Introduction PMP Certificate Course Outline

Course Duration: 40 hours
Course Code: MA01
Course Credit: 4
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants should be able to
1. Produce a project plan to ensure successful delivery and stakeholder satisfaction
2. Participants can plan and run projects using best practices in a 6-step project management process
3. Implement risk management techniques and mitigation strategies, estimate and schedule task work and duration with confidence
4. Implement monitoring tools and controls to keep you fully in command of the project
5. Recognize and practice the leadership skills needed to run a motivated team
Prerequisites:
With intermediate English, and management skills in Canada.
Who should Attend:
Individuals who need to strengthen their project management skill sets, those new to project management, or project managers seeking a refresher on fundamental project management knowledge, skills and tools.
Course Content:
1 Project Management Introduction

2 Integration Management
This session discusses the process required to ensure that the various elements of a project are properly coordinated. An overview of project plan development, project plan execution and change control is presented.

3 Scope Management
Project success or failure depends on the quality of the project scope and how clearly it is defined within the organizational context. Focus is on developing a high quality scope statement, cost/benefit analysis, project constraints and alternatives, project objectives, work breakdown structure, project master schedule, work authorization, scope reporting, control systems and project termination.

4 Time Management
The success of a project depends on the quality and effective use of time management. The focus is on time control and management. Areas of concentration are work breakdown structure, network models, task analysis, resource time management, project team responsibilities, schedule planning and control using critical path methods.

5 Cost Management
Financial planning and cost controls are principal functions of the project manager. This activity covers the entire project life cycle and is an integral part of the project management process. Focus is on financial analysis, cost estimating, forecasting, cost control and cost reporting.

6 Quality Management
High quality is paramount for a successful project. Focus is on total quality philosophy, quality assurance, quality control, cost of quality and quality conformance.

7 Communications Management
Successful project managers must be able to communicate effectively with the project team, support staff, corporate management and clients. Focus is on communication vehicles, listening and presentation skills, audience definition and identification process, and communication channels and barriers.

8 Human Resources Management
This is the discipline of directing and coordinating people throughout the life of the project. It uses administrative, behavioral and organizational knowledge to achieve project success. Focus is on leadership skills, team building, motivation, conflict management, compensation and organizational structure alternatives.

9 Risk Management
Project managers recognize the process of project planning, scheduling and controlling. However, risk is more difficult to define and manage in the real world because of uncertainty and the vague use of contingency. Focus is on risk definition, identification, mitigation and deflection, as well as contingency planning.

10 Contracts and Procurement Management
Procurement is the process by which goods and services are acquired, usually by contract. Focus is on material source selection, pre-qualification of vendors, contract types, procurement documents, invitation to bid, bid responses and evaluation, contract risk assessment, contract negotiation, contract award and conflict resolution.

11 Professional Responsibility
Ensure individual integrity and professionalism, contributing to the project management knowledge base, enhance individual competence, balance stakeholder’s interests and interact with team and stakeholders in a professional and cooperative manner.

12 Sample Projects Analysis 

 
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