Project Management Professional

Overview

The discipline of project management has become central to the management of leading organizations.  From technology consultancies to the major financial institutions, there is a recognition of the benefits strategic project management can bring.   Subsequently, leading organizations are moving to establish project-based teams in all functional areas.   The demand for qualified project managers has exploded accordingly. 

The PMP was initiated by the Project Management Institute (www.pmi.org) to certify the understanding of the knowledge and skills involved in leading and directing project teams and in delivering results within the constraints of time, budget, and resources.

Future Progression

Given its role in the implementation of strategies for success, the target audience for the PMP is all professionals in all functional areas who can then become a top decision-maker in their fields.   The areas covered enable you to perform better in your current function by empowering you to take the appropriate actions that will facilitate the achievement of targets.

What You Will Cover

Project Management Framework: Definition of projects; Project management context; Project life-cycle; Project stakeholders

Integration Management: Project charters; Project management plan; Project execution; Monitoring and controlling project work; Change management and control

Scope Management: Collecting requirements; Defining scope; Creating WBS; Verifying scope; Controlling scope

Time Management: Defining activities; Sequencing activities; Estimating activity resources and duration

Cost Management: Estimating costs; Determining budgets; Controlling costs

Quality Management: Planning quality; Performing quality assurance and control

Human Resource Management: Developing a Human Resource plan; Acquiring, developing & managing project team

Communications Management: Identifying stakeholders; Planning communications; Distributing information

Risk Management: Planning risk management; Identifying risks; Performing qualitative/quantitative risk analysis; Planning risk responses; Managing and controlling risks

Procurement Management: Planning procurements; Conducting procurements; Administering procurements; Close procurements

Professional Responsibility: Ensuring integrity; Applying professional knowledge; Balancing stakeholders interests; Respecting differences in diverse cultures

Entry Requirements

The entry requirement for the PMP is a bachelors degree and 3 years project management experience.

Key Programme Dates

There are two class periods for the programme each year – May to July and September to November. The respective registration deadlines are April 30 and October 31.   Examinations are held in August and December.

Classes are held on Saturdays from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.