CAPM Exam Masterclass

This course covers all the CAPM Exam Syllabus

Domain 1: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts – 36%

Task 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the various project life cycles and processes.

• Project Life Cycle Overview

  • Phases and Key Characteristics

  • Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing

• Project, Program, and Portfolio Distinctions

  • Definitions and Interrelationships

• Project vs. Operations

  • Differentiating Temporary Endeavors vs. Ongoing Operations

• Predictive vs. Adaptive Approaches

  • Traditional (Waterfall) vs. Agile/Scrum/Kanban Comparisons

• Issues, Risks, Assumptions, and Constraints

  • Definitions and Importance in Project Management

• Reviewing and Critiquing Project Scope

  • Scope Statement, WBS, and Scope Baseline

• Applying Project Management Code of Ethics

  • Understanding PMI’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

• Projects as a Vehicle for Change

  • Identifying Opportunities for Organizational and Social Change through Projects

Task 2: Demonstrate an understanding of project management planning.

• Purpose and Importance of Cost, Quality, Risk, and Schedule Planning

  • Cost Estimation and Budgeting

  • Quality Planning and Assurance

  • Risk Management Planning

  • Schedule Development and Control

• Project Management Plan vs. Product Management Plan

  • Differentiating High-Level Project Direction vs. Product Deliverables

• Milestone vs. Task Duration

  • Defining Key Project Dates vs. Specific Activity Durations

• Resource Planning in Projects

  • Identifying and Allocating Project Resources

• Using Risk Register in Projects

  • Recording and Managing Project Risks

• Using Stakeholder Register in Projects

  • Identifying and Analyzing Project Stakeholders

• Project Closure and Transitions

  • Closing Activities and Transitioning Project Deliverables

Task 3: Demonstrate an understanding of project roles and responsibilities.

• Project Manager vs. Project Sponsor Roles and Responsibilities

  • PM Authority vs. Sponsor Support and Alignment

• Project Team vs. Project Sponsor Roles and Responsibilities

  • Team Member Roles vs. Sponsor Expectations

• Importance of Project Manager’s Role

  • Various Facets of Effective Project Management

    • Initiator, Negotiator, Listener, Coach, Working Member, and Facilitator

• Leadership vs. Management in Project Management

  • Distinguishing Leadership and Management Styles and Applications

• Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Its Impact on Project Management

  • Recognizing and Managing Emotions for Effective Project Outcomes

Task 4: Determine how to follow and execute planned strategies or frameworks.

• Responding to Planned Strategies or Frameworks (e.g., Communication, Risk, etc.)

  • Implementing Communication and Risk Management Plans

• Project Initiation and Benefit Planning

  • Evaluating Project Viability and Expected Benefits

Task 5: Demonstrate an understanding of common problem-solving tools and techniques.

• Evaluating Meeting Effectiveness

  • Assessing Meeting Efficiency and Effectiveness

• Purpose of Focus Groups, Standup Meetings, Brainstorming, etc.

  • Utilizing Various Problem-Solving Techniques for Effective Project Outcomes

Domain 2: Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies – 17%

Task 1: Explain when it is appropriate to use a predictive, plan-based approach.

• Suitability of Predictive Approach for Organizational Structure

  • Analyzing Different Organizational Structures and Their Alignment with Predictive Approaches

• Activities within Each Process in Predictive Approach

  • Understanding Key Process Steps and Outputs in Predictive Project Management

• Examples of Typical Activities within Each Process

  • Real-World Examples of Predictive Project Management Activities

• Differences between Various Project Components

  • Distinguishing Project Components (e.g., Phases, Deliverables, Milestones) in Predictive Projects

Task 2: Demonstrate an understanding of a project management plan schedule.

• Applying Critical Path Methods

  • Identifying Critical Path Activities and Their Impact on Project Schedule

• Calculating Schedule Variance

  • Assessing Schedule Performance in Predictive Projects

• Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

  • Creating and Analyzing WBS for Predictive Projects

• Work Packages

  • Defining and Managing Work Packages in Predictive Projects

• Applying Quality Management Plan

  • Implementing Quality Assurance and Control in Predictive Projects

• Applying Integration Management Plan

  • Ensuring Integration and Coordination of Project Activities in Predictive Projects

Task 3: Determine how to document project controls of predictive, plan-based projects.

• Artifacts used in Predictive, Plan-Based Projects

  • Identifying Project Documentation and Control Artifacts in Predictive Projects

• Calculating Cost and Schedule Variances

  • Analyzing Cost and Schedule Performance in Predictive Projects

Domain 3: Agile Frameworks/Methodologies – 20%

Task 1: Explain when it is appropriate to use an adaptive approach.

• Pros and Cons of Adaptive and Predictive, Plan-Based Projects

  • Assessing Advantages and Disadvantages of Agile vs. Traditional Project Management

• Suitability of Adaptive Approaches for Organizational Structure

  • Analyzing Different Organizational Structures and Their Alignment with Agile Approaches

• Organizational Process Assets and Enterprise Environmental Factors for Adaptive Approaches

  • Identifying Factors Supporting Agile Adoption in Organizations

Task 2: Determine how to plan project iterations.

• Logical Units of Iterations

  • Defining Iteration Cycles and Their Purpose

• Pros and Cons of Iteration

  • Understanding Iterative Project Management Benefits and Trade-Offs

• Translating WBS to Adaptive Iteration

  • Adapting Work Breakdown Structures for Agile Project Management

• Inputs for Scope

  • Identifying Scope Inputs and Adaptation for Agile Projects

• Importance of Adaptive Project Tracking vs. Predictive, Plan-Based Tracking

  • Recognizing the Value of Agile Tracking and Adaptation

Task 3: Determine how to document project controls for an adaptive project.

• Artifacts used in Adaptive Projects

  • Identifying Agile Project Documentation and Control Artifacts

Task 4: Explain the components of an adaptive plan.

• Components of Different Adaptive Methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), Scaled Agile Framework (DA, Kanban, etc.)

  • Understanding the Key Elements of Various Agile Methodologies and Frameworks

Task 5: Determine how to prepare and execute task management steps.

• Success Criteria of an Adaptive Project Management Task

  • Defining Task Success Metrics and Criteria in Agile Projects

• Prioritizing Tasks in Adaptive Project Management

  • Applying Agile Prioritization Techniques for Task Management

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