Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep

Project Management Professional (PMP) is professional certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA that is based on The PMBOK Guide, a globally recognised standard. PMP is one of the most coveted certifications that is rated as the best in class. This training program is designed to enhance the participant's practical knowledge and experience of Project Management with the knowledge and standard of the PMBOK Guide, and prepare them for the PMP Certification Exam. 

This course is a mix of instructor-led session in a classroom setting, plus hands-on practice using case studies and exercises in a workshop-style setup. Thus, in addition to the exam prep, the course also trains the participants to practice the concepts and guidance on a day-to-day basis. This course is organized in partnership with a global R.E.P. of PMI, and is based on the latest edition of the PMBOK Guide, i.e. the 2012 or the Fifth edition

Duration: Four Days - 35 PDUs

Workshop Objectives
The workshop aims to equip the participant with:

• Understanding of the Framework, and Processes of Project Management
• Knowledge of the ten Knowledge Areas, Five Process Groups, and its interaction during the Project Management Life Cycle
• Understanding the application of the PMBOK Guide on real-world projects
• Learning from the best practices of Project Management, and ability to apply them during practice
• Ability to navigate through the PMBOK® Guide to prepare for the PMP® examination
• Guidelines on application process of the PMP Exam

Workshop Deliverables
The course offers the following deliverables to the candidates attending the PMP preparatory course:

• Pre-Training Material:
• Process charts of Project Management processes and knowledge areas
• List of Project Management processes with Inputs, Outputs, Tools & Techniques
• PMP Handbook

• Training Courseware Material:
• Reference handbook on PMP Certification Examination Preparation based on PMBOK Guide - Fifth Edition
• Case-study set designed to simulate and practice a real-world Project through the various life-cycle stages
• Quick reference handouts of – key Formulae, Acronym list, EVM concepts, formulas, and exercises
• Project Management important templates

• PMP® Exam Practice Questions: More than 1000 practice questions for the PMP Exam
• 15 Pre-workshop questions
• 200 questions administered during the workshop, i.e. 20 after each module
• 200 Question set of Mock-exam at the end of the four-day training
• 2000 Question set for practice after the training programme

• 35 PDU Certificate: Every candidate gets a 35 PDU certificate on successful completion of the workshop, which fulfils one of the PMI's eligibility criteria to write the PMP® Exam
• Post Training Support: The candidates can avail the support of filing their examination application in the format required by PMI , USA

Target Audience
The candidate best suited for attending the PMP preparatory workshop, and gain maximum advantage, would be a professional:

• With a project experience of more than five years
• Working in the role of – Project Manager, Project Leader, PMO, Technical Lead, Team Lead, Consultant, Analyst, Research Lead, Sales or Pre-Sales Lead/Manager or similar

Workshop Topics
The program covers the following topics during the three days course:

• Introduction to Project Management and Understanding the Context
• Organisational Influences and Project Life Cycle
• Project Management Processes
• Project Management Knowledge Areas
• Project Integration Management
• Project Scope Management
• Project Time Management
• Project Cost Management
• Project Quality Management
• Project Human Resource Management
• Project Communication Management
• Project Risk Management
• Project Procurement Management
• Project Stakeholder Management
• Project Management Process Groups
• Initiating
• Planning
• Executing
• Monitoring & Controlling
• Closing
• Code of Professional Ethics for a Project Manager

The course is organized in partnership with a global R.E.P. of PMI®, and is based on the latest edition of the PMBOK® Guide, i.e. the 2012 or the Fifth edition.

Syllabus

Workshop Topics
The program covers the following topics during the three days course:

• Introduction to Project Management and Understanding the Context
• Organisational Influences and Project Life Cycle
• Project Management Processes
• Project Management Knowledge Areas
• Project Integration Management
• Project Scope Management
• Project Time Management
• Project Cost Management
• Project Quality Management
• Project Human Resource Management
• Project Communication Management
• Project Risk Management
• Project Procurement Management
• Project Stakeholder Management
• Project Management Process Groups
• Initiating
• Planning
• Executing
• Monitoring & Controlling
• Closing
• Code of Professional Ethics for a Project Manager