Course description
Project Management Professional (PMP) Bootcamp | Live Instructor Led Class
The ability to demonstrate best practices in project management—both on the job and through professional certification—is becoming the standard to compete in today's fast-paced and highly technical workplace.
Our comprehensive PMP® bootcamp teaches students to apply a formalized and standards-based approach to project management as acknowledged by the PMI. It provides a proven, practical body of knowledge and skills needed to demonstrate project management proficiency on the job.
Who should attend?
Who Can Take This Course?
This course is designed for individuals who:
- Have on-the-job project management experience regardless of formal job title
- Are not certified project management professionals
- May or may not have received formal project management training
To ensure success, students should have experience with basic project management concepts and have some working experience with project management. Students can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the following PME courses:
- Project Management Overview
- Project Management Fundamentals
- Agile Essentials
However, these courses are not mandatory! There are no formal prerequisites to attend the PMP® Exam Prep Bootcamp.
Training content
DAY 1
Introduction and Ice Breaker
Video: Preparing for the PMP Exam
Video: Earning PDUs
Lesson 1: Creating a High-Performing Team
- Topic A: Build a Team
- Video: RACI Chart Creation
- Video: Virtual Teams
- Topic B: Define Team Ground Rules
- Topic C: Negotiate Project Agreements
- Group Exercise: Activities 1-1, 1-2, 1-3
- 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
- Video: Planning Poker
- Group Exercise: Activities 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-7
Lesson 1: Review, Test Tips, and Mastery Builder Test 1-1
Lesson 1: Test Review
DAY 2
Lesson 2: Starting the Project
- Topic A: Determine Appropriate Project Methodology/Methods and Practices
- Video: When to Apply Agile Methodologies
- Topic B: Plan and Manage Scope
- Group Exercises: Activities 2-1, 2-2
- Topic C: Plan and Manage Schedule
- Video: Working with the Critical Path
- Group Exercise: Activity 2-5
- Homework Exercise: Activities 2-5, 2-6
- Topic D: Plan and Manage Budget and Resources
- Homework Exercise: Activities 2-3, 2-4
- Topic E: Plan and Manage Quality of Products and Deliverables
- Topic F: Integrate Project Planning Activities
DAY 3
Lesson 2: Starting the Project (cont.)
- Topic G: Plan and Manage Procurement
- Group Exercise: Activities 2-7, 2-8, 2-9
- Topic H: Establish Project Governance Structure
- Topic I: Plan and Manage Project/Phase Closure
- Group Exercise: Activities 2-10, 2-11
Lesson 2: Review, Test Tips, and Mastery Builder Test 2-1
Lesson 2: Test Review
Lesson 3: Doing the Work
- Topic A: Assess and Manage Risks
- Video: Identifying Risk
- Topic B: Execute Project to Deliver Business Value
- Topic C: Manage Communications
- Video: Communications Channels
- Topic D: Engage Stakeholders
- Group Exercise: Activities 3-2, 3-3, 3-5
- Homework Exercise: Activities 3-1, 3-4
- Topic E: Create Project Artifacts
- Topic F: Manage Project Changes
- Topic G: Manage Project Issues
- Topic H: Ensure Knowledge Transfer for Project Continuity
- Group Exercise: Activities 3-6, 3-7, 3-8, 3-9
Lesson 3: Review, Test Tips, and Mastery Builder Test 3-1
Lesson 3: Test Review
DAY 4
Lesson 4: Keeping the Team on Track
- Topic A: Lead a Team
- Video: Successful Persuasion
- Topic B: Support Team Performance
- Video: Project Status Report
- Topic C: Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers
- Group Exercise: Activities 4-1, 4-2, 4-3
- Topic D: Manage Conflict
- Video: Dealing with Difficult People
- Topic E: Collaborate with Stakeholders
- Topic F: Mentor Relevant Stakeholders
- Topic G: Apply Emotional Intelligence to Promote Team Performance
- Video: Using Social Skills to Build Relationships
- Group Exercise: Activities 4-4, 4-5, 4-6
- Homework Exercise: Activities 4-7, 4-8
Lesson 4: Review, Test Tips, and Mastery Builder Test 4-1
Lesson 4: Test Review
DAY 5
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
- Video: Handling Pressure from Outside Your Team
- Group Exercise: Activities 5-1, 5-2, 5-3
- Topic D: Support Organizational Change
- Video: Leading without Authority
- Topic E: Employ Continuous Process Improvement
- Group Exercise: Activities 5-4, 5-5
Lesson 5: Review, Test Tips, and Mastery Builder Test 5-1
Lesson 5: Test Review
Final Test Material: PMI PMP® Day 5 Exam Prep Questions (Handout)
Certification / Credits
Credits: 35 PDUs
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