Pmp® Exam Preparation Training Course For Engineers (pmbok 7th Ed)

Introduction

Achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is a globally recognized benchmark for project management excellence, particularly vital for engineers seeking to advance their careers and lead complex initiatives with confidence. This essential training course is meticulously designed to equip engineering professionals with the comprehensive knowledge, practical strategies, and test-taking techniques required to successfully pass the rigorous PMP® exam, aligned with the latest PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition and the PMP® Examination Content Outline (ECO). Participants will gain a robust understanding of predictive, agile, and hybrid project management approaches, process groups, knowledge areas, and the crucial concepts of people, process, and business environment domains, ensuring they are fully prepared to demonstrate their mastery of project management principles. Our comprehensive curriculum emphasizes hands-on application, mock exams, and scenario-based questions pertinent to real-world engineering project challenges, empowering you to earn this prestigious credential.

This PMP certification prep course for engineers is crucial for individuals and organizations in Kenya striving to elevate their project management capabilities, standardize best practices, and enhance project success rates across diverse sectors like infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing. Mastering PMBOK 7th Edition principles, implementing agile project management concepts, and understanding PMP exam strategies are indispensable for career advancement, securing larger projects, and driving organizational efficiency. This program offers an unparalleled opportunity to strengthen your expertise in project management methodologies and leadership for engineering projects, positioning you as a highly competent and certified project leader, contributing significantly to Kenya's economic development.

Target Audience

• Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Software Engineers
• Engineering Project Managers
• Technical Leads and Team Leaders
• Project Coordinators and Schedulers
• Anyone with project management experience seeking PMP® certification
• Professionals aiming to formalize their project management knowledge
• Individuals meeting PMI's PMP® eligibility requirements

Course Objectives

• Understand the PMP® Examination Content Outline (ECO) and its relationship to PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition.
• Master the three performance domains: People, Process, and Business Environment.
• Develop a strong understanding of predictive, agile, and hybrid project management approaches.
• Learn key project management concepts, terms, and definitions as per PMI standards.
• Apply critical project management processes, tools, and techniques.
• Understand the role of the project manager and leadership skills required for project success.
• Identify and analyze stakeholder needs and manage engagement effectively.
• Learn effective strategies for managing project scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Develop robust approaches to risk management, procurement, and communications.
• Master test-taking strategies and techniques for the PMP® exam.
• Practice with numerous PMP®-style questions and mock exams.
• Develop a personalized study plan for PMP® exam success.
• Enhance confidence and readiness to pass the PMP® certification exam.

DURATION

10 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: PMP® Exam Overview and Foundational Concepts module

• Understanding the PMP® certification and its value for engineers
• Navigating the PMP® Examination Content Outline (ECO)
• Introduction to the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition principles and value delivery system
• Project, Program, Portfolio, and Operations Management distinctions
• Role of the Project Manager and PMI's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

Module 2: The "People" Performance Domain module

• Building and leading a high-performing project team
• Conflict management and emotional intelligence
• Motivating, coaching, and mentoring project team members
• Empowering team members and stakeholders
• Ensuring team availability and developing the team

Module 3: The "Process" Performance Domain - Core Planning module

• Initiating the project and defining scope
• Planning and managing schedule, cost, and quality
• Integrating project activities and managing changes
• Developing the project management plan
• Managing project knowledge for continuous learning

Module 4: The "Process" Performance Domain - Execution & Control module

• Executing project work and managing resources
• Implementing quality assurance and control processes
• Managing project communications and stakeholder engagement
• Implementing risk responses and monitoring risks
• Conducting procurements and managing contracts

Module 5: The "Process" Performance Domain - Project Closure module

• Closing project or phase activities
• Formalizing acceptance of deliverables
• Releasing team resources
• Archiving project documents
• Conducting lessons learned and continuous improvement

Module 6: The "Business Environment" Performance Domain module

• Managing compliance requirements
• Evaluating and delivering project benefits and value
• Addressing external business environment changes
• Supporting organizational change
• Business acumen for project managers

Module 7: Agile and Hybrid Project Management Approaches module

• Introduction to Agile principles and methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
• When to use Agile vs. Predictive vs. Hybrid approaches
• Adaptive planning and iterative development
• Agile roles, ceremonies, and artifacts
• Integrating Agile practices into engineering projects

Module 8: Integrated Knowledge Areas (Cross-Cutting Concepts) module

• Integration Management: The overarching process
• Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality Management in detail
• Resource Management: planning, acquiring, developing, managing
• Communications Management: planning, managing, monitoring communications
• Risk Management: planning, identifying, analyzing, responding, monitoring risks

Module 9: PMP® Exam Test-Taking Strategies and Tips module

• Understanding question formats (multiple choice, multiple response, hot spot, drag and drop)
• Time management strategies for the exam
• Eliminating incorrect answers and identifying keywords
• Mental preparation and stress reduction techniques
• Navigating the Pearson VUE testing environment

Module 10: Mock Exams and Performance Analysis module

• Comprehensive practice exams mimicking the actual PMP® exam
• Detailed review of answers and explanations
• Identifying knowledge gaps and weak areas
• Developing a personalized study plan for final preparation
• Q&A with instructor on challenging concepts and real-world application

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.