PMP Application Process and Practice Exam

This course is part of Microsoft Project Management: Build Job-Ready Skills Professional Certificate

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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9 hours to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

56 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Gain insight into the content areas, domains, and structure of the PMP exam.
Review the PMP Exam Content Outline, discussing domains, knowledge areas, and question formats.
Learn and apply good practice exam techniques to increase chances of passing the PMP Exam successfully.

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this course, you will learn about the content areas, domains, and structure of the PMP exam, providing you with a solid foundation for exam preparation. Through various learning activities, such as reviewing the PMP Exam Content Outline and discussing the domains, knowledge areas, and question formats typically found in the exam, you'll gain insight into the exam's structure and expectations. Additionally, you'll learn and apply good practice exam techniques to increase your chances of passing the PMP Exam successfully. This comprehensive approach will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to pass the exam and achieve PMP certification.

After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Identify the content areas, domains, and structure of the PMP exam. • Review the PMP Exam Content Outline, discussing the domains, knowledge areas, and question formats typically found in the exam. • Apply good practice exam techniques to pass the PMP Exam. This is a great way to prepare for the industry-recognized PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam, a global standard in project management.

In this module, you'll learn about the importance of strategic preparation for the PMP exam, get an overview of its structure, and explore various effective strategies and techniques to help you study efficiently. These insights will equip you with the tools needed to approach your exam preparation in a focused and organized manner, setting you up for success.

What's included

5 videos5 readings

5 videosTotal 30 minutes

Course Introduction: PMP Application Process and Exam4 minutes
PMP Certification Requirements6 minutes
Starting the Application6 minutes
PM Experience7 minutes
PMI Audit8 minutes

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Course Syllabus: PMP Application Process & Exam10 minutes
How to be successful in this course10 minutes
Discussion prompt: What do you hope to learn?10 minutes
PMI Membership Benefits10 minutes
Writing the Description10 minutes

In this module, you will explore three critical areas essential for preparing for the PMP exam: understanding the structure, domains, and types of questions you will encounter in the Exam Format and Question Types section; learning effective strategies to enhance study efficiency and retention in Study Techniques; and embracing the PMI mindset, focusing on value delivery, ethical behavior, and holistic thinking in Developing a PMP Mindset. These insights and strategies are designed to equip you with the knowledge and mindset needed to approach your PMP exam preparation comprehensively and effectively.

What's included

5 videos3 readings

In this module, you'll explore the key elements of the PMP Exam Content Outline, revisiting crucial concepts and providing strategies for efficient revision. By the end of this module, you should feel more confident and prepared to tackle the exam.

What's included

4 videos4 readings

In this module, you'll put your skills into practice. You’ll reflect on the key learning points that you reviewed during the course and complete the final assessment and hands-on activity.

What's included

5 videos4 readings3 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

5 videosTotal 29 minutes

Introduction to using Bing Copilot for Project Managers7 minutes
Using Bing Copilot for technical support8 minutes
Use Bing Copilot to help plan projects7 minutes
Use Bing Copilot to create document summaries5 minutes
Congratulations2 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

About the mock assessment10 minutes
Using Bing Copilot to create document templates10 minutes
Congratulations and looking forward10 minutes
Next Steps10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 240 minutes

PMP Mock Exam180 minutes
Activity: Solving project management tasks with Bing Copilot30 minutes
Lesson quiz: Microsoft Generative AI for Project Manager30 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 10 minutes

Peer review10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Reflect on Learning10 minutes

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Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025

Pretty good course with a lot of content. Some of it gets a bit repetitive but does a good job preparing for PMP exam, and meats the 35 hour requirement!

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