PMI's PMP

PMP Course/Exam Objectives

• Chapter 1: Initiating the Project
  • Perform project assessment based upon available ...nsor, customer, and other subject matter experts
  • Define the high-level scope of the project based on the business and compliance requirements
  • Perform key stakeholder analysis using brainstro...nterviewing, and other data-gathering techniques
  • Identify and document high-level risks, assumpti...ronment, historical data, and/or expert judgment
  • Develop the project charter by further gathering and analyzing stakeholder requirements
  • Obtain approval for the project charter from the sponsor and customer (if required)
• Chapter 2: Planning the Project
  • Assess detailed project requirements, constraint... and the use of requirement-gathering techniques
  • Create the work breakdown structure with the team by deconstructing the scope
  • Develop a budget plan based on the project scope using estimating techniques.
  • Develop a project schedule based on the project timeline, scope, and resource plan.
  • Develop a human resource management plan by defi...and responsibilities of the project team members
  • Develop a communication plan based on the projec...structure and external stakeholder requirements.
  • Develop a procurement plan based on the project scope and schedule.
  • Develop a quality management plan based on the project scope and requirements.
  • Develop a change management plan by defining how changes will be handled.
  • Plan risk management by developing a risk manage...reqgister and defining reisk response strategies
  • Present the project plan to the key stakeholders (if required).
  • Conduct a kick-off meeting with all key stakeholders
• Chapter 3: Executing the Project
  • Obtain and manage project resources including ou...d deliverables by following the procurement plan
  • Execute Tasks Defined in the Project Plan
  • Implement the quality management plan using the appropriate tools and techniques
  • Implement approved changes according to the change management plan
  • Implement approved actions and follow the risk management plan and risk register.
  • Maximize team perfoamnce through leading, mentoring, traiing, and motivating team members
• Chapter 4: Monitoring and Controlling the Project
  • Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
  • Manage changes to the project scope, scheduel, a...n and communication approved changes to the team
  • Ensure that project deliverables conform to the ...t plan by using appropriate tools and techniques
  • Update the risk register and risk response plan ...and implementing appropriate response strategies
  • Assess corrective actions on the issue register ...ssues by using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Communicate project status to stakeholders for their feedback.
• Chapter 5: Closing the Project
  • Obtain final acceptance of the project deliverables by working with the sponsor and/or customer
  • Transfer the ownership of deliverables to the as...stakeholder in accordance with the project plan.
  • Obtain financial, legal, and administrative closure using generally accepted practices
  • Distribute the final project report including al...d information, project variances, and any issues
  • Collate lessons learned through comprehensive project review
  • Archive project documents and mateiral
  • Measure customer satisfaction at the end of the project by capturing customer feedback
• Chapter 6: Professional Responsibility
  • Ensure Individual Integrity
  • Contribute to the Project Management Knowledge Base
  • Enhance Personal Professional Competence
  • Promote Interaction Among Stakeholders

Career Prospects

A PMI-PMP certified professional has several career opportunities open up to them, including:

• Project Manager
• Project Administrator

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