Course Content
Course Outline: Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Prep
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Module 2: Project Management Framework
Project Management Professional Course

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management & PMP

  • Overview of the PMP certification and PMI framework

  • The value of PMP in today’s business environment

  • Exam structure, eligibility, and application process

  • Understanding the PMI Talent Triangle

Module 2: Project Management Framework

  • Key concepts, terminology, and principles of project management

  • Project lifecycle vs. product lifecycle

  • Organizational structures and their impact on projects

  • Role of the project manager and stakeholders

Module 3: People – Leading and Managing Teams

  • Building high-performing teams

  • Conflict management and negotiation skills

  • Leadership styles and team motivation

  • Stakeholder communication and engagement strategies

Module 4: Process – Managing the Work of the Project

  • Project integration management

  • Defining scope and managing requirements

  • Work breakdown structure (WBS) development

  • Scheduling tools and techniques (Gantt, CPM, Agile timelines)

  • Cost estimation and budgeting

  • Quality planning and control

Module 5: Business Environment – Aligning with Strategy

  • Projects and organizational strategy

  • Compliance and regulatory considerations

  • Benefits realization and value delivery

  • Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in projects

Module 6: Risk and Change Management

  • Identifying, analyzing, and responding to project risks

  • Risk registers and mitigation strategies

  • Change control processes

  • Adaptive and predictive approaches to risk

Module 7: Agile and Hybrid Approaches

  • Understanding Agile principles and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean)

  • When to apply predictive, adaptive, or hybrid approaches

  • Scaling Agile for large projects and organizations

  • Blending traditional and Agile practices

Module 8: Tools, Techniques & Professional Ethics

  • Project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Trello, etc.)

  • Data analysis and decision-making models

  • Ethical responsibility and professional conduct as a PMP

Module 9: Exam Preparation & Practice Tests

  • Study strategies and tips for exam success

  • Reviewing key formulas and concepts

  • Mock exams and practice questions by domain

  • Final Q&A and readiness assessment