Day 1:
Fundamentals of Project Management
Overview of project management frameworks and methodologies (predictive, agile, hybrid).
Key concepts: project lifecycle, project phases, and organizational influences.
Roles and responsibilities of project managers and stakeholders.
Introduction to the PMP exam structure, eligibility, and application process.
Day 2:
Planning and Initiating Projects
Developing project charters and stakeholder management plans.
Defining scope, objectives, and deliverables with clarity.
Creating project schedules using critical path and other techniques.
Resource management and cost estimation strategies.
Day 3:
Executing and Monitoring Projects
Managing project execution and quality assurance processes.
Tracking project progress with key performance indicators (KPIs).
Risk identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
Effective communication plans and stakeholder engagement techniques.
Day 4:
Advanced Tools, Techniques, and Agile Practices
Utilizing project management tools: Gantt charts, Kanban boards, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
Agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, and adaptive project management.
Managing changes: change control systems and impact assessments.
Ethical and professional conduct in project management.
Day 5:
Exam Preparation and Real-World Application
Comprehensive review of all PMP knowledge areas and process groups.
Mock exams and practice questions to reinforce learning.
Strategies for exam success: time management and answering complex questions.
Applying PMP concepts in real-world projects: case studies and best practices.
