Introduction

The Project Management Professional (PMP) is the world’s most recognized certification for project managers, offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). This 12-day intensive preparation program, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, equips professionals with the knowledge, tools, and exam strategies needed to succeed on the PMP certification exam while enhancing their ability to lead and deliver successful projects across industries and sectors.

Objectives

By the end of this training program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core principles and domains of the PMP® exam.

• Apply predictive, agile, and hybrid project management methodologies.

• Master project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure activities.

• Use tools and techniques aligned with the PMBOK Guide and Agile Practice Guide.

• Manage stakeholder engagement, risk, scope, schedule, cost, quality, and resources effectively.

• Develop critical thinking and decision-making skills for complex project environments.

• Successfully prepare for the PMP certification exam.

Organizational Impact

• Improved delivery of projects on time, within scope and budget

• Greater alignment between project goals and organizational strategy

• Enhanced project team leadership and collaboration

• More consistent project governance and stakeholder satisfaction

• Increased organizational credibility and competitive advantage

Target Audience

• Project Managers and Team Leaders

• Program Managers and PMO Staff

• Engineers, IT Professionals, and Consultants

• Professionals preparing for the PMP exam

• Project coordinators with experience seeking advancement

Training Program Outline

Day 1: Introduction to PMP and Project Management Principles

• PMI certification process and eligibility

• PMP exam structure and domains

• Project environment and delivery approaches

• Project performance domains and principles (PMBOK 7)

Day 2: People Domain – Leading the Project Team

• Building a high-performing team

• Team roles, charter, and ground rules

• Conflict management and servant leadership

• Agile teams and team empowerment

Day 3: Initiating the Project

• Project charter and stakeholder identification

• Business case and project selection methods

• Assumptions, constraints, and benefits management

• Kick-off meeting and early engagement strategies

Day 4: Planning – Scope, Schedule, and Budget

• Define scope and create WBS

• Schedule development using network diagrams and critical path

• Cost estimation techniques and budget baselines

• Agile planning and iteration-based delivery

Day 5: Planning – Risk, Resources, and Procurement

• Identify and assess risks

• Plan risk responses and reserves

• Resource estimation and acquisition

• Procurement strategy and contract types

Day 6: Planning – Communications, Stakeholders, and Quality

• Communication models and planning

• Stakeholder engagement strategies

• Quality planning tools (ISO, Six Sigma, etc.)

• Feedback loops and acceptance criteria

Day 7: Executing the Project

• Direct and manage project work

• Acquire, develop, and manage team

• Manage communications and stakeholder expectations

• Implement quality assurance and risk responses

Day 8: Monitoring and Controlling the Project

• Scope, schedule, and cost control

• Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Performance reporting and forecasting

• Integrated change control processes

Day 9: Closing the Project and Lessons Learned

• Transitioning deliverables and release of resources

• Final performance reporting

• Project audit and administrative closure

• Knowledge transfer and lessons learned documentation

Day 10: Agile and Hybrid Approaches

• Agile principles and the Agile Manifesto

• Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and XP overview

• Hybrid delivery models

• Comparing predictive and adaptive approaches

Day 11: PMP Exam Preparation and Practice

• Review of key formulas and concepts

• Exam question formats and strategies

• Common traps and how to avoid them

• Practice questions by domain

Day 12:  Final Review

• Answer debrief and knowledge gap analysis

• Individual readiness evaluation

• Study tips, PMI application advice, and final Q&A