PMP Exam Prep: Managing People with Power Skills
PMP Exam Prep: Managing People with Power Skills
This course is part of PMP Exam Prep Certification Training Specialization
Instructor: Crystal Richards
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Pass the PMP® Exam. This course will focuses on managing the expectations and relationships of the people involved in projects. These lessons will help you pass the the people domain of the PMP® Certification exam.
The PMBOK® Guide aptly states, “projects are performed by people and for people,” (page 9, 7th Edition). People drive projects. Period. As experienced project managers, we are continuously working with stakeholders to maintain good relationships to ensure that their expectations are in alignment with the goals of the project. Having effective people management skills is a crucial component of project management experience to achieving project success. Linked to the Leadership skill area of the PMI Talent Triangle® as well as linked to the people domain of the PMP Certification exam, this course will place focus on managing the expectations and relationships of the people involved in projects. To achieve the project goals, it is important to have the knowledge, skills and behaviors needed to guide, motivate and/or direct others. People skills are crucial in achieving success. One way to effectively motivate others is to show them what they can achieve through collaboration and cooperation. Project leaders are constantly helping project stakeholders see the potential for success by demonstrating knowledge, skills and behaviors related to people. There are a variety of skills that will be covered in the course, such as negotiation, active listening, emotional intelligence, and servant leadership. These powerful skills can be incredibly helpful throughout the lifecycle of your projects, so it’s important that project professionals learn them well. Learners will uncover the importance of managing expectations and relationships effectively and how to create a positive work environment and build good relationships with team members. This is an essential skill for any project manager, and this course will focus on how to manage the expectations of others, both internally and externally. By doing so, you can help your team and organization stay productive and successfully meet the goals of the project.. By the end of the course, learners will be able to confidently identify the stakeholders of a project and determine the appropriate strategies to manage expectations and maintain a productive working relationship with team members and all stakeholders. This is an important competency in any industry, whether it be healthcare, information technology, government, private-sector, or non-profit. Additionally, upon successful completion of this course, learners can earn 8 contact hours of project management education or professional development units which are recognized by the Project Management Institute (PMI). A total of 35 contact hours (PDUs) in project management education are a requirement (see PMI.org) to those looking to achieve the Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential. Learners will finish this PMP certification course with increased knowledge of the better practice tips to engage stakeholders and be more than ready to continue their project management and PMP® journey, which we hope completes your certificate with us.
What's included
7 videos10 readings8 assignments
7 videos•Total 42 minutes
- 1.1.0 Course Introduction -Video•3 minutes
- 1.1.2 Power Up on Power Skills - Video•7 minutes
- 1.2.1 Importance of Power Skills on our Projects – Video (5:58)•6 minutes
- 1.3.1 Management vs. Leadership •8 minutes
- 1.4.1 Core Leadership Skills PART 1•6 minutes
- Core Leadership Skills PART 2•6 minutes
- 1.5.1 The PMP Exam: The People Domain •6 minutes
10 readings•Total 46 minutes
- Welcome to the Course!•2 minutes
- Meet Your Instructor!•1 minute
- Course Syllabus•5 minutes
- FAQs•1 minute
- 1.1.2 Pow, Pow, Power Skills - Lesson Summary •8 minutes
- 1.2.2 Importance of Power Skills on our Projects – Lesson Summary•5 minutes
- 1.3.2 Management vs. Leadership – Lesson Summary•7 minutes
- 1.4.2 Core Leadership Skills – Lesson Summary•9 minutes
- PMP Exam: The People Domain - Lesson Summary•7 minutes
- Week 1 References •1 minute
8 assignments•Total 50 minutes
- 1.1.3 Pow, Pow, Power Skills - Knowledge Checks•5 minutes
- 1.2.1.1 Process Checks - Importance of Power Skills on our Projects•5 minutes
- 1.2.3 Importance of Power Skills on our Projects – Knowledge Checks•5 minutes
- 1.3.3 Management vs. Leadership – Knowledge Checks•5 minutes
- 1.4.3 Core Leadership Skills – Knowledge Checks•5 minutes
- 1.5.1.1 Process Check -The People Domain•5 minutes
- 1.5.3 The PMP Exam: The People Domain – Knowledge Checks•5 minutes
- Week 1 Quiz•15 minutes
What's included
8 videos6 readings7 assignments
8 videos•Total 52 minutes
- Stakeholders…our Besties on a Project – PART 1•6 minutes
- Stakeholders…our Besties on a Project – PART 2•7 minutes
- 2.2.1 Elements of Stakeholder Engagement – Video (7:25)•7 minutes
- Key Tools, Techniques & Artifacts of Stakeholder Engagement – PART 1•7 minutes
- Key Tools, Techniques & Artifacts of Stakeholder Engagement – PART 2•6 minutes
- Engaging Stakeholders in the Adaptive Environment – PART 1•7 minutes
- Engaging Stakeholders in the Adaptive Environment – PART 2•5 minutes
- 2.5.1 How Do We Know SH Engagement is Going Well? – Video (7:30)•7 minutes
6 readings•Total 39 minutes
- Stakeholders…our Besties on a Project – Lesson Summary•10 minutes
- 2.2.2 Elements of Stakeholder Engagement - Lesson Summary•6 minutes
- Key Tools, Techniques & Artifacts of Stakeholder Engagement– Lesson Summary•9 minutes
- Engaging Stakeholders in the Adaptive Environment – Lesson Summary•7 minutes
- How Do We Know Stakeholder Engagement is Going Well? - Lesson Summary•6 minutes
- Week 2 References & Image Citations•1 minute
7 assignments•Total 50 minutes
- 2.1.3 Stakeholders…our Besties on a Project – Knowledge Checks•5 minutes
- Process Check: Stakeholder Engagement Experiences•10 minutes
- 2.2.3 Elements of Stakeholder Engagement – Knowledge Checks•5 minutes
- 2.3.3 Key Tools, Techniques & Artifacts of Stakeholder Engagement – Knowledge Checks•5 minutes
- 2.4.3 Engaging Stakeholders in the Adaptive Environment – Knowledge Checks•5 minutes
- 2.5.3 How Do We Know Engagement is Going Well? – Knowledge Checks•5 minutes
- Week 2 Quiz•15 minutes
What's included
10 videos6 readings8 assignments
10 videos•Total 79 minutes
- Determine the Resource Needs –PART 1•7 minutes
- Determine the Resource Needs –PART 2•7 minutes
- Determine the Resource Needs –PART 3•8 minutes
- Building the Team –PART 1•8 minutes
- Building the Team –PART 2•9 minutes
- Building the Team –PART 3•6 minutes
- Building the Team –PART 4•6 minutes
- 3.3.1 High-performing Teams Lead to High Performing Projects – Video (10:37)•11 minutes
- 3.4.1 Agile Resourcing and Team Development – Video (10:29)•10 minutes
- 3.5.1 How Do We Know our Teams are Doing Well? – Video (7:38)•8 minutes
6 readings•Total 49 minutes
- Determine the Resources Needs - Lesson Summary•11 minutes
- 3.2.2 Building the Team - Lesson Summary•15 minutes
- 3.3.2 High-performing teams lead to high performing projects – Lesson Summary•7 minutes
- 3.4.2 Agile Resourcing and Team Development – Lesson Summary•9 minutes
- 3.5.2 How Do We Know our Teams are Doing Well? – Lesson Summary•6 minutes
- Week 3 References •1 minute
8 assignments•Total 55 minutes
- 3.1.1.1 Process Check - Determine the Resource Needs•5 minutes
- 3.1.3 Determine the Resource Needs – Knowledge Checks•5 minutes
- 3.2.3 Building the Team – Knowledge Checks•5 minutes
- 3.3.1.1 Process Checks- High-performing Teams Lead to High Performing Projects•10 minutes
- 3.3.3 High-performing Teams Lead to High Performing Projects – Knowledge Checks•5 minutes
- 3.4.3 Agile Resourcing and Team Development – Knowledge Checks•5 minutes
- 3.5.1 How Do We Know our Teams are Doing Well? – Lesson Summary – Knowledge Checks•5 minutes
- Week 3 Quiz•15 minutes
What's included
5 videos6 readings7 assignments
5 videos•Total 50 minutes
- 4.1.1 Communication: What You Say, How You Say, and When You Say It – Video (9:26)•9 minutes
- 4.2.1 Communications in the Adaptive Environment – Video (11:40)•12 minutes
- 4.3.1 Information Management vs. Knowledge Management – Video (11:17)•11 minutes
- 4.4.1 Gain the Knowledge, Communicate the Information – Video (10:11)•10 minutes
- 4.5.1 Final Tips and Tricks– Video (7:05)•7 minutes
6 readings•Total 38 minutes
- What You Say, How You Say It, and When You Say It - Lesson Summary•8 minutes
- Communications in the Adaptive Environment – Lesson Summary•7 minutes
- Key Tools & Techniques of Communications Management– Lesson Summary•8 minutes
- Gain the Knowledge, Communicate the Information – Lesson Summary•8 minutes
- Final Tips and Tricks– Lesson Summary•6 minutes
- Week 4 References •1 minute
7 assignments•Total 50 minutes
- 4.1.1.1 Process Check - What you Say, How you Say, and When you Say it•10 minutes
- 4.1.3 Communication: What you Say, How you Say, and When you Say it – Knowledge Checks•5 minutes
- 4.2.3 Communications in the Adaptive Environment – Knowledge Check•5 minutes
- 4.3.3 Key Tools & Techniques of Communications Management – Knowledge Checks•5 minutes
- 4.4.3 Gain the Knowledge, Communicate the Information – Knowledge Checks•5 minutes
- 4.5.3 Final Tips and Tricks– Knowledge Checks•5 minutes
- Week 4 Quiz•15 minutes
What's included
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2 readings•Total 2 minutes
- Please Leave us a Rating!•1 minute
- Congratulations! What is Next?•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 40 minutes
- Final Exam•40 minutes
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Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
The whole course is the real application of 5 C's role to beat the PMP.. Thank you all
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025
Course is good. I have been studying prior to taking course.
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Insightful course- it becomes more aligned when you put yourself ad the Pr5oject Manager in the mindset of the Stakeholder. Using your power skills becomes an intragyral part of the process.
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