Project Management Professional® (PMP®) Examination Preparatory
Earn 35 PDUs when you attend with us
5 Day Accredited Training
Dates: 20 – 24 January | 24 – 28 February | 07 – 11 April 2025
Locations: Grayston Ridge Office Park, Sandton
Duration: Online or In-person (hybrid options available)
: 2 x 3 hour online sessions to review progress and practice exam questions
(1 to 2 weeks after the workshop)
Price: Available on Request
Course Introduction
Prospen Africa’s Project Management Professional® (PMP®) Examination Preparatory course is meticulously designed to prepare project manager professionals for the PMP® certification exam. Over the course of five days, participants will be immersed in a comprehensive curriculum, aligning with the latest PMBOK® Guide standards. Our expert facilitators, with international credentials, will provide gold-standard training, equipping attendees with both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to excel in project management and succeed in the PMP® exam.
Course Highlights:
Skills Development: Acquire the skills to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects effectively. Enhance behavioural competencies vital for 21st-century project environments.
Alignment: The course is fully aligned with the PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition, ensuring up-to-date learning.
Outcome-Oriented: The primary goal is to prepare attendees to pass the PMP® certification exam and to become certified Project Management Professionals (PMP®).
Target Audience:
This Project Management Professional® (PMP®) Examination Preparatory course is essential for project managers seeking to advance their project management roles across various industries, especially:
Project Managers
Associate / Assistant Project Managers
Team Leads / Team Managers
Project Executives / Project Engineers
Project Controls / Project Support Staff
Software Developers
Aspiring Project Managers
Project Management Professional® (PMP®) Examination Preparatory course is designed not only to help participants pass the PMP® Certification Exam but also to empower them with a robust foundation in project management that will be invaluable throughout their careers.
PMI® Recognition of PROSPEN Courses
The Project Management Institute (PMI®) recognizes PROSPEN’s Certificates.
The recognition and acceptance of our PDUs. PMI® will automatically accept the delegates with 35
Contract Hours as a fulfilment of the required Professional Education.
Course Benefits
Upon completion of this PMP® Certification Exam Preparation course, participants will gain a multitude of benefits designed to enhance their project management capabilities and prepare them for the official PMP® Certification Exam. The key advantages of participating in this course include but not limited to:
Exam Preparedness: Gain in-depth insights on how to navigate the official PMP® Certification Exam and strategies to pass it with confidence.
Practise questions which will create an exam ready participant.
Daily quiz’s to understand progress been made.
Exam Structure Mastery: Acquire a thorough understanding of the exam structure and learn techniques to sidestep common pitfalls.
Comprehensive Knowledge: Explore all the vital knowledge areas required by a contemporary
Project Manager in today’s dynamic project environments.
Agile Understanding: Develop the ability to apply Agile methodologies to optimize decision-making processes in project management.
Agile stake holder and their roles in the project.
Project Management Clarity: Achieve a concise understanding of the essence of Project Management and the ways to utilize it electively.
Project Completion Skills: Learn to precisely define the scope and requirements necessary for the successful completion of any project.
Cost Estimation and Scheduling: Master the skills to estimate project costs accurately and to plan project schedules with utmost precision.
Best Practices Acquisition: Learn and adopt industry best practices essential for conducting high-quality projects.
Resource Optimization: Discover how to utilize available resources efficiently to maximize project outcomes.
Communication Enhancement: Improve communication skills to facilitate better interaction within the project team and with external stakeholders.
Risk Mitigation: Learn to identify potential project risks and understand strategies to mitigate them proactively.
Training Methodology
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Training Outline
The following program is planned for this course. However, the course instructor(s) may modify this program before or during the course for technical reasons with no prior notice to participants. Nevertheless, the course objectives will always be met:
DAY 1
Registration & Coffee
Welcome & Introduction
Pre-Test
Introduction to Project Management & PMI
The Standard for Project Management
Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct
The Importance of Project Management
Relationship of Project, Program, Portfolio & Operations Management
Project Management Business Documents
The 5 Project Management Process Groups
Break
The Environment in Which Projects Operate
Overview
Enterprise Environmental Factors
Organizational Process Assets
Organizational Systems
The Role of the Project Manager
Overview
Definition of a Project Manager
The Project Manager’s Sphere of Influence
Break
The Role of the Project Manager (cont’d)
Project Manager Competencies
Performing Integration
Recap
Quiz # 1
DAY 2
Quiz # 2
Project Integration Management
Develop Project Charter
Develop Project Management Plan
Direct & Manage Project Work
Manage Project Knowledge
Break
Project Integration Management (cont’d)
Monitor & Control Project Work
Perform Integrated Change Control
Close Project or Phase
Project Scope Management
Plan Scope Management
Collect Requirements
Define Scope
Break
Project Scope Management (cont’d)
Create WBS
Validate Scope
Control Scope
Recap
Quiz # 3
DAY 3
Quiz # 4
Project Schedule Management
Plan Schedule Management
Define Activities
Sequence Activities
Break
Project Schedule Management (cont’d)
Estimate Activity Durations
Develop Schedule
Control Schedule
Project Cost Management
Plan Cost Management
Estimate Costs
Break
Project Cost Management (cont’d)
Determine Budget
Control Costs
Recap
Quiz # 5
DAY 4
Quiz # 6
Project Quality Management
Plan Quality Management
Break
Project Quality Management (cont’d)
Manage Quality
Control Quality
Project Resource Management
Plan Resource Management
Estimate Activity Resources
Acquire Resources
Develop Team
Manage Team
Control Resources
Break
Project Communications Management
Plan Communications Management
Manage Communications
Monitor Communications
Agile project Management
Recap
Quiz # 7
DAY 5
Quiz # 8
Project Risk Management
Plan Risk Management
Identify Risks
Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
Break
Project Risk Management (cont’d)
Plan Risk Responses
Implement Risk Responses
Monitor Risks
Project Procurement Management
Plan Procurement Management
Conduct Procurements
Control Procurements
Identify Stakeholders
Plan Stakeholder Engagement
Manage Stakeholder Engagement
Monitor Stakeholder Engagement
Break
Ethics
Course Conclusion
Post-Test
Presentation of Course Certificates
Lunch & End of Course
Certification
Upon successfully finishing the course, you will be awarded a digital PMI® Certificate of Attendance, validating the completion of 35 hours of formal project management education.
Enrolling in this course allows you to adopt a systematic approach in preparing for the PMP® exam. The course uses authorized content developed and maintained by PMI® and is delivered by a seasoned project management consultant who is a PMI® Authorized Training Partner Instructor, and certified PMP®.
Once you have confirmed that you are eligible for the PMP exam, .it is recommended that you schedule your exam within 3 months of completing this course. All the information that you need on how to apply will be discussed during the workshop – you can find the information on the PMI® website (https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp/how-to-apply).
Terms and Conditions
Workshop Fees are payable at least one week before course commencement.
Cancellations cannot be made. However, the training can be rescheduled within 12 months at no additional cost.
