Taught from the project life-cycle perspective, this class helps participants relate the various processes to how projects are managed. It also addresses the project management areas not covered by the PMBoK Guide^® (Project Management Body of Knowledge^®) but that are essential to passing the exam. This approach improves your ability to analyze and respond to the situational questions. The class is fast paced and complete; all you have to bring is your enthusiasm!

What the Course Covers

• PMP certification process

• Test-taking tips and strategies

• Initiating projects

• Planning projects

• Executing projects

• Monitoring and controlling projects

• Closing projects

• Knowledge and skills not covered in the PMBoK^® Guide

• ^{Online Practice Tests}

Who Should Attend

• Those who need the required 35 hours of project management professional education – this course fulfills all 35 hours!

• Those who have experience leading and directing projects:
  – Bachelor’s degree or global equivalent: 4,500 hours during the past 6 years
  – High school diploma, Associate’s degree or global equivalent: 7,500 hours during the past 8 years

• Those who want to deepen or refresh their knowledge of the core processes required to effectively lead and direct projects – earn up to 40 PDUs towards recertification!

Course Objectives

• Apply test-taking strategies and techniques to improve performance on the PMP Exam

• Explore the concepts that provide the structure for project management, as outlined in the PMBoK^® Guide 4th Edition

• Recognize the interactions between the various project management processes and how these interactions contribute to project success

• Identify the processes and activities associated with each of the Nine Knowledge Areas, and 5 Process Groups as outlined in the PMBoK^® Guide 4th Edition

• Analyze project-related scenarios to identify the proper application, misapplication, or absence of generally accepted project management tools, techniques, and principles

• Identify areas to focus on in your preparation for taking the PMP Exam