and controlling project costs to ensure that projects are completed within approved budgets and financial constraints. 6. Quality Management: – Understand quality management principles and methodologies to ensure that project deliverables meet stakeholder expectations and quality standards. 7. Human Resource Management: – Learn how to effectively manage project teams, including resource allocation, team development, and conflict resolution, to optimize project performance. 8. Communication Management: – Develop communication skills essential for effective project communication, stakeholder engagement, and information dissemination throughout the project lifecycle. 9. Risk Management: – Gain insights into risk management processes, including risk identification, assessment, response planning, and monitoring, to mitigate project risks and uncertainties. 10. Procurement Management: – Understand procurement processes and techniques for acquiring goods and services from external vendors to support project objectives and requirements. 11. Stakeholder Management: – Learn strategies for identifying, analyzing, and engaging project stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are addressed throughout the project. 12. Ethical Considerations and Professional Responsibility: – Understand ethical considerations and professional responsibilities associated with project management practices, including integrity, fairness, and transparency. · By the end of the PMP course, participants should have the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to effectively lead and manage projects of varying sizes and complexities, ultimately preparing them for the PMP certification exam and successful project management careers.
Course Execution Plan	The total duration of the course:1 months (4 Weeks) Class hours:4 hours per day Theory:20% Practical: 80% Weekly hours: 20 hours per week Total contact hours: 80hours
Companies offering jobs in the respective trade	PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is highly valued across various industries. Here are some companies that frequently offer jobs requiring PMP certification: 1. IBM 2. Amazon 3. Microsoft 4. Google 5. Apple 6. Accenture 7. Deloitte 8. PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) 9. KPMG 10. Booz Allen Hamilton 11. Ernst & Young (EY) 12. Capgemini 13. Cognizant 14. Infosys 15. Wipro 16. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) 17. HP (Hewlett-Packard) 18. Oracle 19. Cisco 20. General Electric (GE) 21. Corvit Networks · These are just a few examples, and there are many more companies globally that value PMP certification and offer jobs in project management roles. It’s also worth noting that job availability may vary based on location and industry demand.
Job Opportunities	· Information Technology · Construction · Healthcare · Finance and Banking · Engineering · Manufacturing · Consulting · Telecommunications · Energy and Utilities:
No of Students	25
Learning Place	Classroom / Lab
Instructional Resources	1. PMPTutorials : 2.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzqDTSZOTic

PMI	PMI.org
Udemy	Udemy.com
Linkdein	LinkedIn Learning
Coursera	Coursera.org
edX	edX.org
Simplilearn	Simplilearn.com
PM PrepCast	PM PrepCast
Whizlabs:	Whizlabs.com

MODULES

Scheduled Weeks	Module Title	Days	Hours	Learning Units
Week 1	Introduction to Project Management	Day 1	Hour 1	Definition and Importance of Project Management
			Hour 2	Project Life Cycle Overview
			Hour 3	Project Management Processes
			Hour 4	Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities
		Day 2	Hour 1	Project Governance and Organizational Structure
	Project Management Framework		Hour 2	Project Management Office (PMO)
			Hour 3	Project Constraints: Scope, Schedule, Cost
			Hour 4	Project Success Criteria
		Day 3	Hour 1	Project Charter Development
			Hour 2	Project Management Plan Development
	Project Integration Management		Hour 3	Project Execution and Integrated Change Control
			Hour 4	Project Closeout Processes
		Day 4	Hour 1	Project Scope Planning
			Hour 2	Scope Definition and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
			Hour 3	Scope Verification
	Project Scope Management		Hour 4	Scope Control and Change Management
		Day 5	Hour 1	Activity Definition and Sequencing
			Hour 2	Resource Estimation and Duration Estimation
	Project Schedule Management		Hour 3	Schedule Development and Network Diagrams
			Hour 4	Schedule Control and Performance Measurement
Week 2	Project Cost Management	Day 1	Hour 1	Cost Estimation Techniques
			Hour 2	Cost Budgeting and Resource Planning
			Hour 3	Cost Control and Earned Value Management (EVM)
			Hour 4	Variance Analysis and Forecasting
		Day 2	Hour 1	Quality Planning and Quality Metrics
			Hour 2	Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control
	Project Quality Management		Hour 3	Quality Management Tools and Techniques
			Hour 4	Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma
		Day 3	Hour 1	Resource Planning and Acquisition
			Hour 2	Resource Development and Team Building
	Project Resource Management		Hour 3	Team Management and Conflict Resolution
			Hour 4	Resource Optimization and Performance Appraisal
		Day 4	Hour 1	Communications Planning
			Hour 2	Information Distribution and Reporting
			Hour 3	Stakeholder Engagement
	Project Communications Management		Hour 4	Communication Technology and Tools
		Day 5	Hour 1	Risk Management Planning
			Hour 2	Risk Identification and Qualitative Risk Analysis
			Hour 3	Quantitative Risk Analysis and Risk Response Planning
	Project Risk Management		Hour 4	Risk Monitoring and Control
Week 3	Project Procurement Management	Day 1	Hour 1	Procurement Planning
			Hour 2	Procurement Documents and Solicitation
			Hour 3	Vendor Selection and Contract Negotiation
			Hour 4	Contract Administration and Closure
		Day 2	Hour 1	Stakeholder Identification and Analysis
	Project Stakeholder Management		Hour 2	Stakeholder Engagement Planning
			Hour 3	Stakeholder Communication and Expectation Management
			Hour 4	Stakeholder Relationship Building and Conflict Resolution
		Day 3	Hour 1	Stakeholder Relationship Building and Conflict Resolution
			Hour 2	Leadership Styles and Theories
	Project Leadership and Team Management		Hour 3	Team Development Stages and Dynamics
			Hour 4	Motivation and Empowerment
		Day 4	Hour 1	Requirements Gathering and Analysis
			Hour 2	Scope Definition Techniques (e.g., Product Analysis, Alternatives Identification)
			Hour 3	Scope Decomposition and WBS Creation
			Hour 4	Scope Baseline Development
		Day 5	Hour 1	Activity Definition and Sequencing Methods
			Hour 2	Estimation Techniques (e.g., Expert Judgment, Analogous Estimating)
			Hour 3	Schedule Development Methods (e.g., Critical Path Method, Critical Chain Method)
	Project Time Management Techniques		Hour 4	Schedule Compression and Optimization Techniques
Week 4	Project Cost Estimation Methods	Day 1	Hour 1	Analogous Estimating
			Hour 2	Parametric Estimating
			Hour 3	Bottom-Up Estimating
			Hour 4	Three-Point Estimating (PERT)
	Project Quality Planning and Assurance	Day 2	Hour 1	Quality Management Planning Tools (e.g., Quality Management Plan, Process Improvement Plan)
			Hour 2	Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control Techniques
			Hour 3	Statistical Quality Control Tools (e.g., Control Charts, Pareto Charts)
			Hour 4	Continuous Improvement Techniques (e.g., Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma)
	Project Human Resource Management Strategies	Day 3	Hour 1	Human Resource Planning Techniques
			Hour 2	Resource Acquisition Methods
			Hour 3	Team Development Strategies
			Hour 4	Conflict Management Approaches
	Project Communication Strategies and Tools	Day 4	Hour 1	Communication Planning Tools (e.g., Communication Matrix, Communication Models)
			Hour 2	Information Distribution Methods
			Hour 3	Performance Reporting Techniques
			Hour 4	Risk Identification Techniques (e.g., Brainstorming, SWOT Analysis) Qualitative Risk Analysis Tools (e.g., Risk Probability and Impact Matrix, Risk Register) Quantitative Risk Analysis Methods (e.g., Monte Carlo Simulation, Decision Trees) Risk Response Planning Strategies (e.g., Avoidance, Mitigation, Acceptance, Transfer)

Tasks forPMP

Task No.	Task	Description	Week
1	Project Management Framework	Develop Project Governance Structure	Week 1
2	Project Quality Management	Conduct a Quality Audit	Week 2
3	Project Procurement Management	Conduct Vendor Evaluation and Selection	Week 3
4	Project Quality Planning and Assurance	Develop a Quality Checklist	Week 4
5	Final Project	Combining all the topics covered in the course to build a complete PMP Solution
6	Topic: Construction Project Management	Plan and execute the construction of a residential building within budget and timeline constraints.
7	Topic: Event Planning	Organize and manage a corporate conference, ensuring seamless coordination of logistics and successful delivery of the event.
8	Topic: Product Launch	Coordinate the launch of a new product, from market research and product development to marketing strategy implementation and customer engagement.
9	Topic: Software Development Project	Lead the development of a new software application, ensuring adherence to project requirements and delivery within the specified timeline.
10	Topic: Marketing Campaign Management	Plan and execute a digital marketing campaign to increase brand awareness and drive customer engagement across multiple channels.