• 1. PMP Preparation TrainingPresented by: Robbins-Gioia Inc.
    • 2. PMP Preparation TrainingIntroduction
    • 3. Purpose of TrainingPrepare you for the PMP Certification Examination Provide you with the knowledge needed to successfully complete the exam Provide practical hints for answering questions correctly
    • 4. The Project Management FrameworkChapter 1PMP Preparation Training
    • 5. ObjectivesTo be able to describe: Characteristics of projects Project management Project management process Project management knowledge areas
    • 6. What is a ProjectA temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or serviceTemporary Has a definite beginning and end, not an on-going effort. Ceases when objectives have been attained. Team disbanded upon completion.Unique The product or service is different in some way from other products or services. Product characteristics are progressively elaborated.
    • 7. What is Project ManagementThe application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectationsStakeholders Individuals and organizations involved in or affected by the project activities
    • 8. Project Management ProcessesInitiating ProcessesPlanning ProcessesControlling ProcessesExecuting ProcessesClosing Processespmbok guide, 1996
    • 9. Project Management Knowledge AreasScope ManagementTime Management Cost Management Quality ManagementProject Integration Management
    • 10. Project Management Knowledge AreasHuman Resource ManagementCommunications Management Risk Management Procurement Management
    • 11. Integration ManagementProject Plan Development Project Plan Execution Integrated Change ControlProcesses required to properly coordinate the various elements of the project
    • 12. Scope Management Initiation Scope Planning Scope Definition Scope Verification Scope Change ControlProcesses used to identify all the work required to successfully complete the project
    • 13. Time ManagementActivity Definition Activity Sequencing Activity Duration Estimating Schedule Development Schedule ControlProcesses required to ensure the project is completed on time
    • 14. Project Cost ManagementResource Planning Cost Estimating Cost Budgeting Cost ControlProcesses required to ensure the project is completed within the approved budget
    • 15. Quality Management Quality Planning Quality Assurance Quality Control Processes necessary to ensure that the project will satisfy customer requirements
    • 16. Human Resource ManagementOrganizational Planning Staff Acquisition Team DevelopmentProcesses required to make effective use of the people involved with the project
    • 17. Communications ManagementCommunications Planning Information Distribution Performance Reporting Administrative ClosureProcesses required to ensure timely and appropriate development, collection dissemination, storage, and ultimate disposition of project information
    • 18. Risk ManagementRisk Management Planning Risk Identification Qualitative Risk Analysis Quantification Risk Analysis Risk Response Planning Risk Monitoring & ControlProcesses required to effectively identify, analyze, and respond to project risks
    • 19. Procurement ManagementProcurement Planning Solicitation Planning Solicitation Source Selection Contract Administration Contract Close-outProcesses required to acquire goods and services from outside the organization
    • 20. Related Management DisciplinesGeneral management – Planning, organizing, staffing, executing, and controlling the operations of an ongoing enterprise Application areas – Common elements that are significant in some projects but not present in other projects Technical Management Industry groups
    • 21. Related EndeavorsProgram – Consists of a group of projects supporting broad, general goals and managed in a coordinated way Subprojects – Components of a project that are often contracted out
    • 22. SummaryReview Questions