PMP Exam Success Fundamentals

This lesson is a general look at the PMBOK Guide (Seventh Edition).

And “general look” means that we will not be doing an in-depth review of its content. So we are not going to be talking about knowledge areas, project management principles, or project performance domains. Instead, we want to see what the PMBOK Guide is and what it means for your PMP exam.

Agenda

• Paradigm Shift

• PMBOK® Guide is NOT the PMP® Exam

• Myths About the PMBOK® Guide

• Study Materials

• Take Action

• Takeaways

In this lesson we review four project management principles from the PMBOK Guide.

This is part one of three in which we want to review the 12 project management principles that got introduced with the publication of the PMBOK Guide Seventh Edition. And today we want to review

1. Stewardship - Taking good care of what you have been entrusted with
2. Team - Building a solid team culture
3. Stakeholders - Engaging stakeholders brings success
4. Value - Delivering what's important

In this lesson we review four project management principles from the PMBOK Guide.

This is part two of three in which we want to review the 12 project management principles that got introduced with the publication of the PMBOK Guide Seventh Edition. And today we discuss

1. Holistic Thinking - Taking a systems view approach
2. Leadership - Leading over managing
3. Tailoring - Finding the right fit for each project
4. Quality - Doing it right the first time

In this lesson we review four project management principles from the PMBOK Guide.

This is part three of three in which we want to review the 12 project management principles that got introduced with the publication of the PMBOK Guide Seventh Edition. And today we want to review

1. Complexity - Limiting effects of system interactions
2. Risk - Reducing risk for project success
3. Adaptability - Designing processes so you can be nimble
4. Change - Readying everyone for what’s coming

The new edition of the PMBOK guide by the Project Management Institute focuses on Performance Domains, with the Knowledge Areas from previous editions only getting a mention. This article outlines the four main performance domains in project management: Team, Stakeholders, Life Cycle and Planning.

In the Team domain, students will learn about the importance of working with the people on a project to deliver the expected business value. The Stakeholders domain focuses on engaging and collaborating with stakeholders for effective decision making. The Life Cycle domain covers the development approach and life cycle of a project, including the different types of life cycles and their performance measurement. The Planning domain teaches students how to focus on setting up the work for a successful outcome through a structured approach to working out what needs to be done. Throughout the lesson expert perspectives are included to provide insight into the importance and practical application of each for the PMP exam.

In this lesson, the four remaining performance domains of project management are discussed.

Navigating uncertainty and ambiguity is crucial in project management as it deals with the unpredictability of the future and the lack of clarity on what the final product will look like.

Delivery is the domain that focuses on achieving business objectives and links strategy to results. Involving stakeholders is important to ensure the right outcomes are delivered, and teams should consider staggering delivery or releasing updates incrementally.

Measurement is essential to track project performance and understand variances, allowing teams to make necessary changes to achieve their goals. Project work encompasses everything related to running projects and creating a project culture within the organization, with a focus on strategic alignment and resource management.

Lastly, the team should work together to manage the uncertainties they face and measure their success by their approach to risk management.

This lesson reviews the Agile Manifesto.

The Agile Manifesto is a set of principles for software development that prioritize delivering value to the customer through collaboration, flexibility, and delivering working software frequently. It was created in 2001 by a group of 17 software professionals as a response to traditional, bureaucratic approaches to software development. The Agile Manifesto values individuals and interactions, working software, customer collaboration, and response to change over processes and tools. It provides a framework for creating flexible, efficient, and effective software development teams that can deliver value to customers in an ever-changing environment.

Agenda:

• Agile Manifesto overview

• Review of 4 values

• Review of 12 principles

• Sample exam questions

• Take Action

• Takeaways

The PMP exam mindset is a focused approach to the exam that emphasizes understanding and applying the principles, techniques, and best practices learned during exam prep training. The PMP exam mindset is essential for success on the PMP certification exam.

In this lesson we discuss the PMI and PMP Mindset with the following agenda:

• Introduction

• Mindset?

• Lesson objective

• Types of mindsets

• PMP/PMI mindset

• Take action

The PMP exam mindset is a focused approach to the exam that emphasizes understanding and applying the principles, techniques, and best practices learned during exam prep training. The PMP exam mindset is essential for success on the PMP certification exam.

In this lesson we discuss the Agile Mindset with the following agenda:

• This lesson goes beyond PMI

• Agile mindset

• Take action

The PMP exam mindset is a focused approach to the exam that emphasizes understanding and applying the principles, techniques, and best practices learned during exam prep training. The PMP exam mindset is essential for success on the PMP certification exam.

In this lesson we discuss the Exam Taking Mindset with the following agenda:

• What is the “Exam-Taking Mindset”?

• Exam-taking mindset

• Take action

Your PMP certification expires every three years and must be renewed. Why?

PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP) certification has a renewal requirement to maintain the validity of the certification. To renew the PMP certification, the certification holder must earn 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) in the three-year certification cycle. PDUs are the units of measure used by PMI to recognize and track the professional development of PMP certification holders. PDUs can be earned through a variety of activities such as attending training programs, presenting or authoring a publication, volunteering for a PMI chapter, or teaching or mentoring others in project management. The PMP certification renewal helps to ensure that the certification holder stays current with the latest project management practices, tools, and techniques and is equipped to meet the changing needs of the industry.

Agenda

• PDU basics and Renewal Cycle

• CCR Handbook and Talent Triangle

• Education vs Giving Back categories

• Talent Triangle PDUs

• Ways to earn PDUs

• PDU earning tips

• Take action!

PMP exam lessons learned are valuable insights that can help a PMP student better prepare for the exam. They typically come from individuals who have taken the PMP exam and can provide guidance on the types of questions to expect, the areas of the PMBOK Guide where students should focus their studies, and tips for taking the exam itself. By learning from others who have taken the exam, PMP students can better understand what is required to pass and what areas they need to focus on in their preparation. This can also provide peace of mind and reduce anxiety when taking the exam. Incorporating PMP exam lessons learned into one's study plan can help to increase confidence and overall success in passing the PMP certification exam.

In this lesson Cornelius Fichtner reviews a number of general PMP exam lessons learned that he has recently collected and then welcomes Dana to hear how her exam went.

PMP exam lessons learned are valuable insights that can help a PMP student better prepare for the exam. They typically come from individuals who have taken the PMP exam and can provide guidance on the types of questions to expect, the areas of the PMBOK Guide where students should focus their studies, and tips for taking the exam itself. By learning from others who have taken the exam, PMP students can better understand what is required to pass and what areas they need to focus on in their preparation. This can also provide peace of mind and reduce anxiety when taking the exam. Incorporating PMP exam lessons learned into one's study plan can help to increase confidence and overall success in passing the PMP certification exam.

In this lesson Cornelius Fichtner reviews a number of general PMP exam lessons learned that he has recently collected and then welcomes Sudip to hear how his exam went.