Sargent & Lundy PMP Exam Prep

Session 1

Introduction to PMP Certification and Exam Overview

• PMP exam structure, domains, and weightings (People: 42%, Process: 50%, Business Environment: 8%)
• Exam format, question types, and preparation tips
• Key definitions and concepts

Business Environment Domain

• Plan and manage project compliance
• Evaluate and deliver project benefits and value
• Evaluate and address external business environment changes for impact on scope

Session 2

Business Environment Domain (Conclusion)

• Support organizational change
• Integration across all domains: Hybrid approaches (Predictive, Agile, Hybrid)
• Practice questions on Business Environment

Process Domain

• Determine appropriate project methodology/methods and practices
• Establish project governance structure

Session 3

Process Domain (Continued)

• Project Management Lifecycles
• Solution Development Lifecycles
• Project organization structure
• Identify & analyze stakeholders
• Ensure knowledge transfer for project continuity
• Plan and manage scope

Session 4

Process Domain (Continued)

• Plan and manage schedule
• Plan and manage budget and resources
• Plan and manage quality of products/deliverables

Session 5

Process Domain (Continued)

• Integrate project planning activities
• Manage project changes
• Plan and manage procurement
• Manage project artifacts
• Group activity on change management

Session 6

People Domain

• Empower team members and stakeholders
• Ensure team members/stakeholders are adequately trained
• Build a team
• Lead a team
• Support team performance
• Address and remove impediments, obstacles, and blockers for the team
• Group discussion on leadership styles and team building

Session 7

People Domain (Continued)

• Negotiate project agreements
• Collaborate with stakeholders
• Build shared understanding
• Manage conflicts
• Engage and support virtual teams
• Interactive exercises on stakeholder engagement

Session 8

People Domain (Conclusion)

• Define team ground rules
• Mentor relevant stakeholders
• Promote team performance through emotional intelligence
• Review of People Domain key concepts
• Practice questions and quiz on People Domain

Session 9

Process Domain (Continued)

• Execute project with the urgency required to deliver business value
• Manage communications
• Assess and manage risks
• Manage Project Issues
• Engage stakeholders

Session 10

Process Domain (Conclusion)

• Plan and manage project/phase closure or transitions
• Review of Process Domain key concepts
• Practice questions quiz on Process Domain

Session 11

Full Review and Practice

• Comprehensive review of all domains - Key formulas, tools, and techniques
• Practice questions
• Q&A session

Session 12

Final Preparation and Mock Exam

• Advanced tips for exam day
• Practice questions review
• Strategy for answering situational questions
• PMP application guidance
• Course wrap-up