Project Management Certification Training, Port Harcourt, Rivers State and Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Project Management Certification Training (Beginner to Advanced)

Course Outline:

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Phase 1: Foundations of Project Management (Beginner Level)

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management and Certifications

• Content:
  • Fundamentals of Project Management:
    • Definition of a project and project management.
    • Distinction between projects, programs, and portfolios.
    • Key project management constraints (scope, time, cost, quality, resources, risk).
    • Project management process groups (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, closing).
    • Introduction to various project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
  • Project Management Principles:
    • Ethical considerations in project management.
    • Importance of stakeholder engagement.
    • Focus on delivering value and benefits.
  • Project Lifecycle Overview:
    • Detailed explanation of the phases of a typical project lifecycle.
    • Understanding the deliverables and activities in each phase.
  • Role and Responsibilities of a Project Manager:
    • Leadership qualities and communication skills.
    • Responsibilities in planning, executing, and closing projects.
    • Importance of team management and motivation.
  • Overview of Key Certifications:
    • Detailed explanation of each certification: PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, CompTIA Project+, CSM, PMI-ACP, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP.
    • Certification requirements, benefits, and career paths.
    • Understanding the differences between certifications.
  • Real-World Project Scenarios and Case Studies:
    • Analyzing project successes and failures.
    • Identifying lessons learned from real-world examples.
    • Discussion of project management challenges and solutions.
• Activities:
  • Case study analysis and group discussions.
  • Interactive quizzes and knowledge checks.
  • Certification requirements and benefits discussion.
  • “What is a project” group activity.

Module 2: Project Initiation and Scope Definition

• Content:
  • Developing Project Charters:
    • Purpose and components of a project charter.
    • Techniques for developing a clear and concise charter.
    • Project justification and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Stakeholder Identification and Analysis:
    • Identifying internal and external stakeholders.
    • Conducting stakeholder analysis and developing a stakeholder register.
    • Understanding stakeholder influence and impact.
  • Scope Planning, Requirements Gathering, and Definition:
    • Techniques for gathering requirements (interviews, surveys, focus groups).
    • Defining project scope and deliverables.
    • Documenting requirements and scope in a scope management plan.
  • Creating Work Breakdown Structures (WBS):
    • Principles of WBS development.
    • Decomposing project deliverables into manageable work packages.
    • Using WBS dictionaries.
  • Scope Validation and Control:
    • Techniques for validating project scope with stakeholders.
    • Implementing scope change control procedures.
    • Preventing scope creep.
• Activities:
  • Developing a project charter for a simulated project.
  • Creating a stakeholder register and analysis matrix.
  • Developing a detailed WBS for a chosen project.
  • Role play scope validation.

Module 3: Project Scheduling and Time Management

• Content:
  • Schedule Planning, Activity Definition, and Sequencing:
    • Developing a schedule management plan.
    • Defining project activities and milestones.
    • Sequencing activities using dependency relationships (FS, SS, FF, SF).
  • Activity Duration Estimation and Schedule Development:
    • Techniques for estimating activity durations (analogous, parametric, three-point).
    • Developing a project schedule using scheduling software.
    • Creating network diagrams and Gantt charts.
  • Critical Path Method (CPM) and Schedule Control:
    • Identifying the critical path and float.
    • Techniques for schedule compression (crashing, fast-tracking).
    • Monitoring and controlling the project schedule.
    • Schedule variance analysis.
• Activities:
  • Developing a project schedule using CPM.
  • Creating network diagrams and Gantt charts.
  • Performing schedule compression exercises.
  • Schedule variance exercise.

Module 4: Project Cost Management and Budgeting

• Content:
  • Cost Planning, Estimation, and Budgeting:
    • Developing a cost management plan.
    • Techniques for estimating project costs (analogous, parametric, bottom-up).
    • Developing a project budget and cost baseline.
  • Earned Value Management (EVM) Principles:
    • Understanding key EVM metrics (PV, EV, AC, CV, SV, CPI, SPI).
    • Calculating EVM metrics and interpreting results.
    • Using EVM for performance analysis and forecasting.
  • Cost Control and Variance Analysis:
    • Monitoring and controlling project costs.
    • Analyzing cost variances and taking corrective actions.
    • Forecasting project costs at completion.
• Activities:
  • Developing a project budget and cost baseline.
  • Applying EVM to a simulated project.
  • Performing cost variance analysis and forecasting.
  • Budget variance exercise.

Module 5: Project Quality, Resource, and Communication

• Content:
  • Quality Planning, Management, and Control:
    • Developing a quality management plan.
    • Implementing quality assurance and control processes.
    • Using quality tools and techniques (e.g., checklists, control charts).
  • Resource Planning, Acquisition, and Management:
    • Developing a resource management plan.
    • Estimating resource requirements and acquiring resources.
    • Managing and developing the project team.
  • Communication Planning and Management:
    • Developing a communication management plan.
    • Identifying communication requirements and channels.
    • Managing project communications and stakeholder expectations.
• Activities:
  • Developing a quality management plan.
  • Creating a resource management plan.
  • Developing a communication management plan.
  • Quality control exercise.

Module 6: Project Risk, Procurement, and Stakeholder Management

• Content:
  • Risk Management Planning, Identification, and Analysis:
    • Developing a risk management plan.
    • Identifying project risks using various techniques.
    • Performing qualitative and quantitative risk analysis.
  • Risk Response Planning and Control:
    • Developing risk response strategies (avoid, mitigate, transfer, accept).
    • Implementing risk response plans and monitoring risks.
    • Risk registers.
  • Procurement Planning, Conduct, and Control:
    • Developing a procurement management plan.
    • Conducting procurements and selecting vendors.
    • Managing and controlling contracts.
  • Stakeholder Engagement Planning and Management:
    • Developing a stakeholder engagement plan.
    • Managing stakeholder engagement and communication.
    • Monitoring stakeholder satisfaction.
• Activities:
  • Conducting a risk assessment workshop.
  • Developing a procurement strategy.
  • Creating a stakeholder engagement plan.
  • Risk analysis role play.

Phase 2: Project Management Software and Agile Methodologies (Intermediate Level)

Module 7: Introduction to Project Management Software (Microsoft Project)

• Content:
  • Microsoft Project Interface and Navigation:
    • Understanding the layout and functionality of Microsoft Project.
    • Navigating through different views and menus.
  • Creating Project Plans, Task Dependencies, and Resource Assignments:
    • Creating a new project and entering project information.
    • Defining tasks and creating task dependencies.
    • Assigning resources to tasks and managing resource availability.
  • Tracking Progress and Generating Reports:
    • Updating task progress and tracking project performance.
    • Generating various project reports and dashboards.
    • Resource leveling.
• Activities:
  • Hands-on exercises with Microsoft Project.
  • Creating a project schedule and assigning resources.
  • Generating project reports.

Module 8: Introduction to Agile Project Management 

• Content :
  • Planning and conducting sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Understanding iterative and incremental development.
  • Agile estimation techniques (story points, planning poker).
  • Agile metrics (velocity, burn-down charts).
• Activities:
  • Creating user stories and product backlogs.
  • Participating in simulated sprint planning and reviews.
  • Applying agile estimation techniques.
  • Analyzing burn-down charts and velocity.

Module 9: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Fundamentals

• Content:
  • The role of the Scrum Master as a servant-leader.
  • Facilitating Scrum events (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives).
  • Removing impediments and fostering team collaboration.
  • Coaching the development team and product owner.
  • Understanding Scrum artifacts (product backlog, sprint backlog, increment).
  • Conflict resolution and team dynamics.
• Activities:
  • Role-playing Scrum events.
  • Facilitating simulated daily stand-ups and retrospectives.
  • Analyzing case studies of Scrum Master challenges.
  • Team dynamic exercises.

Module 10: Jira Software Application (Hands-on)

• Content:
  • Jira interface and navigation.
  • Project creation and configuration (Scrum, Kanban).
  • Issue tracking and workflow management.
  • Creating and managing boards and backlogs.
  • Sprint planning and execution in Jira.
  • Reporting and dashboards (burn-down charts, velocity reports).
  • Customizing workflows and fields.
  • Jira administration basics (user management, permissions).
  • Jira plugins.
• Activities:
  • Setting up a Scrum project in Jira.
  • Creating and managing user stories and tasks.
  • Conducting sprint planning and reviews in Jira.
  • Generating reports and dashboards.

Module 11: Introduction to Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management

• Content:
  • Primavera P6 EPPM architecture and components.
  • Navigating the Primavera P6 EPPM interface.
  • Enterprise Project Structure (EPS) and Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS).
  • User administration and security.
  • Creating a project.
  • Basic scheduling functions.
• Activities:
  • Creating a basic EPS and OBS.
  • Navigating the P6 environment.
  • Creating a basic project.

Module 12: Advanced Scheduling in Primavera P6 EPPM

• Content:
  • Creating and managing project calendars.
  • Advanced activity coding and filtering.
  • Resource loading and leveling.
  • Constraints and deadlines.
  • Critical path analysis and float management.
  • Advanced scheduling reports.
• Activities:
  • Creating complex schedules with resource constraints.
  • Performing critical path analysis.
  • Creating resource leveling reports.

Phase 3: Advanced Project Management and Certification Specializations (Advanced Level)

Module 13: Advanced Resource and Cost Management in Primavera P6 EPPM

• Content:
  • Resource pools and role management.
  • Resource allocation and leveling.
  • Resource curves and histograms.
  • Resource analysis and reporting.
  • Cost accounts and budgets.
  • Earned value management (EVM) in P6.
  • Cost analysis and reporting.
  • Tracking project costs.
• Activities:
  • Managing resource pools and assignments.
  • Generating resource usage reports.
  • Setting up cost accounts and budgets.
  • Performing EVM analysis in P6.

Module 14: Program and Portfolio Management (PgMP, PfMP)

• Content:
  • Program and portfolio management principles and practices.
  • Program and portfolio strategy alignment and benefits realization.
  • Program and portfolio lifecycle management.
  • Program and portfolio stakeholder engagement and communication.
  • Program and portfolio governance and risk management.
  • Program and portfolio performance measurement and reporting.
  • PgMP and PfMP exam preparation.
• Activities:
  • Developing a program/portfolio roadmap and benefits realization plan.
  • Conducting program/portfolio stakeholder analysis.
  • Creating a program/portfolio governance framework.
  • Analyzing program/portfolio case studies.

Module 15: Advanced Risk Management (PMI-RMP)

• Content:
  • Advanced risk identification techniques.
  • Quantitative risk analysis methods (Monte Carlo simulation, decision tree analysis).
  • Developing complex risk response strategies.
  • Risk monitoring and control techniques.
  • PMI-RMP exam preparation.
• Activities:
  • Conducting a Monte Carlo simulation for risk analysis.
  • Developing detailed risk response plans.
  • Analyzing risk data and generating reports.

Module 16: Project Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)

• Content:
  • Advanced scheduling techniques and best practices.
  • Schedule risk analysis and mitigation.
  • Schedule performance measurement and reporting.
  • PMI-SP exam preparation.
• Activities:
  • Developing complex project schedules with resource constraints.
  • Performing schedule risk analysis and mitigation.
  • Generating schedule performance reports.

Module 17: PRINCE2 and CompTIA Project+ Deep Dive

• Content:
  • PRINCE2 principles, themes, and processes.
  • Product-based planning and quality management.
  • Risk management and change control in PRINCE2.
  • PRINCE2 project lifecycle and stages.
  • CompTIA Project+ project management fundamentals.
  • Project constraints and dependencies.
  • Communication and stakeholder management.
  • Project documentation and reporting.
  • PRINCE2 and CompTIA Project+ exam preparation.
• Activities:
  • Developing PRINCE2 project documentation (project initiation document, stage plans).
  • Applying PRINCE2 processes in simulated projects.
  • Analyzing PRINCE2 case studies.
  • Practice CompTIA Project+ questions.

Module 18: Advanced Contract Management and International Projects

• Content:
  • Contract types (fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, time and materials).
  • Contract negotiation and drafting.
  • Contract administration and performance monitoring.
  • Claims management and dispute resolution.
  • Legal and ethical considerations in contract management.
  • Managing contracts in international projects.
  • Cultural differences and communication challenges.
  • Legal and regulatory requirements in different countries.
  • Currency exchange and financial management.
  • Logistics and supply chain management in international projects.
• Activities:
  • Drafting a contract for a specific project scenario.
  • Simulating contract negotiations and dispute resolution.
  • Analyzing real-world contract case studies.
  • Conducting a cultural sensitivity analysis for a specific project.

Module 19: Industry-Specific Project Management Deep Dive

• Content:
  • Tailored modules based on participant industry needs (Construction, IT, Pharma, Manufacturing).
  • In-depth exploration of industry-specific project management methodologies and best practices.
  • Specific industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO standards, FDA regulations).
  • Industry-specific tools and technologies (e.g., BIM in construction, agile in IT).
  • Case studies and real-world examples from the selected industry.
  • Guest speakers from chosen industry.
• Activities:
  • Analyzing industry-specific case studies.
  • Applying industry-specific tools and techniques.
  • Guest speaker presentations and Q&A sessions.

Module 20: Team Building, Leadership, and Advanced Agile Scaling

• Content:
  • Advanced team building strategies and techniques.
  • Developing high-performance teams.
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
  • Leadership styles and situational leadership.
  • Motivation and performance management.
  • Emotional intelligence in project leadership.
  • Scaling agile frameworks: SAFe, LeSS, Nexus.
  • Agile portfolio management.
  • Managing dependencies in scaled agile environments.
  • Agile governance and compliance.
  • Transitioning to agile at scale.
  • DevOps integration.
• Activities:
  • Participating in team-building exercises and simulations.
  • Conducting leadership self-assessments.
  • Analyzing case studies of effective team leadership.

Module 21: Advanced Agile Scaling Methods and DevOps Integration

• Content:
  • In-depth exploration of scaling agile frameworks: SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), LeSS (Large-Scale Scrum), Nexus.
  • Agile portfolio management: Aligning agile teams with strategic business objectives.
  • Managing dependencies and interdependencies in scaled agile environments.
  • Agile governance and compliance in large organizations.
  • Strategies for successful agile transformation and transitioning to agile at scale.
  • Introduction to DevOps principles and practices: Continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), infrastructure as code (IaC).
  • Integrating DevOps with agile methodologies for faster and more reliable software delivery.
  • Automation in agile and DevOps environments.
  • Measuring and optimizing agile and DevOps performance.
• Activities:
  • Case study analysis of real-world scaled agile implementations (e.g., Spotify, Amazon).
  • Simulation of scaled agile planning events (e.g., Program Increment planning in SAFe).
  • Workshop on mapping dependencies in a large-scale agile project.
  • Hands-on exercises with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
  • Discussion of real-world agile scaling and DevOps integration challenges and solutions.

Module 22: Real-World Project Application – Project Planning and Initiation (Team Project Phase 1)

• Content:
  • Team formation and project selection: Participants form teams and choose a real-world project to manage.
  • Project initiation: Developing a comprehensive project charter, defining project goals, and identifying key stakeholders.
  • Detailed stakeholder analysis and engagement planning.
  • Scope definition and requirements gathering: Using various techniques to ensure a clear understanding of project deliverables.
  • Development of the initial project scope statement.
  • Creation of a high-level project schedule and budget.
  • Risk identification and preliminary risk assessment.
  • Team collaboration and communication planning.
• Activities:
  • Team brainstorming and project selection workshops.
  • Development of project charters and stakeholder registers.
  • Conducting stakeholder interviews and surveys.
  • Creating detailed scope statements and WBS outlines.
  • Developing preliminary project schedules and budgets.
  • Initial team meetings and communication plan development.

Module 23: Real-World Project Application – Project Planning and Execution (Team Project Phase 2)

• Content:
  • Detailed project planning: Developing comprehensive project management plans, including schedule, budget, risk, quality, and communication plans.
  • Resource allocation and team management: Assigning resources and managing team performance.
  • Project execution: Implementing the project plan and managing project activities.
  • Progress tracking and performance monitoring: Using project management tools and techniques to track progress and identify variances.
  • Change management: Implementing change control procedures to manage project changes.
  • Risk management: Implementing risk response plans and monitoring risk.
• Activities:
  • Development of detailed project management plans.
  • Resource allocation and team management exercises.
  • Project execution simulations and role-playing.
  • Progress tracking and performance reporting exercises.
  • Change control scenario analysis and implementation.
  • Risk response planning and simulation.

Module 24: Real-World Project Application – Monitoring, Controlling, and Closing (Team Project Phase 3)

• Content:
  • Advanced project monitoring and controlling techniques.
  • Earned value management (EVM) for performance analysis.
  • Quality control and assurance: Ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards.
  • Project closure: Completing project deliverables, obtaining stakeholder acceptance, and documenting lessons learned.
  • Final project reporting and presentations.
  • Post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions.
• Activities:
  • EVM analysis and performance reporting.
  • Quality control and assurance exercises.
  • Project closure documentation and checklists.
  • Team presentations of project results and lessons learned.
  • Post-project review and lessons learned workshops.

Module 25: Advanced Contract Management and Legal Considerations

• Content:
  • Advanced contract negotiation and drafting techniques.
  • Contract administration and performance monitoring in complex projects.
  • Claims management and dispute resolution: Strategies for resolving contract disputes.
  • Legal and ethical considerations in contract management: Understanding legal requirements and ethical obligations.
  • Managing contracts in international projects: Addressing legal and cultural differences.
  • Intellectual property rights and data privacy in project contracts.
• Activities:
  • Contract negotiation simulations and role-playing.
  • Case study analysis of contract disputes and resolutions.
  • Drafting complex contract clauses and agreements.
  • Discussions on legal and ethical dilemmas in contract management.
  • Analysis of international contract case studies.

Module 26: Industry-Specific Project Management Deep Dive

• Content:
  • Tailored modules based on participant industry needs (Construction, IT, Pharma, Manufacturing, etc.).
  • In-depth exploration of industry-specific project management methodologies and best practices.
  • Specific industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO standards, FDA regulations).
  • Industry-specific tools and technologies (e.g., BIM in construction, agile in IT).
  • Case studies and real-world examples from the selected industry.
  • Guest speakers from chosen industry.
• Activities:
  • Analysis of industry-specific case studies.
  • Application of industry-specific tools and techniques.
  • Guest speaker presentations and Q&A sessions.
  • Industry specific simulations.

Module 27: Advanced Leadership and Team Dynamics

• Content:
  • Advanced leadership styles and situational leadership.
  • Developing high-performance teams and fostering collaboration.
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation skills for project managers.
  • Motivation and performance management strategies.
  • Emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills in project leadership.
  • Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
  • Coaching and mentoring team members.
• Activities:
  • Leadership self-assessments and development planning.
  • Team-building exercises and simulations.
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation role-playing.
  • Case study analysis of effective team leadership.
  • Coaching and mentoring practice.

Module 28: Advanced Primavera P6 Topics and Integration

• Content:
  • Advanced reporting and data analysis in Primavera P6.
  • Customizing reports, dashboards, and layouts.
  • Integration of Primavera P6 with other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM).
  • Advanced workflow and automation in Primavera P6.
  • Database administration and maintenance for Primavera P6.
  • Advanced security and user access management.
  • Performing advanced “what if” Scenarios.
• Activities:
  • Developing advanced Primavera P6 reports and dashboards.
  • Creating custom workflows and automations.
  • Integrating Primavera P6 with other enterprise systems.
  • Hands-on exercises with database administration and security.
  • Scenario testing.

Module 29: Certification Exam Preparation and Review (Comprehensive)

• Content:
  • Comprehensive review of all key project management concepts and methodologies.
  • Detailed review of certification-specific content (PMP, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PRINCE2, CompTIA Project+).
  • Practice examinations and mock tests.
  • Test-taking strategies and time management techniques.
  • Q&A sessions and discussion forums.
  • Review of ethical and professional conduct.
• Activities:
  • Practice exams and mock tests.
  • Review of exam-specific content.
  • Q&A sessions and discussion forums.
  • Personalized feedback and guidance.

Module 30: Final Project Presentations, Course Review, and Final Exam Preparation

• Content:
  • Final project presentations by team projects.
  • Evaluation of team projects and feedback sessions.
  • Comprehensive course review and summary of key learnings.
  • Final Q&A session to address remaining questions.
  • Final exam preparation strategies and tips.
  • Discussion of continued education and professional development.
• Activities:
  • Team project presentations and evaluations.
  • Final course review and discussion.
  • Final Q&A session.
  • Final exam preparation exercises.
  • Networking and career planning discussions.

Module 31: Career Advancement and Portfolio Building

• Content:
  • Building a compelling project management portfolio:
    • Selecting relevant projects to showcase skills and experience.
    • Documenting project successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
    • Creating case studies and project summaries.
    • Utilizing online platforms for portfolio presentation (e.g., personal websites, GitHub, Behance).
  • Resume and cover letter optimization for project management roles:
    • Highlighting relevant certifications and skills.
    • Using action verbs and quantifiable results.
    • Tailoring resumes to specific job descriptions.
    • Cover letter best practices.
  • LinkedIn profile optimization:
    • Creating a professional and engaging profile.
    • Networking strategies and building connections.
    • Utilizing LinkedIn features for job searching and career development.
    • Best practices for LinkedIn engagement.
  • Interview preparation and techniques:
    • Behavioral interview questions and STAR method.
    • Technical interview questions and problem-solving.
    • Asking effective questions during interviews.
    • Salary negotiation strategies.
  • Professional networking and building industry connections.
• Activities:
  • Portfolio review and feedback sessions.
  • Resume and cover letter writing workshops.
  • LinkedIn profile optimization exercises.
  • Mock interviews and feedback sessions.
  • Networking simulations and role-playing.
  • Creating elevator pitches.

Module 32: Final Mock Exams and Comprehensive Review

• Content:
  • Comprehensive final mock examinations:
    • Simulating the actual certification exam environment.
    • Providing detailed performance feedback and analysis.
    • Identifying areas for further study and improvement.
  • Intensive review of key project management concepts:
    • Focusing on areas where participants need additional support.
    • Addressing specific questions and concerns.
    • Reinforcing critical knowledge and skills.
  • Final test-taking strategies and time management:
    • Reviewing effective test-taking techniques.
    • Practicing time management during mock exams.
    • Managing test anxiety and maintaining focus.
  • Final Q and A.
  • Discussion of continued professional development, and maintaining certifications.
  • Resources for continued learning.
• Activities:
  • Full-length mock certification exams.
  • Detailed review of mock exam results.
  • Targeted review sessions based on performance analysis.
  • Practice exercises and quizzes.
  • Final Q&A sessions.
  • Sharing of resources and study materials.

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• Rivers State (Port Harcourt): Wedigraf Tech Hub, 2 Chief Ejims Street, off Old Aba Road, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt

• Akwa Ibom State (Uyo): Wedigraf Tech Hub, 69 Abak Road, by Udo Abasi Street, Uyo (Landmark: Abak Road by Pepperoni).

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