PMP Exam Prep Bootcamp - Session 1

Course Overview

• Purpose: Assist learners in preparing for PMI's PMP Exam (2021 Update).
• Instructor: Orlando Sequera, Susan Daniels, Priscilla Bakx-Kabai.
• Target Audience: Individuals preparing for the PMP exam requiring 35 contact hours.
• Not Suitable For: CAPM exam preparation.

Instructors

Orlando Sequera

• PMP, DASM, PMI-ACP certified.
• 15+ years in IT and Aerospace.
• Managed NASA's Artemis program projects.
• Educated in Systems Engineering and Project Management.

Susan Daniels

• MBA, PMP, DASSM, ATP-I.
• Senior Strategy Integrator and PMI Global Consultant.
• Co-author of PMP Core Curriculum.

Priscilla Bakx-Kabai

• Authorized Training Partner Instructor (ATP-I).
• Founder of Go ROHO.
• Focus on engagement, communication, and teamwork.

Course Participation

• Using Zoom: Enter first and last name for attendance.
• Participation: Use chat for salutations; questions in Q&A.
• Webinar Involvement: Use Chat and Reactions for interaction.

Attendance & Resources

• Attendance: Stay logged in for breaks.
• Bootcamp Channel Resources: Accessible through Percipio or GitHub.
• Make-up Sessions: Allowed in 8-day bootcamp for missed sessions.
• Replays: Unlimited access for study purposes.

PMP Exam Details

• Exam Format: 180 questions, 230 minutes, with optional breaks.
• Domains:
  • People (42%)
  • Process (50%)
  • Business Environment (8%)

Learning Topics

• Project Management Principles: Organizational structures, strategic alignment, business environment influences.
• Agile Methodology: Emphasis on adaptability, agile manifesto principles.
• Project Management Life Cycles: Predictive, adaptive, and hybrid approaches.

Project Management Concepts

Project Attributes

• Unique, time-limited, drives change.
• Success factors: Maturity, manager effectiveness, resource availability.

Evolution of Project Management

• From outputs to outcomes and value delivery.

Project Management Office (PMO)

• Roles: Supportive, controlling, directive.

Organizational Structures

• Functional, matrix, project-oriented.

Agile Practices

• Focus on iterative development, stakeholder feedback.
• Agile vs. Traditional Management.

Strategic Alignment & Business Value

• Strategic Alignment: Ensures projects align with organizational strategy.
• Business Value: Quantifiable benefits, both tangible and intangible.

Business Documents

• Business cases justify projects, outline benefits and assumptions.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis: Evaluates project viability and benefit realization.

Key PM Approaches

Tailoring

• Adapting methods to project context for best outcomes.

Agile Values

• Emphasis on people, working software, collaboration, and response to change.

Conclusion

• Importance of understanding principles, agile mindset, and strategic alignment.
• Encouraged participation and feedback through surveys for improvement.