Project Management Professional Course

Taking a project management professional course in Qatar, can be beneficial for individuals looking to enhance their project management skills and advance their careers in the field. Please look at the below lines, which help you to understand the Project Management Professional Course and its knocking door opportunities for your career growth.

Project Management Professional Course (PMP):

Offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the project management professional certification is globally recognized and highly respected. It validates your knowledge and experience in project management, including areas such as project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing. Project Management Professional course is sought after in various industries.

Project Management Professional Course Eligibility Requirements :

To be eligible for the Project Management Professional certification offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI), you must meet certain requirements. The eligibility criteria for the PMP certification in Qatar are as follows:

Education:

You must have a secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or global equivalent) or a four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent). The specific educational requirement depends on your level of formal education:

Secondary Degree:

You must have a minimum of five years (60 months) of non-overlapping project management experience, with at least 7,500 hours leading and directing projects, and 35 contact hours of project management education.

Four-Year Degree:

You must have a minimum of three years (36 months) of non-overlapping project management experience, with at least 4,500 hours leading and directing projects, and 35 contact hours of project management education.

Project Management Course:

You must have completed 35 contact hours of formal project management professional course. This requirement can be fulfilled through various training programs, courses, or workshops focused on project management. These educational hours should cover project management topics, processes, and best practices. It’s important to note that meeting these eligibility requirements is only the first step towards obtaining the PMP certification in Qatar. You will also need to pass the Project Management Professional certification exam, which assesses your knowledge and understanding of project management concepts, principles, and practices.

Project Management Professional Course Opportunities:

The Project Management Professional (PMP) course opens doors to numerous career opportunities. The latest PMI-commissioned talent gap analysis by Anderson Economic Group (AEG) points to outstanding opportunities in jobs and career growth for project managers within many developing countries studied. Through 2027, the project management-oriented labor force in seven project-oriented sectors is expected to grow by 33 percent, or nearly 22 million new jobs.

By 2027, employers will need nearly 88 million individuals in project management professional – oriented roles. The Middle East, China and India will represent more than 75 percent of the total project management-oriented employment.

On a global basis, certification also bolsters salary levels as shown in Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey. The ninth edition of PMI’s biennial report found that, among those surveyed, salaries of practitioners with the Project Management Professional certification are 20 percent higher on average than those without a PMP®. With an expected increase in jobs, competitive salaries and the chance to make a difference, the future is bright for project professionals in Qatar and beyond.

Project Management Professional Course Description:

This Project Management Professional course will provide a detailed overview of Project Management Modules, focusing on preparing individuals for the Project Management Professional/ PMP certification exam. These 5 chapters will introduce you to the in-depth understanding of the tasks to perform throughout the project life cycle, aligning with the knowledge areas tested in the PMP exam.

Examination Content Outline (ECO):

Understand the in-depth knowledge of the Predictive and Agile Life Cycles.
Understand the role of a project manager in Changing the Environment.
Understand and apply Domain, Tasks & Enablers for a project throughout the project life cycle.

Teaching and Learning Methodology:

A combination of lectures, discussions, exercises, and cooperative learning will be used to prepare candidates for the PMP exam. Active learning will focus on discussions based on trainee project scenarios related to the application of qualitative and quantitative methods that will facilitate decision-making in project management problems in both local and international contexts, and will be assessed through standard structured response questions. Finally, a summative comprehensive assessment at the end of the Project Management Professional course will evaluate comprehension of the core concepts, including those relevant to project management professional certification.

Student Learning Resources:

PMI Authorized Exam Preparation Training Material (Based on current examination version – 2020 Release)
PMBOK® Guide, 6th & 7th Edition. Published by the Project Management Institute, USA
Agile Practice Guide
Ancillary Materials / Flash Cards/ PPT Slides/Rita Mulachy Project Management Preparatory – Rita Mulachy’s RMC Based on the 10th Latest edition
1800 Cloned Questions and Answers with explanations.
Mock-up Software
Recorded Video Session after each class completion through we transfer files

PMP Course Operation

The PMP program of BTMC is a culmination of various activities to keep you engaged. We make sure you are fully involved in the course and gain maximum benefits from it. Our operations complete through the following steps in various magnitudes.

• In-depth sessions covering key project management concepts and practices.
• Interactive discussions to facilitate knowledge sharing and problem-solving.
• Practical exercises to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
• Group activities and projects to enhance collaborative skills.
• Practice exams to prepare candidates for the PMP certification exam.

The Benefits of PMP Certificate

If you are a professional related to the project management domain, it is not a secret that PMP can benefits= yo in many ways and impact your career growth to a great extent. Global recognition being the prime benefits, the PMP certification enhances your credibility and marketability in the job market. Employers across various industries value the PMP credential, as it demonstrates your commitment to excellence in project management.

One more rather clear advantage of having a certificate of the PMP is that it can help to advance in your career. A PMP certified personnel usually has higher chances of a better job opportunity and chances of career advancement. It gives you the competitive edge you need to boast of among your counterparts in job interviews especially in higher project management positions. Also, PMP holders are known to be paid more as compared to their counterparts in the market. The certified technicians earn on an average of $2000 more than the non certified ones, hence the investment on the certification is totally reasonable.

The process of obtaining the PMP certification also results in your skill development. It prepares you with enhanced project management competencies that enhance your ability to deliver projects. The overviews of project management concepts and techniques that you get from this large collaborative environment can result in enhanced project performance and higher career success.

Also, having a PMP certification is desirable for networking purposes. PMI membership enables one to have interaction with other known project management professionals in the world. This network can help you and support you, give you pieces of advice, share the experience and ideas and can become the source of new projects and cooperation – all this makes your professional development even more valuable and interesting.

Maintain PMP Certificate

Once you obtain a PMP certificate, the next challenge is to maintain your PMP certification. For that, you must earn 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) every three years. For earning the desired number of PDUs, you can consider three things. Educating yourself, volunteering and of course with your work experience. 

• Attending training sessions, webinars or conferences related to project management can be used to educate yourself.
• Volunteering, mentoring or contributing to the project management community can also come in handy.
• Applying project management skills in your professional work is the most important thing to gain PDUs.

Target Audience

BMTC offers PMP courses to its students who have intent in enhancing their project management competency. You will be able to progress in your career with our training. According to the previous data, this course will suit every project manager dealing with the design and implementation of a project from its conception to launch. Project team leaders are the next ones to benefit from this course. Since they are supposed to report to their respective project managers, and with the responsibility of ensuring that their teams achieve the set objectives, team leaders will incur immense value from this course as it will assist them in the discharge of their duties. Since being responsible for project implementation, project coordinators can also enhance their theoretical and practical knowledge of PM concepts and tools that might be utilized in their teams.

Other target groups that stand to benefit from our PMP courses include the program managers, project analysts and any other interested in project management. For the program managers who are in charge of several projects in an organization, to monitor if the projects are in line with the company’s strategic plan, the PMP course is going to be very helpful to them. Project management specialists, who research project data and hand over results to boost the probability of project success, will produce information management leadership ability improvements. In addition, anybody operating in a project context, including those who do not carry the title of project manager will find the PMP course informative as it gives an understanding of project management and techniques. These competencies are pivotal for working professionals so that they can manage in their career and help meet project goals.

Outcome Based Assessments

All ECOs need to be covered.

Examination Content Outline (Eco’s)

Creating a High-performing Team (People Domain)

• Build a Team
• Define Team Ground Rules
• Negotiate Project Agreements
• Empower Team Members and Stakeholders
• Train Team Members and Stakeholders
• Engage and Support Virtual Teams
• Build Shared Understanding about a Project

Assessments

• Set a clear vision and mission
• Support diversity and inclusion (e.g., behavior types, thought processes)
• Value servant leadership (e.g., relate the tenets of servant leadership to the team)
  Determine an appropriate leadership style (e.g., directive, collaborative)
• Inspire, motivate, and influence team members/stakeholders (e.g., team contract, social contract, reward system)
• Analyze team members and stakeholders’ influence
  Distinguish various options to lead various team members and stakeholders.

Starting the Project (People Domain)

•  Determine the Appropriate Project Methodology/Methods and Practices
•  Plan and Manage Scope
•  Plan and Manage Budget And Resources
•  Plan and Manage Schedule Stakeholders
•  Plan and Manage the Quality of Products and Deliverables
•  Integrate Project Planning Activities
•  Plan and Manage Procurement
•  Establish Project Governance Structure
•  Plan and Manage Project/Phase Closure

Assessments

• Appraise team member performance against key performance indicators
•  Support and recognize team member growth and development
•  Determine the appropriate feedback approach
•  Verify performance improvements

Doing the Work (Process Domain)

•   Assess and Manage Risks
•   Execute Projects to Deliver Business Value
•   Manage Communications
•   Engage Stakeholders
•   Create Project Artifacts
•   Manage Project Changes
•   Manage Project Issues
•   Ensure Knowledge Transfer for Project Continuity

Assessments

• Assess opportunities to deliver value incrementally
• Determine communication methods, channels, frequency, and level of detail for all stakeholders
• Analyze stakeholders (e.g., power interest grid, influence, impact)

Keeping the Team on Track (Process Domain)

•   Lead a Team
•   Support Team Performance
•   Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers
•   Manage Conflict
•   Collaborate with Stakeholders
•   Mentor Relevant Stakeholders
•   Manage Project Issues

Assessments

•   Estimate budgetary needs based on the scope of the project and lessons learned from past projects
•   Estimate project tasks (milestones, dependencies, story points)
•   Determine quality standard required for project deliverables

Keeping the Business in Mind (Business Environment Domain)

•   Manage Compliance Requirements
•   Evaluate and Deliver Project Benefits and Value
•   Evaluate and Address Internal and External Business Environment Changes
•   Support Organizational Change
•   Employ Continuous Process Improvement

Assessments

• Confirm project compliance requirements (e.g., security, health, and safety, regulatory compliance)
• Document agreement on ownership for ongoing benefit realization

PMP Exam 2025 Format and Details

The PMP certification exam in 2025 will consist of:

• Duration: 230 minutes to complete the exam.
• Number of Questions: 180 multiple-choice questions.
• Question Types: A mix of multiple-choice, multiple responses, matching, hotspot, and limited fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Domains: The exam content is divided into three domains:

• People: Emphasizing the skills and activities associated with effectively leading a project team (42% of the exam).
• Process: Reinforcing the technical aspects of managing a project (50% of the exam).
• Business Environment: Highlighting the connection between projects and organizational strategy (8% of the exam).