PMP Exam Prep: Agile, Risk, EVM, and Leadership for Career Transition
Ace the PMP exam and pivot your career with a deep dive into Agile, Risk Management, EVM, and Leadership principles.
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PMP Exam Foundations and Project Methodologies
Unit 1: PMP Exam Structure and Content
PMP Exam Overview
Exam Content Outline
Question Formats
Unit 2: Project Life Cycles
Predictive Life Cycle
Iterative Life Cycle
Incremental Life Cycle
Agile Life Cycle
Unit 3: Agile Principles and Practices
Agile Values
Agile Principles
Scrum Framework
Kanban Practices
Unit 4: Methodology Selection
Factors for Selection
Matching Methodology
Hybrid Approaches
PMBOK Guide Essentials: Process Groups and Knowledge Areas
Unit 1: Process Groups Overview
Intro to Process Groups
Planning Demystified
Executing Like a Pro
Unit 2: Process Groups in Action
Monitoring & Controlling
Closing It Out Right
Process Groups: An Example
Unit 3: Knowledge Areas Overview
Integration Management
Scope Management
Schedule Management
Cost Management
Quality Management
Unit 4: More Knowledge Areas
Resource Management
Communication is Key
Risk Management
Procurement Management
Agile Project Management Deep Dive
Unit 1: Agile Frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, and XP
Intro to Agile Frameworks
Scrum Roles & Responsibilities
Kanban: Visualize Workflow
XP: Extreme Programming
Unit 2: Managing Product Backlogs, Sprints, and Releases
Product Backlog Basics
Sprint Planning Demystified
Sprints: Time-boxed Iterations
Release Planning in Agile
Unit 3: Agile Ceremonies: Mastering the Rituals
Daily Stand-up: Stay Synced
Sprint Review: Show & Tell
Sprint Retrospective: Improve
Unit 4: Agile Metrics: Tracking Progress and Performance
Agile Metrics Overview
Burndown Charts Explained
Velocity: Predictability
Risk Management: Traditional and Agile Approaches
Unit 1: Risk Management Fundamentals
What is Project Risk?
Risk Appetite & Tolerance
Risk Management Plan
Unit 2: Risk Identification and Assessment
Risk Identification
Qualitative Risk Analysis
Quantitative Risk Analysis
Risk Register
Unit 3: Risk Response Planning and Control
Avoidance Strategy
Transference Strategy
Mitigation Strategy
Acceptance Strategy
Risk Monitoring
Unit 4: Agile Risk Management
Agile Risk Management
Risk Burndown Charts
Earned Value Management (EVM) for Project Performance
Unit 1: EVM Fundamentals
EVM: What & Why?
Planned Value (PV)
Actual Cost (AC)
Earned Value (EV)
PV, AC, and EV
Unit 2: EVM Variance Analysis
Schedule Variance (SV)
Cost Variance (CV)
Root Cause Analysis
SV and CV Together
Unit 3: EVM Performance Indices and Forecasting
SPI: Schedule Efficiency
CPI: Cost Efficiency
Estimate at Completion
Estimate to Complete
Variance at Completion
Unit 4: EVM in Agile
EVM in Agile?
Leadership, Team Management, and Exam Strategies
Unit 1: Leadership and Team Empowerment
Leadership Styles
Motivating Your Team
Giving Effective Feedback
Conflict Resolution
Unit 2: Emotional Intelligence and Stakeholder Management
Emotional Intelligence
Stakeholder ID
Communicate Effectively
Managing Expectations
Unit 3: PMP Exam Strategies and Practice
Exam Question Types
Time Management
Practice Questions
Answer Explanations
Final Exam Tips
Next Steps