Description
To be eligible for the PMP certification, you must first meet specific education and experience requirements. The PMP Exam Prep Boot Camp satisfies the requirements for contact hours of instruction. The final step in gaining certification is passing a multiple-choice, psychometric-based examination designed to objectively assess and measure your project management knowledge. It is recommended that you have achieved the experience requirements prior to taking this course.
This course qualifies you for the following PMI® Professional Development Units (PDUs):
Technical Project Management = 35
Total = 35
Skills Gained:
Prepare to take the PMP exam
Become familiar with PMBOK® Guide terms, definitions, and processes
Master test-taking techniques
Learn styles and types of questions found on the PMP exam
PMBOK® Guide’s five process groups, ten knowledge areas, and the area of professional and social responsibility
Topics Covered in this Official Boot Camp:
Before Class
Career Camps gets you fully prepared for your PMP exam from day one by loading you up with everything you need before the course even starts. You’ll enjoy 35 hours of live instruction, full access to PMI Choice®, and our exclusive custom portal packed with on-demand recorded lectures, comprehensive study guides, realistic practice exams, and full-length mock tests. On top of that, we provide extra reinforcement through bite-sized videos, interactive visuals, and quizzes designed to solidify your knowledge and boost your confidence.
Day 1: Introduction to Project Management and Initiation
Morning
Welcome and Course Overview
Introduction to PMP and PMBOK® Guide
Understanding Project Management Processes and Frameworks
Discussion: The Role of a Project Manager in Different Industries
Group Activity 1: Identifying Key Project Stakeholders in a Case Study
Afternoon
Project Initiation Process Group
Developing a Project Charter and Identifying Stakeholders
Lab 1: Creating a Project Charter for a Real-World Scenario
Group Discussion: Best Practices in Stakeholder Identification and Engagement
Day 2: Project Planning
Morning
Planning Process Group Overview
Developing a Project Management Plan
Lab 2: Creating a Comprehensive Project Management Plan
Group Activity 2: Defining Project Scope and Requirements
Afternoon
Developing Project Schedules and Cost Management
Risk Management Planning and Quality Management
Lab 3: Performing Risk Analysis and Creating a Risk Register
Group Discussion: Approaches to Effective Project Scheduling and Risk Mitigation
Day 3: Project Execution and Monitoring
Morning
Executing Process Group Overview
Directing and Managing Project Work
Lab 4: Managing Project Teams and Communications
Group Activity 3: Developing a Project Team and Stakeholder Engagement Plan
Afternoon
Monitoring and Controlling Process Group
Tracking Project Performance and Making Necessary Adjustments
Lab 5: Monitoring Project Progress Using Earned Value Management (EVM)
Group Discussion: Addressing Project Variances and Re-planning Strategies
Day 4: Project Closing and Exam Preparation
Morning
Closing Process Group Overview
Closing a Project or Phase and Ensuring Documentation Completion
Lab 6: Conducting a Project Closeout Meeting and Lessons Learned
Group Activity 4: Preparing a Project Closure Report
Afternoon
Review of Key Concepts and Exam Preparation
Lab 7: Practice Exam and Review of Sample Questions
Group Discussion: Exam Strategies and Tips for Success
Q&A Session and Closing Remarks
CAMPUS – Career Camps built out a stand alone training center (not a hotel conference room) with spacious classrooms, new desk, Herman Miller Aeron chairs & comfortable common areas. Each student has a dedicated desk with two monitors. Each classroom has a maximum of two rows – so everyone is able to be engaged without the “back row” feeling.
