1. Program at a Glance
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Program | Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Preparation |
Training Format | Live, instructor-led training |
Duration | 12 weeks |
Training Hours | 36 hours |
Schedule | Fridays, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
Learning Approach | Structured lessons, practical examples, case studies and mock exams |
Certification Alignment | PMP® certification exam preparation |
2. The Roadmap: Nine Learning Modules
The program follows a structured learning path covering project management fundamentals, planning, team leadership, project execution, organisational considerations and examination preparation.
Module | What It Covers | Learning Purpose |
|---|---|---|
1. Introduction to PMP® and Project Management | PMI, PMP certification, project management fundamentals, project life cycles, roles, ethics and standards. | Build a foundation in project management and understand the PMP certification pathway. |
2. The Big Picture – Domains, Life Cycle and Governance | PMP examination domains, project life cycles, predictive, adaptive and hybrid approaches, governance and organisational structures. | Understand the wider project environment and how projects align with organisational objectives. |
3. Stakeholders, Project Vision and Communication | Project vision, stakeholder identification and analysis, engagement planning, communication and expectation management. | Develop effective stakeholder relationships and maintain a shared understanding of project goals. |
4. Team Leadership, Conflict Management and Knowledge Transfer | Leadership styles, team collaboration, decision-making, conflict resolution, team development and knowledge sharing. | Build productive project teams and manage team performance effectively. |
5. Core Planning – Scope, Value, Resources, Finance and Risk | Requirements, scope, WBS, business value, resource allocation, budgeting, cost management and risk planning. | Develop practical project plans and manage the key factors that influence project delivery. |
6. Integrated Planning – Delivery Approach, Schedule, Quality and Procurement | Integrated project plans, dependencies, scheduling, estimation, critical path, quality management and procurement. | Coordinate project planning activities and establish a structured approach to delivery. |
7. Project Execution, Monitoring, Change and Issue Management | Project execution, performance tracking, KPIs, reporting, change control, issue management and escalation. | Monitor project performance, manage changes and respond effectively to project challenges. |
8. Business Environment, Organisational Change and Project Closure | Governance, compliance, business environment analysis, organisational change, sustainability and project closure. | Understand organisational influences, support transitions and complete projects systematically. |
9. PMP Examination Preparation and Review | Domain revision, project management concepts, scenario-based questions, question formats, time management and examination readiness. | Consolidate learning and prepare for the PMP certification examination. |
3. Foundational Track – Academic Classes
The academic classes are organised into nine modules, progressing from foundational project management concepts to examination preparation.
Module 1: Introduction to PMP® and Project Management
Introduction to the Project Management Institute (PMI) and PMP® certification.
Overview of the PMP Examination Content Outline (ECO).
Fundamentals of project management and key terminology.
Understanding projects, programmes and portfolios.
Project characteristics, objectives and organisational alignment.
Roles and responsibilities of a project manager.
Professional conduct, ethics and responsibilities.
Overview of project management standards and frameworks.
PMP certification application process and examination overview.
Module 2: The Big Picture – Domains, Life Cycle and Governance
Overview of the three PMP examination domains: People, Process and Business Environment.
Key responsibilities and tasks covered under each examination domain.
Understanding project life cycles and development approaches.
Predictive, adaptive/agile and hybrid project management.
Selecting the right development approach based on project requirements.
Project phases, milestones and delivery structures.
Project governance, decision-making and accountability.
Organisational structures and their influence on project delivery.
Organisational Process Assets (OPAs) and Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEFs).
Business value, benefits realisation and project success.
Sustainability considerations in project management.
The role of emerging technologies in project environments.
Module 3: Stakeholders, Project Vision and Communication
Establishing and communicating a common project vision.
Understanding stakeholder roles and responsibilities.
Stakeholder identification and analysis.
Assessing stakeholder influence, interest, expectations and impact.
Stakeholder engagement planning and implementation.
Managing internal and external customer expectations.
Building trust and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
Aligning stakeholder expectations with project objectives.
Communication planning and selecting appropriate communication methods.
Managing feedback, transparency and collaboration.
Project reporting and stakeholder communication.
Monitoring stakeholder satisfaction and responding to changing expectations.
Module 4: Team Leadership, Conflict Management and Knowledge Transfer
Project team structures, roles and responsibilities.
Leadership styles and selecting an appropriate leadership approach.
Building collaboration and a productive team environment.
Empowering teams and supporting decision-making.
Establishing team expectations and ground rules.
Managing team performance and accountability.
Identifying sources and causes of conflict.
Conflict resolution, negotiation and problem-solving techniques.
Managing diverse skills, experiences and perspectives.
Supporting team development and continuous learning.
Knowledge identification, documentation and transfer.
Capturing lessons learned and promoting team collaboration.
Team leadership across predictive, adaptive and hybrid environments.
Module 5: Core Planning – Scope, Value, Resources, Finance and Risk
Understanding project requirements and expected outcomes.
Defining project scope and deliverables.
Requirements gathering, analysis and prioritisation.
Scope decomposition and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Managing scope changes and expectations.
Value-based delivery and benefits realisation.
Prioritising work based on business value.
Incremental delivery and measuring outcomes.
Identifying and planning project resources.
Resource allocation, capacity and utilisation.
Project cost estimation and budgeting fundamentals.
Financial planning and cost management.
Identifying, analysing and prioritising project risks.
Risk response strategies and contingency planning.
Maintaining risk registers and monitoring risk exposure.
Considering sustainability and technology-related risks.
Module 6: Integrated Planning – Delivery Approach, Schedule, Quality and Procurement
Developing an integrated project management plan.
Identifying project dependencies, constraints and assumptions.
Coordinating scope, schedule, cost, resource and risk plans.
Selecting and tailoring project delivery strategies.
Integrating predictive, adaptive and hybrid planning approaches.
Activity definition, sequencing and dependency management.
Estimation techniques and schedule development.
Milestones, schedule baselines and critical path analysis.
Adaptive scheduling, iteration planning and backlog management.
Quality planning and quality management processes.
Quality assurance, quality control and acceptance criteria.
Cost of quality and continuous quality improvement.
Procurement planning and vendor selection.
Contract types, supplier relationships and procurement management.
Managing project documentation and planning updates.
Module 7: Project Execution, Monitoring, Change and Issue Management
Directing and managing project execution.
Coordinating teams, resources and project activities.
Tracking project progress against agreed objectives.
Monitoring project performance using metrics and KPIs.
Reviewing schedule, cost, scope and quality performance.
Project status reporting, dashboards and documentation.
Managing change requests and change control processes.
Evaluating the impact of proposed changes.
Implementing approved changes and updating project plans.
Identifying and managing project issues and impediments.
Recognising when a risk becomes an issue.
Prioritising blockers and developing resolution strategies.
Escalation and stakeholder communication.
Reviewing project performance and updating plans as required.
Module 8: Business Environment, Organisational Change and Project Closure
Understanding project governance and organisational policies.
Governance structures, reporting requirements and escalation procedures.
Project compliance and regulatory requirements.
Security, health, safety, ethics and sustainability considerations.
Responsible use of emerging technologies in project environments.
Data privacy, information security and human oversight in technology-supported decisions.
Understanding the internal and external business environment.
Assessing organisational culture and external business changes.
Using business analysis tools such as PESTLE and SWOT.
Evaluating the impact of organisational and market changes.
Supporting organisational change and stakeholder readiness.
Continuous improvement and lessons learned.
Project and phase closure requirements.
Obtaining stakeholder acceptance and confirming deliverables.
Financial and procurement closure activities.
Resource release, handover and transition to operations.
Project documentation, archiving and final review.
Module 9: PMP Examination Preparation and Review
Review of the three PMP examination domains and their key tasks.
Revision of important project management concepts and terminology.
Review of predictive, adaptive/agile and hybrid project scenarios.
Scenario-based and case-based question practice.
Understanding multiple-choice and multiple-response questions.
Practice with graphic-based and interactive question formats, including matching and point-and-click.
Analysing project situations and identifying the most appropriate response.
Question interpretation and elimination techniques.
Examination time management and preparation strategies.
Review of key concepts and areas requiring further study.
Personal study planning and examination readiness.
Tools and Learning Resources
The program uses recognised project management references, learning resources and practical materials to connect classroom concepts with workplace applications.
Resource | How It Supports Learning |
|---|---|
PMBOK® Guide | Provides project management concepts, principles and recognised practices. |
Agile Practice Guide | Introduces agile principles and approaches for adaptive project delivery. |
Team Academy LMS | Provides access to training videos, chapter-wise mock exams and learning materials. |
Q PUNCH Tool | Supports project performance tracking, assessment and compliance monitoring. |
Leadership and Communication Templates | Help organise stakeholder communication, team collaboration and project coordination. |
Project Planning Templates | Support practical exercises in scope, scheduling, resource, cost and risk planning. |
PMP Exam Preparation
The program includes examination preparation activities to help learners revise the curriculum and understand the different types of questions they may encounter.
Review the PMP Examination Content Outline and the three examination domains.
Reinforce learning through chapter-wise mock exams and practice resources.
Revise predictive, adaptive/agile and hybrid project management approaches.
Practise scenario-based and case-based questions.
Develop question interpretation and answer elimination techniques.
Improve examination time management.
Identify areas requiring further study and focus revision accordingly.
Prepare for the PMP certification examination using course materials and LMS resources.
Learning Support Included
Learners receive access to learning resources and training support throughout the program.
Comprehensive course curriculum.
Live, instructor-led training.
Recorded learning materials through the LMS.
Chapter-wise mock exams and practice resources.
Guidance with the PMP application process.
Learning assistance and instructor support.
Community engagement and internship opportunities.
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