# Preparation ## Study Plan - [AR's Course on Udemy](https://www.udemy.com/course/pmp-certification-exam-prep-course-pmbok-6th-edition/learn/lecture/23959460?start=0#lecture-article) - Watch first 7 sections, then the video associated with this: - [[ricardo_vargas_simplified_practice-guide_flow_color_EN.pdf]] - [PMBOK® Guide 6th Ed Processes Explained with Ricardo Vargas! - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC7pN8Mjot8) - [Preview Version - PMP Exam Prep Study Notes 2025.docx - Google Docs](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIZoUdSdI6-TlYHxs9umzETnAlTCEs7h/edit?tab=t.0) - David McLachlan videos (PMBOK 7, Waterfall, Agile – free) ### PM Mindset #flashcard 1. Always **discuss, investigate, analyze, ask** before deciding on a solution 2. Never settle for delays or extra costs. However, extra costs precede delays 3. Be a servant leader! (**encourage, care, nurture, listen and never create friction in the team)** 4. Value is gold 5. Root cause analysis and MVP or demo are your weapons 6. Any change will go through a change request process (**for predictive).** There is no change request process (**for agile)** 7. Your team members are the experts, not you! Make every decision with them 8. The PM makes the decisions and handles the issues (**no running to sponsors, management or HR). Note: The exam will mention project sponsor many times. ONLY go to the sponsor when there is a problem with the budget (example, money is running out) BUT going to the sponsor should be the last resort** 9. Everyone directly or indirectly involved is a stakeholder and must be added to the register (stakeholder register) and how they impact the project 10. No matter if the project is completed or terminated, the closing phase must occur **(predictive)** 11. In a predictive project, your plan is your map. Constantly refer back to it 12. Predictive project keywords: **change control board (CCB), change control process** 13. Agile project keywords: **sprint, iteration, scrum, daily standup, backlog, Kanban, product increment, product owner/manager** 14. When you or your team have no clue on what’s going on, a **subject matter expert (SME)** is what you need. **Or, you can refer to past projects in the lessons learned register** 15. When transitioning from predictive to agile, introduce agile concepts slowly (**pilot project, inception deck)** 16. Agile projects are self organizing - **meaning teams are in charge however the PM can still step in to manage and resolve conflicts** 17. An agile project will always need consistent feedback from the customer 18. Never immediately reject a request or an opportunity - **especially from a client** ## Practice Questions / Exams - [PMI Study Hall CAPM](https://www.pmi.org/shop/us/p-/digital-product/pmi-study-hall-capm/dp037) - Videos: - [100 WATERFALL PMP Questions and Answers - EXCELLENT Preparation for the Exam!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIH-u81XCxM) - [200 AGILE PMP Questions and Answers - the BEST Preparation for the Exam!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNIHysh2ZW4&t=4206s) - [150 PMBOK 7 Scenario-Based PMP Exam Questions and Answers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zht0-j03NfQ) ## Exam Day Prep - [PMP Most Important Video Before Actual PMP Exam ! PMP Exam Day Strategies (2024)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItnUXEGX584) - [TIME MANAGEMENT for PMP Exam | How to manage TIME in your PMP Exam? New PMP Certification Exam Prep](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bw2HKqT7DE) # Resources - Reddit Posts: - [The lazy man’s step by step guide to passing the PMP (AT/AT/AT) : r/pmp](https://www.reddit.com/r/pmp/comments/147jmhh/the_lazy_mans_step_by_step_guide_to_passing_the/) - [PMP Passed AT/AT/AT - Detailed Experience & Resources with Links : r/pmp](https://www.reddit.com/r/pmp/comments/1bf1hyf/pmp_passed_atatat_detailed_experience_resources/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)