NASER ABDULRAHMAN ALGHESHEYAN EST.

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Preparation Course

Conducted By

Azam Zaqzouq MCT, PMP

What Is PMP?
The Project Management Professional (PMP) is a global professional credential awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to recognize individuals who have obtained knowledge and experience in Project Management (PM). Achievement of the PMP credential, serves as the basis from which professionals can competently practice as a project manager, leading and directing project tasks. By obtaining this credential, you demonstrate a commitment to the profession of project management. To achieve the PMP credential, you must satisfy the educational and experiential requirements established by PMI. The final step toward attaining the PMP credential is to demonstrate the ability to apply your understanding and knowledge of project management to situational and scenario-based questions by passing the PMP credential examination

Candidates for the PMP credential

PMI, through a substantial research project, has identified the fundamental descriptors of project management practitioners who can practice the followings to be considered for the PMP credential: Perform their duties under general supervision and are responsible for all aspects of the project for the life of the project Lead and direct cross-functional teams to deliver projects within the constraints of schedule, budget, and scope Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience to appropriately apply a methodology to projects that have reasonably well-defined project requirements and deliverables.

Program Competitive Advantages

Some of the key competitive advantages that distinguish PMP Examination Preparation Training Program of XPLUS: Following up/guiding the participant until he/she appears for the PMI PMP Certification Examination Working with fellow project managers, participants will discuss their experiences and concerns in context with industry practices as they get training and following up Most importantly, participants will use/experience a real life tools, techniques, templates etc The Course shall be extended and enhanced by the Project Management (PM) Extensions for the Application Area-specific knowledge and practices Full Course training materials & the best preparation sources as a Hardcopy & Softcopy will be provided.
Address: P.O. Box 246152, Riyadh 11312, K.S.A Tel.: +966 1 291-1855, Fax: +966 1 291-1855 ext. 500 E-mail: training@x-plus.com Web site: http://www.X-Plus.com

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PMP Examination Preparation Course Information & Agenda

Course Objectives
On completion of the Course, participants will achieve the following SMART1 objectives: Learn what and how to study for the PMI PMP Examination Learn what they know and do not know in Project Management (PM) Review the topics covered on the PMP Examination Network with other PMP candidates and certificants Get guidance in applying for PMP Certification Understand the terms and concepts of Project Management (PM) as a science and profession Use Project Management (PM) Knowledge, Skills, Tools & Techniques across their organizations Identify and validate their project requirements Cover a complete set of review materials including, but are not limited to, a sample/practice exams, games, exercises etc.

What Is In PMP Course, Designation and Program for the Participants?

A globally recognized professional credential the Project Management Professional (PMP) provides project management practitioners with a globally recognized designation that serves as the foundation from which they can competently practice as a project managers leading and directing project tasks The Course fulfills the (35) contact hours required for appearing the PMI PMP Examination By obtaining the PMP Credential, project management professionals demonstrate their commitment to the Project Management (PM) Profession By utilizing, the state-of-the-art resources and industry networking provided by PMI, PMP certificants stay abreast of the latest trends in Project Management (PM) Profession, Science, and Art The PMP Credential Program supports the international community of Project Management Professionals and is designed to objectively assess and measure experience, education and professional knowledge, the foundation of competent practice as a project manager The PMP program complies with all countries globally in nondiscriminatory statutes and laws, and grants a credential independently of a candidates membership or non-membership in any organization, association or other group.

. SMART = Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-oriented and Time-delimited.

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Who Should Attend?

Some of the key groups of the PMP Certification Preparation Course targeted audiences include, but are not limited to: Senior executives Program managers and managers of project managers Project managers and other project team members Members of a Project/Program Management Office (PMO) Customers and other stakeholders Functional managers with employees assigned to project teams Educators teaching project management and related subjects Consultants and other specialists in project management and related fields Trainers developing project management educational programs Researchers analyzing project management Resource Managers Governance Boards (Steering Committees).

Training Methodology

The Course is especially designed to speed-up your path to the world-class PMP Certification. It is conducted in a highly interactive format; incorporating participant-centered learning activities such as pair and group work, games, exercises, and practice exams. Participants will experience the actual test environment, thought process and learn the techniques needed to answer the questions and pass the Examination the first time. The Course satisfies the required (35) hours of professional education, in addition to one full day for Examination Simulation, Tips & Tricks and the participants primary guide that is PMI Project Management Body Of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide - 3rd edition).

Prerequisites
This Course assumes that participants are already aware of basic project management theory, principles, techniques and procedures. The Course is designed to prepare the participants for the PMP Examination and speed-up his readiness to pass the test the first time.

Certification
A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to those who faithfully attend, participate and successfully complete the Course.

Course Language
English (Instructions & Materials).

Course Venue

As announced in the Course Registration Form.

Training Date & Timing

All sessions will start at 04:00 p.m. and finish around 10:00 p.m, except Thuresday session that will start at 9:00 a.m. and finish around 5:00 p.m..
Address: P.O. Box 246152, Riyadh 11312, K.S.A Tel.: +966 1 291-1855, Fax: +966 1 291-1855 ext. 500 E-mail: training@x-plus.com Web site: http://www.X-Plus.com

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About the Course Instructor

Azam Zaqzouq MCT, PMP

Education
Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS).

Professional Certifications & Achievements

Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) Volunteered as a member of the PMI formal Arabic Translation Verification Committee (TVC) of the Project Management Body Of Knowledge PMBOK Guide 3ed edition Managed & Conducted a PMI PMP Certification Preparation Program for Jordan Engineers Association (JEA) Riyadh. Managed, led Mega IT Program in accordance with PMI Program Management Standard Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Recognized and promoted by Microsoft Corporation as an Expert and Trainer with the technical Skills, Knowledge, and Hands-on needed to Design and Implement Web sites with Microsoft Products.

Profile
Recognized as an expert in Organizational Project Management, Program Management Office (PMO) design and implementation, and has developed a framework for PMO and Portfolio Management. Taught, trained, and qualified more than One Thousand Employees (in IT & PM) from around the world and guided/followed up about Forty Project Managers to become a PMI Certified PMPs. Created, managed, and implemented an innovative training and qualification Program that is Self-sufficiency Training Program (STP) in Alkhorayef Group of Companies (AIA), KSA. Led, managed, the Self-sufficiency Training Program (STP) Project in the Educational Development Center - Ministry of Education, KSA. Contributed to the efforts of designing and implementing a plan for Development of Leaders. Conducted Hundreds of Courses & Workshops in Information Technology (IT) & Project Management (PM). Delivered Training on Designing and Implementing Web sites by using Microsoft Products as a High-end Courses. Established and www.islamweb.net. managed the Qatars Ministry of Endowments Web site:

Invited by Al-Jazeera Satellite Channel (JSC) & Qatar TV for interviews related to Information Technology (IT), and Role of Internet in Journalism and Mass Media.
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Address: P.O. Box 246152, Riyadh 11312, K.S.A Tel.: +966 1 291-1855, Fax: +966 1 291-1855 ext. 500

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Course Content & Agenda

Day 1
Introduction to PMP Certification Process. Project Management Framework

Day 4
Project Human Resource Management 1) Human Resource Planning. 2) Acquire Project Team. 3) Develop Project Team. 4) Manage Project Team. Project Communications Management 1) Communications Planning. 2) Information Distribution. 3) Performance Reporting. 4) Manage Stakeholders

1) Introduction to Project Management. 2) Project Life Cycle and Organization. 3) Project Management Processes for a Project.
Project Integration Management (Part 1) 1) Develop Project Charter. 2) Develop Preliminary Project Scope Statement. 3) Develop Project Management Plan. 4) Direct and Manage Project Execution. 5) Monitor and Control Project Work. 6) Integrated Change Control. 7) Close Project

Day 5
Project Risk Management 1) Risk Management Planning. 2) Risk Identification. 3) Qualitative Risk Analysis. 4) Quantitative Risk Analysis. 5) Risk Response Planning. 6) Risk Monitoring and Control. Project Procurement Management 1) Plan Purchases and Acquisitions. 2) Plan Contracting. 3) Request Seller Responses. 4) Select Sellers 5) Contract Administration 6) Contract Closure

Day 2
Project Scope Management

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)

Scope Planning. Scope Definition. Create WBS. Scope Verification. Scope Control. Activity Definition. Activity Sequencing. Activity Resource Estimating. Activity Duration Estimating. Schedule Development. Schedule Control.

Project Time Management

Day 6
Professional Responsibility 1) Ensuring Integrity and professionalism. 2) PMIs Code of Conduct: Review and understand. 3) Contributing to the PM Knowledgebase PMP Exam Simulation, Tips & Tricks 1) Weekend Review Q &A. 2) Exam Samples, Tips & Tricks. 3) What to study 4) PMIisms. 5) Practice Test. 6) Practice Test Answers & Discussions

Day 3
Project Cost Management 1) Cost Estimating. 2) Cost Budgeting. 3) Cost Control. Project Quality Management 1) Quality Planning. 2) Perform Quality Assurance. 3) Perform Quality Control

Address: P.O. Box 246152, Riyadh 11312, K.S.A Tel.: +966 1 291-1855, Fax: +966 1 291-1855 ext. 500

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