PMP® Exam Prep Boot Camp - United States

PMP® Exam Prep Boot Camp Training Course Outline

Lesson 1: Foundation

• Foundational Project Management Concepts
  • What Is a Project
  • Life Cycles and Development Approaches
  • Project Management Office (PMO)
  • Types of Project Management Offices
  • Organisational Project Management
  • Portfolios, Programs, and Projects
  • Organisational Structures
  • Relative Authority in Organisational Structures
• Project Management Principles
  • Guidance for All Project Management Practitioners
  • From Principles to Performance Domains
• The Agile Mindset
  • Agile Overview
  • Agile Manifesto Values
  • Agile Manifesto Principles
  • Doing Agile vs Being Agile
• Tailoring
  • Tailoring Projects to Contexts
  • Tailoring Hybrid Approaches, Processes, and Practices

Lesson 2: Setting the Foundation

• Developing a Common Vision
  • Ensuring a Shared Vision with Key Stakeholders
  • Promoting the Shared Vision
  • Keeping the Vision Current
  • Identifying Root Causes of Vision Misunderstanding
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Identifying Stakeholders
  • Analysing Stakeholders
  • Executing the Stakeholder Engagement Plan
  • Building Trust and Influencing Stakeholders

Lesson 3: Defining Scope, Value, and Success Criteria

• Project Scope Management
  • Defining Scope
  • Obtaining Stakeholder Agreement on Scope
  • Breaking Down Scope
• Value-Based Delivery
  • Identifying Value Components
  • Prioritising Work Based on Value
  • Delivering Value Incrementally
  • Examining Business Value Throughout the Project

Lesson 4: Building the Plan

• Integrated Project Management Plan
  • Assessing Project Needs, Complexity, and Magnitude
  • Selecting Development Approaches (Predictive, Agile, Hybrid)
  • Creating the Integrated Project Management Plan
  • Estimating Work Effort and Resource Requirements
  • Maintaining the Project Management Plan
• Data-Driven Project Decisions
  • Collecting and Analysing Project Data
  • Supporting Project Decision-Making

Lesson 5: Procurement, Quality, and Scheduling

• Procurement Management
  • Planning Procurement
  • Executing Procurement Management Plan
  • Selecting Contract Types
  • Evaluating Vendor Performance
• Quality Management
  • Gathering Quality Requirements
  • Planning Quality Processes and Tools
  • Managing Cost of Quality
• Schedule Management
  • Preparing the Project Schedule
  • Baseline Schedule Planning
  • Monitoring and Analysing Schedule Variations

Lesson 6: Communication and Knowledge Transfer

• Knowledge Transfer
  • Identifying Critical Project Knowledge
  • Knowledge Types (Explicit and Tacit)
  • Fostering a Knowledge-Sharing Culture
  • Gathering Knowledge
  • Knowledge Management Across Individual, Project, and Organisational Levels
  • Curating Knowledge as an Asset
• Knowledge Management Practices
  • Knowledge Transfer Opportunities
  • Lessons Learned Register
  • Conducting Project Retrospectives
  • Finalising Lessons Learned
• Communication Management
  • Defining a Communication Strategy
  • Kickoff Meetings
  • Team Communication Methods
  • Optimising Communication
  • Feedback for High Performance
• Reporting and Governance Communication
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Reporting Tools
  • Creating Reports for Stakeholders
  • Supporting Governance Processes

Lesson 7: Leading and Empowering the Team

• Conflict Management
  • Identifying Conflict Sources
  • Analysing Conflict Context
  • Implementing Resolution Strategies
• Leadership and Team Empowerment
  • Establishing Team Expectations
  • Empowering the Team
  • Determining Leadership Style
  • Understanding Team Needs
• Leadership Skills and Competencies
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Communication and Facilitation
  • Decision-Making and Negotiation
  • Team Building

Lesson 8: Managing Risk, Change, and Issues

• Risk Management
  • Identifying Risks
  • Risk Analysis
  • Monitoring and Controlling Risks
• Change Control
  • Executing Change Control Processes
  • Communicating Change Status
  • Implementing Approved Changes
• Issue Management
  • Identifying Issues
  • Removing Impediments
  • Collaborating with Stakeholders to Resolve Issues

Lesson 9: Monitoring Progress and Maintaining Alignment

• Project Performance Monitoring
  • Developing Project Metrics
  • Assessing Current Progress
  • Analysing Performance Data
• Artifact and Information Management
  • Creating and Managing Project Artifacts
  • Maintaining Documentation
• Performance Visualisation and Reporting
  • Reporting Project Status
  • Using Visual Performance Indicators

Lesson 10: Closing the Project Successfully

• Project Closure
  • Determining Closure Criteria
  • Accepting Deliverables
• Transition and Handover
  • Validating Transition Readiness
  • Handover of Deliverables
  • Transition Activities
• Benefits Realisation
  • Early and Long-Term Benefits Realisation
  • Benefits Management Plan
  • Benefits Owner Responsibilities

Lesson 11: Driving Continuous Organisational Improvement

• Continuous Improvement
  • Utilising Lessons Learned
  • Updating Continuous Improvement Processes
  • Updating Organisational Process Assets (OPAs)
• Organisational Change
  • Assessing Organisational Culture
  • Evaluating Impact of Organisational Change
• External Business Environment
  • Monitoring External Environment Changes
  • Assessing Impact on Project Scope and Backlog

Who should attend this Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep Boot Camp?

The Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep Boot Camp in the United States 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.

Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep Boot Camp Training Overview

Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification in the United States is globally recognized as a gold standard for project management skills. This 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 in the United States 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 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 training boot camp in the United States is meticulously crafted to maximize 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 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 in the United States, 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 Authorized Training Partner (ATP) and is approved to provide PDUs by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. This PMP® Training Course satisfies the 35 hours of contact required to take the PMP® Exam.

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What 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

PMP® Exam Prep Boot Camp Exam Information

The PMP® Exam Prep Boot Camp is a globally recognised credential awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The exam assesses a candidate’s ability to lead and manage projects using predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches. It focuses on real-world project management scenarios, leadership capability, and business value delivery rather than only theoretical knowledge.

• Question Type: Multiple choice
• Total Questions: 180
• Duration: 240 minutes
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book

The assessment reflects current industry practices and includes predictive, agile, and hybrid project management approaches. It evaluates competence across three key domains: People, Process, and Business Environment, ensuring certified professionals can manage projects effectively in modern organisational settings.

In order to sit for this PMP Certification Exam, delegates need to fulfil one of the following criteria:

1. Four-Year Degree (Bachelor’s or Higher)

Minimum 36 months of non-overlapping experience leading projects within the past 10 years

2. Bachelor’s Degree from a GAC Accredited Programme

Minimum 24 months of non-overlapping experience leading projects within the past 10 years

3. Secondary School Diploma, Associate’s Degree, or Global Equivalent (E.g., EQF Level 4 / ISCED 3–4)

Minimum 60 months of non-overlapping experience leading projects within the past 10 years

4. Post-Secondary Qualification (E.g., EQF Level 5 / ISCED 5 or equivalent)

Minimum 48 months of non-overlapping experience leading projects within the past 10 years