PMP Exam Objectives

PMP Exam – Initiating Processes

• Initiating the project
• Conduct project selection methods
• Define scope
• Document project risks, assumptions, and constraints
• Identifying perform stakeholder analysis
• Develop project charter
• Obtain project charter approval

PMP Exam - Planning the project

• Define and record requirements, constraints, and assumptions
• Identified project team and defined roles and responsibilities
• Create the WBS
• Develop change management plan
• Identify risks and defined risk strategies
• Obtain plan approval
• Conduct kickoff meeting

 PMP Exam - Executing the project

• Executing tasks defined in project plan
• Ensure common understanding and set expectations
• Implement the procurement of project resources
• Manage resource allocation
• Implement quality management plan
• Implement approved changes
• Implement approved actions and workarounds
• Improve team performance

PMP Exam - Monitoring and controlling the project

• Measure of project performance
• Verify and manage changes to the project
• In show project deliverable conform to quality standards
• Monitor all risks

PMP Exam - Closing the project

• Obtain final acceptance of project
• Obtain financial, legal, and administrative closure
• Release project resources
• Identify, document, and communicate lessons learned
• Create and distribute final project report
• Archive and retain project records
• Measure customer satisfaction

PMP Exam - Professional and social responsibility

• Ensure individual integrity
• Contribute to the project management knowledge base
• Enhanced professional competence
• Promote interaction among stakeholders