PMP Training in Bangalore

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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

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