PMP Exam Prep: Project Management Principles
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PMP Exam Prep: Project Management Principles
This course is part of PMP Exam Prep Certification Training Specialization
Instructor: Crystal Richards
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What you'll learn
Fundamental understanding of predictive and agile project management principles based on better practice guidelines provided in the PMBOK® Guide
Successfully manage complex projects so they are completed on time, meeting the outlined budget goals, and stakeholder's desired results
Essential knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to excel in today’s dynamic business environment—and to succeed on the PMP® certification exam.
Earn PMI-recognized contact hours towards the 35 hours required for the PMP Exam, boosting your project management education.
Skills you'll gain
- Project Documentation
- Agile Software Development
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
- Agile Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Performance Management
- Engineering Documentation
- Milestones (Project Management)
- Project Schedules
- Project Management
- Interpersonal Communications
- Stakeholder Communications
- Stakeholder Engagement
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There are 6 modules in this course
Pass the PMP® Exam. This Prep Course is designed to equip aspiring project managers with the essential knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to excel in today’s dynamic business environment—and pass the PMP® certification exam.
This course provides an in-depth exploration of leading project management methodologies, including predictive (waterfall), agile, and hybrid approaches. What You’ll Learn: Master the Fundamentals: Gain a thorough understanding of project management concepts, terminology, and best practices as outlined in the PMBOK® Guide and Agile Practice Guide. Explore Methodologies: Compare and contrast agile and traditional project management, learning when and how to apply each approach for optimal results. Develop Core Skills: Build expertise in planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and quality assurance. Enhance Team Performance: Learn strategies to foster collaboration, improve communication, and motivate teams for successful project delivery. Prepare for the PMP® Exam: Receive in-depth practice questions with explanations and exam strategies to boost your confidence and readiness for certification.
This module introduces the foundations of project management, outlining the essential differences between projects and operations and highlighting best practices that align with PMP exam standards. Learners will compare key updates from PMBOK Guide 6th to 7th Edition and explore the PMI Talent Triangle to assess and develop core project management competencies. By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of modern project management frameworks and your areas for growth as a project manager.
What's included
7 videos8 readings6 assignments
7 videos•Total 27 minutes
- 1.1.0 Course Introduction -Video•1 minute
- Contact Hours to be Eligible to Take the Exam vs PDUs•2 minutes
- 1.1.1 Project Management in the News - Video•3 minutes
- 1.2 Project Management Nuts and Bolts- Video•7 minutes
- 1.3.1 Best Practices of Project Management- Video•7 minutes
- 1.4.1 Project Professional Skillsets: PMI Talent Triangle - Video•4 minutes
- 1.5.1 You ARE a Project Manager!- Video•4 minutes
8 readings•Total 15 minutes
- Welcome to the Course!•3 minutes
- Course Syllabus•2 minutes
- Meet Your Instructor!•1 minute
- 1.1.2 Project Management in the News- Lesson Summary•1 minute
- Project Management Nuts and Bolts - Lesson Summary•2 minutes
- Best Practices of Project Management - Lesson Summary•3 minutes
- Project Professional Skillsets: PMI Talent Triangle - Lesson Summary•2 minutes
- You ARE a Project Manager! - Lesson Summary•1 minute
6 assignments•Total 45 minutes
- Week 1 Quiz•20 minutes
- 1.2.3 Project Management Nuts and Bolts - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
- 1.3.3 Best Practices of Project Management - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
- Project Professional Skillsets: PMI Talent Triangle - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
- Process Check•5 minutes
- - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
This module deepens your understanding of project management by introducing the system view of value delivery and evaluating how project management aligns with broader organizational objectives. Learners will define progressive elaboration and rolling wave planning, review both internal and external influences on projects, and explore the connections between product management and project management. By the end, you will be able to integrate these advanced concepts into your project management approach and recognize their impact on organizational success.
What's included
5 videos5 readings6 assignments
5 videos•Total 37 minutes
- 2.2.1 Systems for Value Delivery - Video•9 minutes
- 2.2.1 Organizational Project Management - Video•8 minutes
- 2.3.1 - Breaking Down the Project Work - Video•6 minutes
- 2.4.1 Projects Do Not Occur in a Bubble - Video•6 minutes
- 2.5.1 Product Management: A Different Kind of PM - Video•8 minutes
5 readings•Total 11 minutes
- Systems for Value Delivery - Lesson Summary•2 minutes
- Organizational Project Management - Lesson Summary•3 minutes
- Breaking Down the Project Work - Lesson Summary•2 minutes
- Projects Do Not Occur in a Bubble- Lesson Summary•2 minutes
- Product Management: A Different Kind of PM - Lesson Summary•2 minutes
6 assignments•Total 45 minutes
- Week 2 Quiz•20 minutes
- 2.1.4 Systems for Value Delivery- Knowledge Check•5 minutes
- 2.2.3 Organizational Project Management- Knowledge Check•5 minutes
- 2.3.3 Breaking Down the Project Work - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
- 2.4.3 Projects Do Not Occur in a Bubble - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
- 2.5.3 Product Management: A Different Kind of PM- Knowledge Check•5 minutes
This module guides you through the full spectrum of project management approaches, empowering you to recognize when to use predictive, incremental, iterative, or agile methods in your work. You’ll learn how iterative and incremental life cycles drive continuous improvement and delivery, explore the distinctive features of each approach, and review practical examples to illustrate their application. By applying the Agile Suitability Filter, you’ll also develop the skills to evaluate when Agile is the best fit for your projects and organization
What's included
5 videos5 readings7 assignments
5 videos•Total 21 minutes
- 3.1.1 Continuum of Project Management- Video•7 minutes
- 3.2.1 Project Management In Between- Video•4 minutes
- 3.3.1 Which Approach Do I Choose? - Video•2 minutes
- 3.4.1 Case Studies - Video•3 minutes
- 3.5.1 Which to Choose - Your Turn! - Video•4 minutes
5 readings•Total 8 minutes
- Continuum of Project Management - Lesson Summary•3 minutes
- Project Management In Between - Lesson Summary•2 minutes
- Which Approach Do I Choose? - Lesson Summary•1 minute
- Case Studies - Lesson Summary•1 minute
- 3.5.1 Which to Choose - Your Turn! - Lesson Summary•1 minute
7 assignments•Total 50 minutes
- Week 3 Quiz•20 minutes
- 3.1.3 Continuum of Project Management - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
- Project Management In Between - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
- 3.3.3 Which Approach Do I Choose? -- Knowledge Check•5 minutes
- 3.4.3 Case Studies - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
- Process Check - The "Right Approach"•5 minutes
- 3.5.5 Which to Choose - Your Turn! - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
This module traces the evolution of Agile project management, uncovering how its adaptive values and iterative practices shaped the modern landscape. Learners will review the Agile Development Model, mastering the three key roles, four core ceremonies, and three foundational artifacts that underpin successful Agile teams. You’ll compare leading frameworks—Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming (XP), and DSDM—clarifying their unique strengths and applications. Throughout, you’ll dispel persistent myths about Agile, and discover how the Agile Inverted Triangle of Constraints redefines project priorities to balance scope, time, and cost more effectively
What's included
5 videos5 readings7 assignments
5 videos•Total 25 minutes
- 4.1.1 Agile History Mystery - Video•5 minutes
- 4.2.1 The Agile Development Lifecycle - Video•4 minutes
- 4.3.1 Common Agile Frameworks- Video•7 minutes
- 4.4.1 MythBusters: Common Myths About Agile - Video•7 minutes
- 4.5.1 Triangle of Constraints in Predictive and Agile Projects- Video•2 minutes
5 readings•Total 9 minutes
- Agile History Mystery - Lesson Summary•2 minutes
- The Agile Development Lifecycle - Lesson Summary•1 minute
- Common Agile Frameworks - Lesson Summary•2 minutes
- MythBusters: Common Myths About Agile - Lesson Summary•2 minutes
- Triangle of Constraints in Predictive and Agile Projects- Lesson Summary•2 minutes
7 assignments•Total 50 minutes
- Week 4 Quiz•20 minutes
- 4.1.3 Agile History Mystery - - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
- 4.2.3 The Agile Development Lifecycle - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
- 4.3.3 Common Agile Frameworks - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
- 4.4.3 MythBusters: Common Myths About Agile - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
- Process Check - Triangle of Constraints and Agile Projects•5 minutes
- 4.5.4 Triangle of Constraints in Predictive and Agile Projects - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
This module introduces the concept of tailoring, emphasizing its importance in adapting project management methods and processes to best suit individual project needs. Learners will review a practical case study demonstrating tailoring in action, discuss the reasons tailoring is necessary—including project uniqueness, organizational context, and stakeholder requirements—and outline the key steps involved in successfully tailoring project practices. By the end, you'll understand when and how to customize your approach for optimal project outcomes.
What's included
5 videos4 readings4 assignments
5 videos•Total 14 minutes
- 5.1.1 What Tailoring Is... And Is NOT - Video•3 minutes
- 5.1.2 Case Study: Tailoring the Kitchen - Video•2 minutes
- 5.3.1 Why Tailoring Occurs - Video•3 minutes
- 5.4.1 The Tailoring Process - Video•5 minutes
- 5.5.1 Course Wrap Up - Video•0 minutes
4 readings•Total 7 minutes
- What Tailoring Is... And Is NOT - Lesson Summary•2 minutes
- Case Study: Tailoring the Kitchen - Lesson Summary•1 minute
- Why Tailoring Occurs - Lesson Summary•1 minute
- The Tailoring Process - Lesson Summary•3 minutes
4 assignments•Total 35 minutes
- Week 5 Quiz•20 minutes
- 5.1.3 What Tailoring Is... And Is NOT - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
- 5.3.3 Why Tailoring Occurs - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
- 5.4.3 The Tailoring Process - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
What's included
2 readings1 assignment
2 readings•Total 2 minutes
- PRE-Exam : Leave us a Rating!•1 minute
- Congratulations! What is Next?•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 45 minutes
- Final Exam•45 minutes
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