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Introduction

Module 1

Module 2

Project Integration Management
> Develop Project Charter
> Develop Project Management Plan
> Direct and manage Project Execution
> Monitor and Control Project Work
> Integrated Change Control
> Close Project
> Working with executives (project sponsor)
> Role of the manager/project office
Project Scope Management
> Project planning and cost control
> Trade-off analysis
> Life cycle phases
> Project charter
> Kickoff meeting
> Statement/scope of work (SOW)
> Work breakdown structure (WBS)
Project Time Management
> Activity Definition
> Activity Sequencing
> Activity Resource Estimate
> Activity Duration Estimating
> Schedule Development
> Schedule Control
> Limited vs. unlimited resources
> Fast-tracking projects
> Crashing a network

Module 3

Module 4

Module 5

Project Human Resources Management
> Human Resource Planning
> Acquire Project Team
> Manage Project Team
> Organisational structures
> Types of authority/power
> Conflict management
> Motivational needs of project personnel
> Leadership styles that work
> Project team building
Project Cost Management
> Estimating completion time/cost
> Cost Budgeting
> Cost control
> Earned value concepts
> Types of costs
> Capital investment concepts
> Contingency funds/management reserve
> Depreciation methods
Project Risk Management
> Risk Identification
> Qualitative Risk Analysis
> Quantitative Risk Analysis
> Risk Response Planning
> Risk Monitoring and Control
> Risk vs. uncertainty
> Formulation of risk mitigation strategies
> Risk vs. life-cycle phases

Module 6

Module 7

Module 8

Project Quality Management
> Quality Planning
> Perform Quality Assurance
> Perform Quality Control
> Overview of quality concepts
> Process vs. product control
> The cost of quality
> The seven tools of quality
> Combining project management
and quality management
Project Procurement Management
> Plan Purchases and Acquisitions
> Plan Contracting
> Request Seller Response
> Select Selllers
> Contract Administration
> Elements of a contract
> Types of contracts
> Contract management and legal aspects
> Contract negotiations ULE
Project Communications Management
> Develop effective communication skills
> How to listen effectively
> Break down barriers to effective communications
> Managing project conflicts
> Interpersonal skills for project managers
> Communicating with management
> Formal vs. informal communications
> Written, verbal and non-verbal
communication

Module 9

Module 10



Professional Responsibility
> Legal Requirements
> Professional communication
> Conflict Resolution Techniques
> Ethnic and Cultural Norms
> Professional Responsibility
> Ethical Standards
PMP® Exam information and Study Hints
> Certification Requirements
> PMP® Exam Format
> Fees
> Study Hints
> Practice Tests







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