Here is a high-level course outline of the Project Management Professional (PMP) Workshop:

Day 1: Kickoff & Project Management Foundations

• Welcome & Introductions

  • Introduce participants, share workshop objectives, and set expectations.
  • Overview of PMP certification, the PMBOK framework (including the latest principles), and exam structure.

• Understanding the Project Environment

  • Discuss the evolution of project management from traditional processes to the principle-based approach.
  • Explore key concepts such as project life cycles, organizational influences, and the role of the project manager.

• Interactive Session

  • Group discussion: Identifying project management principles in real-life scenarios.
  • Hands-on activity: Analyze a brief case study to pinpoint core project management concepts.

Day 2: Planning, Scope, and Schedule Management

• Deep Dive into Scope Management

  • Explore methods for collecting requirements and defining project scope.
  • Learn how to develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and its significance in planning.

• Scheduling and Cost Fundamentals

  • Introduce techniques for sequencing activities, estimating durations, and budgeting.
  • Discuss the integration of schedule and cost management for effective planning.

• Workshop Activity

  • Collaborative exercise: Create a project charter and draft a WBS based on a sample project scenario.
  • Open discussion: Share insights and challenges in developing realistic project plans.

Day 3: Execution, Quality, and Agile Integration

• Execution Essentials

  • Examine best practices in quality management and resource allocation.
  • Discuss stakeholder engagement and communication strategies during project execution.

• Agile Principles & Hybrid Approaches

  • Introduce Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and their role in modern project management.
  • Compare traditional and Agile methods; discuss when and how to tailor approaches.

• Interactive Workshop

  • Group exercise: Role-play stakeholder communication and conflict resolution.
  • Case study analysis: Apply quality and Agile techniques to address project challenges.

Day 4: Monitoring, Controlling, and Risk Management

• Monitoring & Controlling Processes

  • Delve into performance measurement methods, including Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Discuss the importance of variance analysis and corrective action planning.

• Risk and Issue Management

  • Explore risk identification, assessment, and response planning.
  • Examine real-world examples of change management and issue resolution.

• Collaborative Exercise

  • Simulated project review: Work in groups to analyze performance metrics and develop risk response strategies.
  • Open Q&A session to address common challenges and share best practices.

Day 5: Integration, Exam Strategies, & Final Review

• Integration & Project Closure

  • Review key concepts in integration management and the processes involved in closing projects.
  • Discuss change control processes and the importance of lessons learned.

• Exam Preparation & Strategy Session

  • Share effective PMP exam strategies, including question analysis and time management techniques.
  • Conduct interactive practice segments with sample exam questions to build confidence.

• Final Review and Workshop Wrap-Up

  • Comprehensive review of all key topics covered during the workshop.
  • Open forum for final questions, feedback, and discussion of next steps for continued learning.
  • Summary of post-workshop resources and support options.

Disclaimer: Course content and structure may change without notice due to the dynamic nature of the evolving field of Project Management.