Module 1: Foundations of Modern Project Management What is a project? What is project management? Projects vs Operations vs Programs Project environments (enterprise environmental factors, organizational process assets) The role of the project manager and the PMO Overview of the PMI framework, process groups, knowledge areas

Module 2: Project Integration Management Developing the project charter Creating and managing the project management plan Directing, managing, and monitoring project work Performing integrated change control Closing projects and phases

Module 3: Project Scope and Schedule Management Collecting requirements and defining scope Creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Defining activities and estimating durations Developing and controlling the project schedule Critical Path Method, float, dependencies

Module 4: Project Cost and Quality Management Cost estimation and budgeting techniques Cost baseline and cost control (including Earned Value Management) Planning, managing, and controlling project quality Quality assurance vs quality control Cost of quality, Six Sigma concepts

Module 5: Project Resource and Communication Management Planning and acquiring project resources Team building, leadership, and motivation Conflict resolution techniques Communication models and methods Stakeholder engagement and feedback mechanisms

Module 6: Project Risk and Procurement Management Identifying project risks and qualitative/quantitative risk analysis Creating risk response plans (avoid, transfer, mitigate, accept, exploit) Controlling risks throughout the project lifecycle Procurement planning and contract types (fixed price, T&M, cost-reimbursable) Managing seller relationships and procurement documentation

Module 7: Stakeholder and Business Environment Stakeholder analysis and engagement strategies Aligning projects with business strategy Governance and compliance considerations Measuring project benefits and outcomes Navigating politics, culture, and external constraints

Module 8: Agile and Hybrid Project Environments Agile values and principles (Agile Manifesto) Overview of Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, and hybrid models Iterative planning, backlog grooming, sprints, and retrospectives Adapting project approaches to stakeholder needs and project uncertainty Managing scope flexibility and team autonomy

Module 9: Ethics, Leadership, and Power Skills PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct Leadership vs management Servant leadership, coaching, and mentoring Emotional intelligence and cultural awareness Negotiation, influence, and stakeholder management

Module 10: PMP® Exam Preparation and Application Assistance PMP exam content outline and structure