This course offers an in-depth exploration of essential project management concepts and equips you with the skills needed to navigate the complexities of the PMP exam. Begin with understanding the eligibility criteria and mastering the application process, then delve into the exam's format and develop strategies to tackle its challenging questions. Our expert instructors will guide you through foundational project management principles from the PMBOK Guide, version six, covering project definitions, life cycles, and the impact of enterprise environmental factors. By the end of this course, you'll not only be ready to excel in the PMP exam but also gain a robust understanding of the PMI framework and standards, setting you on a path to project management excellence.
PMP Certification: Unit 1
This course is part of PMP Certification Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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What you'll learn
Differentiate between various project life cycles, including predictive and agile.
Gain foundational knowledge of project management concepts from the PMBOK Guide.
Develop strategies to effectively tackle ambiguous exam questions.
Master the PMP exam application process and understand eligibility requirements.
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This module prepares participants for the PMP exam by covering eligibility, application processes, and exam strategies. The first lesson focuses on understanding the exam format and developing techniques to tackle ambiguous questions effectively. The second lesson introduces foundational project management concepts from the PMBOK Guide, version six, including defining projects, understanding progressive elaboration, and the impact of enterprise environmental factors. Participants will also explore various project life cycles, such as iterative, incremental, predictive, and agile, learning to differentiate between them. This module equips learners with essential knowledge of the PMI framework and standards for exam success.
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