Introduction

Project Management is a combination of science and art. The Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge, widely known as the PMBOK and which is developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI) became the ultimate standard for Project Management. It provides a number of best practices in project management that can be used by most projects, most of the times. And which proved over the years that when combined with the right personal skills, it enhances the chances of projects success tremendously.

Considered an essential step for project team members, the CAPM credential can benefit a wide range of individuals who want to demonstrate a comprehensive and consistent understanding of the application of their work. By gaining knowledge of project management processes and terminology, project team members can enhance their contributions to the team’s success.

What Is PMI?

Project Management Institute (PMI) is the world’s leading not-for-profit membership association for the project management profession, with more than 600,000 members and credential holders in more than 185 countries.

PMI advances the project management profession through globally recognized standards and certifications, collaborative communities, an extensive research program, and professional development opportunities.

PMI’s worldwide advocacy makes it the global thought leader in this strategic organizational competency.

Certification

The CAPM demonstrates a fundamental understanding of PMI’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), a global standard in project management principles recognized by many industries. The certification allows less experienced IT professionals to gain the recognition needed to earn progressive responsibility without having to wait years to qualify for the more advanced PMI certifications.

Program AIM

• Prepare to pass the PMI® CAPM® exam while completing the required 23 contact hours/PDUs
• Decipher PMBOK® Guide processes and knowledge areas
• Identify significant steps of the project life cycle
• Examine the PMBOK® Guide tools and techniques for exam success
• Evaluate trainees exam preparedness and create a study plan

Program Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Initiate a project
• Define project scope
• Develop schedule and cost performance baselines for a project
• Plan project quality, staffing, and communications
• Analyze project risks
• Define project procurement requirements
• Execute the project
• Control the project
• Close the project

Target Delegates

This course is targeting the following audience:

• New project managers, project team members and those interested in project management best practices.
• Participants should be aware of exam eligibility criteria established by the PMI®.

Qualifying to take the exam

Compared to the more advanced PMI certifications, an applicant can qualify to take this exam with far less experience. PMI requires applicants have a high school diploma and either 1,500 hours of project management experience or 23 hours of project management education. Once applicants meet these requirements, they can submit an online application and credential fees on the PMI website

Program Content

Exploring the PMBOK® Guide

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide Fifth Edition)

• Defining project management across project life cycle
• Identifying the role of the project manager
• Analyzing organizational influences on projects

Defining the knowledge areas and process groups

• Outlining process groups and knowledge areas
• Evaluating the standard for managing projects

Investigating Project Integration and Scope

Integrating the PMBOK® processes

• Developing the project charter
• Coordinating content of the project management plan
• Performing project work
• Controlling changes throughout the project

Defining and managing project scope

• Defining and facilitating stakeholder requirements
• Developing detailed project and product descriptions
• Creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Validating the scope

Managing Schedule and Budget

Completing the project on time

• Defining and sequencing activities
• Estimating activity resources and durations
• Determining and controlling the schedule

Planning and managing the project cost

• Developing project budgets
• Applying Earned Value Management (EVM) basics
• Controlling costs

Addressing Project Quality

Quality planning

• Identifying project quality standards and requirements
• Determining project quality activities
• Demonstrating compliance with quality approach

Quality assurance and control

• Ensuring adherence to quality guidelines
• Monitoring and measuring quality results

Human Resource, Communication and Procurement Processes

Identifying roles, responsibilities and skills

• Utilizing hierarchical and matrix charts (RAM & RACI)
• Enhancing project performance through team development and improved competencies
• Managing the project team

Ensuring timely project communication

• Addressing stakeholder information needs
• Distributing information
• Collecting and distributing project information

Procurement management

• Planning project procurement and identifying sellers
• Obtaining seller responses and awarding contracts
• Managing procurement relationships
• Monitoring contract performance
• Closing each project procurement

Risk and Stakeholder Management

Planning for risk

• Assessing and documenting risks
• Performing qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
• Planning appropriate risk responses

Monitoring and controlling risks

• Tracking identified risks and risk triggers
• Reevaluating existing risks and identifying new ones
• Developing risk response plans as required

Managing stakeholders

• Identifying internal and external project stakeholders
• Managing stakeholder engagement

Preparing for the Exam

Planning for test day

• Gaining insight into the exam process
• Applying proven tips for exam success
• Optimizing study time

Assessing your exam preparedness

• Identifying your strengths and weaknesses
• Designing a personalized study plan that works for you
• Reviewing the exam application process

How much time is spent on each topic?

This course has extended hours, with some days running from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Training Method

The training is instructor-led training. Instructor will be presenting PMI accredited material using a projector.

Instructor will use English as delivery language.

Registration Information

Telephone: +966.1.4661406
Fax: +966.1.4661398
Email: training@jodayn.com