Project Management for PMP

120 Hours/12 Months/Instructor Supported

Course Overview:

Learn to master the most proven methods in project management as well as exciting new techniques emerging from current industry and today's most recent research. This course introduces manual techniques perfected during the past 50 years and progressive automated techniques, all consistent with the latest PMBOK Guide and integrated with Microsoft Project 2010. The course's focused approach is ideal for building strong portfolios that showcase project management skills for future interviews.

All course content is consistent with the knowledge areas and processes of the latest fourth edition of the PMBOK Guide to give readers an advantage in becoming Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP) if they choose. This course covers the most important project management concepts to master keep learning efficient and focused on business success.

This course includes a 60 day trial version of Microsoft® Project 2010 at no additional cost. The practical use of this key project management application is fully integrated into the course and textbook.

This course prepares you to take the PMP exam.

Course Outline:

Project Management Module 1
Organizing Projects

Introduction to Project Management
History of Project Management
Understanding Projects
Project Selection and Prioritization
Strategic Planning Process
Portfolio Alignment
Securing Projects
Organizational Capability
Types of Organizational Structures
Project Life Cycles
Project Roles
Chartering Projects
Typical Elements in a Project Charter
Starting a Project using Microsoft Project

Project Management Module 2
Planning Projects, Part 1

Stakeholder Analysis
Develop the Project Management Plan
Project Meeting Management
Communication Planning
Communications Technologies
Scope Planning
Collect Requirements & Define Scope
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Establish Change Control
Scheduling Projects
Project Time Management
How Project Schedules are Limited and Created
Define & Sequence Activities
Develop Project Schedules

Project Management Module 3
Planning Projects, Part 2

Resourcing Projects
Estimating Resource Needs
Project Team Issues
Project Scheduling Issues & Methods
Budgeting Projects
Estimate Cost & Determine Budget
Project Risk Planning
Identify Risks & Risk Analysis
Plan Risk Responses
Project Quality Planning
Development of Contemporary Quality Concepts
Core Project Quality Tools
Project Kick-Off
Baseline and Communicate Project Management Plan

Project Management Module 4
Performing Projects

Project Supply Chain Management
Plan & Conduct Procurements
Contract Types
Administer Procurements
Improving Project Supply Chains
Leading and Managing Projects
Acquiring & Developing the Project Team
Managing Stakeholders Expectations
Managing Project Conflict
Determining Project Progress and Results
Project Balanced Scorecard Approach
Internal Project Issues
Customer & Financial Issues
Replanning if Necessary
Finishing the Project
Realizing the Benefits
Post Project Activities

Materials Included:

Contemporary Project Management by Timothy Kloppenborg
The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try by Andy Crowe
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) by Project Management Institute

Certification:

PMP Requirements

To apply for the PMP, you need to have either:

A four-year degree (bachelor's or the global equivalent) and at least three years of project management experience, with 4,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education.

A secondary diploma (high school or the global equivalent) with at least five years of project management experience, with 7,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education.

System Requirements:

Internet Access

Broadband or high-speed internet access is required. Broadband includes DSL, cable, and wireless connections.
Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Moodle pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware

Windows hardware configurations and processors are acceptable.
Mac computers MUST have Microsoft Window Operating Systems over Bootcamp (Bootcamp is a free download from Apple's website).
1 GB RAM recommended
Software
Operating Systems
Windows XP or Vista and Mac OS X 10 and higher with Windows
Web Browsers
Google Chrome
Safari, Internet Explorer & FireFox are not currently recommended as they cannot display certain Moodle editing menus for both students and instructors
Adobe PDF Reader
Media Plug-ins (These may be required depending on your course media-click on the links below to download the latest versions)
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Apple Quicktime
Windows Media Player
Real Player
PowerPoint Viewer (use this if you don't have PowerPoint)

Project Management for PMP