Module-1: Introduction to PMP Prep and Overview Introduction to PMP and Nucleus Blended Program Agenda for the Workshop What is PMP and PMI all about Pre-requisites for PMP Exam About the PMP Exam, Format and what is tested Complete overview of the Blended PMP program How to make best use of class room and Nucleus resources Getting familiar with the terms and type of questions in PMP Exam
Module-2: Project Management Framework Introduction Agenda for the session Definition of a Project Salient features of P5 (Projects, Programs, Portfolio, Processes and Products) Project Management Office (PMO) The Triple Constraints (Six in number) Stakeholder Management Organization Structure- Types and analysis Project Life Cycle vs. Product Life Cycle Project Life Cycle Management and Hierarchy Mini – Exam (Self evaluated, Instructor analysis follows) Module-3: Project Management Processes Introduction Agenda for the session Project Life Cycle vs Project Management Process vs Project Management Activities The Five Project Management Process Groups and Nine Knowledge Areas Process Groups, Knowledge Areas and Project Management process Mapping Analysis of a Business case and Business need What happens in Each Process Groups Roles and Responsibilities Mini – Exam (Self evaluated, Instructor analysis follows) Module-4: Project Integration Management Introduction Agenda for the session What is Project Integration Management Development of a Project Charter and its key role The Key role of Project Manager, Project Team and Project Sponsor Project Selection Methods Challenges Benefit measurement methods (Murder board, Peer review etc) Constrained optimization methods (Integer programming, Dynamic programming etc) Economic models (NPV, IRR, ROI, Payback period etc) Enterprise environmental factors and Organizational process assets Nine management plans overview Requirements and change management plan Work Authorizations and correction actions The Integration Management Knowledge Area Develop Project Charter Develop Project Management Plan Direct and Manage Project Execution Monitor & Control Project work Perform Integrated Change Control Close Project or Phase Mini – Exam (Self evaluated, Instructor analysis follows) Module-5: Project Scope Management Introduction Agenda for the session What is Project Scope Management Product Scope vs. Project Scope Resolution of conflicting scope requirements and few case studies The Key terms in Project Scope Management The Project Scope Management Processes Collect Requirements Define Scope Create WBS Verify Scope Control Scope Mini – Exam (Self evaluated, Instructor analysis follows) Module-6: Project Time Management Introduction Agenda for the session What is Project Time Management Schedule management plan (A seemingly out of place plan) Rolling wave planning vs Progressive Elaboration The Key terms in Project Time Management Reserve Analysis (covered in cost and risk again) Critical chain and critical path computations Float- Total, Free and Project floads Leading and lagging management The Project Time Management Processes Define Activities Sequence Activities Estimate Activity Resources Estimate Activity Durations Develop Schedule Control Schedule Schedule Network Analysis Techniques Use of various time management charts- Network diagram, Milestone chart, Gantt charts Mini – Exam (Self evaluated, Instructor analysis follows) Module-7: Project Quality Management Introduction Agenda for the session What is Quality? What is Quality Management and the key roles involved? Quality theorists and marginal analysis technique Introduction to Six Sigma The Project Quality Management Processes Plan Quality Perform Quality Assurance Perform Quality Control Seven Basic tools of Quality Statistical sampling and few sample case studies Cost of Quality: Modern theory Mini – Exam (Self evaluated, Instructor analysis follows) Module-8: Introduction to Project Cost Management Introduction Agenda for the session What is Project Cost Management Cost accounts or control accounts and its benefits Difference Between Cost Estimating and Cost Budgeting Value analysis and when it can be beneficial The Project Cost Management Processes Estimate Costs Determine Budget Control Costs Earned Value Analysis (Backward looking indices) TCPI (Forward looking indices) Mini – Exam (Self evaluated, Instructor analysis follows) Module-9: Project Human Resource Management Introduction Agenda for the session What is Human Resource Management Roles and Responsibilities of the Project Sponsor, Team, Stakeholders Functional Manager vs. Project Manager Problem solving process The Project Human Resource Management Processes Develop Human Resource Plan Acquire Project Team Develop Project Team Manage Project Team Conflict Management Powers of Project Manager Leadership and Management theories Motivation Theories and few sample case studies Mini – Exam (Self evaluated, Instructor analysis follows) Module-10: Project Communication Management Introduction Agenda for the session What is Communication Communication Methods, Technology and Channels Basic Communication Model The Communication Management Knowledge Area Identify Stakeholders Plan Communications Distribute Information Manage Stakeholder Expectations Report Performance A few project communication related case studies Mini – Exam (Self evaluated, Instructor analysis follows) Module-11: Project Risk Management Introduction Agenda for the session What is Risk How is risk calculated, Utility theory introduction Risk Categorization Decision Tree Risk Reserve Analysis The Risk Management Knowledge Area Processes Plan Risk Management Identify Risk Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis Plan Risk Responses Monitor and control Risks Monte carlo simulation and sample case studies for project risk management Mini – Exam (Self evaluated, Instructor analysis follows) Module-12: Project Procurement Management Introduction What is a Contract Centralized vs. Decentralized contracting Different Types of Contracts and comparison How to choose contracts: A few sample case studies Key terms in Procurement Management The Procurement Management Knowledge Area Plan Procurements Conduct Procurements Administer Procurements Close Procurements Mini – Exam (Self evaluated, Instructor analysis follows) Module-13: Professional and Social Responsibility Introduction Agenda for the session Responsibility: Ensure Individual Integrity Respect: Contribute to Project Management Knowledge Base Honesty: Enhance self Professional competence Fairness: Promote Stakeholder collaboration General comments and common pitfalls A few sample case studies and professional responsibility and its benefits Mini – Exam (Self evaluated, Instructor analysis follows) Quarter Test- 50 Questions in one hour followed by discussion and analysis Additional FREE MS project 2010 Overview of MS Project 2010 Setting up project Time management Earned Value management Base lining and making changes Combining multiple projects Additional FREE session: Exam Prep and Continued Support Exam preparation guidelines Exam preparation schedule Exam center layout and facility de-briefing Continued support and consultant availability post-workshop Application filling up and process simplification documents Alumni and online content logins http://www.nucleusexecutivetraining.com/PMPCertification.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "project managment" group. 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