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PMP Certification: Unit 2

This course is part of PMP Certification Specialization

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master the essentials of project integration, including project charters and management plans.

  • Differentiate between product and project scope, and learn effective requirement collection techniques.

  • Gain proficiency in schedule management, including critical path methods and resource optimization.

  • Understand and apply both predictive and agile methodologies to scope and schedule management.

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July 2025

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4 assignments

Taught in English

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There is 1 module in this course

This module provides a comprehensive overview of key project management areas, focusing on integration, scope, and schedule management. It covers the essentials of project integration, including the project charter and management plan components, and differentiates between executing and monitoring processes. In scope management, learners explore product and project scope, requirement collection, and work breakdown structures, with insights into both predictive and agile methodologies. The schedule management lessons delve into critical path methods, resource optimization, and agile tools like burn charts, emphasizing the differences between agile and predictive approaches. This module equips learners with the skills to effectively manage project scope and schedules.

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