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Managing Project Work (PMI - PMP)
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Managing Project Work (PMI - PMP)

Project Management Professional Certification Program (PMI-PMP)
Last updated 11/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Recognize Direct and Manage Project Work process activities
  • Identify the inputs to the Direct and Manage Project Work process
  • Identify the tools and techniques used in the Direct and Manage Project Work process
  • Recognize examples of outputs of the Direct and Manage Project Work process
  • Recognize the purpose of the Manage Project Knowledge process
  • Distinguish between monitoring activities and controlling activities
  • Recognize examples of the inputs to the Monitor and Control Work process
  • Identify the tools and techniques used in the Monitor and Control Project Work process
  • Identify the outputs of the Monitor and Control Project Work process
  • Recognize the principles associated with updating project baselines
  • Demonstrate your understanding of the Direct and Manage Project Work, Manage Project Knowledge, and Monitor and Control Project Work processes

Course content

1 section28 lectures2h 40m total length
  • A day in the life of a project manager3:52

    A day in the life of a project manager

  • Course Choice, Skill Development and Prior Knowledge
  • Course Overview2:01

    Learn how to direct and manage the work of a project, monitor and control project work and leverage knowledge throughout the life cycle of the project.

  • Effective Learning7:04

    Effective Learning

  • FAQs1:02

    FAQs

  • Program Overview (I)9:21

    The Project Management Professional Certification Course (PMI-PMP) includes a number of 28 sections covering the most relevant information in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK6) developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

  • Program Overview (II)11:08

    The Project Management Professional Certification Course (PMI-PMP) includes a number of 28 sections covering the most relevant information in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK6) developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

  • Project Management Process Group and Knowledge Area Mapping0:12

    Project Management Process Group and Knowledge Area Mapping

  • The Direct and Manage Project Work Process6:57

    After completing this topic, you should be able to recognize Direct and Manage Project Work process activities.

  • The Science of Better Learning5:14

    The Science of Better Learning

  • Direct and Manage Project Work: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, and Outputs0:17

    Direct and Manage Project Work: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, and Outputs

  • Inputs to Direct and Manage Project Work7:04

    After completing this topic, you should be able to identify the inputs to the Direct and Manage Project Work process.

  • Techniques for Directing and Managing Project Work6:25

    After completing this topic, you should be able to identify the tools and techniques used in the Direct and Manage Project Work process.

  • Direct and Manage Project Work Outputs7:41

    After completing this topic, you should be able to recognize examples of outputs of the Direct and Manage Project Work process.

  • The Manage Project Knowledge Process8:06

    After completing this topic, you should be able to recognize the purpose of the Manage Project Knowledge process.

  • Manage Project Knowledge: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, and Outputs0:17

    Manage Project Knowledge: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, and Outputs

  • Monitoring and Controlling Project Work7:27

    After completing this topic, you should be able to distinguish between monitoring activities and controlling activities.

  • Monitor and Control Project Work: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, and Outputs0:21

    Monitor and Control Project Work: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, and Outputs

  • Monitor and Control Project Work Process Inputs6:41

    After completing this topic, you should be able to recognize examples of the inputs to the Monitor and Control Work process.

  • Monitor and Control Project Work Process Techniques6:50

    After completing this topic, you should be able to identify the tools and techniques used in the Monitor and Control Project Work process.

  • Monitor and Control Project Work Outputs7:32

    Monitor and Control Project Work Outputs

  • Project Baselines Updates5:34

    After completing this topic, you should be able to recognize the principles associated with updating project baselines.

  • Concepts, Insights and Inquiries
  • Exercise: Managing Project Work and Knowledge (I)12:41

    After completing this topic, you should be able to demonstrate your understanding of the Direct and Manage Project Work, Manage Project Knowledge, and Monitor and Control Project Work processes.

  • Exercise: Managing Project Work and Knowledge (II)13:30

    After completing this topic, you should be able to demonstrate your understanding of the Direct and Manage Project Work, Manage Project Knowledge, and Monitor and Control Project Work processes.

  • Practical Activity: Simulated Project Management
  • PMI Certification Info0:03

    PMI Certification Info

  • Managing Project Work
  • Managing Project Work (PMI - PMP)
  • Managing Project Work1:58

    Learn how to direct and manage the work of a project, monitor and control project work and leverage knowledge throughout the life cycle of the project.

  • Takeaways, Practical Applications and Endorsements
  • PMI PMP Exam Outline3:07

    PMI PMP Exam Outline

  • Ready to ace the PMI-PMP Exam?0:23

    After completing the Project Management Professional Certification Program (PMP), take your preparation to the next level with the Test Prep: Project Management Professional: PMI - PMP Exam Mastery.

    Dive deep into key topics, practice with real exam scenarios, and ensure you're fully equipped to conquer the PMI exams with confidence.

  • Applied Knowledge is the Real Power17:45

    You think knowing stuff changes the game? You think sitting in a library, stacking up facts like you’re building a Jenga tower, is gonna make you a winner? Man, that’s cute. But life ain't a trivia night. Information alone? It’s worthless. It’s like having a Lamborghini in your garage but you never learned how to drive. You just sit in it, making engine noises. Vroom vroom. People walk by, they see the car, but they also see you ain't going nowhere. You got all this knowledge, all these textbooks, but when life throws a punch, you’re still looking up the definition of "duck." It’s what you *do* with that information that actually matters. Don't be the person with the shiny car and no keys.

Requirements

  • No special requirements or prerequisites are needed to take this course, but some extra reading about projects, project management, project life cycle, organizational project management, project scope, project schedule, project costs, project quality, project human resources and project communications will help.
  • Part of the Project Management Professional Certification Course (PMI-PMP)

Description

The Managing Project Work (PMI PMP) is course 2 of 28 of the Project Management Professional Certification Program (PMI-PMP). The course is aligned with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK6) developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Most projects aren't lucky enough to enjoy smooth sailing from beginning to end. Unforeseen events and difficulties usually crop up somewhere along the line. And these can steer a project off course. But don't worry, in this course, you'll learn how to direct and manage the work of a project. In addition, this course will show you how to monitor and control project work, to ensure work performance is in line with requirements. And how to leverage knowledge throughout the life cycle of the project.

1. The Direct and Manage Project Work Process
2. Inputs to Direct and Manage Project Work
3. Techniques for Directing and Managing Project Work
4. Direct and Manage Project Work Outputs
5. The Manage Project Knowledge Process
6. Monitoring and Controlling Project Work
7. Monitor and Control Project Work Process Inputs
8. Monitor and Control Project Work Process Techniques
9. Monitor and Control Project Work Outputs
10. Project Baselines Updates
11. Exercise: Managing Project Work and Knowledge

Throughout the course, you'll gain the tools and techniques necessary to deal with these inevitable challenges. From risk management strategies to techniques for handling scope changes and stakeholder issues, you'll develop the skills to keep your projects on track. This will ensure you can deliver value on time and within budget, even in the face of unexpected obstacles.

That’s it! Now go ahead and push that “Take this course” button, and see you on the inside!

Who this course is for:

  • Leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, professionals and project workers with or without formal project management training will improve project management skills and knowledge and will be ready to stand for formal certification.