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Project Management Professional (PMP- PMBOK6)

Learn the interactive way, upgrade your project management skills, and crush the PMP exam.

(PMI-PMP.AE1) / ISBN : 978-1-61691-687-9
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Enroll in our PMP Exam Prep course to master project management like an expert and pass the PMI project management certification with a high success rate.  

In this course, dive into the latest PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition, Agile methodologies, and hybrid approaches. It breaks down people, processes, and business environment domains. 

Also, learn to assess project needs, develop scopes, create schedules, manage risks, and control budgets, all while applying real-world scenarios. From foundational concepts to advanced strategies, you’ll get hands-on practice with interactive tools, including a PMP exam simulator, gamified testpreps, and flashcards. 

Because the objective is no longer to memorize. It's to develop real-world skills. 

Skills You’ll Get

  • Strategic Project Planning: Define project goals, develop management plans, and align deliverables with business value.
  • Scope & Schedule Mastery: Break down project scope, build work breakdown structures, and develop realistic schedules using traditional and agile techniques.
  • Risk & Resource Management: Identify risks, plan mitigation strategies, manage budgets, and allocate team resources efficiently.
  • Stakeholder & Communication Leadership: Engage stakeholders, manage expectations, and drive clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Agile & Hybrid Project Techniques: Learn when and how to apply agile, hybrid, and iterative methods for flexible and adaptive project execution.
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1

Introduction

  • What Is the PMP® Certification?
  • How to Become PMP® Certified
  • Who Should Buy This course?
  • How to Use This course and the Test Bank
  • The Exam Objectives
  • PMP®: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, 10th Edition
2

Building the Foundation

  • Establishing the Foundation
  • What Is Project Management?
  • Understanding How Projects Come About
  • Skills Every Good Project Manager Needs
  • Understanding Project Management Process Groups
  • Determining a Project Methodology or Approach
  • Understanding How This Applies to Your Next Project
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
3

Assessing Project Needs

  • Exploring the Project Management Knowledge Areas
  • Assessing Project Viability
  • Assessing Project Needs and Creating the Project Charter
  • Formalizing and Publishing the Project Charter
  • Maintaining Project Artifacts
  • Introducing the Kitchen Heaven Project Case Study
  • Understanding How This Applies to Your Next Project
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
4

Delivering Business Value

  • Understanding Organizational Structures
  • Identifying Stakeholders
  • Six Sigma Adaptive Methodology
  • Delivering Business Value
  • Understanding How This Applies to Your Next Project
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
5

Developing the Project Scope

  • Developing the Project Management Plan
  • Plan Scope Management
  • Collecting Requirements
  • Defining Scope
  • Creating the Work Breakdown Structure
  • Understanding How This Applies to Your Next Project
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
6

Creating the Project Schedule

  • Creating the Schedule Management Plan
  • Defining Activities
  • Breaking Down User Stories
  • Understanding the Sequence Activities Process
  • Estimating Activity Resources
  • Estimating Activity Durations
  • Developing the Project Schedule
  • Using a Kanban Board and Scrum Board
  • Understanding How This Applies to Your Next Project
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
7

Developing the Project Budget and Engaging Stakeholders

  • Creating the Cost Management Plan
  • Estimating Costs
  • Establishing the Cost Baseline
  • Understanding Stakeholders
  • Communicating the Plan
  • A Closer Look at Adaptive Methodologies
  • Understanding How This Applies to Your Next Project
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
8

Identifying Project Risks

  • Understanding Risk
  • Creating the Risk Management Plan
  • Identifying Potential Risks
  • Analyzing Risks Using Qualitative Techniques
  • Quantifying Risk
  • Developing a Risk Response Plan
  • Assessing Risks Using an Agile Approach
  • Planning for Project Compliance
  • Understanding How This Applies to Your Next Project
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
9

Planning and Procuring Resources

  • Procurement Planning
  • Developing the Resource Management Plan
  • Quality Planning
  • Project Planning Using Agile Methodologies
  • Bringing It All Together
  • Understanding How This Applies to Your Next Project
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
10

Developing the Project Team

  • Directing and Managing Project Work
  • Acquiring the Project Team and Project Resources
  • Developing the Project Team
  • Managing Project Teams
  • Understanding How This Applies to Your Next Project
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
11

Sharing Information

  • Implementing Risk Responses
  • Conducting Procurements
  • Laying Out Quality Assurance Procedures
  • Managing Project Knowledge
  • Managing Project Information
  • Managing Stakeholder Engagement
  • Agile Frameworks
  • Understanding How This Applies to Your Next Project
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
12

Measuring and Controlling Project Performance

  • Monitoring and Controlling Project Work
  • Controlling Procurements
  • Monitoring Communications
  • Performing Integrated Change Control
  • Monitoring Stakeholder Engagement
  • Controlling Resources
  • Utilizing Control Quality Techniques
  • Monitoring and Controlling Risk
  • Monitoring Project Management Integrations
  • Understanding How This Applies to Your Next Project
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
13

Controlling Work Results and Closing Out the Project

  • Controlling Cost Changes
  • Monitoring and Controlling Schedule Changes
  • Validating Project Scope
  • Controlling Scope
  • Measuring Work Results on Agile Projects
  • Formulating Project Closeout
  • Closing Out the Project
  • Closing Out the Procurements
  • Closing Out an Agile Project
  • Balancing Stakeholders’ Interests at Project Close
  • Professional Responsibility
  • Applying Professional Knowledge
  • Understanding How This Applies to Your Next Project
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
A

Appendix A: Process Inputs and Outputs

  • Initiating Processes
  • Planning Processes
  • Executing Processes
  • Monitoring and Controlling Processes
  • Closing Processes

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The typical age range of PMP-certified professionals is between 30 to 45 years old.

Most candidates pursue PMP certification after gaining several years of project management experience usually between 3 to 8 years making the early 30s a common starting point. However, it's not unusual to see professionals in their late 20s who fast-track their careers or experienced managers in their 40s and 50s seeking formal recognition and advancement.

In short: PMP is popular among mid-career professionals aiming to boost their leadership credentials and career growth.

About 50% of the PMP exam focuses on Agile and hybrid project management practices. Since the PMP exam update in 2021, PMI has shifted the content to reflect real-world project environments, which often use Agile or a blend of traditional and Agile (hybrid) approaches. The exam is divided into three domains:

  • People – 42%
  • Process – 50%
  • Business Environment – 8%

Within these domains, roughly half of the questions are based on Agile or hybrid methods, while the other half covers predictive (traditional) approaches. So, a strong grasp of Agile principles like Scrum, Kanban, and iterative delivery is essential to pass the PMP exam.

If you're preparing, make sure your PMP exam prep includes solid Agile training!

On average, it takes about 2 to 4 months to prepare for and pass the PMP exam, depending on your background, study habits, and available time.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

  • Experienced project managers who study consistently (1–2 hours/day) can be ready in 8–12 weeks.
  • If you're balancing work or personal commitments, a 3–4 month prep plan is more realistic.
  • Using structured resources like a PMP certification course and exam simulator can speed up the process by keeping your study focused and aligned with the latest exam content.

Bottom line: If you stay consistent and use the right tools, you can pass the PMP on your first try in just a few months.

  • PMBOK 6 is process-based with 49 detailed processes and is best for traditional (waterfall) project management.
  • PMBOK 7 is principle-based, more flexible, and focuses on outcomes, making it better suited for agile and hybrid environments.

The PMP exam now draws from both.

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