The next scheduled Boot Camp is for November 9 through 11, 2016, at the Windjammer Hotel in South Burlington, VT. To register, contact Desai at [email protected].
Project Management is one of the fastest growing professional disciplines in North America. Gain the prestige and professional advantages derived from attaining your Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, a globally recognized and respected credential that shows employers your solid foundation of knowledge from which you can competently practice project management.
Desai's Three-Day Class
Desai's offering for PMP Certification Boot Camp is a comprehensive three-day training regimen designed to prepare students to successfully complete the PMP examination.
Here is how the Boot Camp content is covered during the three days:
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Course Introduction
Quality Management
Professional Responsibility
- Understand the PMI application process
- Quality theories
- Philosophy
- Take a baseline exam
- Six Sigma quality
- Code of conduct
Foundational Concepts
- Cost of quality
Time Management
- Core understandings
- Management plan
- Time management processes
- Pre-requisites
- Quality audits
- Estimation
- Triple Constraints
Human Resource Management
- Schedule development
Process Constraints
- Motivational theories
- Controlling the schedule
- Project phases
- RACI matrix
- Critical path management
- Process groups
- Conflict management
Project Network Diagrams
Integration Management
- Roles and responsibilities
- Gantt charts
- Project charter
- HR management plans
- PERT charts
- Management plan
Communication Management
- Critical path diagrams
- Benefit measurement
- Philosophy
Cost Management
- Monitor and control
- Communications processes
- Estimating cost
- Project closure
- Communications plan
- Baselining cost
Scope Management
- Performance reporting
- Budgeting
- Project scope
Stakeholder Management
Earned Value Management
- Requirements
- Stakeholder register
- Philosophy
- Traceability matrix
Risk Management
- Applications
- Work breakdown structure
- Identifying risk
How To Pass The PMP Exam
- Scope baseline
- Risk breakdown structures
- Tips and tricks
- Risk management plan
Final Practice Exam
- Qualitative / quantitative
Closing
- Risk mitigation
Desai Training Techniques
Desai's comprehensive and varied approach to training incorporates a number of industry-leading techniques, such as:
- Active class discussion
- Participatory learning
- Real-world examples
- Best practice discussions
- Exam strategies, tips and tricks
- Memorization techniques
- Practice exams after each module
In addition, Desai facilitates a series of Boot Camp follow-up study groups, based on participant interest. Study groups are available for participants who wish to continue their exam prep at no charge. The groups encourage group discussion and continued learning on the PMBOK, further preparing the individual for the PMP exam with items such as:
- Reinforcement of Boot Camp materials
- Shared study habits
- In-person and virtual resources
- Discussion of lessons learned
To make the Boot Camp environment more effective, Desai's instruction sessions include:
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary lunch
- Professional learning environment
Boot Camps can be complemented with additional training modules to help develop project management skills to the highest possible level. Offerings available include:
- One-day Project Management Fundamentals (pre-Boot Camp)
- Three-day Boot Camp
- One-day additional Advanced PM skill-development training (post-Boot Camp)
Discounts are available for early registrations and groups (four or more people from the same company).
Instructional Materials Used
Desai uses materials prepared by Velociteach. These materials have been proven in the industry and provide participants with a robust set of study tools built upon the latest PMBOK content (version 5). Materials include:
- "The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try" (textbook), by Andy Crowe
- Six months' subscription to the Velociteach Exam Prep online simulator
- 250 study/flash cards
- Five audio CDs
- Quick-reference guide
- Student workbook
Results of Boot Camp
- A detailed understanding of each of the major project management process groups, including inputs, outputs, tools, techniques, and terminology
- A robust review of how each process relates to the project management knowledge areas
- A detailed assessment of the project management framework and how processes flow within it
- An overview of professional responsibilities as a Project Management Professional, as outlined by PMI
- An explanation of the PMI formulas related to cost, time, quality and risk, and the ability to apply them in real scenarios
- A detailed understanding of the tradeoffs and impacts of the Triple Constraints - scope, schedule, and cost
- An understanding of how to produce network diagrams, calculate critical path, float and lag, and the terms, tools, and techniques that apply to them
- Detailed review of test-taking strategies to help you understand and decode PMI's test questions and avoid common traps and pitfalls
Desai Boot Camp Participants Receive
- 24 classroom hours of project management training (contact hours-the required classroom education hours needed to apply for the PMP exam)
- 11 hours of online exam-preparation study (also contact hours)
- Guidance in the PMI application process
- Three days of intensive classroom training
- Numerous practice questions
- Hands-on experience taking structured exams
- Post-training/pre-exam study group
- World-class training materials from Velociteach
- Six months' access to the Velociteach exam prep online simulator
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