PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)® Boot Camp and Exam Prep

Overview

Demonstrate your ability to lead projects in any industry with PMI's globally recognized certification and open the door to a world of opportunities! The Project Management Professional® certification acknowledges candidates who are skilled at managing the people, processes, and business priorities of professional projects.

Named by Forbes as one of the top 5 certifications in 2024, the PMP® validates a certification holder’s ability to lead project success and perform at the highest levels.

Our Live Virtual PMP® classes are taught by expert certified PMP® training instructors who bring their real-world and relevant experience to the students in a highly interactive environment.

This course is based on the PMBOK Guide® and includes the changes reflected in PMI®’s current Examination Content Outline (ECO). The course content will prepare students for the new PMP exam that includes an increased focus on Agile and hybrid approaches to project management.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for anyone who coordinates, manages, or otherwise leads projects.

For those looking to expand their skills with this globally recognized standard this course will provide you with the knowledge and footing to be immediately impactful.

For those looking to increase recognition of their project management career and set themselves up for advancement, this course provides all the knowledge and tools for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam.

PMP® Exam and Certification Process

The PMP® Certification is NOT INCLUDED with the course, and those who wish to continue with the certification process please read the PMP® certification requirements found at https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp.

PMI governs the certification process, pre-requisites and exam, and requires it's own fee for certification.

Class Format and Duration

This course is delivered over 5 8-hour days with live instructor-led PMP® certified trainers.

Additional resources will be incorporated and available to you offline.

Course Content

The following outline will aid in understanding how the course will be structed and the objectives of each section.

Introduction and PMP Exam overview

• Details about the class format and structure
• Set training expectations
• High-level overview of class curriculum
• Learn About the PMI Application Process
• Identify exam preparation key methodologies
• The Exam Itself

An Introduction to the PMBOK® Guide

• Project Management Background
• Foundational Elements of Project Management
• The Relationship of Portfolios, Programs, Projects, and Operational Management
• About the Project Management Domains
• Complete Knowledge Area Test
• Complete PMP Mock Exam (LITE)

Understanding the Project Environment

• Enterprise Environmental Factors
• Organizational Process Assets (OPAs)
• Types of Organizational Systems
• More About Project Management Domains
• Complete Framework Knowledge Area Test
• Complete PMP Mock Exam (LITE)

The Role of the Project Manager

• Defining the Project Manager
• The Project Manager’s Sphere of Influence
• Competencies of a Project Manager
• The Relationship with Project Management Domains
• Complete Framework Knowledge Area Test
• Complete PMP Mock Exam (LITE)

Creating a High-Performing Team

• Build a Team
• Define Team Ground Rules
• Negotiate Project Agreements
• Empower Team Members and Stakeholders
• Train Team Members and Stakeholders
• Engage and Support Virtual Teams
• Build Shared Understanding About a Project
• Complete Module Test
• Complete PMP Mock Exam (LITE)

Starting the Project

• Determine Appropriate Project Methodology/Methods and Practices
• Plan and Manage Scope
• Plan and Manage Budget and Resources
• Plan and Manage Schedule
• Plan and Manage Quality of Product and Deliverables
• Integrate Project Planning Activities
• Plan and Manage Procurement
• Establish Project Governance Structure
• Plan and Manage Project/Phase Closure
• Complete Knowledge Area Test
• Complete PMP Mock Exam (LITE)

Doing the Work

• Assess and Manage Risks
• Execute Project to Deliver Business Value
• Manage Communications
• Engage Stakeholders
• Create Project Artifacts
• Manage Project Changes
• Manage Project Issues
• Ensure Knowledge Transfer for Project Continuity
• Complete Knowledge Area Test
• Complete PMP Mock Exam (LITE)

Keeping the Team on Track

• Lead a Team
• Support Team Performance
• Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers
• Manage Conflict
• Collaborate with Stakeholders
• Mentor Relevant Stakeholders
• Apply Emotional Intelligence to Promote Team Performance
• Complete Knowledge Area Test
• Complete PMP Mock Exam (LITE)

Keeping the Business in Mind

• Manage Compliance Requirements
• Evaluate and Deliver Project Benefits and Value
• Evaluate and Address Internal and External Business Environment Changes
• Support Organizational Change
• Employ Continuous Process Improvement
• Complete Knowledge Area Test
• Complete PMP Mock Exam (LITE)

Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

• Ethical Application of Project Management
• Complete Exercises

Wrap Up

• General Review
• Formulas to Know for the Exam
• Before You Take the Exam
• Tricks for Taking the Exam
• Common Project Management Errors and Pitfalls

Meet Your Instructor

Dave Prior, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, CSPO, CSP, CST, has been leading technology projects and teaching individuals and teams how to manage their work for over 20 years. He has managed projects, programs, PMOs, and portfolios, and has been focused on Agile since 1999. Dave's approach focuses heavily on finding a better way to help those who are making the journey from a traditional approach (waterfall) over to Agile.

Each week, Dave’s podcasts appear on LeadingAgile and ProjectManagement.com. The podcasts focus on best practices for transitioning from waterfall to Agile, as well as guidance and advice from other Agile practitioners.

Dave is a Certified Scrum Trainer and he works as the Chief Experience Officer for The Agile Network. He leads CSM, CSPO, and Advanced CSPO classes, and he is also an instructor for The Modus Institute where he teaches classes in Personal Kanban and The Art of War for Collaboration.