pm.Praxis (Version 8.0)

Applied Project Management Course
Based on the PMBOK Guide – 8th Edition

Harness the power of modern project management practices and lead successful projects with confidence.

pm.Praxis (version 8.0) is a cutting-edge training program designed to equip participants with the tools, knowledge, and practical understanding required for leading modern projects with efficiency and efficacy. Anchored in the principles and processes of the PMBOK Guide – Eighth Edition, the training is an immersive experience, combining theoretical knowledge with practical exercises to ensure real-world applicability.

Instructor: Anatolii Savin, PMP, PfMP, M.S.P.M
Training Duration: 2-5 days (the depth of the PMBOK study can be adjusted based on customer request or industry specifics).
Number of Participants: 9-15 people (for classroom training) or unlimited (for online training)
Language: Ukrainian or English.

Target Audience

This training is tailored for:

• Senior Management.
• Current and aspiring Project Managers looking to enhance their skillset and embrace the latest best practices.
• Team Leaders, Department Heads, and Managers who handle multiple projects or initiatives and seek a structured approach to project management.
• Employees of the Project Management Office.
• Business Analysts, Consultants, and key Technicians and Experts who want to integrate project management practices into their work.
• Organizations aiming to standardize their project management processes and build a culture of continuous improvement.
• Individuals seeking knowledge in agile and hybrid approaches.
• Professionals* planning to pursue PMP or CAPM certification.
• Professionals** already holding PMP certification.

*These professionals can accrue between 16 to 32 contact hours of formal training in project management from a Type D training provider, such as “Training companies or consultants (e.g., training schools).“
**These professionals can earn between 16 to 32 PDUs.

Knowledge and Skills Acquired

Upon completion of the pm.Praxis (version 8.0) training, participants will:

• Have a deep understanding of the principles and practices outlined in the PMBOK Guide – 8th Edition.
• Be equipped to form, lead, and maintain high-performing project teams.
• Understand and adeptly manage project life cycles from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Develop strategies for effective stakeholder collaboration, conflict management, and team leadership.
• Have the tools and knowledge to manage project changes, choose appropriate methodologies, and set up robust project governance.
• Be prepared to handle challenges in the business environment, manage risks, and ensure delivery of project benefits and values.

Main Topics to be Covered

Module 1: “Introduction to Project Management”
To provide participants with a holistic understanding of the modern foundations of project management according to the PMBOK Guide – 8th Edition and to establish a strong context for further learning:

• Fundamentals of project management
• What’s new in the PMBOK® Guide – 8th Edition
• A system for value delivery
• The 6 project management principles
• Project development approaches (Agile, Waterfall)
• The Project life cycle and the 5 focus areas
• The 7 project management performance domains
• Tailoring the PMBOK mindset to your project
• Project management systems and the role of the PM Office
• The use of Artificial Intelligence in supporting project teams

Module 2: “Building a High-Performance Team”
Acquire the skills to set team ground rules, establish mutual understanding, engage, and support virtual teams:

• Team formation
• Preparing team members and stakeholders adequately
• Building mutual understanding
• Maintaining team productivity
• Identifying and addressing team barriers and blockers
• Enhancing the capabilities of team members and stakeholders
• Engaging and supporting virtual teams
• Boosting team productivity using emotional intelligence

Module 3: “Leading the Team the Right Way”
Learn how to collaborate with stakeholders, manage the team, and resolve conflicts:

• Team leadership
• Establishing key team rules
• Conflict management
• Setting project agreements
• Collaboration with stakeholders
• Mentoring the relevant stakeholders

Module 4: “Initiating the Project”
Master the skills of engaging stakeholders, planning and managing project content, assessing, and managing risks:

• Implementing the project with urgency to deliver business value
• Communication management
• Risk assessment and management
• Engaging stakeholders
• Budget and resource planning and management
• Schedule planning and management
• Quality planning and management of deliverables/results
• Content planning and management

Module 5: “Executing the Work”
Learn how to manage project changes, identify appropriate project methodologies and practices, and organize project governance:

• Integrating operations with project planning
• Project change management
• Planning and managing procurements
• Project artifact management
• Determining suitable project methodologies/methods and practices
• Establishing a project governance structure
• Project issue management
• Ensuring knowledge transfer for project continuity
• Planning and managing project phase transitions or closures

Module 6: “Always Keeping Business in Mind”
Understand how to assess changes in the business and external environment, support organizational changes, and refine processes:

• Planning and managing project alignment
• Assessing and delivering project benefits and value
• Evaluating external business environment changes for content impact
• Supporting organizational transformations

Training Technical Setup

For In-Class Training:

• A classroom equipped with:
  • Projector and screen
  • Whiteboard or flip chart
• Training materials and workbooks
• Supplies for exercises

For Online Training:
For required software, equipment, and settings, please visit PMDoc.ua/en/trainings/on-line.

Practical Training Exercises

Participants will engage in a series of hands-on exercises that foster real-world skills, including:

1. Preliminary Test: Assess the initial orientation in the domain of project management to gauge the readiness level of the group and adjust content delivery.
2. Project Selection Group Exercise: Choose a project (serving as a continuous example throughout the training) and draft its concept.
3. Project Charter Development: Collaboratively craft a Project Charter.
4. WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) Creation: Develop a comprehensive WBS for the selected project.
5. Team Problem-solving Test: Tackle challenges in project stage planning as a group.
6. Project Scheduling & Critical Path Method Exercise: Design a project schedule and analyze using the Critical Path Method.
7. Project Milestone Determination: Collaboratively pinpoint key project milestones.
8. Project Reporting Exercise: Create project reports based on S-curves and milestone lists.
9. Risk Identification and Response Planning: Identify potential project risks and strategize appropriate response actions.
10. Multi-project Management Simulation: Practice multi-project management skills in situations with limited company resources and address resource conflicts.
11. Client Requirement Understanding Game: Hone skills in understanding client requirements and delivering completed projects.
12. Final KnowledgeMap Test: Evaluate the comprehensive assimilation of training material.

Booking the Training

To book the training and for additional consultation, visit CONTACTS: PMDoc.ua/Contacts. For training customization and detailed information about the content, please contact instructor Anatolii Savin:

• Phone: +380 (67) 744-4615
• Email: anatolii@savin.pm