CERTIFIED PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP)
Comprehensive Preparation for PMI® PMP Certification with Real-World Tools and Techniques
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 18 – 22 May 2025 | Dammam, KSA | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification, offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI), is the world’s leading credential for project managers. This course is designed to fully prepare professionals for the PMP® exam while building real-world project leadership skills applicable across industries.
Over five intensive days, participants will gain deep knowledge of the PMI framework, including the PMBOK® Guide, Agile practices, and situational project management. The course covers all performance domains tested in the PMP exam and incorporates practice questions, exam strategies, and simulation exercises to build confidence and capability for success.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Master the core knowledge areas, principles, and domains of the PMP® Exam Content Outline
• Apply both predictive (waterfall) and adaptive (agile/hybrid) project management approaches
• Develop effective project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk responses
• Manage project teams, stakeholder expectations, and project changes effectively
• Prepare confidently to pass the PMP® certification exam on the first attempt
Key Benefits of Attending
• Earn the required 35 contact hours to sit for the PMP® exam
• Receive comprehensive exam preparation aligned with PMI’s latest updates
• Learn from certified PMP instructors with practical project experience
• Access realistic mock exams, quizzes, and exam simulations
• Build practical tools and templates for managing real-life projects
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Project managers and team leads seeking PMP certification
• Program managers and project coordinators
• Engineers, planners, and professionals managing cross-functional projects
• Individuals preparing to lead projects in any industry
• Anyone working toward career advancement in project management
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Proficiency in the 3 PMP domains: People, Process, and Business Environment
• Mastery of project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, and resource management
• Deep understanding of Agile, hybrid, and traditional project methodologies
• Stronger decision-making, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Confidence and readiness for PMP® certification
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Enhanced project delivery through structured methodologies and tools
• Consistent use of globally recognized project management practices
• Improved cross-functional team leadership and communication
• Better alignment of project outcomes with organizational strategy
• Higher project success rates and stakeholder satisfaction
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Review of PMP domains, principles, and exam blueprint
• Case Studies – Real-world project scenarios and lessons learned
• Workshops – Hands-on planning, scheduling, and stakeholder analysis exercises
• Peer Exchange – Exam readiness discussions and experience sharing
• Tools – PMP exam simulator, formula guides, flashcards, and process charts
Course Outline
DETAILED 5-DAY COURSE OUTLINE
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: PMP Certification Framework & Initiating Projects
Module 1: Introduction to PMI, PMP Certification & Exam Structure (07:30 – 09:30)
• Overview of the PMP Exam Content Outline
• PMP domains: People, Process, and Business Environment
• Application requirements and exam strategy
Module 2: Project Environment and Role of the Project Manager (09:45 – 11:15)
• Project lifecycle, organizational structures, and governance
• Stakeholder roles and responsibilities
• The project manager as a leader
Module 3: Initiating the Project (11:30 – 01:00)
• Developing the project charter
• Identifying stakeholders
• Business case, benefits management
Module 4: Workshop – Initiation Case Study (02:00 – 03:30)
• Drafting a project charter
• Stakeholder mapping exercise
Day 2: Planning Performance Domain
Module 1: Scope, Schedule, and Cost Planning (07:30 – 09:30)
• Defining scope and creating the WBS
• Sequencing activities and estimating durations
• Developing cost estimates and budgets
Module 2: Quality, Resource, and Communication Planning (09:45 – 11:15)
• Planning for quality standards
• Estimating and acquiring project resources
• Creating communication plans
Module 3: Risk and Procurement Planning (11:30 – 01:00)
• Identifying and analyzing project risks
• Planning risk responses
• Procurement strategy and make/buy analysis
Module 4: Workshop – Integrated Planning Simulation (02:00 – 03:30)
• Building a mini-project plan
• Risk register and stakeholder matrix
Day 3: Executing and Monitoring the Project
Module 1: Project Execution (07:30 – 09:30)
• Directing and managing project work
• Leadership and team development techniques
• Communication and engagement
Module 2: Monitor and Control Activities (09:45 – 11:15)
• Monitoring scope, schedule, and costs
• Earned Value Management (EVM) basics
• Managing changes and controlling quality
Module 3: Issue and Risk Management (11:30 – 01:00)
• Tracking and resolving project issues
• Updating the risk register
• Change control process
Module 4: Workshop – EVM and Change Log Exercises (02:00 – 03:30)
• EVM problem solving
• Change request handling
Day 4: Agile, Hybrid, and Closing the Project
Module 1: Agile and Hybrid Project Environments (07:30 – 09:30)
• Agile values and principles
• Scrum roles and ceremonies
• Comparing predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches
Module 2: Closing Projects (09:45 – 11:15)
• Final deliverables and stakeholder acceptance
• Lessons learned and knowledge transfer
• Closing contracts and releasing resources
Module 3: Ethics and Professional Responsibility (11:30 – 01:00)
• PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
• Ethical scenarios and dilemmas
Module 4: Workshop – Agile Simulation and Project Closeout (02:00 – 03:30)
• Daily stand-up and sprint review
• Documenting closure activities
Day 5: Exam Strategy and Final Review
Module 1: PMP Exam Strategy and Mindset (07:30 – 09:30)
• Understanding question types and distractors
• Time management during the exam
• Key formulas and memorization tips
Module 2: Full-Length Practice Exam (09:45 – 11:15)
• 60-question timed exam
• Realistic simulation with discussion
Module 3: Answer Review and Clarifications (11:30 – 01:00)
• Group review of common mistakes
• Trainer-led explanations
Module 4: Final Q&A and Certificate Awarding (02:00 – 03:30)
• Study plan for post-course preparation
• Certificate distribution and wrap-up
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Preparation, fulfilling the 35 contact hour requirement to sit for the PMP exam and confirming readiness to pursue PMI certification with confidence.