Course Outline

Phase 1 Outline

Our Case: “The Heart of Harmony”

The Heart of Harmony Project Plan

Introduction

Exam Domains, Tasks, and Enablers Intro

Exam Domain I: People (42%)

Exam Domain II: Process (50%)

Exam Domain III: Business Environment (8%)

PMI Mindset

Quiz: PMP Exam Overview & PMI Mindset

The 12 Project Management Principles

The 8 Project Performance Domains

Quiz: Project Performance Domains

Daily Wrap-Up & Reflection 01

Organizational Structures

The Project Management Office (PMO)

Organizational Context: Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEFs) and Organizational Process Assets (OPAs) 🌍

The Project Manager’s Competencies: The PMI Talent Triangle

Project Approaches: Predictive, Agile, and Hybrid

The Five Project Management Process Groups

Decision-Making Techniques in Project Management

Behavioral Biases in Project Management

Motivational Theories and Leadership Styles in Project Management

Conflict Management Strategies

Daily Wrap-Up & Reflection 02

Introduction to Agile

Why Agile? Addressing Traditional Project Challenges

The Agile Manifesto: Values & Principles

Extra | VDO

Quiz: Introduction to Agile

Daily Wrap-Up & Reflection 03

Agile Frameworks

Scrum & Scrum Roles

Scrum Events / Ceremonies

Extra | VDO | The Sprint

Scrum Artifacts

Quiz: Scrum

Professional Scrum Master™

Kanban: Flow & Limiting Work in Progress

Lean Software Development

Lean: 8 Types of Waste

Quiz: Kanban | Lean

Implementing Agile: Tailoring

Hybrid Approaches

Challenges of Hybrid Approaches

Quiz: Implementing Agile

Process Groups

Quiz: Project Management Process Groups

1. Develop Project Charter

2. Develop Project Management Plan

3. Direct and Manage Project Work

4. Manage Project Knowledge

5. Monitor and Control Project Work

6. Perform Integrated Change Control

7. Close Project or Phase

Quiz: Process Groups vs. Integration

1. Plan Scope Management

2. Collect Requirements

3. Define Scope

4. Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

5. Validate Scope

6. Control Scope

7. Work Authorization System

Extra | Project Scope Statement

Extra | Scope Creep

Extra | Work Breakdown Structure | VDO

1. Evolving Requirements and the Product Backlog

2. Definition of Done (DoD): Ensuring Increment Quality

3. Continuous Validation and Feedback Loops

4. Scope Control through Backlog Prioritization

Agile vs. Iterative: Understanding Project Approaches 🔄

Project Cost Management

Earned Value Management (EVM) – CRITICAL

Earned Value Management (EVM) Examples

Quiz: Cost Management

Project Cost Management Application: “Heart of Harmony”

Introduction & Core Concepts

Predictive Quality Processes

Agile Quality

Project Quality Management Application: “Heart of Harmony” + AGILE

Extra | Measuring The Cost Of Quality

Extra | Cost of quality (COQ)

Extra | Tools Of Quality

1. Resource Management: Assembling the Dream Team

2. The Resource Management Processes: A Structured Approach

3. Agile Resource Management: Embracing Adaptability

Guided Practice for ‘Heart of Harmony

Quiz: Project Resource Management

Guided Practice for ‘Heart of Harmony’ Answers

Extra | Stages of Team Development | Forming

Extra | Stages of Team Development | Storming

Extra | Stages of Team Development | Norming

Extra | Stages of Team Development | Performing

Project Communications Management

Plan Risk Management

Identify Risks

Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis

Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis

Plan Risk Responses

Risk Avoidance: Proactively Steering Clear of Threats

Residual Risk: Understanding What Remains

Implement Risk Responses

Monitor Risks

Project Procurement Management

Stakeholder Management Intro

1. Identify Stakeholders

2. Plan Stakeholder Engagement

3. Manage Stakeholder Engagement

4. Monitor Stakeholder Engagement

Application: The “Heart of Harmony” Community Center Project

PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

Project Environments, Tools & Techniques, Foundational Concepts

Comprehensive Review & ECO Mapping

180-Question Interactive Mock Exam

Course Closing Plan: Your Final Review Checklist

Progressive PMP Practice Pathway

Mock Test 3A | Practice Mode | 15 Questions

Mock Test 3B | Practice Mode | 30 Questions

Mock Test 3C | Practice Mode | 30 Questions

Mock Test 3D | Practice Mode | 45 Questions

Mock Test 3E | Practice Mode | 60 Questions

Mock Test 2A | Practice Mode | 60 Questions

Mock Test 2B | Practice Mode | 60 Questions

Mock Test 2C | Practice Mode | 60 Questions

PMP Mock Test 2 | Full 180 Questions

PMP Mock Test 3 | Full 180 Questions

Earned Value Management (EVM) Formulas

Communication Channels Formula

Three-Point Estimating (PERT) Formula

Exam Day Logistics

Pre-Exam Day: Light Review & Rest