Overview
This PMI-authorized course, led by a certified instructor, prepares participants for the PMP® certification exam. It aligns with the PMBOK 7th Edition Exam Content Outline and fulfills the 35 required training hours for certification eligibility.
Syllabus
Lesson 1: Business Environment
- Understand the value of project management in the business environment.
- Examine the impact of organizational structure on project management.
- Analyze stakeholder engagement and communication.
Lesson 2: Start the Project
- Learn the steps in initiating a project, including defining project goals and objectives.
- Understand project charter creation and its importance.
- Identify the key stakeholders and establish project scope.
Lesson 3: Plan the Project
- Explore project planning techniques and tools.
- Learn how to develop a project schedule and manage resources.
- Understand how to manage project risks and set budgets.
Lesson 4: Lead the Team
- Explore leadership and team management strategies in project management.
- Understand conflict resolution and effective communication methods.
- Learn how to inspire and motivate teams to ensure project success.
Lesson 5: Support Project Team Performance
- Learn techniques for improving team collaboration and performance.
- Explore methods for resolving issues and overcoming obstacles in teams.
- Understand how to assess and develop team members' skills.
Lesson 6: Close the Project/Phase
- Learn the process of closing a project or project phase.
- Understand how to assess project outcomes and document lessons learned.
- Explore the importance of project closure reports and final project evaluations.
Taught by
Alan Zucker, Bruce Gay, Natalya H. Bah, Willie Morris, Deanne Larson, Sarah Gurwitz, Bascom Destrehan “Dit” Talley, Brian Simms, Henry Gonzalez, Joe Mlakar, and Clarissa J. Corbin