Course Overview
This intensive five-day course is specifically designed to prepare participants for the Project Management Institute (PMI®) PMP® certification exams. Using the PMI PMBoK® Guide as a reference, the course framework is applicable across industries and equips participants with the knowledge required to successfully manage projects of any scale.

Learning Objectives
By completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand all five Process Groups and ten Knowledge Area processes required for the PMP® exam
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of project management tools and techniques for small to large projects
• Focus on exam-relevant topics while reinforcing practical project management application
• Practice knowledge through exercises and mock exam questions
• Define project goals and objectives aligned with stakeholder expectations
• Establish and manage project scope using proven methodologies
• Develop and use Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for planning, scheduling, and control
• Assign project roles and responsibilities effectively
• Estimate project time and costs using industry-standard techniques
• Implement an earned-value management system for project monitoring and control
• Apply structured risk management processes to identify and respond to threats and opportunities
• Plan, execute, and control effective project closure
• Anticipate and manage project changes proactively

Target Audience
This course is ideal for individuals seeking to learn a globally recognized project management approach and prepare for PMP® certification. Participants typically include:

• Professionals pursuing a career in project management with internationally recognized certification
• Project professionals revisiting fundamental project management principles or reinforcing existing skills
• Project team members aiming to deepen their understanding of project management practices
• Lead engineers responsible for project leadership
• IT specialists, architects, business analysts, and software SMEs transitioning into project management or team leadership roles
• Project team leads reporting to project managers, looking to integrate best practices into their work

Training Methodology
The course combines engaging lectures, structured lessons, workshops, case studies, and multimedia tools such as PowerPoint slides and videos. Participants engage in interactive discussions, action planning, and practical exercises to reinforce learning. Case studies and experiential exercises are designed for immediate application in real project environments. Pre- and post-course assessments measure training effectiveness.

Course Contents

Module 1 – Project Management Framework & Integration
Key Topics:

• Course introduction, objectives, and PMP® exam overview
• Project management lifecycle: five Process Groups and ten Knowledge Areas
• PMI PMBoK® project management processes, project phases, life cycles, and terminology
• Project Integration Management: developing the project charter, enterprise environmental factors, organizational process assets, PMIS, and expert judgment

Module 2 – Project Scope, Time & Stakeholder Management
Key Topics:

• Stakeholder management: planning, analysis, engagement, and control
• Scope management: scope planning, definition, WBS creation, scope verification, and change control
• Time management: activity definition, sequencing (PDM, ADM), dependency determination, scheduling, resource estimating, duration estimating (analogous, parametric, three-point), schedule development, critical path method, schedule compression, resource leveling

Module 3 – Project Cost, Quality & Human Resource Management
Key Topics:

• Cost management: life cycle costing, estimating, budgeting, cost baseline, cost control, earned value management, and forecasting
• Quality management: quality planning, assurance, control, process improvement, DOE, cost of quality, control charts, Pareto diagrams, and flowcharting
• Human resource management: planning, organizational charts, roles/responsibilities, team development, conflict management, recognition, and reward strategies

Module 4 – Project Risk & Procurement Management
Key Topics:

• Risk management: identification, classification, RBS, risk register, qualitative and quantitative analysis, EMV, decision tree analysis, risk response planning, monitoring, and closure
• Procurement management: purchase planning, make-or-buy analysis, contract type selection, procurement planning, bid evaluation, contractor selection, contract negotiation, administration, and closure

Module 5 – Project Closure & Communications Management
Key Topics:

• Communications management: planning, channels, technology, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and overcoming barriers
• Project integration: executing, monitoring, controlling, change management, corrective/preventive actions, defect repair, project close, administrative and contract closure
• Professional and social responsibility: maintaining integrity, contributing to the knowledge base, enhancing competence, promoting professional collaboration
• PMP® exam preparation: guidelines and mock exam