Project Management Institute® at Montgomery College

Project Management Professional (PMP®) Exam Prep MGT280
**A new version of the book is coming out for Fall 2009

Project Management Professional (PMP®) Exam Prep – MGT280
This course thoroughly prepares students for the Project Management Institute® (PMI®) certification exam. It is designed for experienced project managers who want to increase their skills and apply a standards-based approach to project management. Upon completion of this course, students may apply to take the PMP® Certification exam.
*Prerequisites: Project Management Essentials (MGT279) or a minimum of 3 years managing projects and previous project management education.
Books are available at Rockville Campus Bookstore.

Textbook:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification 4th Edition, $205.50 (suggested retail price)
• A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PmBok Guide) 4th Edition, PMI (Corporate Author), $65.95 (suggested retail price)

Course Syllabus:

• Lesson 1: Professional Project Management
  • Topic 1A: Project Management Processes
  • Topic 1B: Professional and Social Responsibilities
• Lesson 2: Initiating a Project
  • Topic 2A: Project Management Context
  • Topic 2B: Project Selection
  • Topic 2C: Prepare a Project Statement of Work
  • Topic 2D: Create a Project Charter
  • Topic 2E: Develop a Preliminary Project Scope Statement
• Lesson 3: Planning Project Work
  • Topic 3A: The Elements of the Project Management Plan
  • Topic 3B: Create a Scope Management Plan
  • Topic 3C: Create a Scope Statement
  • Topic 3D: Develop a Work Breakdown Structure
• Lesson 4: Developing Project Schedules
  • Topic 4A: Create an Activity List
  • Topic 4B: Create a Project Schedule Network Diagram
  • Topic 4C: Estimate Activity Resources
  • Topic 4D: Estimate Activity Durations
  • Topic 4E: Draft a Project Schedule
  • Topic 4F: Identify the Critical Path
  • Topic 4G: Optimize the Project Schedule
• Lesson 5: Developing Cost Estimates and Budgets
  • Topic 5A: Estimate Project Costs
  • Topic 5B: Estimate the Preliminary Cost Baseline
  • Topic 5C: Reconcile Funding and Costs
• Lesson 6: Planning Project Quality, Staffing, and Communications
  • Topic 6A: Create a Quality Management Plan
  • Topic 6B: Document the Project Roles, Responsibilities, and Reporting Relationships
  • Topic 6C: Acquire the Project Team
  • Topic 6D: Create a Communications Management Plan
• Lesson 7: Analyzing Risks and Planning Risk Responses
  • Topic 7A: Create a Risk Management Plan
  • Topic 7B: Identify Project Risks and Triggers
  • Topic 7C: Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
  • Topic 7D: Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
  • Topic 7E: Develop a Risk Response Plan
• Lesson 8: Planning Project Procurement
  • Topic 8A: Prepare a Contract Statement Of Work
  • Topic 8B: Prepare a Procurement Document
• Lesson 9: Managing Project Procurement
  • Topic 9A: Request Seller Responses
  • Topic 9B: Select Sellers
• Lesson 10: Executing Project Work
  • Topic 10A: The Direct and Manage Project Execution Process
  • Topic 10B: Execute a Quality Assurance Plan
  • Topic 10C: Develop the Project Team
  • Topic 10D: Distribute Project Information
  • Topic 10E: Establish a Schedule Baseline
  • Topic 10F: Develop a Change Control System
• Lesson 11: Monitoring and Controlling Project Work
  • Topic 11A: The Monitor and Control Project Work Process
  • Topic 11B: Utilize the Change Control Process
  • Topic 11C: Review Deliverables and Work Results
  • Topic 11D: Control the Project Scope
• Lesson 12: Monitoring and Controlling Project Schedule and Costs
  • Topic 12A: Control the Project Schedule
  • Topic 12B: Control Project Costs
  • Lesson 13: Monitoring and Controlling Project Quality, Staffing, and Communications
  • Topic 13A: Perform Quality Control
  • Topic 13B: Manage the Project Team
  • Topic 13C: Report on Project Performance
  • Topic 13D: Manage Stakeholder Relationships and Expectations
• Lesson 14: Monitoring and Controlling Project Risk and Contracts
  • Topic 14A: Monitor and Control Project Risk
  • Topic 14B: Administer a Contract
• Lesson 15: Closing the Project
  • Topic 15A: Close the Project Administratively
  • Topic 15B: Close Project Contracts
• Appendix A: PMP Certification Mapping

See the "At a Glance" Schedule of classes. This is provided to help you plan your schedule, registration may not yet be open for all classes. Below you will find links to the Official Schedule of open classes.
Schedule of Project Management Classes ►
Schedule of Management and Supervision Classes ►