Study Plan
PMP 2-Month Intensive Study Plan
PMP (Project Management Professional)
8 weeks20 hrs/week
Foundation
Weeks 1-2PMI 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 3-4Leadership and team management
- Study servant leadership and emotional intelligence
- Learn conflict resolution techniques
- Understand stakeholder engagement strategies
- Practice situational questions
Process & Business
Weeks 5-6Execution and business alignment
- Master hybrid project approaches
- Study benefits realization and value delivery
- Learn change management processes
- Understand compliance and governance
Practice Intensive
Weeks 7-8Exam 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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