PMP Mapping

Integrated Course Architecture

This map illustrates how the entire PMP® curriculum is bound together by Project Integration Management. Hover over the cards to see how the 17-Day Sprint fits into the PMBOK® Process Groups for the “Heart of Harmony” project.

Integration Core
Knowledge Areas
Exam Mastery
Process Group 1: Initiating

Setting the Foundation

Defining the overarching vision for “Heart of Harmony”, establishing the environment, and identifying key stakeholders early to ensure alignment.

Day 1: Project Env. Day 2: Context & Roles Day 17: ID Stakeholders
Develop Project Charter
Develop Project Mgmt Plan
Process Group 2: Planning

Building the Blueprint

Creating the master plan. We define the Scope (WBS/Backlogs), optimize the Schedule, budget Costs, and plan for Quality, Resources, Risk, and Procurements.

Days 8-9: Scope Day 10: Schedule Day 11: Cost Days 12-16: Sub-Plans
Process Group 3: Executing

Doing the Work & Leading People

The heavy lifting. Implementing Agile frameworks, building the team, executing quality audits, and managing communication flows.

Days 3-5: Agile Execution Day 13: Team Dev. Day 14: Communications
Direct & Manage Work
+ Manage Knowledge
Monitor & Control Work
+ Perform Change Control
Process Group 4: M&C

The Watchtower & EVM

Comparing actuals to the baselines. This is where Earned Value Management (EVM) shines, catching variances and processing Change Requests through the CCB.

Day 11: EVM Masterclass Day 6: Integrated Change Scope/Schedule Control
Process Group 5: Closing

Handover & Exam Readiness

Archiving lessons learned and transitioning the project. We then shift from theory into the Practice Vault to simulate the actual PMP® Exam.

Phase 3: Final Review Phase 4: Practice Vault Phase 5: Exam Arena
Close Project or Phase