Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep Boot Camp | PMP® Training in Chester

Project Management Professional (PMP)® Syllabus

The PMP® Certification Exam Has Changed - The latest version of the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam launched on 2 January 2021.

This exam boot camp will cover the following topics:

Domain 1: People

Task 1: Manage Conflict

• Interpret Source and Stage of Conflict
• Analyse Context for Conflict
• Evaluate/Recommend/Reconcile Appropriate Conflict Resolution Solution

Task 2: Lead a Team

• Set a Clear Vision and Mission
• Support Diversity and Inclusion
• Value Servant Leadership
• Determine an Appropriate Leadership Style
• Inspire, Motivate, and Influence Team Members or Stakeholders
• Analyse Team Members and Stakeholders Influence
• Distinguish Various Options to Lead Various Team Members and Stakeholders

Task 3: Support Team Performance

• Appraise Team Member Performance Against Key Performance Indicators
• Support and Recognise Team Member Growth and Development
• Determine Appropriate Feedback Approach
• Verify Performance Improvements

Task 4: Empower Team Members and Stakeholders

• Organise Around Team Strengths
• Support Team Task Accountability
• Evaluate Demonstration of Task Accountability
• Determine and Bestow Levels of Decision-Making Authority

Task 5: Ensure Team Members or Stakeholders are Adequately Trained

• Determine Required Competencies and Elements of Training
• Determine Training Options Based on Training Needs
• Allocate Resources for Training
• Measure Training Outcomes

Task 6: Build a Team

• Appraise Stakeholder Skills
• Deduce Project Resource Requirements
• Continuously Assess and Refresh Team Skills to Meet Project Needs
• Maintain Team and Knowledge Transfer

Task 7: Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers for Team

• Determine and Prioritise Critical Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers for Team
• Use Network to Implement Solutions to Remove Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers for Team
• Re-Assess Continually to Ensure Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers for Team is being Addressed

Task 8: Negotiate Project Agreements

• Analyse the Bounds of the Negotiations for Agreement
• Assess Priorities and Determine Ultimate Objectives
• Verify Objectives of the Project Agreement is Met
• Participate in Agreement Negotiations
• Determine a Negotiation Strategy

Task 9: Collaborate with Stakeholders

• Evaluate Engagement Needs for Stakeholders
• Optimise Alignment Between Stakeholder Needs, Expectations and Project
• Objectives
• Build Trust and Influence Stakeholders to Accomplish Project Objectives

Task 10: Build Shared Understanding

• Break Down Situation to Identify the Root Cause of a Misunderstanding
• Survey All Necessary Parties to Reach Consensus
• Support Outcome of Parties’ Agreement
• Investigate Potential Misunderstandings

Task 11: Engage and Support Virtual Teams

• Examine Virtual Team Member Needs
• Investigate Alternatives
• Implement Options for Virtual Team Member Engagement
• Continually Evaluate Effectiveness of Virtual Team Member Engagement

Task 12: Define Team Ground Rules

• Communicate Organisational Principles with Team and External Stakeholders
• Establish an Environment that Fosters Adherence to the Ground Rules
• Manage and Rectify Ground Rule Violations

Task 13: Mentor Relevant Stakeholders

• Allocate Time to Mentoring
• Recognise and Act on Mentoring Opportunities

Task 14: Promote Team Performance Through Application of Emotional Intelligence

• Assess Behavior Through Use of Personality Indicators
• Analyse Personality Indicators and Adjust to Emotional Needs of Key Project Stakeholders

Domain 2: Process

Task 1: Execute Project with Urgency Required to Deliver Business Value

• Assess Opportunities to Deliver Value Incrementally
• Examine Business Value Throughout Project
• Support Team to Subdivide Project Tasks as Necessary to Find Minimum Viable Product

Task 2: Manage Communications

• Analyse Communication Needs of All Stakeholders
• Determine Communication Methods, Channels, Frequency and Level of Detail for all Stakeholders
• Communicate Project Information and Updates Effectively
• Confirm Communication is Understood, and Feedback is Received

Task 3: Assess and Manage Risks

• Determine Risk Management Options
• Iteratively Assess and Priorities Risks

Task 4: Engage Stakeholders

• Analyse Stakeholders
• Categories Stakeholders
• Engage Stakeholders Category
• Develop, Execute and Validate a Strategy for Stakeholder Engagement

Task 5: Plan and Manage Budget and Resources

• Estimate Budgetary Needs to be Based on Scope of Project and Lessons Learned from Past Projects
• Anticipate Future Budget Challenges
• Monitor Budget Variations and Work with Governance Process to Adjust as Necessary
• Plan and Manage Resources

Task 6: Plan and Manage Schedule

• Estimate Project Tasks
• Utilise Benchmarks and Historical Data
• Prepare Schedule Based on Methodology
• Measure Ongoing Progress Based on Methodology
• Modify Schedule, as Needed, Based on Methodology
• Coordinate with Other Projects and Other Operations

Task 7: Plan and Manage Quality of Products/Deliverables

• Determine Quality Standard Required for Project Deliverables
• Recommend Options for Improvement Based on Quality Gaps
• Continually Survey Project Deliverable Quality

Task 8: Plan and Manage Scope

• Determine and Priorities Requirements
• Break Down Scope
• Monitor and Validate Scope

Task 9: Integrate Project Planning Activities

• Consolidate Project or Phase Plans
• Assess Consolidated Project Plans for Dependencies, Gaps and Continued Business Value
• Analyse Data Collected
• Collect and Analyse Data to Make Informed Project Decisions
• Determine Critical Information Requirements

Task 10: Manage Project Changes

• Anticipate and Embrace Need for Change
• Determine Strategy to Handle Change
• Execute Change Management Strategy According to Methodology
• Determine a Change Response to Move Project Forward

Task 11: Plan and Manage Procurement

• Define Resource Requirements and Needs
• Communicate Resource Requirements
• Manage Suppliers or Contracts
• Plan and Manage Procurement Strategy
• Develop a Delivery Solution

Task 12: Manage Project Artifacts

• Determine Requirements for Managing Project Artifacts
• Validate Project Information is Kept Up to Date and Accessible to all Stakeholders
• Continually Assess Effectiveness of Management of Project Artifacts

Task 13: Determine Appropriate Project Methodology or Methods and Practices

• Assess Project Needs, Complexity and Magnitude
• Recommend Project Execution Strategy
• Recommend a Project Methodology or Approach
• Use Iterative, Incremental Practices Throughout Project Life Cycle

Task 14: Establish Project Governance Structure

• Determine Appropriate Governance for a Project
• Define Escalation Paths and Thresholds

Task 15: Manage Project Issues

• Recognise when a Risk Becomes an Issue
• Attack Issue with Optimal Action to Achieve Project Success
• Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders on Approach to Resolve Issues

Task 16: Ensure Knowledge Transfer for Project Continuity

• Discuss Project Responsibilities within Team
• Outline Expectations for Working Environment
• Confirm Approach for Knowledge Transfers

Task 17: Plan and Manage Project or Phase Closure or Transitions

• Determine Criteria to Successfully Close Project or Phase
• Validate Readiness for Transition
• Conclude Activities to Close Out Project or Phase

Domain 3: Business Environment

Task 1: Plan and Manage Project Compliance

• Confirm Project Compliance Requirements
• Classify Compliance Categories
• Determine Potential Threats to Compliance
• Use Methods to Support Compliance
• Analyse Consequences of Noncompliance
• Determine Necessary Approach and Action to Address Compliance Needs
• Measure Extent to Which Project is complying

Task 2: Evaluate and Deliver Project Benefits and Value

• Investigate How Benefits are Identified
• Document Agreement on Ownership for Ongoing Benefit Realisation
• Verify Measurement System is in Place to Track Benefits
• Evaluate Delivery Options to Demonstrate Value
• Appraise Stakeholders of Value Gain Progress

Task 3: Evaluate and Address External Business Environment Changes for Impact on Scope

• Survey Changes to External Business Environment
• Assess and Prioritise Impact on Project Scope or Backlog Based on Changes in External Business Environment
• Recommend Options for Scope or Backlog Changes
• Continually Review External Business Environment for Impacts on Project Scope or Backlog

Task 4: Support Organisational Change

• Assess Organisational Culture
• Evaluate Impact of Organisational Change to Project and Determine Required Actions
• Evaluate Impact of Project to Organisation and Determine Required Actions

The Knowledge Academy is a Authorized Training Partner (ATP) and is approved to provide PDUs by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. ATP Licensed Provider. ID: 3444. This PMP® Training Course satisfies the 35 hours of contact required to take the PMP® Exam.

PMP is a registered trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

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Who should attend this PMP® Exam Prep Boot Camp Training?

The Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep Boot Camp is designed to prepare individuals for the PMP® examination, ensuring they meet the requisites of project management knowledge, processes, and terminologies. This PMP® Training can be beneficial for a wide range of professionals, including:

• Project Managers
• Team Members
• Business Analysts
• Program Managers
• Project Analysts
• IT Project Managers
• Project Schedulers

Prerequisites of the PMP® Exam Prep Boot Camp

To attend PMP® Exam Prep Boot Camp, delegates must have a secondary diploma, and prior experience & knowledge in project management would be beneficial for delegates.

PMP® Exam Prep Boot Camp Training Overview

Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is globally recognised as a gold standard for project management skills. This PMP® Certification Training provides an in-depth understanding of the PMP® exam's structure, content, and the necessary strategies to excel. It's tailored for professionals seeking to elevate their project management credentials and stand out in an increasingly competitive field.

Proficiency in this PMP® Training concept is crucial for project managers, team leaders, and professionals in supervisory roles. Mastering these skills enables individuals to efficiently manage projects, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and quality outcomes. This PMP® Training course is ideal for those aspiring to enhance their project management capabilities and for professionals preparing to take the PMP® Course exam.

This 4-day PMP® Training boot camp is meticulously crafted to maximise learning within a limited timeframe. Delegates will gain a comprehensive overview of the PMP® exam format, delve into key project management principles, and practice with real exam questions. The PMP® Training is an excellent opportunity to clarify doubts, learn time-management strategies for the exam, and network with fellow professionals.

Course Objectives

• To provide a thorough understanding of the PMP® exam structure and content
• To impart key project management concepts and methodologies
• To enhance skills in managing complex projects efficiently
• To develop strategies for tackling different types of exam questions
• To improve time-management skills specific to the PMP® exam
• To facilitate a platform for professional networking and experience sharing
• To offer insights into the latest trends and updates in project management
• To prepare delegates for a successful attempt at PMP® Courses

After completing this PMP Course, delegates will receive a certificate of completion, which acknowledges their dedication and hard work and serves as a testament to their enhanced project management skills.

The Knowledge Academy is an Authorised Training Partner (ATP) and is approved to provide PDUs by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. This PMP® Certification Training Course satisfies the 35 hours of contact required to take the PMP® Exam.

PMP is a registered trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

PMBOK is a registered trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

The PMI Registered Education Provider logo is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

The following is included in this PMP® Exam Prep Boot Camp Training?

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• PMP® Exam Prep Boot Camp Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack