Classes to Prepare for the: Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) Exam Prep Training Courses

Live and Virtual Course Overview
(30 Contact Hours / PDUs):

Prepare for the PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification exam through this four day, instructor led course. This course offers an in-depth look at project scheduling through a PMI perspective, and is delivered in a combination of lecture and hands-on learning format. In this boot camp style course, you will receive a comprehensive introduction to project scheduling and cover the five primary exam objectives.This prep course will utilize the fourth edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge.

Note: The course will be updated to the 5th Edition of the PMBOK Guide one month before the new exam is released 2013.

Exam Objectives

PMI Scheduling (PMI-SP) Professional Course Arrow Schedule Mission Management
Schedule Creation
Schedule Maintenance
Schedule Analysis
Schedule Communication and Reporting

Who Should Attend:

This course will benefit anyone interested in learning the fundamentals concepts of schedule development and management through PMI standards and guidelines, and will focus on exam preparation for the PMI-SP certification exam.

Course Materials Included:

· PMI-SP Exam Prep Course Book
· PMI-SP Exam Prep Workbook
· A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
· Practice Standard for Scheduling Mind maps / handouts
· 30-day class follow up access to OnlineSkillBuilder.com (practice · questions, flashcards, forum)

Course Agenda:

Introduction
· Course Introduction
· PMI-RMP Credential Overview
· Introduction to Project Scheduling
Project and Scheduling Foundation
· Project Management Process
· The Project Enviornment
· Project Management Knowledge Areas
· Project Management Planning
· Terms to Know

Defining the Activities
· Define Activities
· Component Definitions
· Terms to Know

Sequencing the Activities
· Sequence Activities
· Component Definitions
· Terms to Know

Estimating the Activity Resources
· Estimate Activity Resources
· Develop Human Resource Plan
· Acquire Project Team
· Component Definitions
· Terms to Know

Estimating the Activity Durations
· Estimate Activity Duration
· Component Definitions
· Terms to Know

Developing the Schedule
· Steps to Developing the Schedule Baseline
· Component Definitions
· Terms to Know

Controlling the Schedule
· Selecting the right scheduling method
· Understanding the scheduling model
· Understanding the various scheduling tools
· Developing the list of schedule activities
· Generating the schedule network diagrams
· Estimating resources and durations
· Understanding critical chain method
· Developing and controlling the schedule
· Understanding scheduling risks
· Communicating the schedule
· Comprehensive question review of all modules

Special Bonus for the first 7 Registrations!
45 Day Access to a Full Length PMI Scheduling Professional Practice Exam

170 Question PMI-SP Online Practice Exam provided by OnlineSkillBuilder.com

PMI-SP Practice Exam - Scheduling Professional Exam Prep