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PIM PROGRAM

Project Management Professional®: Exam Preparation With PIM’s Project Management Competence (PMC) Certificate

This training course is designed for individuals who have on-the-job project management experience, are not certified professionals, and may or may not have received formal project management training. This course content and exam preparation material are aligned with PMI ECO 2026 (Process, People and Business Management Domains).

About this program

PMP® Certification is the world’s most prestigious certification in the area of Project Management. Earn PMP® credential by getting prepared through PIM’s Sunday Program by a PMP-certified instructor and join the community of over a million certified project managers.

 OBJECTIVES

  • This training course is designed for individuals who have on-the-job project management experience, are not certified professionals, and may or may not have received formal project management training.
  • This course content and exam preparation material are aligned with PMI ECO 2026 (Process, People, and Business Management Domains).
  • After completing this course, candidates will earn 72 contact hours / PDUs, which is more than enough to apply for the PMP Exam.
  • Candidates will be tested in every class with close-to-real PMP Exam Practice Questions
  • A mock exam with 180 questions will be conducted at the end of the course.
  • A personalized study plan will be provided based on the results of the mock test at the end of the course.
  • Candidates will be provided support in filing the PMP application to become eligible for the exam.

PROGRAM CONTENTS

Module I – PMP Exam & Modern Project Management Foundations
• PMP Exam Structure & ECO (Updated)
• Shift from Process-Based to Principle-Based Thinking
• Project vs Product vs Value Delivery Systems
• Role of Project Manager in Digital Era
• Introduction to:
o Predictive (Waterfall)
o Adaptive (Agile)
o Hybrid Approaches
• Overview of AI in Project Management

Module II – Build & Lead High-Performance Teams
• Build & Develop Teams
• Define Team Culture & Working Agreements
• Psychological Safety & Trust Building
• Stakeholder Collaboration Models
• Empowerment & Servant Leadership
• Managing Virtual & Distributed Teams
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
• Coaching & Mentoring Techniques

Module III – Strategic Project Initiation & Planning
• Aligning Projects with Organizational Strategy
• Business Case & Benefits Realization Planning
• Define Scope using Product Thinking
• Roadmaps vs Detailed Plans
• Estimation Techniques (Predictive & Agile)
• Resource & Capacity Planning
• Budgeting in Agile & Hybrid Environments
• Risk Planning (Traditional + Agile Risk)
• Governance Models (Centralized vs Adaptive)
• Procurement Strategy (Agile Contracts included)

Module IV – Execution & Value Delivery
• Delivering Value Incrementally
• Managing Backlogs & Work Packages
• Communication in Hybrid Environments
• Stakeholder Engagement Strategies
• Quality Built-in vs Quality Controlled
• Managing Changes in Adaptive Environments
• Issue Management & Decision Frameworks
• Knowledge Management & Documentation Evolution
• Leveraging AI Tools in Execution

Module V – Performance Tracking & Optimization
• Performance Domains (instead of Knowledge Areas)
• KPIs vs Value Metrics (OKRs, Benefits Tracking)
• Earned Value vs Agile Metrics (Velocity, Burnup)
• Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)
• Risk Monitoring & Response Adaptation
• Feedback Loops & Retrospectives
• Data-Driven Decision Making

Module VI – Leadership, Communication & Stakeholder Influence
• Advanced Leadership Styles
• Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
• Conflict Management & Negotiation
• Influencing Without Authority
• Stakeholder Mapping & Engagement Depth
• Executive Communication & Storytelling
• Change Leadership

Module VII – Business Environment & Transformation
• Navigating Organizational Change
• Compliance & Regulatory Considerations
• Sustainability in Project Management (ESG)
• Digital Transformation & Innovation Projects
• Benefits Realization & Value Measurement
• Enterprise Agility Concepts
• Systems Thinking

Module VIII – Emerging Trends & Future of Project Management
• AI & Automation in Project Management
• Data Analytics for PMs
• Product Management vs Project Management
• Citizen Development & Low-Code Platforms
• Hybrid PMO Models
• Future Skills for Project Managers

 METHODOLOGY

Lectures, case studies, group discussions, class tests, presentations, and mock exam simulations.

 PARTICIPANT PROFILE

Any professional aspiring to be a certified project manager.

PROGRAM DURATION/DAYS

The program is of 3-month duration. Classes will be held on Sundays only (10:00 am to 4:00 pm).

 LEARNING INVESTMENT

The fee for the entire program is Rs. 51,000/- (Fees are exclusive of all taxes).

For details and registration, please contact

Diploma Office, Management House, Shahrah-e-Iran, Clifton, Karachi
Voice Dir: (+9221) 99251 669 EPABX: (+9221) 9925 1711-14 Fax: (+9221) 9925 1715-16
Cell: 03432499855, 03337326730, 03122464635, 03333028660 E-mail: diplomakhi@pim.com.pk