PMP Certification (PMBOK 6), Part 1 of 13: Overview

Course description

With the release of the latest PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition the PMP certification has been updated! This course will discuss what's new and also provides a great resource in preparing for passing the new PMP certification exam. This course starts with an overview of exam requirements and then reviews the five process groups: Initiating, Planning, executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing.

Each LearnNowOnline training course is made up of Modules (typically an hour in length). Within each module there are Topics (typically 15-30 minutes each) and Subtopics (typically 2-5 minutes each). There is a Post Exam for each Module that must be passed with a score of 70% or higher to successfully and fully complete the course.

Prerequisites

This is part 1 of the course.

Meet the expert

Steve Caseley

Steve has been involved in the Information Technology Industry for over 35 years and is experienced in the management and control of all aspects of technology projects.  Steve has successfully delivered a myriad projects in a large number of industry segments.  He has developed a solid understanding of the issues and principles required to successfully implement solutions using a combination of rapid development techniques and traditional Project Management to ensure projects are delivered on time while still ensuring end user satisfaction.  Steve has lectured part-time at local universities teaching courses in Project Management, Information Systems and Systems Analysis at both graduate and under-graduate levels.

Video Runtime

123 Minutes

Time to complete

204 Minutes

Course Outline

PMP Process Groups

PMP Overview (26:20)

• Introduction (00:45)
• PMP Overview (04:19)
• PMBOK 6th Edition (08:25)
• PMP Exam Content Outline (04:11)
• PMP Handbook (03:18)
• Personal Experience (05:10)
• Summary (00:10)

Process Groups (14:43)

• Introduction (00:43)
• Process Groups (03:05)
• What Is a Process Group (01:53)
• Initiating (02:35)
• Planning (01:16)
• Executing (00:47)
• Monitoring and Controlling (01:39)
• Closing (02:24)
• Summary (00:17)

Initiating (13:15)

• Introduction (00:38)
• Initiating (00:41)
• Initiating Overview (02:36)
• Initiating Processes (02:03)
• Initating Deliverables (01:07)
• Demo: Sample Project Charter (05:48)
• Summary (00:18)

Planning (20:26)

• Introduction (00:38)
• Planning (01:32)
• Planning Overview (02:43)
• Planning Processes (05:36)
• Planning Deliverables (02:11)
• Demo: Sample Project Management Plan (07:13)
• Summary (00:31)

Executing (13:08)

• Introduction (00:53)
• Executing (01:27)
• Executing Overview (01:57)
• Executing Processes (03:15)
• Executing Deliverables (01:02)
• Demo: Sample Status Reports (03:59)
• Summary (00:32)

Monitoring and Controlling (10:34)

• Introduction (00:48)
• Monitoring and Controlling (02:07)
• Monitoring and Controlling Overview (03:35)
• Monitoring and Controlling Processes (02:51)
• Monitoring and Controlling Deliverables (00:57)
• Summary (00:13)

Closing (06:18)

• Introduction (00:49)
• Closing (01:57)
• Closing Overview (01:09)
• Closing Processes (01:13)
• Closing Deliverables (00:54)
• Summary (00:14)

Knowledge Areas (18:13)

• Introduction (00:34)
• Knowledge Areas (01:20)
• Integration Management (03:12)
• Scope Management (00:36)
• Schedule Management (01:20)
• Cost Management (01:07)
• Quality Management (00:37)
• Resource Management (01:18)
• Communication Management (01:04)
• Risk Management (01:55)
• Procurement Management (01:13)
• Stakeholder Management (01:33)
• Inputs/Outputs/Techniques (02:13)
• Summary (00:05)