PMP Exam Prep Syllabus
Pre-work: Introduction and pre-class assessment:
- Receive PM Educate login credentials and instructions.
- Receive PMI Logical Operations license key
- Login to PM Educate (https://www.pmeducate.com) and PMI Choice platforms (https://pmi.lochoice.com) to verify access.
- Download student manual from https://pmi.lochoice.com
- Review introductory material and PMP exam content outline at: https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/certifications/project-management-professional-exam-outline.pdf
- Download and review PMP handbook: https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/certifications/project-management-professional-handbook.pdf
- Complete online pre-class assessment at https://pmi.lochoice.com
Week 1: Attend online instructor session 1, topics below. View related spotlight videos and checklists.
- Foundation
- Strategic Alignment
- Project Benefits and Value
- Organizational Culture and Change Management
Week 2: Attend online instructor session 2, topics below. View related spotlight videos and checklists, complete Mastery Builder questions for Lesson 1.
- Project Governance
- Project Compliance
- Identify and Engage Stakeholders
- Form the Team
- Build Shared Understanding
Week 3: Attend online instructor session 3, topics below. View related spotlight videos and checklists, complete Mastery Builder questions for Lesson 2.
- Determine project approach
- Planning projects
- Scope
Week 4: Attend online instructor session 4, topics below. View related spotlight videos and checklists.
- Schedule
- Resources
- Budget
Week 5: Attend online instructor session 5, topics below. View related spotlight videos and checklists, complete Mastery Builder questions for Lesson 3.
- Risks
- Quality
- Integrate Plans
- Craft Your Leadership Skills
- Create A Collaborative Project Team Environment
Week 6: Attend online instructor session 6, topics below. View related spotlight videos and checklists, complete Mastery Builder questions for Lesson 4.
- Empower the Team
- Support Team Member Performance
- Communicate and Collaborate with Stakeholders
- Training, Coaching, and Mentoring
- Manage Conflict
Week 7: Attend online instructor session 7, topics below. View related spotlight videos and checklists.
- Implement Ongoing Improvements
- Support Performance
- Evaluate Project Progress
Week 8: Attend online instructor session 8, topics below. View related spotlight videos and checklists, complete Mastery Builder questions for Lessons 5 and 6. Complete PMI cloned questions exam.
- Manage Issues and Impediments
- Manage Changes
- Project Phase Closure
- Benefits Realization
- Knowledge Transfer
Week 9: Read The Standard for Project Management, complete Test 1 in Optional Tests
Week 10: Read PMBOK 7th Edition Sections 1 and 2 , complete Tests 2 - 5
Week 11: Read PMBOK 7th Edition Sections 3, 4 and Appendixes X2-X4 , complete Tests 6 - 9
Week 12: Complete online practice exams 1-4.
Week 13: Complete class course survey. Apply for PMP and schedule PMP exam.
Week 14-17: Take PMI PMP Exam.