Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep with Microsoft Project Training Course

Course Outline

Module 1 – PMP Framework & Exam Orientation.

• Introduction to PMP Certification (PMI standards, eligibility, exam structure).
• Understanding the PMP Examination Content Outline (People 42%, Process 50%, Business 8%).
• Predictive, Agile, and Hybrid approaches in projects.
• Setting up Microsoft Project: user interface, calendars, and preferences.
• Hands-on: Creating a new project in Microsoft Project.

Module 2 – People Domain I: Leadership & Teams.

• Task coverage: Manage conflict, Lead a team, Support team performance.
• Leadership styles: servant, transformational, situational.
• Building effective teams and team development models.
• Microsoft Project Lab: Assigning resources, setting roles, and tracking workloads.

Module 3 – People Domain II: Stakeholders & Virtual Collaboration.

• Task coverage: Empower team members, ensure training, Build a team, Address impediments.
• Stakeholder engagement and negotiation strategies.
• Managing virtual and diverse teams.
• Microsoft Project Lab: Resource levelling, managing over-allocations, and collaboration features.

Module 4 – Process Domain I: Project Execution & Communications.

• Task coverage: Execute project, Manage communications, Engage stakeholders.
• Effective communication strategies (channels, frequency, reporting).
• Agile vs predictive execution practices.
• Microsoft Project Lab: Setting up communication dashboards and stakeholder reports.

Module 5 – Process Domain II: Risk, Scope & Quality Management.

• Task coverage: Assess and manage risks, Plan and manage scope, Plan and manage quality.
• Risk identification, prioritization, and response strategies.
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and scope validation.
• Microsoft Project Lab: Creating WBS, tracking risks/issues, quality checkpoints.

Module 6 – Process Domain III: Scheduling & Time Management.

• Task coverage: Plan and manage schedule, Integrate planning activities.
• Scheduling methods (critical path, milestones, dependencies).
• Agile scheduling (sprints, backlog, story points).
• Microsoft Project Lab: Building schedules, dependencies, Gantt charts, baselines.

Module 7 – Process Domain IV: Cost, Procurement & Change Management.

• Task coverage: Plan/manage budget, manage procurement, Manage project changes.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost control.
• Procurement contracts and supplier management.
• Change management models (Kotter, ADKAR).
• Microsoft Project Lab: Budgeting, cost tracking, and change log integration.

Module 8 – Process Domain V: Governance, Knowledge & Issue Management.

• Task coverage: Establish governance, manage issues, Ensure knowledge transfer.
• Governance frameworks and escalation paths.
• Knowledge management practices.
• Issue identification and resolution approaches.
• Microsoft Project Lab: Managing project artifacts, version control, custom fields.

Module 9 – Business Environment Domain (8%).

• Task coverage: Evaluate project benefits, align with strategy, Support organizational change.
• Business value delivery and benefits realization.
• Compliance and organizational strategy alignment.
• Agile/Hybrid value delivery models.
• Microsoft Project Lab: Tracking benefits, linking to business objectives, portfolio view.

Module 10 – Exam Preparation & Mock Simulation.

• PMP Exam-taking strategies and test endurance techniques.
• Review of formulas (EVM, CPI, SPI, etc.).
• Common exam traps and pitfalls.
• Full-length PMP mock exam simulation (200 questions).
• Microsoft Project Capstone: Execute a mini-project using predictive & agile features.
• Wrap-up: Final tips, study plan, and exam readiness checklist.