I. Introduction

Overview of PMP and its importance

Role of the project manager

Project life cycle vs. product life cycle

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II. PMP Process Groups

1. Initiating

Develop Project Charter

Identify Stakeholders

2. Planning

Develop Project Management Plan

Plan Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Resources, Communication, Risk, Procurement, and Stakeholder Engagement

3. Executing

Direct and Manage Project Work

Manage Quality

Acquire, Develop, and Manage Team

Manage Communications

Implement Risk Responses

Conduct Procurements

Manage Stakeholder Engagement

4. Monitoring & Controlling

Monitor and Control Project Work

Perform Integrated Change Control

Validate and Control Scope

Control Schedule, Costs, Quality, Risks, Communications, Procurements, and Stakeholder Engagement

5. Closing

Close Project or Phase

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III. PMP Knowledge Areas

1. Integration Management
2. Scope Management
3. Schedule Management
4. Cost Management
5. Quality Management
6. Resource Management
7. Communications Management
8. Risk Management
9. Procurement Management
10. Stakeholder Management

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IV. Key Tools & Techniques

Expert Judgment

Data Gathering (e.g., brainstorming, interviews)

Data Analysis (e.g., SWOT, root cause)

Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)

Interpersonal and Team Skills