Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep Boot Camp

Lesson 1: Creating a High-Performing Team

• Topic A: Build a Team
• Topic B:Define Team Ground Rules
• Topic C: Negotiate Project Agreements
• Topic D: Empower Team Members and Stakeholders
• Topic E: Train Team Members and Stakeholders
• Topic F: Engage and Support Virtual Teams
• Topic G: Build Shared Understanding about a Project

Lesson 2: Starting the Project

• Topic A: Determine Appropriate Project Methodology/Methods and Practices
• Topic B: Plan and Manage Scope
• Topic C: Plan and Manage Budget and Resources
• Topic D: Plan and Manage Schedule
• Topic E: Plan and Manage Quality of Products and Deliverables
• Topic F: Integrate Project Planning Activities
• Topic G: Plan and Manage Procurement
• Topic H: Establish Project Governance Structure
• Topic I: Plan and Manage Project/Phase Closure

Lesson 3: Doing the Work

• Topic A: Assess and Manage Risks
• Topic B: Execute Project to Deliver Business Value
• Topic C: Manage Communications
• Topic D: Engage Stakeholders
• Topic E: Create Project Artifacts
• Topic F: Manage Project Changes
• Topic G: Manage Project Issues
• Topic H: Ensure Knowledge Transfer for Project Continuity

Lesson 4: Keeping the Team on Track

• Topic A: Lead a Team
• Topic B: Support Team Performance
• Topic C: Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles and Blockers
• Topic D: Manage Conflict
• Topic E: Collaborate with Stakeholders
• Topic F: Mentor Relevant Stakeholders
• Topic G: Apply Emotional Intelligence to Promote Team Performance

Lesson 5: Keeping the Business in Mind

• Topic A: Manage Compliance Requirements
• Topic B: Evaluate and Deliver Project Benefits and Value
• Topic C: Evaluate and Address Internal and External Business Environment Changes
• Topic D: Support Organizational Change
• Topic E: Employ Continuous Process Improvement

Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to the Project Management Professional (PMP) Examination Content Outline

Lesson 1: Creating a High-Performing Team

• Topic A: Build a Team
• Topic B:Define Team Ground Rules
• Topic C: Negotiate Project Agreements
• Topic D: Empower Team Members and Stakeholders
• Topic E: Train Team Members and Stakeholders
• Topic F: Engage and Support Virtual Teams
• Topic G: Build Shared Understanding about a Project

Lesson 2: Starting the Project

• Topic A: Determine Appropriate Project Methodology/Methods and Practices
• Topic B: Plan and Manage Scope
• Topic C: Plan and Manage Budget and Resources
• Topic D: Plan and Manage Schedule
• Topic E: Plan and Manage Quality of Products and Deliverables
• Topic F: Integrate Project Planning Activities
• Topic G: Plan and Manage Procurement
• Topic H: Establish Project Governance Structure
• Topic I: Plan and Manage Project/Phase Closure

Lesson 3: Doing the Work

• Topic A: Assess and Manage Risks
• Topic B: Execute Project to Deliver Business Value
• Topic C: Manage Communications
• Topic D: Engage Stakeholders
• Topic E: Create Project Artifacts
• Topic F: Manage Project Changes
• Topic G: Manage Project Issues
• Topic H: Ensure Knowledge Transfer for Project Continuity

Lesson 4: Keeping the Team on Track

• Topic A: Lead a Team
• Topic B: Support Team Performance
• Topic C: Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles and Blockers
• Topic D: Manage Conflict
• Topic E: Collaborate with Stakeholders
• Topic F: Mentor Relevant Stakeholders
• Topic G: Apply Emotional Intelligence to Promote Team Performance

Lesson 5: Keeping the Business in Mind

• Topic A: Manage Compliance Requirements
• Topic B: Evaluate and Deliver Project Benefits and Value
• Topic C: Evaluate and Address Internal and External Business Environment Changes
• Topic D: Support Organizational Change
• Topic E: Employ Continuous Process Improvement

Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to the Project Management Professional (PMP) Examination Content Outline

Introduction

• PMP and CAPM Exam Requirements
• Exam Questions
• Maintaining Certification
• Exam-Taking Tips
• Learning Styles
• Pre-Test
• Project Management Concepts
• PM Definitions
• Organizational Structure
• Project Life Cycle and the Project Management Process Groups
• PM Process Groups
• PM Knowledge Areas
• Practice Test
• PM Process Groups and Knowledge Areas
• Role of the Project Manager
• Project Management Competencies
• Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility
• Practice Test
• Initiating Process Group
• Develop Project Charter
• Identify Stakeholders
• Practice Test

Planning Process Group

• Plan Scope Management Process
• Collect Requirements Process
• Define Scope Process
• Create WBS Process
• Plan Schedule Management Process
• Define Activities Process
• Sequence Activities Process
• Estimate Activity Durations Process
• Develop Schedule Process
• Plan Cost Management Process
• Estimate Cost Process
• Determine Budget Process
• Plan Quality Management Process
• Plan Resource Management Process
• Estimate Activity Resources Process
• Plan Communications Management Process
• Plan Risk Management Process
• Identify Risks Process
• Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis Process
• Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis Process
• Plan Risk Responses Process
• Plan Procurement Management Process
• Plan Stakeholder Engagement Process
• Develop Project Management Plan Process
• Practice Test

Executing Process Group

• Manage Quality Process
• Acquire Resources Process
• Develop Team Process
• Manage Team Process
• Manage Communications Process
• Implement Risk Responses Process
• Conduct Procurements Process
• Manage Stakeholder Engagement Process
• Direct and Manage Project Work Process
• Manage Project Knowledge Process
• Practice Test

Monitoring and Controlling Process Group

• Validate Scope Process
• Control Scope Process
• Control Schedule Process
• Control Costs Process
• Control Quality Process
• Control Resources
• Monitor Communications Process
• Monitor Risks Process
• Control Procurements Process
• Monitor Stakeholder Engagement Process
• Monitor and Control Project Work Process
• Perform Integrated Change Control Process
• Practice Test

Closing Process Group

• Close Project or Phase Process
• Practice Test

Course Exercises

• Each chapter contains practice exercises targeted at the range of learning styles (Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic)
• Network Diagram Exercises
• Earned Value Exercises
• Practice Tests