How to Pass the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam

OBJECTIVE: This course utilizes the Project Management Institute’s Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) as a foundation for instruction and is augmented by other materials which allow the student an excellent understanding of the PMP test and how to prepare for it. The program will progress through the Project Management Framework, Processes and Knowledge Areas including Integration Management, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communications, Risk and Procurement Management.

We are Certified Project Managers that have successfully studied and passed the PMP test in addition to teaching several PMP preparation classes and workshops. This experience combined with our extensive Project Management background provides the student with a valuable and useful resource to prepare for the PMP exam. This includes:

Project phases and the Project life cycle
Stakeholder analysis
Socio – economic and environmental influences
Process groups and interactions
Mapping of Project Management Processes
Project plan development, execution and change management
Scope planning, definition, verification and control
Activity definition, sequencing, estimating and scheduling
Resource planning and implications for cost estimating, budgeting and control
Quality planning, assurance and management
Organizational planning, staff acquisition and development
Communications planning, distribution, reporting and administrative closure
Risk management planning, identification, analysis, response planning and monitoring
Procurement planning, solicitation, source selection and contract administration
Project management ethics

Learning Outcome: Participants will learn how to effective study for the PMP exam and determine what key elements are required to make efficient use of their study time. Extensive in class exercises and homework assignments will reinforce in-class discussions and reading materials.