Home
 
 
Home » Organizational Learning » Advanced Project Management Courses

PMP® Exam Preparation

Course Description: 

The PMP® Exam Preparation course is an introductory course to project management, as well as the overview course within the SOMOS series of professional project management training courses. It is structured in accordance with the definition of the PMBOK® defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). It covers the nine basic areas of knowledge encompassed in project management: namely, project scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, procurement, and project integration. Each of these subject areas is presented in a 30-to-120 minute segment, with examples, illustrations, and dis­cussions.

Objectives: 

The main purpose of the course is to familiarize the participants with project management, as well as the key concepts, tools, and techniques applied in managing projects. Participants will understand the framework for continuous learning in the project management profession. As well, the course also prepares those participants wishing to take the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification examination of the Project Management Institute (PMI®).

Duration: 

This intensive course is presented in a two-day format to provide an efficient and effective overview of the project management profession.

Course Outline: 

Day 1

  • Introduction
  • The Project Management Framework
  • Project Quality Management
  • Project Scope Management
  • Project Time Management
  • Human Resources Management

Day 2

  • Cost Management
  • Communications Management
  • Risk Management
  • Procurement Management
  • Integration Management
Class Size: 

SOMOS experience has shown the optimal class size to be between 14 and 20 students. This enables proper interaction between the participants and the instructor.

Course Materials: 

Course participants will be provided with the following course materials:

  • Course notes
Target Audience: 
  • Intermediate and senior technical personnel
  • Technical team leaders, managers
  • Entry level project managers
  • Project coordinators
  • Personnel preparing for the PMP® examination
Prerequisites: 

None

*We recommend that participants obtain a copy of 'A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge' available from the PMI®.

Registration Information: 

This course is offered to groups of 15 or more .

If you would like to discuss your organization's management development needs with a SOMOS account executive, please click here or call 613-592-5050 x229.

Refer to course code 2PMP00 - PMP® Exam Preparation.