PRMG 0013 - PMP® Boot Camp: Intensive Test Prep Plus Study Strategies and Tools
Course Description
Gain tools and insights to prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam and take the next step toward certification.
This 35-hour, intensive PMP® test prep course provides an in-depth study of topics covered in the PMP® Exam Content Outline and other Project Management Institute (PMI®) disciplines, plus additional support to help prepare for the exam. Traditional, Agile and hybrid project management approaches are all covered within the course.
Why take a PMP® test prep course with UW-Milwaukee?
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UWM is a member of Project Management Institute's Authorized Training Partner program.
- Our instructor is an Authorized Training Professional certified by PMI®.
- Course participants receive licensed, up-to-date content and online learning assets from PMI® and UWM.
Included in this course:
- PMI® Certified Student Material, including a Student Manual and a sample exam
- Sample scenario discussion to reinforce concepts
- Detailed information to support the content of the PMP® Exam Content Outline, PMBOK® Guide and Agile Practice Guide
- Additional study aids for post-course study
- Brain Dump Sheet
- Nine-week class format
- Access to a weekly one-hour study call
- Application support including an application review
The PMI® Authorized Training Partner logo, PMP® and PMBOK® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc
Course Outline/Topics
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Lesson 1: Introduction to Project Management (2 topics)
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Lesson 2: Setting The Foundation (23 topics)
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Lesson 3: Defining Scope, Value and Success (14 topics)
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Lesson 4: Building the Project Management Plan (13 topics)
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Lesson 5: Procurement, Quality and Scheduling (27 topics)
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Lesson 6: Communicating and Knowledge Transfer (2 topics)
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Lesson 7: Leading and Empowering The Team (10 topics)
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Lesson 8: Managing Risks, Changes and Issues (23 topics)
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Lesson 9: Monitoring Progress and Maintaining Alignment (2 topics)
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Lesson 10: Closing the Project Successfully (5 topics)
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Lesson 11: Driving Continuous Improvement and Organizational Transition (3 topics)
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Lesson 12: Applying and Preparing for Taking the Exam (5 topics)
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Lesson 13: Conclusion and Summary
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Participants who complete this course will be able to:
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Understand the importance of using the PMI® course material as the baseline for achieving PMP® certification
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Recall the requirements needed to sit for the PMP® exam
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Apply performance domains to manage and deliver projects while creating tangible business value
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Implement proven project management methods and disciplines within individual roles or across departments to improve consistency and outcomes
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Develop and execute a personalized study plan to effectively prepare for and complete the PMP® certification exam
Value to the Organization
Organizations benefit from having employees who are working toward PMP® certification. This prep course gives organizations:
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A framework for determining the best development approach for delivering projects to customers
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A pool of project management resources capable of executing strategies that drive measurable project value
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A common language when discussing projects, programs and portfolio strategies
Prerequisites
The Project Management Foundations class or equivalent experience.
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for individuals involved in managing and/or working on projects who are interested in preparing to take the PMP® or CAPM® exam.Testimonials
"This course is intended for those individuals involved in managing and/or working on projects who are interested in preparing to take the PMP or CAPM Exam."
-Daniel Quinn, NewAge Industries, Inc
"Sandra was the glue for the course. Her knowledge base and experiences were awesome!"
-Steven Misun, SJM and Associates, Spring 2024
"Sandra was an absolute font of knowledge, and she is very good at conveying the information in a format that we can internalize and utilize it moving forward with our careers as well as the PMP® exam."
-Ryan Fosler - WOW Logistics - Fall 2023
"An excellent course. Sandra’s teaching is very professional. What I like the most is the organization of the teaching materials, which is very beneficial for us to understand the knowledge structure of project management."
-Shan Gao, H&S Protection System, Inc. - Fall 2023
Partners & Professional Credits
- Project Management Institute 35.0 PDUs
