PMP Exam Preparation Course 2005
Date: February 14th, 16th, 21st and 23rd, 2005
Time 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Description:

This highly sought after two-day class is designed specifically to help you pass the PMP certification examination. It is equal to or superior in quality to most prep classes you can attend, and it is brought to you by the Westchester chapter at a significant discount from the norm. Please enroll as soon as possible as we expect to be over subscribed. All class participants should have a copy of the PMBOK Guide.

The course is based on the nine Knowledge Areas of the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge ® and the five process groups - Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling, and Closing. The newly added domain of Professional Responsibility will also be reviewed. The course will also provide attendees with practical information and skill enhancing tips and techniques that can be applied immediately to the project work environment.

At the completion of the course you will:

  • Have a greater understanding of the PMBOK Guide ® and how to effectively use the document for study as well as practical application to your projects.
  • Possess the necessary information to develop an exam study strategy that will increase your comprehension and retention of the key elements of each knowledge area.
  • Be prepared to complete the detailed application required to qualify for the exam.
Course Outline:
Day 1

Introduction:

  • The exam application process
  • Overview of PMI's ® Certification Program

PMBOK ® Chapters

  • Chapter 1- Introduction: What is a project?
  • Chapter 2- The Project Management Context: Project Phases and the Life Cycle, Organizational Influences.
  • The PMBOK ® and Professional Responsibility
  • Chapter 3- Project Processes and Process Groups
Day 2

Integration Management - Plan development, Plan Execution, Integrated Control. The importance of each Knowledge Area as a part of the Project management System.

Scope Management - Project Initiation, Project Selection, Benefit Measurement Methods (NPV, Payback IRR), Scope Definition, Scope Verification, Scope Change Control.

Time Management - Activity Definition, Activity Sequencing, Activity Duration Estimating, Schedule Development, Schedule Control

Day 3

Project Cost Management - Resource Planning, Cost Estimating, Cost Budgeting, Cost Control. Types of estimating- Analogous, Parametric, Bottom Up. Establishing the cost baseline.

Project Quality Management - Quality Planning, Quality Assurance, Quality Control

Project Human Resources Management - Organizational Structure, Staff Acquisition, Team Development. Conflict management, Types of Power, Motivation- Maslow, Herzberg, Theory X and Theory Y

Project Communications Management - Communications Planning, Information Distribution, Performance Reporting (Earned Value), Administrative Closure. The communications channel Formula, Communications barriers.

Day 4

Project Risk Management - Risk Planning, Risk Identification, Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis, Risk Response, Risk Monitoring and Control. Monte Carlo Simulation, Decision Trees, Probability and Impact. Expected Value

Project Procurement Management - Procurement Planning, Solicitation Planning, Solicitation, Source Selection, Contract Administration, Contract Close- out. Types of contracts, contract documents, key clauses, contract risks. Incentive contracts and sharing ratios.

Course Wrap up - Quick review, Exam taking tips, additional reading recommendations, and sample questions. Feed back and evaluation forms.

Instructor:

Anita Dhir is the President of Medhira Enterprises, www.medhira.com and the advisor for the Project Management Certification program at NYU. and LIU.

Location: Lower Hudson Regional Information Center - BOCES - Elmsford   Directions
Fees: $550 for Westchester Chapter members. $700 all others.
Payments:
PMI Westchester Member - $550. Payments by Paypal will be available shortly.
All Others Non-Chapter Members- $700. Payments by Paypal will be available shortly.

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PMP Exam Preparation Course 2004
Date: September 27 and 29; October 4 and 6, 2004
Time 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Description:

This highly sought after two-day class is designed specifically to help you pass the PMP certification examination. It is equal to or superior in quality to most prep classes you can attend, and it is brought to you by the Westchester chapter at a significant discount from the norm. Please enroll as soon as possible as we expect to be over subscribed. All class participants should have a copy of the PMBOK Guide.

The course is based on the nine Knowledge Areas of the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge ® and the five process groups - Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling, and Closing. The newly added domain of Professional Responsibility will also be reviewed. The course will also provide attendees with practical information and skill enhancing tips and techniques that can be applied immediately to the project work environment.

At the completion of the course you will:

  • Have a greater understanding of the PMBOK Guide ® and how to effectively use the document for study as well as practical application to your projects.
  • Possess the necessary information to develop an exam study strategy that will increase your comprehension and retention of the key elements of each knowledge area.
  • Be prepared to complete the detailed application required to qualify for the exam.
Course Outline:
Day 1

Introduction:

  • The exam application process
  • Overview of PMI's ® Certification Program

PMBOK ® Chapters

  • Chapter 1- Introduction: What is a project?
  • Chapter 2- The Project Management Context: Project Phases and the Life Cycle, Organizational Influences.
  • The PMBOK ® and Professional Responsibility
  • Chapter 3- Project Processes and Process Groups
Day 2

Integration Management - Plan development, Plan Execution, Integrated Control. The importance of each Knowledge Area as a part of the Project management System.

Scope Management - Project Initiation, Project Selection, Benefit Measurement Methods (NPV, Payback IRR), Scope Definition, Scope Verification, Scope Change Control.

Time Management - Activity Definition, Activity Sequencing, Activity Duration Estimating, Schedule Development, Schedule Control

Day 3

Project Cost Management - Resource Planning, Cost Estimating, Cost Budgeting, Cost Control. Types of estimating- Analogous, Parametric, Bottom Up. Establishing the cost baseline.

Project Quality Management - Quality Planning, Quality Assurance, Quality Control

Project Human Resources Management - Organizational Structure, Staff Acquisition, Team Development. Conflict management, Types of Power, Motivation- Maslow, Herzberg, Theory X and Theory Y

Project Communications Management - Communications Planning, Information Distribution, Performance Reporting (Earned Value), Administrative Closure. The communications channel Formula, Communications barriers.

Day 4

Project Risk Management - Risk Planning, Risk Identification, Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis, Risk Response, Risk Monitoring and Control. Monte Carlo Simulation, Decision Trees, Probability and Impact. Expected Value

Project Procurement Management - Procurement Planning, Solicitation Planning, Solicitation, Source Selection, Contract Administration, Contract Close- out. Types of contracts, contract documents, key clauses, contract risks. Incentive contracts and sharing ratios.

Course Wrap up - Quick review, Exam taking tips, additional reading recommendations, and sample questions. Feed back and evaluation forms.

Instructor:

Anita Dhir is the President of Medhira Enterprises, www.medhira.com and the advisor for the Project Management Certification program at NYU. and LIU.

Location: Lower Hudson Regional Information Center - BOCES - Elmsford   Directions
Fees: $495 for Westchester Chapter members. $595 all others.
Payments:
PMI Westchester Member - $495
All Others Non-Chapter Members- $595

Pay By Check