Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep - Sixth Ed.

The Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation course is an essential course to gain the fundamental and necessary knowledge to pass the PMP exam. The course concentrates on the exam topics of the PMP exam with a wide collection of real-world scenarios, study aids, exam preparation tips and learning tools. The course uses the Project Management Institute (PMI) terminology and is based on the PMBOK, Sixth edition.

The PMP certification is a popular certification exam for project managers working in any organization. The course covers the exam topics of the PMP exam in detail and enables the candidates to pass the exam in first attempt. The course is based on the updated project management guidelines in the PMBOK guide, 6th edition.

Available PDUs for this Course Series: 30

By completing this course series, you will earn 30 PDUs.

Available CEUs* for Course Series Completion: 30

By completing this course series, you can earn up to 30 CEUs.

(*CEUs are entirely dependent on the organization you are applying)

Please note: Candidates do not require to have the certification to complete this course, however the certificate is required in case the candidates are looking forward to sit in the exam or earn PDUs.

What You'll Learn

• Prepare for the PMP exam
• Understand the PMBOK terminology
• Learn effective test-taking techniques'
• Familiarize with mock exam questions

PMI, Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional (PMP), PMP, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), CAPM, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), PMI-ACP, PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), PMI-RMP, PMBOK, PgMP, PULSE OF THE PROFESSION, THE PMI TALENT TRIANGLE and The PMI REP Logo are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Class Curriculum

Course Introduction
Introduction (0:09)
Course Introduction 1 (2:21)
Course Introduction 2 (1:52)
Instructor Introduction (0:50)
Chapter 01 - Application and the PMP® Exam
Application and the PMP Exam (1:13)
Extra Reading (1:39)
The Acme Widget Factory (2:12)
Project Management Professional (1:40)
How Do I Become A PMP? (20:46)
PMP Application (0:48)
PMP Exam (4:55)
PMP Exam - Initiating (4:58)
PMP Exam - Planning Part1 (8:59)
PMP Exam - Executing (2:35)
PMP Exam - Monitoring & Controlling (4:07)
PMP Exam - Closing (4:04)
PMP Exam (8:23)
Test-Taking Strategies (5:50)
Chapter 01 Quiz
Chapter 02 - Types of Exam Questions
Types of Exam Questions (0:14)
Two Right Answers / Made up Terms (2:29)
Two Right Answers (1:46)
Situational Questions (2:17)
Extraneous Information (1:59)
Understanding vs. Memorization (0:54)
Questions With Invented Terms (3:17)
Answers With More than One Component (1:55)
PMI’isms (4:52)
The Exam – Why People Fail (4:40)
Chapter 02 Quiz
Chapter 03 - The Basics of Project Management - Part 01
Organizations and Project Management (0:31)
Differentiation vs. Integration (1:47)
Organic or Simple (1:03)
A Functional Organization (1:43)
Potential Advantages of a Functional Organization (1:44)
Potential Issues with a Functional Organization (4:14)
A Projectized Organization (PBO) (1:07)
Potential Advantages of a Projectized Organization (3:02)
Potential Issues with a Projectized Organization (4:47)
The Matrix Organization (1:13)
A Weak Matrix Organization (1:01)
A Balanced Matrix Organization (0:40)
A Strong Matrix Organization (0:29)
Potential Advantages of a Matrix Organization (2:37)
Potential Issues with a Matrix Organization (2:58)
Organizations Table (2:59)
Chapter 03.1 Quiz
Chapter 03 - The Basics of Project Management - Part 02
The Basics of Project Management (0:24)
What is Project Management? (2:22)
Projects and Operations (1:59)
Programs and Portfolios (2:17)
Organizational Project Management (1:15)
Key Terms (8:37)
Key Terms – Life Cycles (3:33)
Key Terms (Cont.) (2:44)
It’s all about managing six (6) things. It’s simple really… (0:38)
Plan - Do - Check - Act (2:05)
Project Life Cycle Part1 (12:10)
The Big 3 Life Cycles (2:37)
Keys to the Predictive Waterfall Model (0:43)
The Basic Predictive Model (1:23)
Keys to the Predictive Model (1:15)
Keys Challenges to the Predictive Model (1:18)
The Iterative Life Cycles (0:45)
Advantages of the Iterative Model (1:04)
Challenges of the Iterative Model (0:38)
Prototyping (1:04)
Reasons to Prototype (0:43)
Dangers of Prototyping (1:36)
Managing WIP (6:15)
Foundation (1:42)
Scrum (2:29)
A Project Vision (2:07)
Product Backlog (2:47)
The Scrum Roles (3:42)
Scrum (Cont.) (5:11)
The Team Board (4:57)
Burndown Chart (5:10)
Sprint Planning Meeting (2:30)
The Daily Scrum (6:25)
Sprint Retrospective (2:25)
Scrum Timeline (3:19)
PMBOK® Guide Knowledge Areas (2:17)
Ten Knowledge Areas Extended (2:35)
The Process Groups & Knowledge Areas Combined (1:27)
Chapter 03.2 Quiz
Chapter 04 - Project Integration Management
Project Integration Management (1:05)
Integration Management (1:15)
4.1 Develop Project Charter (6:25)
The Business Case (8:54)
4.2 Develop Project Management Plan (9:17)
Baselines, Logs & Registers (3:05)
Project Management Plan (1:35)
4.3 Direct & Manage Project Work (2:21)
4.4 Manage Project Knowledge (10:52)
4.5 Monitor & Control Project Work (2:53)
4.6 Perform Integrated Change Control (3:57)
4.7 Close Project or Phase (4:10)
Summary (1:39)
Chapter 04 Quiz
Chapter 05 - Project Scope Management
Project Scope Management (0:07)
Scope Management (4:17)
The Product vs. Project Scope: (0:56)
The Scope Management Plan Answers… (1:46)
The Steps in Scope Management (1:07)
How Scope is Measured (0:36)
5.1 Plan Scope Management (3:29)
5.2 Collect Requirements (4:16)
Requirements Data Gathering (3:03)
Voting (2:32)
Idea Mapping Guidelines (3:21)
Brainstorming Steps (1:27)
5.3 Define Scope (2:44)
Charter vs. Scope Statement (1:40)
5.4 Create WBS (1:01)
WBS Terminology (1:57)
Components of the WBS (2:05)
Effective WBS’s (1:28)
5.4 Create WBS (Cont.) (1:20)
5.5 Validate Scope (2:38)
5.6 Control Scope (2:45)
Project Scope Management - Summary (1:24)
Chapter 05 Quiz
Chapter 06 - Project Schedule Management
Project Schedule Management (0:56)
Schedule Management (0:26)
6.1 Plan Schedule Management (2:59)
6.2 Define Activities (2:09)
6.3 Sequence Activities
6.3 Sequence Activities (Cont.)
6.4 Estimate Activity Durations
6.5 Develop Schedule
6.6 Control Schedule (2:50)
Project Time Management – Summary (1:27)
Chapter 06 Quiz
Chapter 07 - Project Cost Management
Project Cost Management (0:08)
Cost Management (6:16)
7.1 Plan Cost Management (2:44)
7.2 Estimate Costs (7:58)
7.3 Determine Budget (0:45)
7.4 Control Costs
Cost Management – Summary (4:42)
Chapter 07 Quiz
Chapter 08 - Project Quality Management
Project Quality Management (0:13)
Quality Management (0:38)
Key Terms (7:18)
Thought Leaders (6:00)
8.1 Plan Quality
8.2 Manage Quality
8.3 Control Quality
Project Quality Management – Summary 4:33)
Chapter 08 Quiz
Chapter 09 - Project Resource Management
Project Resource Management (1:44)
The Processes that Organize All Project Resources (1:52)
9.1 Plan Resources Management (3:32)
Organization Chart (1:07)
Responsibility Assignment Matrix (2:47)
Common Theories (4:35)
McGregor’s Theory of X and Y (0:34)
Hertzberg’s Theory (3:42)
Theory Z (2:44)
Resource Management Plan (1:24)
9.2 Estimate Activity Resources (3:37)
9.3 Acquire Resources (4:24)
9.4 Develop Team (4:04)
9.5 Manage Team (1:52)
9.6 Control Resources (1:37)
Final Terms (1:54)
Project Resources Management – Summary (1:18)
Chapter 09 Quiz
Chapter 10 - Project Communications Management
Project Communications Management (0:24)
Communications Management (1:50)
Communications Dimensions (2:49)
Communications Terms (2:07)
The Communication Model (1:40)
The Formula for One -to -one Communications (2:44)
Didactic Communication Example (1:38)
Styles (2:03)
10.1 Plan Communications Management
10.2 Manage Communications
10.3 Monitor Communications (0:30)
10.3 Control Communications (1:05)
Communications Management - Summary (2:20)
Chapter 10 Quiz
Chapter 11 - Project Risk Management
Project Risk Management (0:16)
Risk Management (1:52)
Risk (1:01)
Project Risks (0:39)
Types of Risks (2:24)
Key Terms (3:17)
11.1 Plan Risk Management
11.2 Identify Risks
11.3 Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
11.4 Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
11.5 Plan Risk Responses
11.6 Implement Risk Responses (0:39)
11.6 Plan Implement Responses (1:21)
11.7 Monitor Risks (3:16)
Project Risk Management – Summary (2:14)
Chapter 11 Quiz
Chapter 12 - Project Procurement Management
Project Procurement Management (0:52)
Procurement Management (1:11)
Procurement PMIisms (1:49)
Procurement Terms Part1 (5:46)
12.1 Plan Procurement Management (18:00)
12.2 Conduct Procurements (7:17)
12.3 Control Procurements (6:34)
Chapter 12 Quiz
Chapter 13 - Project Stakeholder Management
Project Stakeholder Management (0:40)
Stakeholder Management (0:24)
13.1 Identify Stakeholders (9:00)
13.2 Plan Stakeholder Management (1:37)
13.3 Manage Stakeholder Engagement (1:08)
13.4 Monitor Stakeholder Engagement (1:23)
Project Stakeholder Management – Summary (1:41)
Chapter 13 Quiz
Chapter 14 - Professional Responsibility
Professional Responsibility (0:22)
Duty to the Profession (3:32)
Scope & Estimates (3:31)
Authority (0:58)
Above All Else… (2:43)
Chapter 14 Quiz
Course Closure (0:43)

• This course is primarily intended for audience who are looking forward to undertake the PMP exam. The profile of such candidates may be:
• Associate project managers
• Project managers
• IT project managers
• Project coordinators
• Project analysts and project leaders
• Senior project managers
• Team leaders
• Product and program managers
• Working in any other job role but seeking PMP certification

• The Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep course requires the candidates to have some idea about the concepts behind a successful project management process.
• This includes know-how of time, resource, cost and quality management.

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