Day – 1

Simplilearn PMP Preparation course content is structured as under:

• Introduction
• Agenda
• What is PMP and PMI
• Pre-requisite for PMP Exam
• About the PMP Exam
• PMP Exam Syllabus
• About Simplilearn PMP Preparation Tutorial

Lesson 2: Project Management Framework

• Introduction
• Agenda
• Definition of a Project
• What is Project Management
• What is Program Management
• What is Portfolio Management
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• The Triple Constraints
• Stakeholder Management
• Organization Structure
• Project Life Cycle vs. Product Life Cycle
• Quiz

Lesson 3: Project Management Process

• Introduction
• Agenda
• Project Life Cycle vs Project Management Process
• The Five Project Management Process Groups
• Process Groups, Knowledge Areas and Project Management process Mapping
• What happens in Each Process Groups
• Quiz

Lesson 4: Project Integration Management

• Introduction
• Agenda
• What is Project Integration Management
• The Key role of Project Manager, Project Team and Project Sponsor
• Project Selection Methods
• The Integration Management Knowledge Area

1. Develop Project Charter
2. Develop Project Management Plan
3. Direct and Manage Project Execution
4. Monitor & Control Project work
5. Perform Integrated Change Control
6. Close Project or Phase

• Quiz

• Introduction
• Agenda
• What is Project Scope Management
• Product Scope vs. Project Scope
• The Key terms in Project Scope Management
• The Project Scope Management Processes

1. Collect Requirements
2. Define Scope
3. Create WBS
4. Verify Scope
5. Control Scope

• Quiz

Lesson 6: Project Time Management

• Introduction
• Agenda
• What is Project Time Management
• What is Project Schedule
• The Key terms in Project Time Management
• The Project Time Management Processes

1. Define Activities
2. Sequence Activities
3. Estimate Activity Resources
4. Estimate Activity Durations
5. Develop Schedule
6. Control Schedule

• Schedule Network Analysis Techniques
• Quiz

Lesson 7: Project Cost Management

• Introduction
• Agenda
• What is Project Cost Management
• Difference Between Cost Estimating and Cost Budgeting
• Control Account
• The Project Cost Management Processes

1. Estimate Costs
2. Determine Budget
3. Control Costs

• Earned Value Management
• Project Selection Methods
• Quiz

Day – 2

• Introduction
• Agenda
• What is Quality?
• What is Quality Management?
• Cost of Quality
• The Project Quality Management Processes

1. Plan Quality
2. Perform Quality Assurance
3. Perform Quality Control

• Seven Basic tools of Quality
• Introduction to Six Sigma
• Quiz

Lesson 9 : Project Human Resource Management

• Introduction
• Agenda
• What is Human Resource Management
• Roles and Responsibilities of the Project Sponsor
• Functional Manager vs. Project Manager
• The Project Human Resource Management Processes
• Develop Human Resource Plan

1. Acquire Project Team
2. Develop Project Team
3. Manage Project Team

• Conflict Management
• Powers of Project Manager
• Motivation Theory
• Quiz

Lesson 10: Project Communication Management

• Introduction
• Agenda
• What is Communication
• Communication Methods, Technology and Channels
• Basic Communication Model
• The Communication Management Knowledge Area

1. Identify Stakeholders
2. Plan Communications
3. Distribute Information
4. Manage Stakeholder Expectations

• Report Performance
• Quiz

• Introduction
• Agenda
• What is Risk
• How is risk calculated
• Risk Categorization
• Decision Tree
• Risk Reserve
• The Risk Management Knowledge Area

1. Plan Risk Management
2. Identify Risk
3. Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
4. Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
5. Plan Risk Responses

• Quiz

Lesson 12: Project Procurement Management

• Introduction
• Agenda
• What is a Contract
• Centralized vs. Decentralized contracting
• Different Types of Contract
• Key terms in Procurement Management
• The Procurement Management Knowledge Area

1. Plan Procurements
2. Conduct Procurements
3. Administer Procurements
4. Close Procurements

• Quiz

Lesson 13 Professional and Social Responsibility

• Introduction
• Agenda
• Ensure Individual Integrity
• Contribute to Project Management Knowledge Base
• Enhance self Professional competence
• Promote Stakeholder collaboration
• Quiz

Online Learning – 3 Months

1. Access to E-Learning content for a period of 90 days at simplilearn LMS (learning management system)
2. On-demand access – Self paced learning; 24/7 accessibility makes it easier to learn at your own pace and at your own place.
3. Access to weekly webinars for additional study support from the trainer.
4. Simulated practice tests – helps you assess your learning progress, identify areas of improvement
5. Downloadable study material for offline reference.

Benefits of E-learning

• Complement your classroom training learning with follow-up study through e-learning
• You’re unbound by time – courses are available 24/7
• You’re unbound by place – study at home, work, or on the road
• Online learning – Doesn’t require physical attendance
• Learning is self-paced at your own place
• Read materials online or download them for reading later
• Develop Human Resource Plan