Project Management Certificate
Objectives by Module and Class

Module & Class	Week	Topic	Objectives
Module 1 Class 1	Week 1	Project Management Concepts Sub-topic: Introduction	Review and discuss program objectives Review course agenda Set instructor and student expectations Distinguish the characteristics of a project
Module 1 Class 2	Week 2	Project Management Concepts Sub-topic: Project Definitions & Organizations	Differentiate between portfolio, program, project, and operations Distinguish the characteristics of a project Define the role of a project manager Identify the qualities of successful project managers Differentiate between organization structures
Module 1 Class 3	Week 3	Project Management Concepts Sub-topic: Organizations, Process Groups & Knowledge Areas	Describe how different organizational structures impact project management Identify and describe the different phases of a project Describe and differentiate the five project management process groups Explain the relationship between the project management process groups, project management knowledge areas, and project management processes
Module 1 Class 4	Week 4	Project Management Concepts Sub-topic: Initiation & Chartering	Describe different methods for project selection Define project initiation and project integration management Define the project charter and identify the components of it
Module 1 Class 5	Week 5	Project Management Concepts Sub-topic: Stakeholder Management, Scope & Authority to Execute	Describe the importance of stakeholder identification and management Describe the importance of formal authorization Review case studies Case studies from Harold Kerzner
Module 1 Class 6	Week 6	Project Management Concepts Sub-topic: Careers & Case Studies	Case studies in project management Careers in project management Professional development for project managers
Module 1 Class 7	Week 7	PMP Simulation Exams Sub-topic: Integration & Stakeholder Management	Process Groups and Knowledge Areas Organizations and PM Roles Integration Management Plan Stakeholder Management Plan

Module & Class	Week	Topic	Objectives
Module 2 Class 1	Week 8	Project Planning I Sub-topic: Introduction to Project Planning	Describe the planning processes as related to the project knowledge areas Identify the components of a project management plan Describe the time/cost/resource implications of project planning on the project lifecycle Describe the tools and techniques used in project planning
Module 2 Class 2	Week 9	Project Planning I Sub-topic: Scope Management	Identify the three processes of the project scope management knowledge area in the planning process Learn how to plan and define project scope Define scope creep Explain the importance of a scope management plan
Module 2 Class 3	Week 10	Project Planning I Sub-topic: Requirements	Describe how to identify requirements Learn how to interpret and validate requirements Create and prioritize a requirements list for a project
Module 2 Class 4	Week 11	Project Planning I Sub-topic: Work Breakdown Structures	Define the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Define the WBS development process Describe how the WBS is used to plan and manage a project Describe the value of WBS Create a WBS for a project using the decomposition process
Module 2 Class 5	Week 12	Project Planning I Sub-topic: Time management & Activity sequencing	Define project time management and understand the context within the project management knowledge areas Describe how to decompose work packages to activities Develop an activity list from a project WBS Learn the most common diagramming techniques Sequence an activity list Diagram activities based on the activity sequence using various methods
Module 2 Class 6	Week 13	Project Planning I Sub-topic: Estimating & Resource Managemen	Describe different methods for estimating Develop skills for performing estimates Describe how to identify resource requirements for project activities Apply estimating skills to determine activity durations for project activities
Module 2 Class 7	Week 14	PMP Simulation Exams Sub-topic: Scope, Schedule, Resource	Scope Management Plan Schedule Management Plan Resource Management Plan

Module & Class	Week	Topic	Objectives
Module 3 Class 1	Week 15	Project Planning II Sub-topic: Schedule Development & CPM	Describe the process of schedule development Learn how to calculate forward and backward pass Learn how to determine lead and lag times for activities Learn how to identify the critical path of a project Learn how to calculate float on a project Describe schedule compression techniques
Module 3 Class 2	Week 16	Project Planning II Sub-topic: Using Microsoft Project for scheduling	Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Project Develop a schedule in Microsoft Project from a sequence of activities Use Microsoft Project to identify the critical path of a project Use Microsoft Project to generate a network diagram Use Microsoft Project to compress a timeline Use Microsoft Project to generate project management reports
Module 3 Class 3	Week 17	Project Planning II Sub-topic: Using Microsoft Project for Resource Management	Learn key elements of how to estimate, budget, and control costs within an approved budget Define cost estimation with respect to the project lifecycle Describe the effects of estimating activity duration on cost Describe resource leveling and the techniques to level an overallocated resource Use Microsoft Project to practice resource leveling of an over-allocated resource
Module 3 Class 4	Week 18	Project Planning II Sub-topic: Contract Management	Describe the steps in planning a contract process Explain the techniques needed to effectively prepare and award contracts
Module 3 Class 5	Week 19	Project Planning II Sub-topic: Risk Management	Define risk management and its role in managing a project Describe common risk categories and their impact on a project Learn to identify risks and triggers based on project type Learn different methods to assess and rank project risks Learn to develop appropriate risk strategies Learn the difference and significance between different risk responses Understand the importance of planning responses to project risks Describe the key components of a risk management plan
Module 3 Class 6	Week 20	Project Planning II Sub-topic: Quality Management	Describe the purpose of the quality management process group Determine quality metrics Distinguish between process and quality metrics Understand the impact of quality decisions on the triple constraint Describe the components of a quality metrics plan
Module 3 Class 7	Week 21	PMP Simulation Exams Sub-topic: Procurement, Risk, Quality	Network Diagrams & Critical Path Procurement Management Plan Risk Management Plan Quality Management Plan

Module & Class	Week	Topic	Objectives
Module 4 Class 1	Week 22	Project Execution, Control, and Closure Sub-topic: Introduction to Execution and Team working	Recognize the relationship between the project management plan and the execution of the project work Describe the processes within the knowledge areas for execution Describe the difference between quality assurance and quality control Describe the impact of synchronizing activities across an organization to optimize execution Define the component processes of project human resources management Describe the elements of a high performing team Describe the five dysfunctions of a team Explain methods to assess and manage the health of a team Describe the role of the project manager in developing and maintaining a high performing team
Module 4 Class 2	Week 23	Project Execution, Control, and Closure Sub-topic: Monitoring and Controlling	Describe the processes within the knowledge areas for monitoring and controlling Learn how to identify variances between actual performance and the project baseline Identify the objective of performance reporting Learn how to apply performance reporting and corrective actions used to control the project plan Learn how to create status reports Describe the purpose of scope control Describe the change control process
Module 4 Class 3	Week 24	Project Execution, Control, and Closure Sub-topic: Earned value Management	Define earned value Describe the process for applying earned value Demonstrate how to calculate earned value Describe how to draw project status conclusions from earned value data Demonstrate how to make projections on progress on time and cost using earned value data Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using earned value to measure planning success
Module 4 Class 4	Week 25	Project Execution, Control, and Closure Sub-topic: Quality & Change Management	Describe the tools and techniques used in quality control Explain the difference between quality assurance and quality control Construct a control chart Describe the importance of managing stakeholders to project success Describe how to conduct a stakeholder assessment Describe the relationship between stakeholder requirements, stakeholder management, and change control
Module 4 Class 5	Week 26	Project Execution, Control, and Closure Sub-topic: Negotiation for Project Management	Learn the building blocks of negotiation Describe how to differentiate between positions and interests in negotiations Generate creative options for a negotiated result and identify standards for different points of view Describe how to identify alternative solutions strategies Identify how bring a negotiation to closure successfully for all parties
Module 4 Class 6	Week 27	Project Execution, Control, and Closure Sub-topic: Conflict Resolution & Project Closure	Identify the positive and negative aspects of conflict Describe the primary causes of and conditions leading to project conflict Describe the five conflict management styles and the results of using each style Learn strategies for proactive and reactive management and resolution of project conflicts Describe how to formally close a project or project phase Generate lessons learned from your experience in applying project management skills in the workplace Identify the tasks of appropriate finance, administrative, and contract closure Identify project manager responsibilities for project closure
Module 4 Class 7	Week 28	Special Topics in Project Management Sub-topic: Communication Management	Identify communication management processes Describe how to develop a communications plan to address project stakeholders Identify methods of managing communications and avoiding communication problems Describe strategies to provide the project team with feedback and direction Describe the project manager’s role and responsibilities in team communication

Module & Class	Week	Topic	Objectives
Module 5 Class 1	Week 29	PMP Simulation Exams Sub-topic: Communications, Org Change	Performance Management Earned Value Management Metrics and Measures of Success Communication Management Plan
Module 5 Class 2	Week 30	Special Topics in Project Management Sub-topic: Leadership & Influence	Describe the project manager’s role in different organizational structures Define "leadership" and the qualities that define a great leader Describe the difference between a manager and a leader and cite behavioral examples Describe different leadership styles and advantages and disadvantages to each Describe examples of how to influence without authority
Module 5 Class 3	Week 31	Special Topics in Project Management Sub-topic: Project management & Business Strategy	Describe the differences between project, program, and portfolio management Describe how portfolios are used to execute business strategy
Module 5 Class 4	Week 32	Special Topics in Project Management Sub-topic: PMO in the real world	Learn how to define, plan, and implement a Project Management Office (PMO) at the enterprise or department level Explain how to establish PM standards Describe the different portfolio prioritization methodologies and how they are used in prioritizing projects
Module 5 Class 5	Week 33	Special Topics in Project Management Sub-topic: Agile, Critical Chain Project Management	Introduce Non-Traditional / Iterative PM methodologies Describe agile methodology Describe critical chain project management Describe the differences between Agile, CCPM and CPM methods of scheduling
Module 5 Class 6	Week 34	PMP Final Exam (4 Hours)	Full simulation exam Award Project Management Certificates