Project Management Professional (PMP) Virtual / Physical Traning Course

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Course Overview

This intensive 5-day course is designed to focus on preparing participants for the exams required by the Project Management Institute PMP^® certification. The PMI PMBoK^® Guide is provided as a reference text and the framework taught is applicable to the majority of projects whatever the industry sector.

In this set of workshops, participants will learn proven techniques, processes and tools based on the Project Management Institute’s PMBoK^® Guide which will enable them to take a journey of discovery which will ultimately prepare them for the PMI PMP exams. The course covers:

The context of Project Management in PMI PMBoK^® Guide project management processes
An overview of the 5 Process Groups and 10 Knowledge Areas
A detailed review of all knowledge areas within:
The Initiating Process Group activities
The Planning Process Group activities
The Executing Process Group activities
The Monitoring & Controlling Process Group activities
The Closing Process Group activities
The Project Manager’s Professional and Social Responsibilities
PMP^®Exam Prep Guidelines
PMP^® Certification Mock Exams

Note: Only those with the minimum project related experience will be eligible to take the PMI exams.

Learning Objectives

Participants attending the programme will:

Understand all 5 Process Groups and 10 Knowledge Area processes required to pass the PMI PMP^®exam
Develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of the tools and techniques available to manage small to large projects
Focus on the topics likely to be covered in the exam
Test their knowledge using exercises and mock exam questions
Establish project goals and objectives that are directly linked to project stakeholders’ needs and expectation
Establish the project scope using proven techniques
Develop and use the project work breakdown structure for planning, scheduling and control purposes
Effectively assign roles and responsibilities to the project team members
Estimate project time and costs using proven techniques and the latest methods available
Establish an effective and efficient earned-value project control system for monitoring and controlling project progress
Use a practical and effective, step-by-step process to manage project risks
Identify threats and opportunities to your project, weigh their relative values in order to effectively develop, establish and implement response plans
Assess the importance of anticipating, managing and controlling project changes
Plan, execute and control an effective project closure

Target Audience

The course is designed for participants learn an industry standard approach to project management, understand the terminology and knowledge required to pass the PMP^®exams. This course will broaden their understanding of project management generally but also sharpen their depth of knowledge around internationally accepted good practice. Typically, this audience also includes:

Those wishing to pursue Project Management as a career with an internationally accepted industry standard certificate.
Project Professionals wishing to revisit the fundamental principles of business and project management or reinforce their existing skills and knowledge
Project team members wishing to learn more about project management practice
Lead Engineers who are required to provide project leadership
IT Technical specialists, such as Architects, Business Analysts, and SW product SMEs moving into project management or team leadership roles, who wish to deepen their understanding of project management
Project Team Leads working within project teams who report to a Project Manager who needs to understand how to immerse themselves in project management good practice

Training Methodology

This project management training course incorporates inspiring lectures with structured lessons from the learning manual along with comprehensive workshops & case studies; captivating PowerPoint slides with videos to enhance learning; ongoing discussions with action planning; ample time for Q&A; training activities to reinforce key concepts within a fun learning environment.
Project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques are taught through case studies, experiential exercises and practical examples that can be used immediately to improve your project results.

Pre & Post course assessments will be used to measure the effectiveness of this training.

Course Contents

Module 1 - Project Management Framework & Integration

Key Topics

Introduction

Introducing ourselves
The Course Content and Schedule
The Course Objectives and Expectations
The Process Guide
The PMP Certification Exam Requirements
Applying for the Certificate and Exam
Additional information on PMI

Project Management lifecycle

A Review of the 5 Group Processes and 10 Knowledge Areas
Definitions
The PMI PMBOK ® Project Management Processes
Project Phases and Life Cycles
Typical PMI Project Terminology
The STEPS to Knowing the PMI PMBOK ® Guide
The PMI PMBOK ® Guide Approach – Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs
Our Learning Approach

Project Integration Management

What Is Project Integration Management?
Develop Project Charter
Enterprise Environmental Factors
Organizational Process Assets
Project Management Information System (PMIS)
Expert Judgment

Module 2 - Project Scope, Time & Stakeholders Management

Key Topics

Project Stakeholders Management

What is Stakeholders Management?
Stakeholders Planning
Stakeholders Analysis
Stakeholders Management
Stakeholders Control

Project Scope Management

What Is Project Scope Management?
Scope Planning
Project Scope Management plan
Scope Definition
Project Scope
Create WBS
Scope Verification
Scope Control
Change Control

Project Time Management

What Is Project Time Management?
Activity Definition
Decomposition
Activity List
Activity Attributes
Activity Sequencing
Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM)
Arrow Diagramming Method (ADM)
Dependency Determination
Applying Leads and Lags
Project Network Schedule
Activity Resource Estimating
Resource Availability
Bottom-up Estimating
Activity Resource Requirements
Activity Duration Estimating
Analogous Estimating
Parametric Estimating
Reserve Analysis
Three-Point Estimates
Activity Duration
Schedule Development
Critical Path Method
Schedule Compression
Resource Leveling
Schedule Control

Module 3 - Project Cost, Quality & HR Management

Key Topics

Project Cost Management

What Is Project Cost Management?
Life Cycle Costing
Cost Estimating
Activity Cost Estimates
Cost Budgeting
Cost Baseline
Cost Control
Earned Value Management (EVM)
EVM Forecasting

Project Quality Management

What Is Project Quality Management?
Quality Planning
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Cost of Quality
Quality Management
Process Improvement Plan
Perform Quality Assurance
Perform Quality Control
Cause-and-Effect Diagram
Control Charts
Flowcharting
Pareto Diagram
Run Chart

Project Human Resource Management

What Is Project Human Resource Management?
Human Resource Planning
Organizational Charts and Position Descriptions
Roles and Responsibilities
Power Bases
Develop Project Team
Recognition and Rewards
Manage Project Team
Conflict Management

Module 4 - Project Risk & Procurement Management

Key Topics

Project Risk Management

What Is Risk?
Risk Classifications
Risk Management Planning
Risk Identification
Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS)
Risk Register
Qualitative Risk Analysis
Probability and Impact Matrix
Quantitative Risk Analysis
Expected Monetary Value Analysis
Decision Tree Analysis
Risk Response Planning
Strategies for Risk Response Planning
Risk Monitoring and Control
Risk Closure

Project Procurement Management

Plan Purchases and Acquisitions
Make-or-Buy Analysis
Contract Type Selection
Procurement Management Plan
Plan Contracting
Procurement Documents
Evaluation Criteria
Request Seller Responses
Bidder Conferences
Proposals
Select Sellers
Contract Negotiation
Contract Administration
Contract Closure

Module 5 - Project Closure

Key Topics

Project Communications Management

What Is Project Communications Management?
Barriers to Effective Communications
Communications Planning
Communications Technology
Communication Channel
Communications Management Plan
Information Distribution
Performance Reporting
Manage Stakeholders

Project Integration Management (Continued)

Develop Project Management Plan
Direct and Manage Project Execution
Corrective and Preventive Actions
Defect Repair
Monitor and Control Project Work
Integrated Change Control
Close Project
Administrative Closure Procedures
Contract Closure Procedures

Professional and Social Responsibility

Ensuring Individual Integrity and Professionalism
Contributing to the Project Management Knowledge Base
Enhancing Personal Professional Competence
Promoting Interaction in a Professional and Cooperative Manner
Professional and Social Responsibility Means

PMP ® Exam Prep Guidelines
PMP ® Certification Mock Exam

Classroom Session

Nairobi

26 - 30 Oct 2026

$5,600

Dubai

21 - 25 Dec 2026

$5,600

Dubai

01 - 05 Feb 2027

$5,600

Riyadh

04 - 08 Apr 2027

$5,600

Miami

26 - 30 Apr 2027

$6,950

Dubai

24 - 28 May 2027

$5,600

Budapest

19 - 23 Jul 2027

$5,950

Lagos

06 - 10 Sep 2027

$5,600

Dubai

06 - 10 Sep 2027

$5,600

Riyadh

03 - 07 Oct 2027

$5,600

Nairobi

11 - 15 Oct 2027

$5,600

New York

22 - 26 Nov 2027

$6,950

Dubai

27 - 31 Dec 2027

$5,600

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Duration: 2 Hrs X 8 Days

Starting Date

16-Nov-2026

$3,000

Starting Date

25-Jan-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

06-Apr-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

26-Jul-2027

$3,500

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07-Sep-2027

$3,500

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22-Nov-2027

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Upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive a PROMISE Certificate of Completion.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive a PROMISE Certificate of Completion.

This Program has been approved for 25.00 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR , aPHRi , PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi and SPHRi recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®)

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