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The PMP certification validates your competency to perform in the role of a project manager, leading and directing projects and teams. You'll demonstrate knowledge across traditional, agile, and hybrid approaches to project management.
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Key Topics:
Manage conflict and lead teams
Support team performance through coaching
Empower team members and stakeholders
Demonstrate emotional intelligence
Key Areas
Leadership, Team Building
Study Time
5 weeks
Key Topics:
Execute project with urgency to deliver value
Manage communications and stakeholder engagement
Assess and manage project risks
Enable change to achieve envisioned future state
Key Areas
Project Lifecycle, Risk Management
Study Time
6 weeks
Key Topics:
Plan and manage project compliance
Evaluate and deliver project benefits
Evaluate and address external business environment changes
Support organizational change
Key Areas
Compliance, Benefits Realization
Study Time
1 week
Week 1-2
Read PMBOK Guide 7th Edition - Chapters 1-3
Understand project management principles and performance domains
Study traditional vs. agile vs. hybrid approaches
Complete foundational practice questions (50 questions)
Week 3-5
Study leadership styles and team development
Learn conflict resolution and negotiation techniques
Practice emotional intelligence scenarios
Complete People domain practice questions (100 questions)
Week 6-8
Study project lifecycle and development approaches
Learn planning techniques and tools
Understand risk management processes
Complete Process domain practice questions (75 questions)
Week 9-10
Study stakeholder engagement and communication
Learn change management and value delivery
Practice integration management scenarios
Complete additional Process practice questions (75 questions)
Week 11
Study organizational influences and compliance
Learn benefits realization and business analysis
Review all three domains integration
Complete Business Environment practice questions (25 questions)
Week 12
Take 3 full-length practice exams (180 questions each)
Review weak areas and formulas
Final review of situational judgment questions
Exam day preparation and strategy
PMBOK Guide 7th Edition
Agile Practice Guide
PMI Standards+
PMI Talent Triangle
Rita Mulcahy PMP Exam Prep
Andy Crowe PMP Exam Guide
PMI Practice Exams
Formula Reference Sheets
ExamCoachAI PMP Practice Tests
PMI Official Practice Exam
Situational judgment scenarios
Domain-specific quizzes