Vets2PM ATP PMP Student Guide 5jan2022

PMI-Authorized Training Partner
PMP®/CAPM® Boot Camp

STUDENT GUIDE
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Table of Contents
COURSE SYLLABUS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
COURSE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
COURSE MATERIALS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
COURSE OUTLINE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Live-Webinar Evening Course .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Onsite or Live-Webinar Daytime Course ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
COURSE FEATURES ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Baseline, Standard, or PMP/CAPM®-Only Package .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Full Package (If Selected – Everything in baseline plus the below items) ............................................................................................................... 9
1-YEAR COURSE GUARANTEE ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
STUDY PLAN OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
STUDY PLAN CHECKLIST ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
STUDY GUIDE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
FOLLOW-ON STEPS...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 103
NEXT STEPS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 104
HOW TO APPLY ON PMI ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 104
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Vets2PM PMP/CAPM Student Guide (Mar 2021V1)
COURSE SYLLABUS
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COURSE SUMMARY
This 35-hour course prepares you to pass the Project Management Institute (PMI)® PMP®/ CAPM® Exam, enter the field of project
management, and use proven project management methodologies and tools in any industry.
We use parallel military/civilian project examples, analogies, and terminology to solidify understanding of how to successfully
approach behavioral-based PMI exam questions. This course fulfills the PMI® requirement for 35 education contact hours.
Our training is specifically designed with the military Service Member, Veteran, or Retiree in mind, but is applicable across all
industry domains and cultures. Although most Veterans have a significant amount of project management experience from military
service, the disciplined methodology used in effective civilian project management is notably different; this presents the opportunity
for us at Vets2PM to provide a unique program instructing by Veterans, for Veterans, that ensures all necessary connections and
conceptualizations between personal military experience and the civilian PM career field, are effectively made. The ultimate goals of
this course are for you to earn the PMP® and/or CAPM® credential, to increase your competitiveness for Project Manager positions,
and to enhance your ability to manage and lead projects at all organizational levels, across all industries.
This course will help you develop:
1. The ability to use the PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam Prep book for the PMP®/ CAPM® Exam;
2. An understanding of key project management-related concepts, tools, and terms;
3. Proven, expert exam-preparation and exam-taking skills.
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COURSE MATERIALS
Vets2PM uses the PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam Prep book.
Clients are provided with downloadable student guides which are available on the Vets2PM Student Portal. Additionally, Vets2PM
facilitates provision of all learning content, live online classes, and online asynchronous review content, available for an entire year.
The following content is available on the Vets2PM Student Portal:
1. Access to all upcoming, Live-Webinar PMP®/ CAPM® Boot Camp courses
2. Access to all online PMP®/ CAPM® Boot Camp course review content
3. Digital Student Guide (Syllabus, Study Plan, Study Guide)
4. Exam-preparation materials (sample test questions, sample documents, etc.)
Additional content is available from PMI® and will be presented during your PMP training.
COURSE OUTLINE
(Exact course execution may vary depending on circumstances; variations will be announced)
Live-Webinar Evening Course

Session 1: (Topics L1A-L1D): 4 Clock Hours
Course Overview
o Introductions
o Course & Resources Overview
Lesson 1: Creating a High-Performing Team
o Topic A: Build a Team
o Topic B: Define Team Ground Rules
o Topic C: Negotiate Project Agreements
o Topic D: Empower Team Members and Stakeholders
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Session 2: (Topics L1E-L1G): 4 Clock Hours
Lesson 1: Creating a High-Performing Team Continued
o Topic E: Train Team Members and Stakeholders
o Topic F: Engage and Support Virtual Teams
o Topic G: Build a Shared Understanding About a Project
Session 3: (Topics L2A-L2D): 4 Clock Hours

Lesson 2: Starting the Project
o Topic A: Determine Appropriate Project Methodology/Methods and Practices
o Topic B: Plan and Manage Scope
o Topic C: Plan and Manage Schedule
o Topic D: Plan and Manage Budget and Resources
Session 4: (Topics L2E-L2G): 4 Clock Hours

Lesson 2: Starting the Project Continued
o Topic E: Plan and Manage Quality of Products and Deliverables
o Topic F: Integrate Project Planning Activities
o Topic G: Plan and Manage Procurement
Session 5: (Topics L2H-L3B): 4 Clock Hours

o Topic H: Establish Project Governance Structure
o Topic I: Plan and Manage Project/Phase Closure
Lesson 3: Doing the Work
o Topic A: Assess and Manage Risks
o Topic B: Execute Project to Deliver Business Value
Session 6: (Topics L3C-L3H): 4 Clock Hours

Lesson 3: Doing the Work Continued
o Topic C: Manage Communications
o Topic D: Engage Stakeholders
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o Topic E: Create Project Artifacts
o Topic F: Manage Project Changes
o Topic G: Manage Project Issues
o Topic H: Ensure Knowledge Transfer to Project Continuity
Session 7: (Topics L4A-L4C): 4 Clock Hours

Lesson 4: Keeping the Team on Track
o Topic A: Lead a Team
o Topic B: Support Team Performance
o Topic C: Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers
Session 8: (Topics L4D-L4G): 4 Clock Hours

Lesson 4: Keeping the Team on Track Continued
o Topic D: Manage Conflict
o Topic E: Collaborate with Stakeholders
o Topic F: Mentor Relevant Stakeholders
o Topic G: Apply Emotional Intelligence to Promote Team Performance
Session 9: (Topics L5A-L5E): 3 Clock Hours

Lesson 5: Keeping the Business in Mind
o Topic A: Manage Compliance Requirements
o Topic B: Evaluate and Deliver Project Benefits and Value
o Topic C: Evaluate and Address Internal and External Business Environment Changes
o Topic D: Support Organizational Change
o Topic E: Employ Continuous Process Improvement
Course Summary
o Content Review
o Next Steps
o Course Conclusion
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Onsite or Live-Webinar Daytime Course
Day 1: (Topics L1A-L1F): 7 Clock Hours
Course Overview
o Introductions
o Course & Resources Overview
o Topic A: Build a Team
o Topic B: Define Team Ground Rules
o Topic C: Negotiate Project Agreements
o Topic D: Empower Team Members and Stakeholders
o Topic E: Train Team Members and Stakeholders
o Topic F: Engage and Support Virtual Teams
Day 2: (Topics L1G-L2D): 7 Clock Hours

Lesson 1: Creating a High-Performing Team Continued
o Topic G: Build a Shared Understanding About a Project
o Topic A: Determine Appropriate Project Methodology/Methods and Practices
o Topic B: Plan and Manage Scope
o Topic C: Plan and Manage Schedule
o Topic D: Plan and Manage Budget and Resources
Day 3: (Topics L2E-L3B): 7 Clock Hours

o Topic E: Plan and Manage Quality of Products and Deliverables
o Topic F: Integrate Project Planning Activities
o Topic G: Plan and Manage Procurement
o Topic H: Establish Project Governance Structure
o Topic I: Plan and Manage Project/Phase Closure
o Topic A: Assess and Manage Risks
o Topic B: Execute Project to Deliver Business Value
Day 4: (Topics L3C-L4C): 7 Clock Hours
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Lesson 3: Doing the Work Continued
o Topic C: Manage Communications
o Topic D: Engage Stakeholders
o Topic E: Create Project Artifacts
o Topic F: Manage Project Changes
o Topic G: Manage Project Issues
o Topic H: Ensure Knowledge Transfer to Project Continuity
o Topic A: Lead a Team
o Topic B: Support Team Performance
o Topic C: Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers
Day 5: (Topics L4D-5E): 7 Clock Hours

Lesson 4: Keeping the Team on Track Continued
o Topic D: Manage Conflict
o Topic E: Collaborate with Stakeholders
o Topic F: Mentor Relevant Stakeholders
o Topic G: Apply Emotional Intelligence to Promote Team Performance
o Topic A: Manage Compliance Requirements
o Topic B: Evaluate and Deliver Project Benefits and Value
o Topic C: Evaluate and Address Internal and External Business Environment Changes
o Topic D: Support Organizational Change
o Topic E: Employ Continuous Process Improvement
Course Summary
o Content Review
o Next Steps
o Course Conclusion
COURSE FEATURES
Baseline, Standard, or PMP/CAPM®-Only Package
• 35+ hours of instructor-led live training/study sessions, fulfills PMI® educational hour requirement
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• Recorded, inclusive course review content
• PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam Prep book (digital)
• PMI® application education (each student will be prepared to successfully submit a PMP®/ CAPM® application using the Vets2PM
Application Translator)
• Full peace-of-mind PMI® application audit defense
• Full color student guide (digital)
• Downloadable templates of project management plan components and project documents
• Parallel military/civilian project examples
• Proven, 30-day study plan “PT for the PMP®”
• 1-year access to the Vets2PM Student Portal and all associated content
• 1-year access to all applicable instructor-led live online courses and review content
• 1-year of individual or group PMP®/ CAPM® Exam coaching/military transition mentoring
• Lifetime membership to the Vets2PM Alumni LinkedIn networking group
• Lifetime position placement assistance with Fortune 500 companies to include secure, online posting of your resume to the extensive
Vets2PM network of Employer Partners
Full Package (If Selected – Everything in baseline plus the below items)
• Professionally composed, 2-page, project management-oriented, executive-style resume through the Resume Builder Course
• 4-hour Interview Skills Workshop, including 2 post-interview debriefs
• LinkedIn Optimization Course access
1-YEAR COURSE GUARANTEE

This course may be taken as many times as desired within 1 year from registration date, onsite or online!
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Study Plan
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STUDY PLAN OVERVIEW
After you have completed your Vets2PM PMP®/ CAPM® Boot Camp Plus course! You have now established a firm
foundation of knowledge, but much more preparation is needed for ultimate success on the PMP®/ CAPM® Exam.
You will need to implement focus, discipline, and a structured plan to best prepare for this exam. To facilitate
effective progress and preparedness, it is recommended to completely immerse in the course material for about 2-3
hours per day, 5-6 days per week, for 4-8 weeks after completing the boot camp course.
The following benchmarks are vital in passing the PMP®/ CAPM® exam:
 Attend an Authorized Training Partner 35-hour Boot Camp

 Read the PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam Prep book cover-to-cover once;
 Read the PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam Prep book Glossary (pp. 12-49) a minimum of three times;
 Memorize the EVM formulas (pp. 18-21 of the PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam Prep book);
 Review all provided lesson activities, Mastery Builders, and pre/post-Class Assessments;
 Immerse yourself in mastering the course content for a minimum of 3 weeks following class
After training thousands of students, we have found that those students not achieving these pre-exam
benchmarks fail their PMP exams on their first attempt.
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In certain environmental conditions, at-home online testing may be offered by PMI®. In these cases, some special
considerations have been found useful in planning to take the PMP®/CAPM® exam in a digital environment:
• Consider that the exam window automatically expands to fill the computer monitor; no other windows may
be opened during the exam
• Take the time to conduct the exam tutorial, if provided, as shortcuts and tips are provided which may prove
useful
• While knowing the “brain dump” is a helpful tool for instilling information in your mind, it may not be
feasibly drawn on the provided exam scratch documents/digital whiteboard; memorization may still prove
useful
• As with onsite testing centers, speaking aloud (or covering your mouth) may not be permitted in the digital
exam-taking environment, as proctored live by specialists; consider practicing exam questions silently,
mouth uncovered
• Be familiar with the process to adjust computer monitor brightness, as the exam window is mostly white,
and may prove straining to view for 4 hours
This 30-day “PT for the PMP®” study plan is the daily study regimen you’ll need to follow to help you achieve
maximum results and pass the PMP®/CAPM® exam. It is suggested that you spread this study load over the course
of your day. Immersion is vital for effective preparation. You can achieve this in several ways: flashcards,
smartphone applications, student study guides, additional (free) attendance to onsite/online courses (1-year access),
PMI meetings, and more!
This study plan is only a starting point, and you should modify it to best fit your personal schedule, focus areas,
and the date of your PMP®/ CAPM® exam (recommended to be scheduled within 90 days of the Vest2PM PMP®/
CAPM® Boot Camp course completion date).
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STUDY PLAN CHECKLIST
*All reading material below references the PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam Prep book, unless otherwise noted

Day 1
 Watch PMI® Spotlight videos (Earning PDUs, Preparing for the PMP® Exam)
 Take all available PMI® Mastery Builders and exam-preparation questions (from any source)
 Create Brain Dump
Day 2
 Read Topics A-D

 Watch PMI® Spotlight video for Topic A (RACI Chart Creation)
Day 3
 Write/draw Brain Dump twice

 Complete Activities for Topics A-D
 Read Glossary pages 12-15
 Complete 50 exam-prep questions (from any source)
Day 4
 Read Topics E-G

 Watch PMI® Spotlight video for Topic F (Virtual Teams) and Topic G (Planning Poker)
Day 5

 Complete Activities for Topics E-G
Day 6
 Complete Mastery Builder 1-1
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Day 7
 Take all available PMI® Mastery Builders and exam-preparation questions

Day 8
 Read Topics A-E

 Watch PMI® Spotlight video for Topic A (When to Apply Agile Methodologies) and Topic C (Working with the Critical Path)
Day 9

 Complete Activities for Topics A-E
Day 10
 Read Topics A-E

Day 11

 Complete Activities for Topics F-I
Day 12

Day 13

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Day 14
 Read Topics A-D

 Watch PMI® Spotlight video for Topic A (Identifying Project Risks) and Topic C (Communication Channels)
Day 15

Day 16
 Read Topics E-H

Day 17

 Complete Activities for Topics E-H
Day 18

Day 19

Day 20
 Read Topics A-D

 Watch PMI® Spotlight video for Topic A (Successful Persuasion), Topic B (Project Status Reports), and Topic D (Dealing with Difficult
People)
Day 21
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Day 22
 Read Topics E-G

 Watch PMI® Spotlight video for Topic G (Using Social Skills to Build Relationships)
Day 23

 Complete Activities for Topics E-G
Day 24

Day 25

Day 26
 Read Topics A-C

 Watch PMI® Spotlight video for Topic C (Handling Pressure from Outside Your Team)
Day 27

 Complete Activities for Topics A-C
Day 28
 Read Topics D-E

 Watch PMI® Spotlight video for Topic D (Leading Without Authority)
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Day 29

 Complete Activities for Topics D-E
Day 30

 Watch PMI® Spotlight video (Preparing for the PMP® Exam)
PMP®/ CAPM® Exam Day

 Arrive at the testing center at least 45 minutes early
 Write/draw Brain Dump once
 Skim through glossary if you have time
 During the exam, answer all 60 questions, then we recommend taking advantage of the optional 10-minute break to get a period of
recovery. Remember, there is no penalty for guessing, so be sure to answer each question. It is normal to use most of the allotted time for
the exam, so control your pace by using three passes through each section of the exam: first pass (easy questions), second pass (moderate
questions, flagging those you will need more time on), third pass (difficult/flagged questions).
The “Brain Dump”

This document references a single sheet of paper used to draw/write all memorized information in preparation for the exam. This is a personalized document,
created during the study process, and used specifically to facilitate memorization and recollection of certain information, which will likely aid in answering
several question types more quickly. You may wish to include information such as earned value formulas, names and styles of charts, theories/theorists, etc. for
memorization… anything that you sense will not be easily recalled during the exam. Whether you will be able to draw/write this memorized document during the
exam will depend on test-taking center procedures, provision of note-taking materials, changes in exam policies, and other unknown environmental conditions.
Regardless, it is recommended to memorize and use this document during the study process, as the mental organization and rumination of the material on the
brain dump can only facilitate positive results on the exam.
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Schedule Network Analysis
Schedule Compression
• Fast Tracking
o Performs in parallel activities normally done in sequence
o Typically results in more risk
• Crashing
o Applies more resources to activities to shorten duration
o Typically requires more cost & resource availability
Resource Optimization
• Resource Leveling
o Pushes out activities to access needed resources
o May impact Critical Path / Completion Dates
• Resource Smoothing
o Reorganizes activities based on resource availability
o Does not impact Critical Path / Completion Dates
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NEXT STEPS
This section is dedicated to the follow-on steps after the classroom portion of your training has been completed.
1. Your certificate will be issued if you completed the requisite 35 contact hours of attendance, as verified by your instructor.
2. Following class completion, you will be emailed a link to the class survey and you will have access to this survey on your
Vets2PM Student Portal, titled “PMP Course Certificate and Survey”. Completion and submission of this survey is what
triggers access to your certificate of completion for the course; you will have immediate access to it to save as a pdf file.
3. If you have not already submitted your application for approval by PMI, we recommend doing so as soon as possible.
4. The final section of the PMP Course Content titled “PMP_Conclusion, Next Steps and Practice Exam Questions” presents
relevant material to assist you further in what to do following class, and is updated regularly with new content to ensure your
post-training success.
HOW TO APPLY ON PMI

1. Go to www.pmi.org
2. Go to Certifications
a. PMP - https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp
b. CAPM - https://www.pmi.org/certifications/certified-associate-capm
3. Login or Create Your Account
4. In the upper right-hand corner, there should be “Apply Now For Your XXXX” Click it
5. Complete and submit your application
6. 3-5 days is typically required for approval
7. If you are audited, please:
a. Review all audit comments and attempt to fix the easy stuff (i.e., submit certificate or adjust application)
b. If your response is rejected, please email all documents and audit rejection to eric@vets2pm.com
8. When your profile says “You may submit payment” or “You may schedule your exam”, your application has been approved!
9. If you funded your exam with Vets2PM, please:
a. Complete the form found at https://vets2pm.com/pmi-test-submission-form/ (you will need to be logged in)
b. This will enter you into a payment queue
c. If you are having technical issues, contact jeremy@vets2pm.com
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PMI-Authorized Training Partner

PMP®/CAPM® Boot Camp

3. Proven, expert exam-preparation and exam-taking skills.

Live-Webinar Evening Course

Session 3: (Topics L2A-L2D): 4 Clock Hours

Session 4: (Topics L2E-L2G): 4 Clock Hours

Session 5: (Topics L2H-L3B): 4 Clock Hours

Session 6: (Topics L3C-L3H): 4 Clock Hours

Session 7: (Topics L4A-L4C): 4 Clock Hours

Session 8: (Topics L4D-L4G): 4 Clock Hours

Session 9: (Topics L5A-L5E): 3 Clock Hours

Day 2: (Topics L1G-L2D): 7 Clock Hours

Day 3: (Topics L2E-L3B): 7 Clock Hours

Day 4: (Topics L3C-L4C): 7 Clock Hours

Day 5: (Topics L4D-5E): 7 Clock Hours

1-YEAR COURSE GUARANTEE

 Attend an Authorized Training Partner 35-hour Boot Camp

Lesson 1: Creating a High-Performing Team

 Read Topics A-D

 Write/draw Brain Dump twice

 Read Topics E-G

 Write/draw Brain Dump twice

 Complete Mastery Builder 1-1

 Take all available PMI® Mastery Builders and exam-preparation questions

 Read Topics A-E

 Write/draw Brain Dump twice

 Read Topics A-E

 Write/draw Brain Dump twice

 Complete Mastery Builder 2-1

Lesson 3: Doing the Work

 Take all available PMI® Mastery Builders and exam-preparation questions

 Read Topics A-D

 Write/draw Brain Dump twice

 Read Topics E-H

 Write/draw Brain Dump twice

 Complete Mastery Builder 3-1

Lesson 4: Keeping the Team on Track

 Take all available PMI® Mastery Builders and exam-preparation questions

 Read Topics A-D

 Write/draw Brain Dump twice

 Read Topics E-G

 Write/draw Brain Dump twice

 Complete Mastery Builder 4-1

Lesson 5: Keeping the Business in Mind

 Take all available PMI® Mastery Builders and exam-preparation questions

 Read Topics A-C

 Write/draw Brain Dump twice

 Read Topics D-E

 Write/draw Brain Dump twice

 Complete Mastery Builder 5-1

PMP®/ CAPM® Exam Day

The “Brain Dump”

HOW TO APPLY ON PMI

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