One of the most essential certifications for anyone working in project management is the PMP (Project Management Professional) certification, as it enhances the knowledge and capabilities of the project management team, both in administrative and executive roles.
Due to the increasing need to shed light on what this certification entails and how to obtain it, the British Academy for Training and Development offers a  training course in Full Preparation for PMP Certification. This course aims to equip individuals with the skills, knowledge, and principles that enable them to manage projects in their respective fields, so professionals in medical specialties can manage medical projects, engineers can handle engineering projects, and so on across various disciplines.

Who Should Attend?

• Current project managers aspiring to obtain the PMP certification.
• Project management professionals looking to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Individuals wishing to change their career path and enter the field of project management.
• Team members or teams wishing to enhance their knowledge of the fundamentals of project management.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Understand the fundamental project management methodologies according to PMI standards.
• Learn how to apply project management tools and techniques across the various stages of a project.
• Develop skills in scheduling, managing budgets, and handling risks.
• Understand how to manage project teams and ensure effective communication within a project.
• Prepare for the PMP exam and develop the confidence to pass it successfully.

Introduction to Project Management

• The concept of project management and its importance
  • Definition of project management and its goals
  • Project lifecycle and its different stages
  • Difference between project management and operations management
• Roles and responsibilities of the project manager
  • Core responsibilities of the project manager
  • The difference between a project manager and the project team
  • Skills required for a project manager
• Standard framework for project management (PMBOK)
  • Introduction to the Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Understanding the components of PMBOK and related processes
  • Importance of adhering to international project management standards

Starting and Planning the Project

• Developing a project plan
  • Creating a project scope statement
  • Defining project objectives and outcomes
  • Identifying requirements and task distribution
• Project scheduling and time management
  • Using scheduling techniques like Gantt Charts
  • Defining project activities and timelines
  • Identifying dependencies and resource allocation
• Budgeting and cost management
  • Estimating project costs
  • Setting project budgets and monitoring costs
  • Budget control techniques

Managing Project Scope

• Defining project scope
  • The difference between work scope and product scope
  • Identifying project deliverables and constraints
  • Planning for scope changes
• Managing changes in the project
  • Techniques for dealing with changes during project execution
  • Monitoring and documenting changes
  • Managing the impact of changes on the project
• Managing project risks
  • Identifying and analyzing risks
  • Developing a risk management plan
  • Different strategies for handling risks

Managing Human Resources in the Project

• Human resource planning
  • Identifying workforce needs for the project
  • Defining team roles and responsibilities
  • Building and developing project teams
• Leading the team and managing performance
  • Team motivation strategies
  • Resolving conflicts and managing team relationships
  • Evaluating team performance
• Managing communication in the project
  • Developing an effective communication plan
  • Communication techniques within the team and with stakeholders
  • Managing project documentation and reports

Monitoring and Closing the Project

• Monitoring project progress
  • Using tools and systems to monitor project progress
  • Measuring performance against goals
  • Managing deviations and finding solutions
• Closing the project and delivering results
  • Criteria for successful project closure
  • Delivering project outputs to stakeholders
  • Conducting final project evaluations
• Final reports and project review
  • Preparing project closure reports
  • Drawing lessons learned for future projects
  • Ensuring sustainability post-project closure

Advanced Strategies in Project Management

• Managing complex projects
  • Strategies for dealing with complex projects
  • Coordinating between multidisciplinary teams
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Managing international projects
  • Challenges in managing international projects
  • Strategies for communication and managing global teams
  • Adapting to different cultures and markets
• Continuous improvement techniques
  • Developing continuous improvement strategies
  • Using quality tools like Six Sigma and Lean
  • Integrating continuous development into project management

PMP Mock Exam 1

• Comprehensive course review
  • Quick review of all covered topics
  • Solving a set of mock exam questions
  • Identifying areas for improvement
• PMP exam strategies
  • Tips and solutions for passing the exam
  • How to handle difficult questions
  • Time management during the exam

PMP Mock Exam 2

• Additional review session
  • Solving more mock exam questions
  • Analyzing results and drawing lessons
  • Discussing common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Time management strategies in projects
  • Focus on advanced time management tools and techniques
  • Adapting time management methods as needed

Risk Management Strategies in Projects

• Analyzing and assessing risks
  • Tools and techniques for identifying risks
  • Analyzing probability and impact and preparing contingency plans
  • Risk reduction strategies
• Managing risks in complex projects
  • Advanced tools for managing risks
  • Developing proactive strategies to manage risks

Final PMP Mock Exam

• Comprehensive mock exam
  • Final exam simulating the actual PMP test
  • Reviewing and analyzing answers
  • Providing final tips for PMP exam preparation