Module 1: Introduction & Framework
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PMP® Certification: Application process, exam structure, and logistics.
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PM Framework: Project fundamentals and lifecycles (Predictive, Iterative, Incremental, Adaptive/Agile).
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The Business Environment: Project context, success measures, and influences.
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The Role of the Project Manager: Stakeholders and PM competencies (The Talent Triangle).
Module 2: Integration & Scope Management
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Project Integration: Developing the Charter and Plan, managing project work/knowledge, and change control.
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Project Scope: Requirements collection, defining scope, creating the WBS, and scope validation.
Module 3: Schedule & Cost Management
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Project Schedule: Defining activities, sequencing, estimating durations, and schedule control.
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Project Cost: Planning, estimating costs, determining budget, and cost control.
Module 4: Quality & Resource Management
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Project Quality: Planning, managing, and controlling quality standards.
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Project Resources: Estimating resources, acquiring, developing, and managing the team.
Module 5: Communications & Risk Management
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Project Communications: Planning, managing, and monitoring internal/external communications.
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Project Risk: Risk identification, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and response implementation.
Module 6: Procurement & Stakeholder Management
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Project Procurement: Planning, conducting, and controlling procurements.
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Project Stakeholders: Identification and planning for engagement and monitoring.
Module 7: The Agile Approach & Scrum
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Agile Methods: The Agile Manifesto, Lean, and Kanban.
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Scrum Framework: Artifacts (Backlogs), Accountabilities (Scrum Master, Product Owner), and Events (Sprints, Daily Scrum, Retrospectives).
Module 8: Iterations & Delivery
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Product Backlog: Managing the product goal.
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Sprint Execution: Estimating techniques and tracking progress (Burndown Charts).
Module 9: Ethics & Course Closure
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Code of Ethics: Responsibility, respect, fairness, and honesty.
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Course Wrap-up: Final overview and Q&A session.
