The British Academy for Training and Development offers a comprehensive Preparation for Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification course, designed to offer attendees knowledge and skills for passing the PMP® certification examination and succeeding as a project manager.

Major topics of the course cover project management process, projects and their life cycle, and project integration management, including project scope management and time management, to provide and acquire a comprehensive understanding of how to lead and manage projects in different perspectives. In addition to these areas, the course details cost management, quality management, resource management, communication management, and risk management. In addition, the critical aspects are stakeholder management, procurement management, and professional responsibility, giving an all inclusive preparation for the PMP® exam. Thus, by the end of this course, delegates shall be fully equipped for the exam and expand their knowledge of project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. 

Objective:

The objective of this course are:

To offer attendees relevant examination knowledge coverage on all key knowledge areas and processes within projects for passing the PMP® examination. To develop a strong foundation in project management best practices. To instill in the attendees competency to manage a project from initiation till closing. Offer attendees with tools and techniques to address bigger project challenges. To apply and familiarise in depth PMI's project management framework on real life projects. Define “project” and how it relates to the larger discussion of “project management”, identify the types of business value, describe change management theory, define and discuss project governance and explain project compliance and its importance.Define and discuss stakeholders and the most effective ways to communicate with them, explain the best ways to form a team, describe how to build the most effective understanding of a project, explain how predictive and adaptive project life cycle work and explain what a hybrid development approach is.Explain the importance of a project plan, provide an overview of scope planning in both predictive projects and adaptive environments, discuss what resources are and how they are involved in planning for the procurement of external resources for a project, determine the budgeting structure, identify strategies for dealing with risks and define quality and it relates to the outcomes for a project.Discuss the guidelines for developing leadership competencies and skills, describe artifacts and strategies for their use, identify the characteristics and core functions of empowered teams, explain strategies and forms of communications for collaborating in a project team environment, learn the value of training, coaching and mentoring for a team and explain the importance of conflict management.Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

Aspiring Project Managers aiming for PMP® Certification.Experienced Project Managers seeking to formalise their knowledge with PMP® credentials.Professionals in leadership roles or involved in project management tasks within their organisations.Individuals preparing for the PMP® exam in progression for their career in project management.Members of project offices, project sponsors, functional managers, senior managementHow will attendees benefit?

Attendees will gain a wide range of benefits from the Preparation for Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification course, including:

Enhanced Project Management Skills: They will have greater opportunity to hear the nitty-gritty of project management, issues from the initiation stage to constraining factors, therefore leading them more effectively and efficiently on their projects. Increased Career Opportunities: Globally recognised, PMP® Certification provides undeniable progress to the individual, thereby increasing competitiveness in the reluctant job market. Insight into PMP® Exam Content: Relatively covering all knowledge areas and key subjects concerning the exam would make thorough preparation for the attendees for the PMP® Exam, thus solidifying their probability of success. Tools and Techniques: Attendees will acquire working knowledge of tools and techniques for scope, time, cost, quality, and risk management that can be applied in real project settings. All without much ado. Enhanced Leadership and Team Management: Focus on resource management, communication, and stakeholder management will further hone the leadership strength of attendees and their capability to work with and lead project teams. Comprehensive Risk and Resource Management: This course emphasizes risk identification and management strategies as well as efficient allocation and management of resources, both human and material. Understanding of PMI Standards and Ethics: Attendees resonate deeply into the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct so that they can actively consider ethics as part of their project management vocation. Confidence to Deal with Complex Projects: Abreast with a variety of scenarios and challenges in project management, attendees gain the confidence needed to handle complex projects to successful completion.Networking Opportunities: The course offers an avenue for like minded attendees to connect with each other, thereby expanding their professional network within the project management perspective.Practice Exams and Mock Tests: Mock exams give participants the opportunity to gauge their readiness for the PMP® exam and recognise areas that need further review.

Introduction to Project Management

• Overview of Project Management concepts

• Understanding the Project Life Cycle

• The importance of PMP® Certification

Project Integration Management

• Defining project objectives and scope

• Developing and managing project plans

• Coordinating project activities and resources

Scope Management

• Defining and controlling project scope

• Managing scope creep and changes

• Creating a work breakdown structure (WBS)

Time Management

• Planning and scheduling project timelines

• Using tools like Gantt charts and Critical Path Method (CPM)

• Managing project milestones

Cost Management

• Estimating project costs

• Developing budgets

• Monitoring and controlling project costs

Quality Management

• Ensuring quality standards are met

• Quality control and quality assurance processes

Resource Management

• Planning and managing project resources

• Allocating and tracking human and material resources

Communication Management

• Developing a communication plan

• Ensuring stakeholder engagement

• Effective communication techniques

Risk Management

• Identifying and assessing project risks

• Risk mitigation strategies

• Developing contingency plans

Procurement Management

• Planning for project procurement

• Managing contracts and external vendors

Stakeholder Management

• Identifying stakeholders

• Managing stakeholder expectations

• Developing stakeholder communication plans

Professional Responsibility and Ethics

• Understanding the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

• Managing ethical dilemmas in project management

Mock PMP® Exam

• Practice exam to assess readiness for the PMP® certification