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PMP Exam Prep 2026: 35 PDUs | PMBOK 8 & AI Management

Name: PMP Exam Prep 2026: 35 PDUs | PMBOK 8 & AI Management
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Pass the PMP on your first try! Includes 35 Contact Hours, PMBOK 8, Agile, Predictive & AI tools for Project Managers

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Created byGIMIT, Sachin Kumar, PMI Approved (ATP) Instructor

Last updated 7/2026

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What you'll learn

Earn 35 Contact Hours/PDUs: Gain the required hours to qualify for the PMP exam or maintain your certification status.
Complete PMP Certification Training Course 2026: Pass the PMP Exam easily on your first Attempt
PMBOK & Agile Mastery: Master concepts from PMBOK Guide 8th Edition, Agile Practice Guide, and Process Groups.
200+ Selective Premium Question , Answers with Explanation
In depth coverage of AGILE, HYBRID and PREDICTIVE Project Management topics
Complete your PMP application and understand eligibility step-by-step.
Learn PMP exam day tactics, time management, and question breakdown methods.
Tips and strategies to Answer the PMP exam questions and efficiently manage your time.
8 Modules - 77 Topics - 10 Case Study - 20 Scenario based Exaplanation
GIMIT-PMI Authorized: Learn from a PMI Authorized Training Partner for the highest quality, officially sanctioned PMP content.

Course content

25 sections • 191 lectures • 37h 13m total length

About Instructor & Course Roadmap3:23
Course Objective & Downloadable Project Management Course Library4:39
PMP Certification Overview6:15
PMI Exam Eligibility Criteria8:26
How to Apply for the PMP Exam12:02
Create a free PMI account to start your PMP application, verify your email with a six-digit code, then complete education and experience details, including 35 contact hours and 36–60 months.
Course Structure and Navigation Tips3:08
How to Earn and Claim 35 Contact Hours7:56
Evolution of PMBOK: 7th to 8th Edition5:19
Explore how the PMBOK guide evolves from 7th to 8th edition, shifting from principle-based value delivery to clearer guidance and a value enabler project manager role for practical outcomes.
Understanding the PMBOK Guide 8th Edition: The 6 Principles and 5 Focus Areas5:07
The 2026 Exam Change: Why Business Environment and AI Matter Now4:55
What’s New in the Latest PMP Exam?5:06
Study Plan & How to Prepare Effectively7:00

What is a Project? Characteristics & Examples5:41
Project vs. Operations vs. Program vs. Portfolio5:13
Project Management Life Cycle: Phases & Models6:25
Predictive, Adaptive, and Hybrid Approaches5:52
Organizational Influences and Structures5:00
Project Governance and Stake holders4:57
The Role of a Project Manager3:22
PMI Talent Triangle Explained : "AI Fluency" as part of Ways of Working5:04
Explore the PMI Talent Triangle’s integrated framework, highlighting ways of working with AI fluency, power skills, and business acumen to lead projects and excel on the PMP exam.
The PMBOK 8 Value Delivery System & Focus Areas5:03
AI in Project Management: Enhancing Efficiency and Decision Making4:37
The "Unlearning" Module: Project Manager vs. Business Analyst Mindset9:31
Bridge the project manager and business analyst mindsets by balancing project scope and product scope, aligning how, when, why, and what to deliver value for stakeholders.
Understanding Product vs. Project Life Cycles7:07
Quiz
Handling Schedule Delays and Scope Creep Through Effective Stakeholder Negotiation

Building and Leading High-Performing Teams6:12
Defining Team Ground Rules & Team Charter7:27
Roles and Responsibilities in Projects4:12
Clarify roles and responsibilities to enable efficient teamwork and avoid duplication. Explore key players—project manager, sponsor, team members, stakeholders—and apply the RACI matrix across functional, matrix, and agile environments.
Conflict Management Strategies8:10
Coaching and Mentoring Team Members8:52
Supporting Asynchronous AI Collaboration4:49
Lead virtual and distributed teams by establishing clear, asynchronous communication and AI-supported collaboration that builds psychological safety, fairness, and trust across time zones.
Promoting Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Teams -PMBOK 8 requirement4:59
Negotiating Project Agreements10:45
Leading with Emotional Intelligence7:00
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration9:01
Empowering Team Members4:37
Empower team members by granting authority, resources, and confidence to become proactive problem solvers, while project managers foster trust, psychological safety, and clarity of purpose to boost performance.
Creating a Shared Project Vision7:32
Create a shared project vision that emotionally and intellectually aligns stakeholders around a clear purpose, guiding decisions, boosting motivation, and sustaining engagement across traditional and agile contexts.
Problem Solving & Decision-Making Techniques7:08
Communication Styles and Leadership4:43
Using the Power/Interest Grid Effectively6:39
Map stakeholders with the power/interest grid to prioritize engagement, keeping high power/high interest close and informing the rest to prevent burnout.
The Stakeholder Cube and Salience Model7:43
Defining Personas for User-Centric Planning11:03
Case Study41:22
Quiz
Navigating a Project Crisis: Stakeholder and Team Alignment

Integrating the Project Plan5:47
Planning Scope Management4:43
Planning Schedule Management5:07
Planning Cost Management4:45
Planning Quality Management5:45
Resource Planning and Management8:03
Risk Management Planning4:56
Procurement Planning and Contracts5:15
Planning Communications and Stakeholder Management4:14
Executing Project Work7:15
Monitoring and Controlling Project Work4:55
Managing Changes in Projects4:48
Performance Measurement Techniques (EVM, CPI, SPI)5:37
Master earned value management (EVM) to monitor scope, schedule, and cost using PV, EV, and AC, and interpret CPI, SPI, and EAC for proactive project control.
Predictive Analytics and AI Forecasting in Scheduling/Costing4:41
The 5 Focus Areas of PMBOK 8: Deep Dive into Delivery & Development4:41
Data-Driven Project Management: Using Big Data for Process Optimization4:33
Managing Project Artifacts6:44
Manage project artifacts as the project's DNA, from charter to final reports, to ensure clear communication, compliance, and a single source of truth through tailored access and version control.
Closing the Project or Phase7:13
Governance, Compliance, and Audits5:45
Continuous Improvement & Lessons Learned4:11
Root Cause Analysis: The 5 Whys Technique7:47
Root Cause Analysis: The Fishbone Diagram8:28
Prioritization Techniques: MoSCoW Method Deep Dive0:25
Prioritization Techniques: Kano Model9:06
Learn how the Kano model classifies features as must-be, one-dimensional, attractive, indifferent, and reverse, and connect it with traceability, prioritization, and change control to guide value-driven development.
Case Study Part-122:04
Case Study Part-226:18
Case Study Part-313:24
Quiz
Managing Stakeholder Expectations and Controlling Scope Creep

Project Compliance and Legal Requirements6:58
Evaluating and Delivering Business Value4:52
Alignment with Organizational Strategy4:14
Managing the Impact of Business Environment Changes5:57
Organizational Change Management5:11
Ethics and Professional Conduct (Code of Ethics)5:42
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in Project Management5:02
Benefits Realization Management: Beyond the Project Closure4:38
Continuous Value Delivery in a Volatile Business Climate4:41
Case Study on Business Environment24:31
Handling Compliance and Ethical Dilemmas During Project Execution

Agile Mindset & Agile Manifesto6:23
Agile vs. Traditional Project Management6:21
Scrum Framework: Roles, Events, and Artifacts4:41
Kanban, Lean, XP & Agile Practices5:03
Agile Planning: Epics, Stories, and Backlogs6:06
Agile Metrics: Velocity, Burndown, Lead Time5:50
Hybrid Approaches: Combining Agile and Predictive3:46
When to Use Agile, Predictive, or Hybrid3:46
Servant Leadership in Agile Projects5:32
Agile Tools and Team Collaboration5:00
Scaling Agile in the PMBOK 8 Framework4:47
Scale agile across multiple teams and enterprise with PMBOK 8 by aligning vision, value, and priorities through a principle-driven, lightweight coordination that enables flow and value delivery in hybrid environments.
Case Study on Hybrid and Agile Methodologies40:28

What is Agile? A Foundational Overview11:52
Explore agile foundations, compare agile to traditional methods, and examine the agile lifecycle, iterations, values, principles, and roles to connect agile to the capm journey.
Agile vs. Predictive: When to Choose the Right Approach20:53
Predictive vs. Adaptive Project Life Cycles17:44
Agile Foundations: Values, Principles, and Mindset14:11
Agile Project Life Cycles and When to Use Them13:27
Agile Team Structure and Key Roles5:00
Convincing Stakeholders to Adopt Agile for an Uncertain Project

Prioritization Techniques in Agile17:43
Testing and Confirmation of Value15:18
T-Shaped Skills: The Generalizing Specialist12:13
Explore how generalizing specialists blend deep expertise with broad, cross-functional skills to bridge IT and business teams, improve communication, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance agile project outcomes in Capm environments.
Optimizing the Agile Team Environment10:19
Optimize agile teamwork by designing physical, virtual, and hybrid workspaces that enhance communication and resource management. Learn to integrate tools like Jira, MS Teams, and Slack, and apply effective metrics.

Requirements

If you have a four-year degree: 36 months of experience leading and directing projects within the last eight years.
If you have a high school diploma or associate's degree: 60 months of experience leading and directing projects within the last eight years.
If you have a Bachelor’s degree or higher (or global equivalent) from a GAC accredited program : 24 months/2 years experience leading and managing projects within the past eight years

Description

Pass the PMP Exam on your FIRST attempt with the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and AI-powered bootcamp on Udemy!

Are you ready to skyrocket your career and join the elite group of Project Management Professionals (PMP)? The 2026 PMP exam is undergoing its most significant shift in years. This course provides a complete dual-standard roadmap, mastering new PMBOK 8 principles with confidence.

This course is fully optimized for the July 9, 2026, exam transition. We have overhauled our content to reflect the massive 18% increase in the Business Environment domain (now 26% of the exam), ensuring you are prepared for the new weight distribution and AI Fluency requirements.

Why Choose This Course?

35 Contact Hours / 35 PDUs: Get the official certificate required for your PMI application or to maintain your certification.
Dual PMBOK Mastery: We map the transition from the 12 Principles of PMBOK 7 to the 6 Core Principles and 5 Focus Areas of PMBOK 8.
AI for Project Managers: Master Generative AI for drafting charters, AI Forecasting for scheduling, and automating backlogs.
2026 Question Formats: Practice the new "Scenario Clusters" and multi-part questions unique to the 2026 exam.
Business Environment (26% Weight): Comprehensive coverage of the expanded domain, including ESG, Compliance 2.0, and Security Risks.

What You Will Learn (Aligned with 2026 Weights):

The Business Environment (26%): Strategic alignment, Organizational Agility, ESG in project selection, and Benefits Realization Management.
The People Domain (33%): Leadership in the age of AI, Emotional Intelligence vs. AI, and asynchronous collaboration for virtual teams.
The Process Domain (41%): Data-driven optimization, predictive analytics, and a deep dive into the 5 Focus Areas of PMBOK 8.
Agile & Hybrid: Scaling Agile within the PMBOK 8 framework and using AI tools for Scrum Masters.
Ethics & Sustainability: Promoting social responsibility and Ethical AI governance in project work.

What’s Included in the Package?

High-Definition Video Lectures: Updated content covering AI Fluency as a core part of the PMI Talent Triangle.
2026 Transition Guide: Expert guidance on how the July 2026 changes affect your study plan.
Premium Mock Exams: Practice with AI-generated case studies and 2026-style scenario questions.
Lifetime Access: Get all future updates on the PMBOK 8 Comparison and evolving AI regulations for free.

Is This Course for You?

PMP Aspirants: Professionals aiming to pass the exam either before or after the July 9, 2026, transition.
Existing PMPs: Project managers needing 35 PDUs while gaining AI Fluency to stay competitive in the 2026 market.
Career Changers: Anyone moving into project management who wants to master ESG, Big Data, and AI-driven optimization.

Don't let the 2026 exam weights catch you off guard. Join thousands of successful students and master the future of project management today.

Who this course is for:

Experienced Project Leaders: If you have been leading projects and want to formalize your skills with a globally recognized credential, this course will prepare you to pass the PMP exam on your first attempt.
Career Accelerators: The certification is a powerful tool to increase your salary and unlock new career opportunities. This course provides the knowledge and official 35 contact hours needed to meet the PMP exam eligibility requirements.
Beginners with Ambition: While the PMI has work experience prerequisites for the exam, our course itself has no entry requirements. You can take this course now to get the necessary 35 hours of formal project management education, making you one step closer to your PMP credential.

PMP Exam Prep 2026: 35 PDUs | PMBOK 8 & AI Management

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Course content

Introduction & Course Orientation12 lectures • 1hr 13min

Project Management Framework13 lectures • 1hr 8min

People19 lectures • 2hr 42min

Process28 lectures • 3hr 17min

Business Environment11 lectures • 1hr 12min

Expanded Business Environment (The 26% Weight)3 lectures • 14min

Agile & Hybrid Methodologies12 lectures • 1hr 38min

Agile Principles and Concepts7 lectures • 1hr 23min

The Scrum Methodology6 lectures • 1hr 23min

Delivering Value in Agile Projects4 lectures • 56min

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