Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)®

- Only 5 Days

Get the PMP^® (Project Management Professional) certification in just 5 days when you sit your official exam onsite during this accelerated course.

Become a professional in project management and learn how to speak and understand a global project management language, connecting you to a massive community of professionals across the world.

On this accelerated 5-day course, you’ll build your knowledge fast with 12-hour learning days that utilise Firebrand’s unique Lecture | Lab | Review methodology. You’ll learn how to:

Train with a Registered Education Provider

Firebrand is a PMI Registered Education Provider. As an official partner, Firebrand is able to award Professional Development Units (PDUs).

If you're new to project management, you may prefer to attend the PMI CAPM course.

The PMI Registered Education Provider logo is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

PMP and CAPM are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

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Seven reasons why you should sit your PMP course with Firebrand Training

You’ll be PMP certified in just 5 days. With us, you’ll be PMP trained in record time
Our PMP course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, accommodation and meals
Pass PMP first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more PMP. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn PMP faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying PMP with the best. We’ve been named in Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified 72,589 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business
You'll do more than study PMP courseware. We use labs, case studies and practice tests to make sure you can apply your new knowledge to the work environment. Our instructors use demonstrations and real-world experience to keep the day interesting and engaging

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Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need:

Intensive group instruction
One-on-one instruction attention
Hands-on labs
Lab partner and group exercises
Question and answer drills
Independent study

This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering training. Courses that include certification come with a certification guarantee. Pass first time or train again for free (just pay for accommodation and exams on your return). We do not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes.

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The project initialisation

Application of the project management process
Project Charter
Stakeholder Analysis and Stakeholder Register

The project planning

Development of a project management plan
Creation of a scope management plan
Creation of a project scope statement
Development of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Peripheral Baseline

Design of project plans, cost estimates and budgets

Creation of an activity list
Sequence activities and creation of a project network diagram
Estimation of activity resources and duration
Identification of the critical path
Development of a project plan
Estimate of project costs
Establishment of a cost baseline

Planning of project quality, personnel deployment and communication channels

Creation of a quality management plan
Documentation of roles, responsibilities and reporting relationships
Creation of a communication management plan
Resource Management and Staffing Plan

Risk analysis, risk prevention planning

Creation of a risk management plan
Identification of project risks and their triggers
Carrying out a qualitative risk analysis
Conducting a quantitative risk analysis
Development of a risk prevention plan

Project Procurement Planning

Preparation of a Contract Statement of Work
Preparation of a procurement documentation
Execution of project activities
Execution of the project planning
Implementation of quality assurance
Project Team Acquisition
Development and control of the project team
Communication control
Procurement requests and processing of buyer responses
Selection of buyers and the contract award

Control and monitoring of project work

Control and monitoring of project work
Control changes in performance baselines
Review of results and work results
Validation and control of scope

Control and monitoring of project scheduling and project costs

Schedule Management
Cost control

Control and monitoring of project quality, project staff and communication

Quality control
Communication control
Control of stakeholder participation

Monitoring and control of project risks, contract management

Risk control
Procurement control

Project completion

Completing a project
Completion of the procurement

Exam preparation

Repetition of the substance and preparation for the exam

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You'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

PMI PMP Exam

Format: Multiple choice & situation-based
Duration: 4 hours

Please note: Your exam fee is not included in the course price. The exam must be requested and paid directly to PMI. This should be done at least 21 days before the course starts.

After course registration, the Firebrand customer service will help you register for the PMP exam.

Participants must also independently seek a PMI Eligibility Number.

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PMP® Handbook v6
PMP® Student Material Folder
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) Sixth Edition - ISBN: 978-1628251845

Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.

Our Certification Programs includes

Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)^TM Delivery
Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software including MeasureUp *
Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
Examination vouchers **
Near site testing, Transportation to/from Testing Center are provided ***
Accommodation, all meals, unlimited beverages, snacks and tea / coffee****
Examination Passing Policy

Please note

* Not on all courses
** Examination vouchers are not included for the following courses: PMP, CAPM and CISSP CBK Review
*** Not included in our PMP, CAPM, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, (ISC)² or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications
**** Accommodation not included on the CISSP CBK Review Seminar

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.

Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.

Examination Passing Policy

Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.

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To gain the PMP certification you must possess either:

A secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or the global equivalent) with five years of project management experience, with 7,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education
A four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or the global equivalent) with three years of project management experience, with 4,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education

Your accelerated PMP course meets the required 35 hours of project management education (we actually deliver 38 hours) for you to qualify to take the PMP exam.

You can also qualify for the PMP exam education requirements by attending a combination of these accelerated courses:

PRINCE2 - 33.5 PDU hours
PMI-ACP - 30 PDU hours
Scrum Master - 22 PDU hours

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites?

Don’t worry - we’ll discuss your technical background, experience and qualifications to determine whether this accelerated course suits you.

Just call us on +27 87 550 2195 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants.

Firebrand is an immersive environment and requires commitment. Some prerequisites are simply guidelines; you may find your unique experience, attitude and determination enables you to succeed on your accelerated course.

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Project Management Institute (PMI)® PMP Course Dates

Project Management Institute (PMI)® - PMP® Certification
Start	Finish	Status	Book now
21/10/2019 (Monday)	25/10/2019 (Friday)	Wait list
20/1/2020 (Monday)	24/1/2020 (Friday)	Open	Book now
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Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 72,589 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.76% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"The instructor really did an excellent job. I would like to do some further courses with him at a later date. I wish him well and many more successes."
Ivan Jacobs, Private. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (25/3/2012 to 29/3/2012)

"The course was helpful, the instructor was very patient and informative. The material provided was comprehensive and the instructor did his absolute best to relay the information. Thank you."
Yara Wehbe. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (25/3/2012 to 29/3/2012)

"The trainer we had was very professional and has a nice personality . He is very deep in the subject."
Mohammed Akar, HIIT. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (25/3/2012 to 29/3/2012)

"A lot of good information that cannot be found in the normal books. A good experienced teacher."
Christopher Keena, Prosource. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (22/10/2018 to 25/10/2018)

"This is a very well organised training, but prepare yourself, this is an intensif course from which youll get so much !!"
Anonymous - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (18/6/2018 to 22/6/2018)

"Face-to-face instruction is vital to my greater understanding of the material and confidence in taking the certification test next week."
Bill Schell, USAF. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (3/7/2017 to 7/7/2017)

"I have attended numerous training courses and this course was one of the best Ive ever been on. From the instructor to the facilities, everything was fantastic. I would definitely recommend Firebrand training to anyone interested. "
T.C. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (24/4/2017 to 28/4/2017)

"Great accommodation, good food, friendly and knowledgeable staff."
Matt Hardy, Intelliqa Limited. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (19/12/2016 to 23/12/2016)

"Highly recommended for compressed boot camp training."
Guch Bhamra, Self Funding. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (19/12/2016 to 23/12/2016)

"The Firebrand set up is a great environment to learn in. The facilities are fantastic."
Nicola Bissett, Perrigo UK . - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (19/12/2016 to 23/12/2016)

"My accelerated course accelerated me into my next assignment as a project manager."
Christer Andersson, CGit AB. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (17/5/2016 to 21/5/2016)

"Inspirational and applicable tools."
Anonymous - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (17/5/2016 to 21/5/2016)

"I am very happy with both organization of Firebrand in terms of course and accommodation. The only thing we had to do was focus on the course the rest was taken care of."
Mark Van Der Meer, Concur. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (27/4/2015 to 1/5/2015)

"The training is tough and rewarding!"
Saeed Khawaja. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (6/10/2014 to 10/10/2014)

"Good facilities and knowledgeable lecturing staff, linked to a high standard of accommodation. PMP Course very fast paced and intense"
Kenny Fairholm, HP. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (31/3/2014 to 4/4/2014)

"Highly intensive course, a lot of material covered in a short space of time - come prepared! The entire PMBoK is covered in 3 days plus other, support material. The instruction is complete and comprehensive."
John Thomson, HP. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (31/3/2014 to 4/4/2014)

"I am very well prepared for my exam"
Tony Smith, HP. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (13/1/2014 to 17/1/2014)

"The PMP course was extensively covered in a short period of time. The course leader was very knowledgeable and available even outside class hours. Well done"
A.T. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (16/12/2013 to 19/12/2013)

"Firebrandtrainings are perfectly suited to gain a huge amount of theoretical and practical knowledge within a minimal timeframe."
Markus Altmeier . - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (30/9/2013 to 4/10/2013)

"I loved the set up of the course, the enthusiasm of the tutor and the rest of the group. Furthermore the facilities were very conducive for this type of course. "
W.F.. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (30/9/2013 to 4/10/2013)

"Worth the time and money. A pleasant environment with professional, patient tutors, I was well looked after and came away confident of passing my exam. "
Jonathan Prickett, HP. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (22/7/2013 to 25/7/2013)

"I have been preparing to sit my PMP exam for months. This well structured intensive course was just the thing to cement my learning and put me in a good position for the exam."
Chris Leach, Haliburton. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (22/7/2013 to 25/7/2013)

"An intense but well paced course, Excellent instruction!"
Paul Buckley, HP. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (22/7/2013 to 25/7/2013)

"This is my third course I really like the methodology, the instructor is great. This is a complex subject but I love the course with 100% confidence of achieving my score."
Douglas Gigante, Tecnocomp Tecnologia e Servicos. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (22/7/2013 to 25/7/2013)

"Once the course notes / instructor are put into a suitble format i would recommend the course."
andrew craddock, lorza. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (5 days) (19/11/2012 to 23/11/2012)

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