Study Plan

PMP 2-Month Intensive Study Plan

PMP (Project Management Professional)

8 weeks20 hrs/week
Foundation
Weeks 1-2

PMI framework and Agile

  • Read PMBOK 7th Edition intro sections
  • Study PMI's approach to predictive vs agile
  • Understand the 12 principles and 8 performance domains
  • Complete 35 contact hours if not done
People Domain
Weeks 3-4

Leadership and team management

  • Study servant leadership and emotional intelligence
  • Learn conflict resolution techniques
  • Understand stakeholder engagement strategies
  • Practice situational questions
Process & Business
Weeks 5-6

Execution and business alignment

  • Master hybrid project approaches
  • Study benefits realization and value delivery
  • Learn change management processes
  • Understand compliance and governance
Practice Intensive
Weeks 7-8

Exam simulation

  • Take 3-4 full practice exams
  • Review PMI-isms and ethical scenarios
  • Focus on weak areas from practice tests
  • Practice time management (180 questions in 230 min)
Recommended Resources

Study Guides

  • PMBOK 7th Edition
  • Agile Practice Guide
  • Rita Mulcahy PMP Prep

Practice Tests

  • PMI Study Hall
  • Prepcast
  • Cornelius Fichtner

Video Courses

  • Andrew Ramdayal (Udemy)
  • PMI Authorized Training Partners
Pro Tips
  • 1.Modern PMP is 50% predictive, 50% agile
  • 2.Always pick the most collaborative answer
  • 3.Change is good - embrace it in your answers
  • 4.Servant leadership is the PMI way

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