Course: PMP Certification Exam Prep Course 35 PDU Contact Hours
The course introduction presents a clear, learner-centered roadmap designed to build foundational knowledge, practical skills, and interactive habits essential for both personal and professional growth. It outlines measurable objectives—foundational theory, practical application, engagement, and assessment—that scaffold learning from basic principles to real-world problem solving. The modular structure combines video lectures, curated readings, quizzes, and forums to support varied learning styles and continuous feedback. Exam details are transparent: a three-hour assessment mixing MCQs, short answers, and essays, supported by concrete preparation tips and day-of guidelines. Project management content covers key terminology, core principles, and ten domains that together provide a comprehensive toolkit for planning, executing, and closing projects. The curriculum contrasts Traditional (predictive) approaches with Agile methods, explaining when each is appropriate and how hybrid models can leverage both strengths. Agile topics emphasize iterative planning, rapid feedback, problem resolution, and continuous improvement through retrospectives and metrics. Ethics and professional responsibility are integrated to strengthen decision-making, stakeholder trust, and accountability. The PMP application and exam outline sections supply practical steps and a study-focused content map aligned to People, Process, and Business Environment domains. Mindset and exam strategy modules cultivate resilience and efficient study habits, reinforcing that performance stems from preparation and perspective. Finally, active assessment formats such as drag-and-drop mock exams are included to build applied understanding and engagement. Together, these elements form a cohesive learning journey that balances theory, practice, assessment, and reflection to prepare learners for both certification and workplace challenges.Lesson
Comprehensive Course Overview: Project Management, PMP Preparation, Agile & Traditional Methods
Learning Outcomes
- Explain core project management terminology and the ten PM domains.
- Differentiate between Traditional (Predictive), Agile, and Hybrid approaches and select appropriate methods per project context.
- Apply planning, risk, resource, and quality management principles to project scenarios.
- Prepare and navigate the PMP application and exam structure effectively.
- Adopt ethical decision-making and a growth mindset to enhance professional practice.
- Use active assessment techniques (e.g., drag-and-drop) to demonstrate applied knowledge.
Conceptual Explanation
This lesson synthesizes introductory course material, assessment guidance, and core project management theory. Core terms (project, scope, deliverable, risk, stakeholder) form the vocabulary for describing any project’s boundaries and outcomes. The ten domains (Integration, Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Resource, Communication, Risk, Procurement, Stakeholder) map responsibilities and control points across a project lifecycle. Traditional (predictive) management emphasizes sequential phases, extensive upfront planning, and formal change control—appropriate when requirements are stable. Agile approaches prioritize iterative delivery, stakeholder feedback, and adaptability—suited to evolving requirements. Hybrid models intentionally combine both to mitigate uncertainty while keeping necessary governance. PMP preparation focuses on three exam domains—People (42%), Process (50%), and Business Environment (8%)—and requires documenting experience and 35 hours of education. Ethics and mindset modules encourage integrity, accountability, and a growth orientation to support effective leadership and continuous improvement.
Bilingual (EN → বাংলা)
| English | বাংলা (Bangla) |
|---|---|
| Project: A temporary effort to create a unique result. | প্রকল্প: একটি অনন্য ফলাফল সৃষ্টি করার জন্য অস্থায়ী উদ্যোগ। |
| Scope defines what is included and excluded. | স্কোপ নির্ধারণ করে কি অন্তর্ভুক্ত এবং কি বাদ দেওয়া হবে। |
| Agile uses iterations and frequent feedback. | অ্যাজাইল পদ্ধতি ইটারেশন ও নিয়মিত প্রতিক্রিয়া ব্যবহার করে। |
| Prepare for the exam by practicing sample questions and managing time. | নমুনা প্রশ্ন অনুশীলন করে এবং সময় পরিচালনা করে পরীক্ষার জন্য প্রস্তুত হন। |
Important Notes
- Exam duration: 3 hours — allocate time per section (MCQ, short answers, essays).
- Document PMP experience across the five process groups in your application.
- Use retrospectives, KPIs, and Kaizen for continuous improvement in Agile teams.
- Ethical dilemmas: identify stakeholders, evaluate alternatives, and reflect on outcomes.
Exercises
True / False
- Traditional project management is best when requirements are stable.
Answer
True — Predictive methods suit stable, well-defined requirements. - Agile eliminates the need for planning.
Answer
False — Agile requires planning at iteration and product levels, but it is adaptive and incremental. - PMP experience must always be audited.
Answer
False — PMI audits randomly; not every application is audited, but you should be prepared with documentation.
Fill in the Blanks
- A Gantt chart primarily visualizes the project __________ and dependencies.
Answer
schedule - The three PMP exam domains are People, __________, and Business Environment.
Answer
Process - In Agile, brief daily check-ins are commonly called __________.
Answer
stand-ups (daily stand-ups)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Which domain focuses on stakeholder identification and engagement?
- Cost Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Procurement Management
- Quality Management
Answer
b. Stakeholder Management - Which methodology is most linear and phase-gated?
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Waterfall
- Lean Startup
Answer
c. Waterfall
Matching
Match the term (A–E) with the correct definition (1–5).
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A. Milestone | 1. A financial plan for the project |
| B. Budget | 2. A significant event or checkpoint |
| C. Risk | 3. People or groups affected by the project |
| D. Stakeholder | 4. Potential uncertainty impacting objectives |
| E. Deliverable | 5. A tangible or intangible project output |
Answer
A → 2 (Milestone = checkpoint), B → 1 (Budget), C → 4 (Risk), D → 3 (Stakeholder), E → 5 (Deliverable).Descriptive
- Describe how you would integrate Agile practices into the execution phase of a traditionally planned project.
Answer
Start with a traditional planning phase to establish scope, high-level schedule, and governance. During execution, divide deliverables into incremental sprints, use cross-functional teams, hold sprint planning and reviews, and maintain a change-control register to capture scope changes. Use continuous stakeholder feedback to refine requirements, and map sprint outputs to the high-level milestones established in the plan. - Explain the purpose of lessons learned and when they should be documented.
Answer
Lessons learned capture insights from successes and failures to inform future projects. They should be documented throughout the project (at key milestones) and consolidated during project closure to ensure actionable recommendations are archived and shared.
Creative
Design a 30-minute micro-workshop activity to teach the difference between scope creep and change control.
Answer
Activity: "Scope Creep vs Change Control" (30 min)- 5 min — Quick intro and definitions.
- 10 min — Team exercise: given a short project brief, teams list possible late-requested changes and classify each as "scope creep" or "change control request."
- 10 min — Teams propose a response process for a change-control request (forms, approvals, impact analysis) and present.
- 5 min — Debrief highlighting documentation, stakeholder sign-off, and communication as control measures.
Activities, Vocabulary, Homework, Practice Task
Activities
- Group discussion: Compare a past successful and failed project; identify which PM domains were handled well or poorly.
- Mini-retrospective: Use the 5 Whys to analyze a minor team issue.
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) | Hierarchical decomposition of deliverables into manageable work packages. |
| Kaizen | Continuous small improvements culture. |
| Retrospective | Team reflection meeting to improve processes. |
Homework
- Document one project experience (300–500 words) mapping actions to at least three PM domains.
- Complete a 35-hour approved PM education module (if pursuing PMP eligibility).
Practice Task
Complete the drag-and-drop mock exam (categorization, sequencing, matching) provided in the course platform and submit screenshots of your results with short reflections on errors and corrections.
End of Lecture Sheet — Review the Learning Outcomes and complete Homework before the next session.