PMP® Illustrated

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Section One – People

Lecture 1: Course overview

Lecture 2: Introducing Mike Griffiths – Course Creator

Lecture 3: Walk through exam content outline

Lecture 4: PM Illustrated – How it all started

Lecture 5: 1.1 Manage Conflict

Lecture 6: 1.1.1 Interpret the source and the stage of the conflict

Lecture 7: 1.1.2 Analyze the context for the conflict

Lecture 8: 1.1.3 Evaluate/recommend/reconcile the appropriate conflict resolution solution

Lecture 9: 1.2 Lead a team

Lecture 10: 1.2.1 Set a clear vision and mission

Lecture 11: 1.2.2 Support diversity and inclusion

Lecture 12: 1.2.3 Value servant leadership

Lecture 13: 1.2.4 Determine an appropriate leadership style

Lecture 14: 1.2.5 Inspire, motivate and influence team members/stakeholders

Lecture 15: 1.2.6 Analyze team members' and stakeholders' influence

Lecture 16: 1.2.7 Distinguish between various options to lead team members and stakeholders

Lecture 17: 1.3 Support Team Performance

Lecture 18: 1.3.1 Appraise team member performance against key performance indicators

Lecture 19: 1.3.2 Support and recognize team member growth and development

Lecture 20: 1.3.3 Determine appropriate feedback approach

Lecture 21: 1.3.4 Verify performance improvements

Lecture 22: 1.4 Empower team members and stakeholders

Lecture 23: 1.4.1 Organize around team strengths

Lecture 24: 1.4.2 Support team task accountability

Lecture 25: 1.4.3 Evaluate demonstration of task accountability

Lecture 26: 1.4.4 Determine and bestow level(s) of decision-making authority

Lecture 27: 1.5 Ensure team members/stakeholders are adequately trained

Lecture 28: 1.5.1 Determine required competencies and elements of training

Lecture 29: 1.5.2 Determine training options based on training needs

Lecture 30: 1.5.3 Allocate resources for training

Lecture 31: 1.5.4 Measure training outcomes

Lecture 32: 1.6 Build a team

Lecture 33: 1.6.1 Appraise stakeholder skills

Lecture 34: 1.6.2 Deduce project resource requirements

Lecture 35: 1.6.3 Continually assess and refresh team skills to meet project needs

Lecture 36: 1.6.4 Maintain team and knowledge transfer

Lecture 37: 1.7 Address and remove impediments for the team

Lecture 38: 1.7.1 Identify critical impediments

Lecture 39: 1.7.2 Prioritize impediments

Lecture 40: 1.7.3 Resolve and remove impediments

Lecture 41: 1.7.4 Continually ensure impediments are being addressed

Lecture 42: 1.8 Negotiate project agreements

Lecture 43: 1.8.1 Analyze the bounds of the negotiations for the agreement

Lecture 44: 1.8.2 Assess priorities and determine ultimate objectives

Lecture 45: 1.8.3 Verify objective(s) of the project agreement is met

Lecture 46: 1.8.4 Participate in agreement negotiations

Lecture 47: 1.8.5 Determine a negotiation strategy

Lecture 48: 1.9 Collaborate with stakeholders

Lecture 49: 1.9.1 Evaluate engagement needs

Lecture 50: 1.9.2 Optimize stakeholder alignment

Lecture 51: 1.9.3 Use trust and influence to accomplish objectives

Lecture 52: 1.10 Build a shared understanding

Lecture 53: 1.10.1 Identify the root cause of the misunderstandings

Lecture 54: 1.10.2 Survey parties to reach consensus

Lecture 55: 1.10.3 Support outcome of parties agreement

Lecture 56: 1.10.4 Investigate potential misunderstandings

Lecture 57: 1.11 Engage and support virtual teams

Lecture 58: 1.11.1 Examine virtual team needs

Lecture 59: 1.11.2 Investigate alternatives

Lecture 60: 1.11.3 Implement options for engagement

Lecture 61: 1.11.4 Continually monitor engagement

Lecture 62: 1.12 Define team ground rules

Lecture 63: 1.12.1 Communicate principles with team and external stakeholders

Lecture 64: 1.12.2 Establish an environment that fosters adherence

Lecture 65: 1.12.3 Manage and rectify ground rule violations

Lecture 66: 1.13 Mentor relevant stakeholders

Lecture 67: 1.13.1 Allocate time to mentoring

Lecture 68: 1.13.2 Recognize and act on mentoring opportunities

Lecture 69: 1.14 Promote performance through emotional intelligence

Lecture 70: 1.14.1 Assess behavior

Lecture 71: 1.14.2 Adjust to the emotional needs of key stakeholders

Lecture 72: Section conclusion

Chapter 2: Section Two – Process

Lecture 1: Section Overview

Lecture 2: 2.1 Execute project with the urgency required to deliver business value

Lecture 3: 2.1.1 Assess opportunities to deliver value incrementally

Lecture 4: 2.1.2 Examine the business value throughout the project

Lecture 5: 2.1.3 Find the minimum viable product

Lecture 6: 2.2 Manage communications

Lecture 7: 2.2.1 Analyze communication needs of all stakeholders

Lecture 8: 2.2.2 Determine communication methods, channels and frequency

Lecture 9: 2.2.3 Communicate project information and updates effectively

Lecture 10: 2.2.4 Confirm communication is understood and feedback is received

Lecture 11: 2.3 Assess and manage risks

Lecture 12: 2.3.1 Determine risk management options

Lecture 13: 2.3.2 Iteratively assess and prioritize risks

Lecture 14: 2.4 Engage stakeholders

Lecture 15: 2.4.1 Analyze stakeholders

Lecture 16: 2.4.2 Categorize stakeholders

Lecture 17: 2.4.3 Engage stakeholders by category

Lecture 18: 2.4.4 Develop, execute and validate a strategy for stakeholder engagement

Lecture 19: 2.5 Plan and manage budget resources

Lecture 20: 2.5.1 Estimate budgetary needs

Lecture 21: 2.5.2 Anticipate future budget challenges

Lecture 22: 2.5.3 Monitor budget variations

Lecture 23: 2.5.4 Plan and manage resources

Lecture 24: 2.6 Plan and manage schedule

Lecture 25: 2.6.1 Estimate project tasks (milestones, dependencies, story points)

Lecture 26: 2.6.2 Utilize benchmarks and historical data