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PMP Project Management Professional Certification Guide
PMI PMP certification guide. Master project management methodologies, processes, and best practices.
By Andy Pham
PMP Project Management Professional Certification Guide
The PMP certification from PMI is the gold standard for project management professionals worldwide.
Exam Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 230 minutes |
| Questions | 180 questions |
| Format | Multiple choice, multiple response, matching |
| Experience | 36 months with degree or 60 months without |
| Cost | $555 USD (member) / $555 USD (non-member) |
Exam Domains
People (42%)
- Team management
- Leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Conflict resolution
Process (50%)
- Project integration
- Scope, schedule, cost
- Quality, resource, risk
- Communication, procurement
Business Environment (8%)
- Project benefits
- Compliance
- Organizational change
Project Management Approaches
Predictive (Waterfall)
Requirements → Design → Build → Test → Deploy
Agile/Hybrid
Sprint 1 → Sprint 2 → Sprint 3 → ... → Release
│ │ │
└──────────┴──────────┴── Continuous delivery
Key Concepts
- Triple Constraint: Scope, Time, Cost
- Earned Value Management: EV, PV, AC, SPI, CPI
- Risk Management: Identify, analyze, respond, monitor
- Stakeholder Management: Identify, plan, engage, monitor
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