Project Management Professional Study Guide

Phase 1: Orientation – Understanding the PMP Landscape for Exam and Practice

1.1Welcome & How This Guide Supports Exam Success and Professional Growth 1.2The PMP Mindset: Focus on Value Delivery and Ethical Conduct 1.3Core Concepts Preview (Principles, Domains, Value, Tailoring)1.4Reflection Checkpoint: Connecting Concepts to Your Experience

Phase 2: Foundation – The PMBOK® 7 Framework in Theory and Action

2.1The 12 Principles of Project Management (Guiding Your Actions)2.1.1Principles 1-3: Stewardship, Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement 2.1.2Principles 4-6: Value, Systems Thinking, Leadership 2.1.3Principles 7-9: Tailoring, Quality, Complexity 2.1.4Principles 10-12: Risk, Adaptability, Change Enablement 2.2The 8 Project Performance Domains (Where the Work Happens)2.2.1Domains: Stakeholder and Team 2.2.2Domain: Development Approach & Life Cycle 2.2.3Domains: Planning and Project Work 2.2.4Domains: Delivery and Measurement 2.2.5Domain: Uncertainty 2.3Connecting the Dots: How Domains Interact Holistically 2.3.1Domain Interactions: Initiation and Planning 2.3.2Domain Interactions: Execution and Closing 2.4Reflection Checkpoint: Applying the Framework to Your Context

Phase 3: Application – Principles and Domains Driving Professional Results

3.1Tailoring: Adapting PMBOK® with Principles for Your Project 3.2The Project Manager's Toolkit: Key Models, Methods & Artifacts 3.2.1Key Models in Project Management 3.2.2Common Methods and Techniques: Part 1 3.2.3Common Methods and Techniques: Part 2 3.2.4Common Methods and Techniques: Part 3 3.2.5Key Project Artifacts: Part 1 3.2.6Key Project Artifacts: Part 2 3.2.7Key Project Artifacts: Part 3 3.3Deep Dive: Leadership & Soft Skills in Action 3.4Deep Dive: Critical Tools & Techniques in Practice 3.4.1Agile Estimation Techniques 3.4.2Risk Analysis and Response 3.4.3Earned Value Management (EVM) Basics 3.5Real-World Examples & Scenario Insights (Conceptual)3.6Reflection Checkpoint: Improving Your Professional Practice

Phase 4: Exam Readiness & Continued Professional Growth

4.1Mastering the Exam: Strategy & PMI Mindset (Ethics & Professional Conduct)4.2Tackling PMP Scenario Questions (Exam Technique and Practical Problem-Solving)4.3Memory Boosters & Advanced Study Techniques 4.4Final Checklist: Ready for the Exam and Ready for Practice 4.5Glossary (Exam Definitions and Professional Context)4.5.1Glossary (Acceptance Criteria - Assumption Log)4.5.2Glossary (AUP - Bidder Conference)4.5.3Glossary (Burndown Chart - Complexity)4.5.4Glossary (Configuration Management - Critical Path Method)4.5.5Glossary (Crystal - Definition of Ready)4.5.6Glossary (Deliverable - Epic)4.5.7Glossary (Escaped Defects - Five Whys)4.5.8Glossary (Flow-based - Iteration Plan)4.5.9Glossary (Iterative Life Cycle - LeSS)4.5.10Glossary (Lessons Learned - Performance Domain)4.5.11Glossary (Planning Poker - Product Breakdown Structure)4.5.12Glossary (Product Owner - Requirements Management Plan)4.5.13Glossary (Retrospective - Rolling Wave Planning)4.5.14Glossary (Root Cause Analysis - Spike)4.5.15Glossary (Sprint/Iteration - Status Reports)4.5.16Glossary (Story Mapping - Team Charter)4.5.17Glossary (Technical Debt - User Story Creation)4.5.18Glossary (Value Stream Mapping - WIP Limits)4.6Sample Questions & Explanations (Conceptual - Linking Exam Answers to Practical Reasoning)4.6.1Sample Scenario: Team Conflict 4.6.2Sample Scenarios: EVM and Lifecycle Selection

4.5 Glossary (Exam Definitions and Professional Context)

Phase 4: Exam Readiness & Continued Professional Growth

(Provides quick definitions. Refer back to domain sections for more context.)

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