Introduction
The overall aim of this course is to prepare participants for the Risk Management Professional (RMP) certification. Additionally, participants will be able to develop project risk management plans and risk registers. The course also aims at assisting participants in performing qualitative and quantitative assessments for developing appropriate risk responses. In line with the above, participants will devise key performance indicators for monitoring and controlling project risks.
Course Objectives:
- Review the RMP exam requirements and application process
- Define several risk key terms and develop a solid framework of risk management
- Plan risk management and manage the risk register
- Identify project risks using different techniques
- Evaluate qualitatively the identified project risks
- Estimate quantitatively the overall effect of risk on the objectives of the project
- Develop effective response actions that are appropriate to the priority of the project risks
- Review and control project risks through reassessments and audits
- Identify the leadership and communication competencies related to risk management
Target Audience:
Risk managers, project managers, members of project offices, project sponsors, functional managers, senior management, and individuals interested in RMP certification. This course is worth 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs).
Target Competencies:
- Risk reviewing
- Risk planning
- Motivating
- Risk identifying
- Leading
- Risk assessing
- Communicating
Course Outline:
Day (1) PMI-RMP credential overview
- The Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Credential overview
- Application process
- Exam overview
- Questions format
Day (2) Introduction to project risk
- PMBOK guide review
- Defining and classifying risk
- Approach to risk management
- Risk management critical success factors
- Project risk management processes
Planning risk management
- Steps to generating the risk management plan
- Planning meetings and analysis
- Risk register contents
- Risk register update cycle
- Managing the risk register
Day (3) Identifying risks
- Information gathering techniques
- Diagramming techniques
- Analysis techniques
- Seven basic tools of quality
Performing qualitative risk analysis
- Risk probability and impact assessment
- Risk probability and impact matrix
- Risk data quality assessment
- Risk categorization
- Risk urgency assessment
Day (4) Performing quantitative risk analysis
- Interviewing and understanding standard deviation
- Probability distributions
- Sensitivity analysis
- Expected monetary value analysis
- Decision tree analysis
Planning risk responses
- Risk response strategies
- Contingency response strategy
- Types of reserves
- Fallback plan
Day (5) Monitoring and controlling risks
- Risk reassessment
- Risk audits
- Variance and trend analysis
- Earned value management
- Reserve analysis
Risk communication and leadership
- Risk communication process
- General management and Leadership styles
- Motivational and management theories
- Conflict management
About Rome
As cosmopolitan and diverse as it is rooted in its own history, Rome is one of the premier tourist destinations in the world. Featuring some of the best restaurants on the continent, some of the most iconic historic sites in Europe, the city is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and dynamic places to visit anywhere. The center of the Renaissance, the city houses some of the most famous works of art in the world and remains an important cultural hub to this day. Famous for art, fashion, it's delicious local cuisine, and superbly preserved monuments, Rome truly offers something for everyone.
Things to do and places to visit in Rome
When disembarking, the first thing that can prove pleasantly challenging is deciding on what to do first! An exceptional array of hotels and inns are available to any weary traveler, as are a superb range of restaurants for those wanting to relax surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Rome in the evening. You can spend the day walking streets steeped in history, visiting galleries that contain works by Caravaggio and Michelangelo or exploring the awe-inspiring Colosseum. The city contains many beautifully maintained parks and gardens, as well as a vast collection of beautiful churches and cathedrals, ensuring that a trip to Rome will be a memorable experience for anyone.
Things to do when taking flights to Rome include:
- Standing inside the magnificent Colosseum.
- Gazing in awe at the stunning Castel Sant'Angelo.
- Visiting the incredible Pantheon, one of the best-maintained buildings from the Roman era.
- Stopping at the center of the Piazza del Popolo, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.
- Walking the beautiful gardens of Villa Borghese.
- Admiring the vast, intricately carved Column of Marcus Aurelius.
- Wandering the Forum Romanum, ruins from the Ancient Roman period.
- Exploring some of the greatest art collections in Europe.
- Crossing the river on the remarkably-constructed Bridge of Angels.
- Sampling the world famous local cuisine.