The PMP Course includes the following modules: Characteristics of Project Management.

. The discussion will develop the subject into the need for project management. What is PMO and how it can help the organizations? What exactly is the role of a project manager? These are some of the questions that the topic addresses. Project Life Cycle. The module discusses the project phases and project governance across the Project Life Cycle. Organizational Influence. A project is influenced by several factors in an organization. The structure, policies, and the reporting relationships can impose various restrictions on the project work. The module discusses how an organization evolves over a period of time by improving the Organizational Process Assets. Project Management Processes. The module discusses the general project management processes and their interactions. There are 42 processes recommended by PMI (USA) that may lead to project success. The module discusses the categorization of these processes under the classic 5 process groups. Project Integration Management. Project Integration Management includes the processes and actions required to identify, define, combine, and coordinate the various processes and project management activities within the Project Management Process Groups. Project Scope Management. Project Scope Management includes identifying all the work that is necessary for the project completion. The module includes Collection of Requirements, and encompasses scope control. Project Time Management. This section discusses the methodology for the timely completion of projects. Adherence to project schedule is of utmost significance to the project success. Project Cost Management. It is one of the most important disciplines of Project Management and the core of the project success. The methods for cost estimation, and preparation of project budget are discussed. Earned Value Management is an essential component of evaluation and monitoring of project costs and schedule. Project Quality Management. The module includes execution of the quality management system by appropriate quality policy and procedures, with continuous process improvement activities conducted throughout the project life cycle. Project Human Resource Management. It includes the processes that organize, manage, and lead the project team. The project team consist of the people from diverse background with varied culture, and their management needs specialized knowledge and skills. Project Communications Management. It includes the processes required to ensure timely and suitable generation, collection, distribution, storage, retrieval, and disposition of project information. Proper and timely communication with stakeholders has a great influence on the project success. Project Risk Management. It includes the processes of conducting risk management planning, identification, analysis, response preparation, monitoring and control on a project. It seeks at increasing the probability and impact of positive events, decreasing the probability and impact of negative events on the project.

Project Procurement Management. This module includes the processes essential to the purchase or acquire of products, services, or results required from outside the project team. It discusses different types of contracts, procurement documents, and how to manage contracts. Professional Responsibility. Every profession needs a code of conduct and this module specifically discusses the project management efforts to attain the highest degree of professional integrity. Exam Preparations. Attempting an examination is a specialized art, and is essential to pass. Unless an examinee is familiar with these techniques, it may be difficult to successfully attempt the 200 questions of PMP examination.

What is PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification? The discipline of project management has experienced radical growth in the recent years. The number of people joining this discipline is increasing manifold. The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification has become essential for anyone desiring to be distinguished from others in this field. The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is issued by the Project Management Institute (USA), which is acknowledged globally as the standard for evaluating the knowledge, awareness, and application of project management skills and best practices. Obtaining the PMP certification may become simpler by obtaining the PMP training through special modules on project management, which are specially designed, and focused on the PMP certification. These special modules will not only impart the in-depth knowledge on project management but also help in the successful passing of the PMP exam. Benefits of PMP Credential and PMP Certification Training
The Project management professional (PMP) certification training has numerous benefits for the trainee and the organization, as it is based on the best practices evolved globally in this field over a period of time. These best practices have been evaluated by PMI (USA), which is a globally recognized certification body in the field of project management. The PMP training is based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge(PMBOK) issued by PMI (USA) and is acknowledged as a standard for project management. The implementation of these practices can assist to complete projects on schedule, in accordance with the approved budget, and of a high quality standard.

Further benefits of obtaining the PMP training and the PMP credential include: Reduced cost to deliver projects. Lower risk of schedule delays. Prevention of project crisis. Early identification of problems and risk mitigation. Structured approach to Project Management. Improved resource productivity and satisfaction. Project success, which builds business success. Established measures of success. Enables customer focus and satisfaction. Optimizes use of resources. Establishes quality principles. Converts strategic plans into practice. The PMP Certification Course Trainer

Col (Retd) Javed Iqbal is a renowned trainer for PMP training in Pakistan. He is a mechanical engineer with an extensive engineering and project management experience of 35 years from Pakistan Army (EME), Fauji Foundation, UNDP, Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT), tank manufacture and tank rebuild, defense production, and projects in Saudi Arabia. He qualified PMP certification in good standing, as intimated by PMI (USA), from the PMI's latest PMBOK 4th Edition. Col (Retd) Javed Iqbal has conducted more than forty Project Management Professional (PMP) trainings in Pakistan, to date. He conducts PMP training in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. If you are a PMP aspirant and wish to grow in your career, whether it is civil, mechanical, telecom, finance, IT or any other field, please use the links at left for more information about the PMP certification, and schedule of the PMP courses in Pakistan that you can take.
A little About PMBOK

PMBOK (Project Management Body Of Knowledge) is a globally recognized standard by PMI (USA) for managing and executing projects. The PMBOK is updated on four yearly basis, and consists of 5 process groups, namely Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing. There are 42 processes that have been recognized by PMI as the best practices in project management. These processes are distributed in nine knowledge areas, including Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, HR, Communications, Risk, and Procurement. There are several challenges project teams face during each of the five process groups. However, PMBOK guides the project managers how to accept these challenges. The PMP course conducted by Col (Retd) Javed Iqbal is based on the latest PMBOK Guide - 4th edition, and fulfills all of the PMI educational requirements. For more information about PMI, PMP credential, PMP certification training, PMP exam, PMP eligibility requirements or more, please use the links at left or email at [email protected] Exclusive training and consulting services on Project Management Professional (PMP) certification training, Microsoft Office Project 2007 and Oracle Primavera P6 can be arranged for organizations/groups. Please call on +92 (0) 323-8556158 or send an email to discuss your needs.