PMP Prep Course

PMP Prep Course based on the PMBOK® Guide – 7th Edition and PMP Handbook.
Complies with the 2021 PMP Exam Content Outline.

Description

The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is the most significant industry-recognized certification for project managers globally. As a PMP, you can work across any industry, apply any methodology, and operate in any location. Achieving PMP certification can significantly enhance salary and career prospects. Additionally, organizations benefit significantly when more than one-third of their project managers are PMP-certified, showing improvements in completing projects on time, within budget, and aligned with goals.

PMP certification ensures you are proficient in the global language of project management, connecting you with a vast community of professionals, organizations, and experts worldwide. If you are an experienced project manager responsible for all aspects of project delivery and managing cross-functional teams, this certification is for you.

Course Features

• Theoretical and Practical Elements: The course includes both theoretical instruction and practical exercises based on the PMBOK® Guide’s core project management concepts.
• Preparation Techniques: Techniques include identifying knowledge gaps, studying challenging topics systematically, and reinforcing learning through tests with typical exam questions provided by KnowlegeMap™ (KnowledgeMap.pm).

Instructor: Anatolii Savin, PfMP, PMP, M.S.P.M., MCP

Duration: 5 days* (35 hours) with post-training support for 2 months.
Participants: 8-12 people.
*Upon request, the course intensity can be adjusted (e.g., 4 days of 9 hours, or 9 days of 4 hours, among other schedules).

Upcoming Trainings

Target Audience

This program is designed for professionals aiming to prepare for and pass the PMP* exam to stand out in the job market and maximize their earning potential. It is ideal for:

• Project management professionals,
• Project and program managers,
• Managers and employees of project management offices,
• Project administrators,
• Project management consultants,
• Team leaders and project team members.

*These professionals can earn 35 contact hours of formal project management education from a training provider categorized as type E “Training companies or consultants (e.g., training schools)”.
Important Note: To become a PMP, you do NOT need PDUs; you only need 35 “contact hours of formal education.” Anyone stating otherwise may not be fully informed about PMI’s requirements or may be misleading you. For more information, refer to the official PMI requirements.

Prerequisites

• Must meet PMI’s eligibility requirements.
  
• Should have experience in project management or active participation in project activities.
  
• Must possess a solid understanding of project management fundamentals.

Knowledge and Skills

• Completing the PMI website application.
  
• Documenting months of experience and training hours.
  
• Navigating the audit process with ease.
  
• Paying for the exam and scheduling the exam date.
  
• Deciding whether to take the exam online or at a test center.
  
• Understanding types of exam questions and the best strategies for analyzing them.
  
• Selecting appropriate literature and simulators.
  
• Familiarizing with the exam structure and the testing interface.
  
• Identifying common mistakes made during the exam.
  
• Utilizing life hacks for PMP exam preparation and successful passing.
  
• Assessing personal strengths and weaknesses, identifying knowledge gaps that need addressing.
  
• Creating a personalized training schedule and approach to studying and test-taking.
  
• Mastering the most important PMBOK terms and concepts.
  
• Learning key elements of the PMBOK Guide and PMP Exam Content Outline Requirements.
  

Benefits of the Course

1. A pre-test to assess current knowledge levels and identify gaps.
   
2. Assistance with preparing and submitting the PMI application.
   
3. Insights into weak topics and complex questions.
   
4. A tailored schedule for further training.
   
5. A certificate verifying 35 hours of study.
   
6. Access to course materials and results.
   
7. Post-training support:
   • Full access to the KnowlegeMap™ platform.
   • Progress tracking and statistics accumulation.
   • Two additional online classes, each one hour long, held 14 and 42 days after training.

Topics Covered by the PMP Prep Course

Module 1: “Completing PMI Formal Requirements”

Gain an overview of PMP certification and PMI requirements, including:

• Navigating the PMI website and understanding official documents like the PMP Handbook and PMP Exam Content Outline.
  
• Exploring the benefits of PMI membership.
  
• Completing and reviewing the application; understanding the audit process.
  
• Choosing the method of taking the exam, understanding payment options, and planning the exam date.
  
• Approaching preparation and using the KnowlegeMap™ interface.

Module 2: “Creating a Highly Effective Team”

Learn how to define team ground rules, build a common understanding, and engage and support virtual teams:

• Build a team
• Ensure team members/stakeholders are adequately trained
• Build shared understanding
• Support team performance
• Address and remove impediments, obstacles, and blockers for the team
• Empower team members and stakeholders
• Engage and support virtual teams
• Promote team performance through the application of emotional intelligence

Module 3: “Leading the Team the Right Way”

Learn to collaborate with stakeholders, lead a team, and manage conflicts:

• Lead a team
• Define team ground rules
• Manage conflict
• Negotiate project agreements
• Collaborate with stakeholders
• Mentor relevant stakeholders

Module 4: “Project Launch”

Discover how to engage stakeholders, plan and manage project content, and assess and manage risks:

• Execute project with the urgency required to deliver business value
• Manage communications
• Assess and manage risks
• Engage stakeholders
• Plan and manage budget and resources
• Plan and manage schedule
• Plan and manage quality of products/deliverables
• Plan and manage scope

Module 5: “Execution of Work”

Learn how to manage project changes, identify appropriate project methods and practices, and organize project governance:

• Integrate project planning activities
• Manage project changes
• Plan and manage procurement
• Manage project artifacts
• Determine appropriate project methodology/methods and practices
• Establish project governance structure
• Manage project issues
• Ensure knowledge transfer for project continuity
• Plan and manage project/phase closure or transitions

Module 6: “Constantly Remember Business”

Learn to assess changes in the business and external environment, support organizational change, and improve processes:

• Plan and manage project compliance
• Evaluate and deliver project benefits and value
• Evaluate and address external business environment changes for impact on scope
• Support organizational change

Module 7: “Passing the Certification Exam”

Ensure your success with:

• A PMP mock exam.
• Registration for the exam.
• Final instructions.
• PMP preparation tips (referred to as “PMP hacks”)

Practical Exercises of the PMP Prep Course

Throughout the training and during the subsequent two months of support, trainees receive feedback on the quality of their learning through the KnowlegeMap™. This tool helps identify gaps in their project management knowledge. According to the PMP Exam Content Outline, a project manager’s knowledge is categorized into 35 tasks across three domains (an example of the KnowledgeMap is shown in the figure).

During mock exams, specialists respond to questions correctly or incorrectly, and all answers are recorded in the system. Since each question relates to specific tasks and domains, this process provides a comprehensive overview of which topics need further attention. Preparation for the PMP exam continues until all topics are marked in green on the KnowledgeMap, with each section ideally having at least 75% correct answers.

To access the KnowlegeMap™, visit KnowledgeMap.pm.

Training Order the PMP Prep Course

To order training or receive additional training consultations, please visit the CONTACTS section at PMDoc.ua/Contacts. To customize the training or receive detailed information about its content, please contact the instructor, Anatolii Savin, directly:
Phone/Messengers: +380 (67) 744-4615
Email: anatolii@savin.pm