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Validate and Control Scope (PMI - PMP)
Rating: 4.4 out of 5(55 ratings)
9,637 students
Created bySorin Dumitrascu
Last updated 11/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Recognize key activities performed during the Validate Scope process
  • Identify the inputs to the Validate Scope process
  • Distinguish between Validate Scope and Control Quality processes
  • Identify the outputs of the Validate Scope process
  • Understand the purpose of the Control Scope process
  • Identify inputs to the Control Scope process
  • Recognize activities in the variance analysis technique
  • Recognize examples of outputs of the Control Scope process
  • Demonstrate your understanding of the Validate Scope and Control Scope processes

Course content

1 section • 25 lectures • 2h 10m 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 Overview1:36

    In this course you'll learn about two processes that help you meet those obligations, validate scope and control scope. In validate scope, you formalize acceptance of the scope by all parties.

  • 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

  • Validating Project Scope5:58

    After completing this topic, you should be able to recognize key activities performed during the Validate Scope process

  • The Science of Better Learning5:14

    The Science of Better Learning

  • Validate Scope: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, and Outputs0:15

    Validate Scope: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, and Outputs

  • Inputs to Validate Scope7:42

    After completing this topic, you should be able to identify the inputs to the Validate Scope process

  • Validate Scope versus Control Quality5:25

    After completing this topic, you should be able to distinguish between Validate Scope and Control Quality processes

  • Outputs of Validate Scope6:11

    After completing this topic, you should be able to identify the outputs of the Validate Scope process

  • The Control Scope Process5:15

    After completing this topic, you should be able to identify the purpose of the Control Scope process

  • Control Scope: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, and Outputs0:13

    Control Scope: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, and Outputs

  • Inputs to Control Scope6:28

    After completing this topic, you should be able to identify inputs to the Control Scope process

  • Performing a Variance Analysis5:31

    After completing this topic, you should be able to recognize activities in the variance analysis technique

  • Concepts, Insights and Inquiries
  • Outputs of Control Scope3:54

    After completing this topic, you should be able to recognize examples of outputs of the Control Scope process

  • Exercise: Validating and Controlling Scope (I)9:33

    After completing this topic, you should be able to demonstrate your understanding of the Validate Scope and Control Scope processes

  • Exercise: Validating and Controlling Scope (II)11:38

    After completing this topic, you should be able to demonstrate your understanding of the Validate Scope and Control Scope processes

  • Practical Activity: Scope Validation Simulation
  • Validate and Control Scope (PMI - PMP)
  • Validate and Control Scope (PMI - PMP)
  • Validate and Control Scope (PMI - PMP)1:36

    In this course you'll learn about two processes that help you meet those obligations, validate scope and control scope. In validate scope, you formalize acceptance of the scope by all parties.

  • PMI Certification Info0:03

    PMI Certification Info

  • 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 Validate and Control Scope (PMI - PMP) is course 8 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).

There are three priorities you'll have as project manager. To make sure your projects meets stakeholder expectations and to make sure the project comes in on time and on budget.

In this course you'll learn about two processes that help you meet those obligations, validate scope and control scope. In validate scope, you formalize acceptance of the scope by all parties. And in control scope you manage changes to the scope baseline. Both of these processes are critical to project success.

1. Validating Project Scope
2. Inputs to Validate Scope
3. Validate Scope versus Control Quality
4. Outputs of Validate Scope
5. The Control Scope Process
6. Inputs to Control Scope
7. Performing a Variance Analysis
8. Outputs of Control Scope
9. Exercise: Validating and Controlling Scope

The importance of schedule control can't be overstated. Every project, no matter how well-planned, encounters unexpected roadblocks and delays. The skills you learn in this course will directly translate into your ability to identify potential problems early, analyze their impact, and develop effective solutions. This proactive approach is the difference between projects that spiral out of control and projects that successfully meet their goals. By mastering schedule control, you'll gain the confidence to navigate challenges, minimize disruptions, and ensure your project stays on track for a successful outcome.

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.

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