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  • PMi-SP 01 Pre-readingThis is the 1st section in the online PMI-SP course. In this section you can access and download some of the core reference material required to pass the PMI-SP examination.

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    • PMI-SP Exam Outline File 5.2MB

      PMI-SP Exam Outline Reference Text, outlines the content (i.e. domains & tasks) according to which candidates will be tested against during the examination

    • PMI-SP Handbook File 1.4MB PDF document

      PMI-SP Handbook outlines the end-to-end process from application to post-exam continuous education.

    • What is new in the PMBOK 6th Edition? Play this video (courtesy of PMI) to find out more.

        

        

    • What is AGILE? Play this video (courtesy Bob McGannon on his LinkedIn Course) to find out more.

       

       

    • PMBOK 6th Edition - Chapter 6 File 1.4MB PDF document

      This is Chapter 6 (Project Schedule Management) as taken from the PMBOK 6th Edition

    • Tips for passing PMI-SP File 122.9KB PDF document

      This document is an internet article where Anas Omar gives feedback on his PMI-SP exam experience. This article confirms the approach and content covered in ProjectPro's PMI-SP Prep course

    • How to Schedule your PMI-SP Exam File 438.7KB PDF document

      This document describes all the details, as well as the do's and don'ts, when scheduling and writing your exam at a Pearson Centre.

  • PMI-02 IntroductionThis is the 2nd section in the online PMI-SP course and intends to give you an overview of the PMI-SP Credential and its requirements.

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  • This module covers contextual project management topics relevant to, as well as influencing, the practice of project scheduling.
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    • PMI-SP Module 3 Presentation (Scheduling Context) File 2.2MB PDF document

      This document contains the slides (i.e. content) of the Scheduling Context module. This module covers the fundamental project management concepts which influence the practice of project scheduling, and which should be considered before scheduling any project.

    • PMBOK 6th Edition Chapter 4 File 799.9KB PDF document

      This is Chapter 4 (integration Management) as taken from the PMBOK 6th Edition. The sections pertaining to Change Control are especially relevant to PMI-SP candidates.


  • This is the 4th module in the online PMI-SP course and covers the content of the PMI Practice Standard for Scheduling (3rd edition). This section also positions and explains the relationship and overlaps between the PMBOK 6th Edition, PMI Practice Standard for Scheduling (3rd edition), as well as the PMI-SP Examination domains.

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    • PMI Practice Standard for Scheduling File 6MB PDF document

      This document is the actual PMI Practice Standard for Scheduling and is the property of the PMI.

    • Important PMI-SP PMBOK Knowledge Areas to read and learn File 413.1KB PDF document

      This diagram is taken out of the Practice Standard (p16) and nicely illustrates which PMBOK processes to study for the PMI-SP exam. A nice hack to use in your studies!

    • Critical Chain Explanation Article File 586.5KB PDF document

      This article is helpful and informative in explaining the origins and mechanics behind Critical Chain

    • Team Knowledge Assessment 01 File 540.4KB PDF document

      This document shows the questions and answers of the first team knowledge assessment.

    • PMI-SP Module 4a (Prac.Std. - Overview) File 1.5MB PDF document

      This document contains the slides (i.e. content) of the 4th module covering the PMI Scheduling Practice Standard. Due to its size, this module has been sub-divided into six (6) smaller modules. 

      This specific document covers sub-section A which provides an overview of the PMI Scheduling Practice Standard and contextualises/positions it relative to the PMBOK and PMI-SP Exam outline.

    • PMI-SP Module 4b (Prac.Std. - Schedule Management) File 1.3MB PDF document

      This document contains the slides (i.e. content) of the 4th module covering the PMI Scheduling Practice Standard. Due to its size, this module has been sub-divided into six (6) smaller modules. 

      This specific document covers sub-section B which discusses the Practice Standard topic of Schedule Management.

    • PMI-SP Module 4c (Prac.Std. - Schedule Model Creation) File 1.2MB PDF document

      This document contains the slides (i.e. content) of the 4th module covering the PMI Scheduling Practice Standard. Due to its size, this module has been sub-divided into six (6) smaller modules. 

      This specific document covers sub-section C which addresses the Practice Standard section of Schedule Model Creation.

    • PMI-SP Module 4d, e & f (Prac.Std. - Schedule Model Maintenance, Analysis and Components) File 1.4MB PDF document

      This document contains the slides (i.e. content) of the 4th module covering the PMI Scheduling Practice Standard. Due to its size, this module has been sub-divided into six (6) smaller modules. 

      This specific document covers sub-sections D, E and F which addresses the Practice Standard sections of Schedule Model Maintenance, Analysis and Components respectively.

    • Video on PERT 

      This video is for entertainment purposes only and explains the Polaris Missile Project of the US Navy which pioneered the Program Evaluation and Review Technique ('PERT'). Enjoy!


    • Typical Scheduling Dilemma

      This video is purely for entertainment purposes and illustrates the dilemma which Project Managers and Schedulers frequently face in dealing with their Subject Matter Experts ('SMEs').

      Enjoy!


    • Self Assessment Quiz 02

      This 45 minute, 20 question self-assessment quiz will once again aid you to gauge your mastery of the PMI-SP content.

      Note that although the questions are scrambled, the two diagrams (graphics) are the same for all their questions, so you do not need to re-draw them everytime for each question.

  • Module 5 (Risk Management) Banner

    This is the 5th Module in the online PMI-SP Preparation Course and covers all the Risk Management concepts which candidates need to know and master.

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    • PMBOK 6th Edition Chapter 11 (Risk Management) File 1.1MB PDF document

      This is Chapter 11 (Risk Management) as taken from the PMBOK 6th Edition. This Knowledge Area must also be mastered by PMI-SP candidates in so far it pertains to probabilistic scheduling.

    • PMI-SP Module 5 Presentation (Risk Management) File 1.6MB PDF document

      This document contains the slides (i.e. content) of the Risk Management module. This module covers the fundamental concepts in Risk Management which the professional scheduler must be able to explain, as well as know where and why this impacts the discipline of scheduling.

    • Quick Risk Concept Quiz

      This quick 10 minute quiz will reinforce some of the fundamental risk concepts.

    • Beta PERT explanation File 174.8KB PDF document

      This article is purely for information purposes, and not for examination purposes. The article originates from a risk consulting company in Australia, Broadleaf, and explains the details behind the Beta PERT distribution and is equations.

  • PMI-SP Module 6 (Earned Value Mgt) Banner

    This is the 6th module in the online PMI-SP Prep Course and covers the topic of Earned Value and Earned Schedule. This is a key module in the course and a lot of questions will come from this subject in the examination.

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  • PMI-SP Module 7 (Communication Management) Banner

    This is the 7th Module in the online PMI-SP Prep course and covers the discipline of Communication Management. This module addresses the required communication concepts to ensure that you, as a Professional Scheduler, can engage effectively with your stakeholders.

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    • PMBOK 6th Edition Chapter 10 (Communication Management) File 515.8KB PDF document

      This is Chapter 10 (Communication Management) as taken from the PMBOK 6th Edition. This Knowledge Area must be thoroughly studied to ensure the PMI-SP candidate is fully versed in the theory and concepts pertaining to effective communication.

    • PMI-SP Module 7 (Communications Management) File 1.3MB PDF document

      This document contains the slides (i.e. content) of the Communication module. This module covers the various concepts which candidates need to know in order to answer Communication related questions in the PMI-SP examination.

    • Basic Communications Quick Quiz

      This 10 question 10 minute quick quiz on some of the communication module's core content will assist you to determine if you've mastered the subject.

  • PMI-SP Module 8 Banner Image

    This is the 8th section in the online PMI-SP course and intends to give candidates and general overview of the last remaining scheduling concepts and tips.

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    • PMI-SP Module 8 (Scheduling Theory and Tips) File 837.5KB PDF document

      This is the 8th and final module in the online PMI-SP Prep Course. This document contains the slides (i.e. content) of the final module and covers the content of Schedule Closure, PDM techniques and scheduling tips.


  • PMI-SP Module 9 Banner Image

    This is the 9th and final module in the online PMI-SP course. This module includes final exam tips, PMI-isms, self-assessment questions for your own time and the final Knowledge Assessment.

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