Strategic PMP Exam Prep and Project Leadership Mastery Training Course

Module 1: Introduction to PMP and Professional Integrity

ü  Overview of the PMP Certification process

ü  PMI’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

ü  Understanding the Exam Content Outline (ECO)

ü  The role of the Project Manager in modern industry

ü  Practical Session: Ethics case study and situational analysis workshop

Module 2: Project Management Framework and Environment

ü  Projects, Programs, and Portfolios

ü  Organizational Process Assets (OPAs) and Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEFs)

ü  The Project Life Cycle: Predictive vs. Adaptive

ü  Organizational structures and their impact on projects

ü  Practical Session: Mapping organizational influences on a sample project

Module 3: Creating a High-Performing Team

ü  Building a team and defining member responsibilities

ü  Empowering team members and stakeholders

ü  Negotiating project agreements

ü  Leading through diversity and inclusion

ü  Practical Session: Role-playing exercise on team conflict resolution

Module 4: Starting the Project: Initiating and Planning

ü  Developing the Project Charter

ü  Identifying and analyzing stakeholders

ü  Determining appropriate project methodology

ü  Establishing project governance

ü  Practical Session: Drafting a Project Charter for a business case

Module 5: Defining Scope and Creating the WBS

ü  Requirements gathering techniques

ü  Defining the Scope Statement

ü  Creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

ü  Scope baseline establishment

ü  Practical Session: WBS decomposition exercise for a complex project

Module 6: Project Schedule Management and Optimization

ü  Defining activities and sequencing

ü  Estimating activity durations and resources

ü  Critical Path Method (CPM) and PERT

ü  Schedule compression: Crashing and Fast-tracking

ü  Practical Session: Developing a network diagram and identifying the Critical Path

Module 7: Cost Management and Earned Value Analysis

ü  Cost estimation techniques (Analogous, Parametric, Bottom-up)

ü  Determining the Budget and Management Reserves

ü  Earned Value Management (EVM) formulas

ü  Forecasting and variance analysis

ü  Practical Session: EVM calculation workshop using project datasets

Module 8: Quality Management and Continuous Improvement

ü  Quality Planning vs. Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control

ü  Tools for quality improvement (Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen)

ü  Statistical sampling and inspection

ü  Cost of Quality (COQ)

ü  Practical Session: Creating a Cause-and-Effect (Ishikawa) diagram

Module 9: Resource Management and Team Dynamics

ü  Acquiring and developing the team

ü  The Tuckman Ladder of team development

ü  Managing physical resources

ü  Motivation theories (Maslow, Herzberg, McClelland)

ü  Practical Session: Developing a Resource Histogram and RACI Matrix

Module 10: Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

ü  Communication models and methods

ü  Managing project information and artifacts

ü  Stakeholder Engagement Assessment Matrix

ü  Power/Interest Grid application

ü  Practical Session: Designing a Communication Management Plan

Module 11: Risk Management and Response Planning

ü  Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis

ü  Risk Response Strategies (Exploit, Mitigate, Transfer, etc.)

ü  The Risk Register and Issue Log

ü  Probability and Impact Matrix

ü  Practical Session: Facilitating a Risk Identification and Assessment workshop

Module 12: Procurement and Vendor Management

ü  Plan Procurement Management

ü  Types of contracts (Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, T&M)

ü  Conducting procurements and source selection

ü  Contract closure and legal considerations

ü  Practical Session: Evaluating vendor proposals using a weighted scoring model

Module 13: Integrating Agile and Hybrid Methodologies

ü  The Agile Manifesto and principles

ü  Scrum, Kanban, and XP frameworks

ü  Backlog refinement and User Stories

ü  Sprint Planning and Retrospectives

ü  Practical Session: Simulating a Daily Stand-up and Sprint Review

Module 14: Executing the Project and Managing Transitions

ü  Directing and managing project work

ü  Managing project knowledge and lessons learned

ü  Managing project changes and configuration

ü  Ensuring knowledge transfer for project continuity

ü  Practical Session: Change Request simulation and board review

Module 15: Monitoring, Controlling, and Validating Work

ü  Integrated Change Control process

ü  Validating vs. Controlling Scope

ü  Monitoring stakeholder engagement

ü  Performance reporting and dashboarding

ü  Practical Session: Peer review of a Project Performance Report

Module 16: Closing the Project or Phase

ü  Administrative and legal closure

ü  Final product/service validation

ü  Releasing resources

ü  Archiving project documents and lessons learned

ü  Practical Session: Conducting a Project Post-Mortem/Lessons Learned meeting

Module 17: Business Environment and Strategic Alignment

ü  Managing compliance and regulatory requirements

ü  Evaluating and delivering project benefits and value

ü  Supporting organizational change

ü  Business Value analysis

ü  Practical Session: SWOT analysis for a project’s strategic alignment

Module 18: Final PMP Exam Strategy and Simulation

ü  Exam-taking techniques and time management

ü  Breaking down "situational" questions

ü  Final review of key formulas and concepts

ü  Full-length mock exam simulation

ü  Practical Session: 180-question Mock Examination and detailed answer review

About Our Trainers

Our trainers are seasoned Project Management Professionals (PMP certified) with over 15 years of global experience across industries including Construction, IT, Healthcare, and Finance. They are not just theorists but practitioners who bring real-world project leadership insights into the classroom. Each trainer has a proven track record of helping hundreds of candidates achieve first-time PMP certification success through personalized coaching and mentorship.

Quality Statement

Phoenix Training Center is committed to excellence in professional development. We ensure our course materials are updated in real-time to reflect the latest PMI standards. Our quality assurance process involves rigorous content vetting and continuous feedback loops to maintain the highest standards of adult learning and instructional design.

Tailor-Made Courses

We understand that every organization has unique challenges and opportunities as well as unique training needs. Phoenix Training Center offers tailor-made courses designed to address specific requirements and challenges faced by your team or organization. Whether you need a customized curriculum, a specific duration, or on-site delivery, we can adapt our expertise to provide a training solution that perfectly aligns with your objectives. We can customize this Course to focus on your industry, specific risk profile, or internal stakeholder dynamics. Contact us to discuss how we can create a bespoke training program that maximizes value and impact for your team. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202 or Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com.

Admission Criteria

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ü  Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

ü  Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free.

ü  What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ü  Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded a Certificate of Completion at the end of the training.

ü  Course Improvement: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

ü  Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Kindly send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training. Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737296202.

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

ü  Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

ü  Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

ü  Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request).

Cancellation Policy

ü  Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

ü  Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

ü  No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

For physical training attendees, we can assist with recommendations for accommodation near the training venue. Airport pick-up services can also be arranged upon request to ensure a smooth arrival. Please inform us of your travel details in advance if you require these services. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202.