The Course
Ready to conquer the PMP® exam like a pro? Dive into our comprehensive course designed for aspiring project managers in the IT field. We'll cover everything you need to master the latest PMI standards and PMBOK® Guide concepts. Immerse yourself in real-world IT project scenarios that bring the dry theory to life, making the learning process both engaging and relevant. With 35 contact hours under your belt, not only will you fulfill the educational requirements for the exam, but you'll also earn valuable PDUs to keep your professional development on the cutting edge.
But that's not all – to give you that extra edge, we've included a full-length practice test, mimicking the current exam format to ensure you're test-ready. By course completion, you'll have the confidence to apply project management best practices to your IT projects, steering them to success with an informed, strategic approach. So, whether you're looking to boost your credibility, advance your career, or bring more value to your team, this is the jump-start you've been waiting for. Get ready to nail that exam and elevate your project management game!
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What you will learn
We began putting together this course with a clear vision in mind – to provide a comprehensive and streamlined path for new project managers aiming to ace their PMP® exams. Embracing the latest from PMI and the PMBOK® Guide, we meticulously crafted each module to align with real IT project scenarios, ensuring the content is not just theoretical but practically applicable. This course is stacked with interactive elements, distilled study materials, and a capstone full-length practice test to solidify your readiness. By the end of it, you'll not only fulfill the contact hours requirement but also gain a deep understanding of project management that's both useful on the job and vital for passing your exam. Think of it as your all-in-one toolkit for PMP® success, with every resource organized to optimize your learning journey.
Curriculum
- S2:E1 Foundation Intro: What is a Project? (10:00)
- S2:E2 What Project Management Is and What It Isn't (10:00)
- S2:E3 Role of Project Manager (10:00)
- S2:E4 PMI Code of Ethics, Principles, Values (10:00)
- S2:E5 Role of the Sponsor (10:00)
- S2:E6 Role of Team (10:00)
- S2:E7 Agile Roles (10:00)
- S2:E8 Introducing Governance Performance Domain (10:00)
- S2:E9 Introducing Scope Performance Domain (10:00)
- S2:E10 Introducing Schedule Performance Domain (10:00)
- S2:E11 Introducing Finance Performance Domain (10:00)
- S2:E12 Introducing Stakeholder Performance Domain (10:00)
- S2:E13 Introducing Resource Performance Domain (10:00)
- S2:E14 Introducing Risk Performance Domain (10:00)
- S2:E15 Strategic Management Elements+Frameworks (10:00)
- S2:E16 Benefits Management Plan (10:00)
- S2:E18 EEFs and OPAs (10:00)
- S2:E19 Project Development Approaches+Stacey Matrix (10:00)
- S2:E20 Predictive Approach with Introduction to Project Stages (10:00)
- S2:E21 Incremental and Hybrid Development Approaches (10:00)
- S2:E22 Adaptive (Agile) and Iterative Development Approaches (10:00)
- S2:E23 Scrum Roles (10:00)
- S2:E24 Role of Product Owner (10:00)
- S2:E25 Servant Leadership (10:00)
- S2:E26 Foundation Review+Quiz (10:00)
- S3:E1 Introducing the Initiating Project Stage (10:00)
- S3:E2 Process—Initiate Project or Phase (10:00)
- S3:E3 Development Approaches (10:00)
- S3:E5 Process—Identify Stakeholders (10:00)
- S3:E6 How to Use the Power-Interest Grid to Group Stakeholders (10:00)
- S3:E7 Salience Model (10:00)
- S3:E8 How to Use the Stakeholder Register (10:00)
- S3:E9 Stakeholder Engagement Assessment Matrix (10:00)
- S4:E1 Planning Project Stage Introduction (10:00)
- S4:E2 Process—Integrate and Align Project Plans (10:00)
- S4:E3 Integrate and Align Project Plans [Deep Dive] (10:00)
- S4:E4 Process—Plan Sourcing Strategy (10:00)
- S4:E6 Predictive Scope and Requirements Documents (10:00)
- S4:E7 Process—Plan Scope Management (9:54)
- S4:E8 Requirements Management Plan (10:00)
- S4:E9 Process—Elicit and Analyze Requirements (9:59)
- S4:E10 Process—Develop Scope Structure (10:00)
- S4:E11 Work Packages and Work Breakdown Structure Coding (10:00)
- S4:E12 Process—Define Scope (10:00)
- S4:E13 Project Scope Statement (10:00)
- S4:E14 Agile Scope Considerations (10:00)
- S4:E15 Product Backlog Model (10:00)
- S4:E16 User Stories and How to Write Them (10:00)
- S4:E17 How to Document Requuirements (10:00)
- S5:E1 Predictive Scheduling: Building the Timeline (10:00)
- S5:E2 Process—Plan Schedule Management (10:00)
- S5:E3 Your Schedule Blueprint: The Management Plan (10:00)
- S5:E4 Process—Develop Schedule (10:00)
- S5:E5 3-Point Estimating (10:00)
- S5:E6 Schedule Baseline (10:00)
- S5:E7 Process—Plan Financial Management (10:00)
- S5:E8 Financial Management Plan [Deep Dive] (10:00)
- S5:E9 Process—Estimate Costs (10:00)
- S5:E10 How to Use WBS to Estimate Costs (10:00)
- S5:E11 Process—Develop Budget (10:00)
- S5:E12 How to Determine Project Budet (10:00)
- S5:E13 Contingency Reserve (10:00)
- S5:E14 Management Reserve (10:00)
- S5:E15 Determining Budget in Agile (10:00)
- S6:E1 Process—Plan Stakeholder Engagement (10:00)
- S6:E2 Process—Plan Communications Management (10:00)
- S6:E3 Which Communication Methods Project Managers Should Use (10:00)
- S6:E4 Overcoming Communications Challenges, Embracing Cross-Cultural Communication Strategies (10:00)
- S6:E5 Process—Plan Resource Management (10:00)
- S6:E6 Resource Management Plan [Deep Dive] (10:00)
- S6:E7 RACI Chart Breakdown (10:00)
- S6:E8 Process—Estimate Resources (10:00)
- S6:E9 Process—Plan Risk Management (10:00)
- S6:E10 Defining Risk in Project Management (10:00)
- S6:E11 Process—Identify Risks (10:00)
- S6:E12 Process—Perform Risk Analysis (10:00)
- S6:E13 Risk Probability and Impact (10:00)
- S6:E14 Risk Register (10:00)
- S6:E15 Process—Plan Risk Responses (10:00)
- S6:E16 Risk Responses Strategies (10:00)
- S6:E17 Planning Project Stage Conclusion (10:00)
- S7:E1 Executing Project Stage Introduction (10:00)
- S7:E2 Process—Manage Project Execution (10:00)
- S7:E3 Process—Manage Quality Assurance (10:00)
- S7:E4 Process–Manage Project Knowledge (10:00)
- S7:E5 Decision Making Techniques (10:00)
- S7:E6 Kanban Fundamentals (10:00)
- S7:E7 Process—Manage Stakeholder Engagement (10:00)
- S7:E8 Process—Manage Communications (10:00)
- S7:E9 Process—Acquire Resources (10:00)
- S7:E10 Process—Lead the Team (10:00)
- S7:E11 Conflict Management Techniques (10:00)
- S7:E12 Process—Implement Risk Responses (10:00)
- S7:E13 Executing Project Stage Review (10:00)
- S8:E1 Monitoring and Controlling Project Stage Introduction (10:00)
- S8:E2 Process—Monitor and Control Project Performance (10:00)
- S8:E3 Process—Assess and Implement Changes (10:00)
- S8:E4 Process—Monitor and Control Scope (10:00)
- S8:E5 Process—Validate Scope (10:00)
- S8:E6 Process—Monitor and Control Schedule (10:00)
- S8:E7 Process—Monitor and Control Finances (10:00)
- S8:E8 Process—Monitor Stakeholder Engagement (10:00)
- S8:E9 Process—Monitor Communications (10:00)
- S8:E10 Process—Monitor and Control Resourcing (10:00)
- S8:E11 Process—Monitor Risks (10:00)
- S8:E12 Monitor and Control Project Stage REVIEW (10:00)
About Your Instructor: John Stuetz, PMP®
John Stuetz is an established project management expert with over a decade of hands-on experience in the IT industry. His background spans large-scale IT implementations, complex software development, and strategic technology rollouts across diverse business sectors. John’s understanding of managing multi-disciplinary teams and his pursuit of process efficiencies have consistently driven successful outcomes, establishing him as a leader and mentor in the field.
John is also the Co-Founder of Laythio, a strategic consultancy born from the belief that bold strategies fail when execution "loses the plot." At Laythio, John oversees a training service line designed to transform technical talent into business leaders. By translating complex organizational processes into repeatable, learnable frameworks, Laythio ensures that project initiatives remain anchored to a core narrative—ensuring every milestone and deliverable reinforces the mission that sets an organization apart.
As the architect of this PMP® prep course, John brings Laythio’s philosophy of institutional understanding to the classroom. He is deeply committed to helping aspiring PMP® candidates articulate project value in business terms rather than technical jargon. By sharing insights gleaned from his career and his work at Laythio, John equips students with the tools, techniques, and confidence necessary to navigate the challenges of IT project management with expertise and navigate the PMP® exam with assurance.
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