Day 1 – Foundations of Project Management

• Understanding the PMP Exam structure and domain weighting
• The shift from predictive to agile and hybrid models
• Identifying project lifecycles and phase gates
• Defining the project charter and business case essentials
• Strategic alignment and project governance
• Hands-on: Charter development workshop and stakeholder mapping simulation

Day 2 – Managing Scope, Schedule, and Cost

• Requirements collection and scope definition
• WBS creation and scope control techniques
• Schedule estimation methods and critical path analysis
• Cost baseline establishment and budget forecasting
• Earned value management (EVM) formulas and interpretations
• Hands-on: Calculating CPI/SPI values and solving critical path network diagrams

Day 3 – Team Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Situational leadership models and team building
• Resolving team conflict and fostering collaboration
• Virtual team management and communication strategies
• Identifying and prioritizing project stakeholders
• Managing stakeholder expectations through influence
• Hands-on: Conflict resolution role-play and stakeholder matrix analysis exercise

Day 4 – Agile Methodology and Risk Management

• Agile framework overviews (Scrum, Kanban, XP)
• Managing backlogs and sprint planning ceremonies
• Risk identification and qualitative analysis
• Developing risk response plans for threats and opportunities
• Quality management tools and continuous improvement
• Hands-on: Risk register simulation and agile user story writing activity

Day 5 – Exam Strategy and Final Review

• Procurement management and resource optimization
• Project closure, lessons learned, and knowledge transfer
• Mastering situational exam question logic
• Developing your personalized exam study action plan
• Final Q&A and knowledge gap assessment
• Hands-on: Comprehensive timed practice exam drill and performance review