TeachPath | PMP Exam Prep

Course Content:

Pass the PMP® (Project Management Professional) exam while learning better strategies for managing your projects. Topics include managing cost, quality, time, scope, risk, human resources, procurement, integration, communication, professional responsibility and ethics. Our expertly researched and designed curriculum includes exam material regarding initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing all phases of a project, as well as fun memory tricks, test-taking secrets, and study tips. PMP® certification is the gold standard that proves knowledge and application of best practices within the field of project management across all industries.

Instruction:

TeachPath™ takes a unique approach to learning. Creative and memorable techniques help you retain material quickly while preparing you for the newest version of the Project Management Professional Certification exam. Certified PMP® professionals, using a curriculum designed by certified PMPs and educators, will teach you helpful memorization strategies and how to avoid common errors. more info / sign-up >>



Hours Required:

The PMI® Certification Handbook states that 35 hours of formal project management instruction is required before you apply to sit for the exam. more info / sign-up >>



Course Outline:


Fundamentals:				General information about the exam & certification requirements, memory techniques, learning styles, test-taking tips, PMI® terminology, PMO roles, portfolio management, an overview of a well-managed project

Cycles and Phases:				The project management life cycle, project phases, identifying stakeholders, the triple constraint, analyzing organizational structures, proactive management skills

Project Management Processes:				The 5 project management process groups, the 9 knowledge areas, managing change

Integration:				Developing the project charter, the preliminary scope statement, the project management plan, monitoring & controlling project work, integrated change control, closing the project

Project Scope:				Scope planning, defining the scope, creating a work breakdown structure (WBS), scope verification, scope change control

Time Management:				Defining and sequencing activities, estimating resources & durations, developing and controlling the schedule, network diagrams, PERT, Gantt charts, resource leveling, schedule compression

Cost Management:				Estimating, budgeting, and controlling costs, range of accuracy of estimates, interest, EVM, NVP, IRR, ROI, depreciation, life cycle costing

Quality Management:				Quality planning, quality assurance, quality control, the PDCA cycle, ISO compliance, standard deviation, six sigma, sampling, statistical process control, rule of seven

Human Resource Management:				Planning, choosing, developing, motivating and managing the team, handling conflict, understanding management styles and personality types

Communication:				Communication planning, information distribution, performance reporting, managing stakeholders, communication channels, filters & barriers, listening techniques, managing problems, resolving conflict

Risk Management:				Planning, identifying risk, qualitative & quantitative risk analysis, risk response planning, risk monitoring and controlling, EMV, contracts & associated risk implications, reserves

Procurement:				Planning purchases, contracting, requesting seller responses, selecting sellers, administering & closing contracts, contract types (cost plus, etc.), waivers, breach of contract, warranties & guarantees, make or buy analysis, change control

Professional & Social Responsibility / Ethics:				Professional & social responsibility, ethics, legal requirements, ethnic & cultural norms, code of conduct

Review:				Practicing and applying what’s been learned, exam strategies, question analysis, “memory-cement”