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Exam Objectives

1. Project Management Fundamentals ​​

​1.1 Describe common project management approaches​​​​

1.1.1 Define project life cycle
1.1.2 Describe the key characteristics of a predictive approach
1.1.3 Describe the key characteristics of an adaptive approach
1.1.4 Describe the key characteristics of a hybrid approach
1.1.5 Compare and contrast predictive, adaptive, and hybrid approaches​

​​​​1.2 Describe the role of ethics in project management​

1.2.1 Describe project management ethics
1.2.2 Given a project scenario involving an ethical dilemma, identify an ethical solution​

​​​1.3 Identify basic leadership skills​

​1.3.1 Describe the role of motivation in leading others
1.3.2 Describe the role of listening in leadership
1.3.3 Identify basic conflict management strategies (withdraw/avoid, smoothing/ accommodating, compromise/reconcile, force/direct, collaborate/problem-solve)

​​1.4 Describe project communications

​1.4.1 Describe the elements of effective communication
1.4.2 Given a scenario, identify an appropriate communication method to use
1.4.3 Describe the components of a status update

​​​​​​2. Starting the Project

​2.1 Describe a project charter

​​2.1.1 Describe the purpose of a project charter
2.1.2 Describe the elements of a project charter (project purpose, objectives, milestones)

​​2.2 Differentiate between various stakeholder roles and responsibilities​​

​​​2.2.1 Identify stakeholder roles and responsibilities in a project (sponsors, vendors, project manager, team members, managers, customers)
2.2.2 Explain the concept of authority, responsibility, and decision making

​3. Planning the work​​

​​3.1 Describe the purpose of the project management plan​

​3.1.1 Describe the purpose of various components of a project management plan (budget, risk, schedule, scope)
3.1.2 Describe the interdependency of scope, schedule, and budget

3.2 Describe the concept of project scope​

​3.2.1 Define common terminology related to scope (scope statement, in scope, out of scope)
3.2.2 Describe the concept of a work breakdown structure (WBS)​

3.3 Describe the concept of project scheduling​​

​3.3.1 Define common terminology related to schedules (deliverables, tasks, dependencies, start and end dates)
3.3.2 Explain the impact of resource availability on schedules​

3.4 Describe the concept of project budget​​

​​3.4.1 Define common terminology related to budgets (procurement, vendor, contracts)
3.4.2 Describe methods for budget development (historical comparison, bottom-up)​​

​4. Completing the work​​​​

​4.1 Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget​​​​

4.1.1 Describe the effects of unplanned changes to scope (scope creep, gold plating)
4.1.2 Explain why schedules are tracked
4.1.3 Explain why budgets are tracked
4.1.4 Given a scenario, determine steps to resolve variances in scope, schedule, or ​budget

​4.2 Describe the concept of quality in project work​​

​4.2.1 Describe the role of quality assurance in project development
4.2.2 Identify an appropriate response to quality issues

4.3 Describe the change management process​​

​4.3.1 Explain the purpose of a change management process
4.3.2 Describe the basic steps in a change management process

5. Ending the project​

5.1 Verify project completion​​​​​

​5.1.1 Explain the purpose of closing all contracts
5.1.2 Explain the purpose of project sponsor signoff

5.2 Describe project closing activities related to documentation​

​5.2.1 Explain the purpose of archiving project documents and processes
5.2.2 Describe the benefits of documenting lessons learned​

Project a New Trajectory

PMI Project Management Ready® Certification

Overview: A one-semester certification program providing foundational project management skills. Ideal for integration into various courses or stand-alone project management classes.

Benefits:

• Prepares students for entry-level roles like Project Coordinator, Event Planner, and Project Team Member.
• Serves as a pathway to advanced PMI certifications.
• Earns 3 recommended college credits through ACE Learning Evaluations®.

Exam Topics:

• Fundamental project management concepts
• Ethics & leadership in project management
• Predictive (traditional) and Adaptive (agile) approaches
• Basic computer literacy skills

About PMI: The Project Management Institute (PMI) is the leading global professional association for project management, empowering individuals and organizations worldwide since 1969.

Next Steps: PMI offers certifications for all experience levels, ensuring continuous career growth.