PMP & CAPM Exam Prep | 3-Week Project Management Sprint

Course Content

Course Intro | The Heart of Harmony Case

Introduction
Concept Integration Map
Our Case: “The Heart of Harmony”
Project Management Plan (PMP)

Exam Overview & PMI Mindset

Day 01 – Foundations & The Project Environment

Day 02 – Foundational Project Context

Organizational Structures
Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEFs) and Organizational Process Assets (OPAs)
The Project Manager’s Competencies: The PMI Talent Triangle
Project Approaches: Predictive, Agile, and Hybrid
Decision-Making Techniques in Project Management
Behavioral Biases in Project Management
Motivational Theories and Leadership Styles in Project Management
The Project Management Office (PMO)
Daily Wrap-Up & Reflection

Day 03 – Agile Foundations: Mindset & Principles

Day 04 – Agile Frameworks & Roles: Scrum, Kanban, and Beyond

Agile Frameworks
Scrum & Scrum Roles
Supplemental Video | What Does A Product Owner Do?
Scrum Events | Ceremonies
Supplemental Video | The Sprint
Scrum Artifacts
Kanban
What is Lean?
Supplemental Video | Lean: 8 Types of Waste
Professional Scrum Master

Day 05 – Agile Tailoring & Hybrid Models

Day 06 – The Project Lifecycle: Mastering the 5 Process Groups

Day 07 – Project Integration Management

Day 08 – Project Scope Management | Predictive

Day 09 – Project Scope Management | Adaptive/Agile

Day 10 – Schedule Management: Timing the Symphony of Construction

Audio Revision – Mastering Project Timelines: From Critical Path to Agile Velocity
1. Plan Schedule Management
2. Define Activities
3. Sequence Activities
4. Estimate Activity Durations
5. Develop Schedule
6. Control Schedule
7. Agile Scheduling
Agile Estimation Techniques: A Deeper Dive
Schedule Performance Metrics: Understanding Cycle Time, Lead Time, Takt Time, and Dark Time
Supplemental Video Learning | Build A Project Schedule
Supplemental Video Learning | Put Tasks In Sequence

Day 11 – Cost Management: Keeping the Financial Ship Afloat (EVM Masterclass)

Day 12 – Quality Management: Building Excellence into Every Brick

Day 13 – Resources Management: Assembling the Dream Team

1. Resource Management: Assembling the Dream Team
2. The Resource Management Processes: A Structured Approach
3. Agile Resource Management: Embracing Adaptability
Conflict Management Strategies
Guided Practice for Heart of Harmony
Guided Practice for Heart of Harmony | Answers
Extra | Stages of Team Development | Forming
Extra | Stages of Team Development | Storming
Extra | Stages of Team Development | Norming
Extra | Stages of Team Development | Performing

Day 14 – Communications Management: Connecting Every Heartbeat

Day 15 – Risk Management: Navigating the Uncharted Waters

Plan Risk Management
Identify Risks
Supplemental Video | SWOT Analysis for Risk Management
Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
Plan Risk Responses
Implement Risk Responses
Monitor Risks
Risk Avoidance: Proactively Steering Clear of Threats
Residual Risk

Course Content

Course Intro | The Heart of Harmony Case

Introduction

Concept Integration Map

Our Case: “The Heart of Harmony”

Project Management Plan (PMP)

Exam Overview & PMI Mindset

PMI Mindset

PMI Code of Ethics Ethical Leadership in Practice

Exam Domains, Tasks, and Enablers Intro

Exam Domain I: People (42%)

Exam Domain II: Process (50%)

Exam Domain III: Business Environment (8%)

Day 01 – Foundations & The Project Environment

What is a Project?

Key Takeaways: What is Project Management?

Project Management Careers

Day 02 – Foundational Project Context

Organizational Structures

Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEFs) and Organizational Process Assets (OPAs)

The Project Manager’s Competencies: The PMI Talent Triangle

Project Approaches: Predictive, Agile, and Hybrid

Decision-Making Techniques in Project Management

Behavioral Biases in Project Management

Motivational Theories and Leadership Styles in Project Management

The Project Management Office (PMO)

Daily Wrap-Up & Reflection

Day 03 – Agile Foundations: Mindset & Principles

Introduction to Agile

The Agile Manifesto: Values & Principles

Why Agile? Addressing Traditional Project Challenges

Supplemental Video Learning

Daily Wrap-Up & Reflection 03

Day 04 – Agile Frameworks & Roles: Scrum, Kanban, and Beyond

Agile Frameworks

Scrum & Scrum Roles

Supplemental Video | What Does A Product Owner Do?

Scrum Events | Ceremonies

Supplemental Video | The Sprint

Scrum Artifacts

Kanban

What is Lean?

Supplemental Video | Lean: 8 Types of Waste

Professional Scrum Master

Day 05 – Agile Tailoring & Hybrid Models

Implementing Agile: Tailoring

Hybrid Approaches

Challenges of Hybrid Approaches

Day 06 – The Project Lifecycle: Mastering the 5 Process Groups

The Five Project Management Process Groups

Supplemental Video | The Waterfall Lifecycle

Day 07 – Project Integration Management

1. Develop Project Charter

2. Develop Project Management Plan

3. Direct and Manage Project Work

4. Manage Project Knowledge

5. Monitor and Control Project Work

6. Perform Integrated Change Control

7. Close Project or Phase

Day 08 – Project Scope Management | Predictive

1. Plan Scope Management

2. Collect Requirements

3. Define Scope

4. Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

5. Validate Scope

6. Control Scope

7. Work Authorization System

Supplemental Video Learning | Project Scope Statement

Supplemental Video Learning | WBS

Day 09 – Project Scope Management | Adaptive/Agile

1. Evolving Requirements and the Product Backlog

2. Definition of Done (DoD): Ensuring Increment Quality

3. Continuous Validation and Feedback Loops

4. Scope Control through Backlog Prioritization

Agile vs. Iterative: Understanding Project Approaches 🔄

Day 10 – Schedule Management: Timing the Symphony of Construction

Audio Revision – Mastering Project Timelines: From Critical Path to Agile Velocity

1. Plan Schedule Management

2. Define Activities

3. Sequence Activities