PMP Essentials – 45 Minute Mentoring

Vikas Mahajan

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PMP Essentials – 45 Minute Mentoring Session

🎯 Objective

To give learners a strong foundational understanding of PMP principles, the PMBOK framework, and real-world project management techniques — all in 45 minutes.

📚 Session Overview

  • Duration: 45 mins
  • Mode: Zoom / Google Meet
  • Ideal For:
  • PMP Aspirants
  • First-time project managers
  • Working professionals managing teams
  • Engineers/PMs looking to apply formal frameworks

🧭 Agenda

  1. Intro & Goal Alignment (5 mins)
  • Discuss learner's background, current challenges, and PMP goals
  1. PMP Framework & Knowledge Areas (10 mins)
  • Walkthrough of the PMBOK 6/7 domains
  • 5 Process Groups + 10 Knowledge Areas
  1. Real-World Project Lifecycle Walkthrough (15 mins)
  • Initiation → Planning → Execution → Monitoring → Closing
  • Use a real/relatable project example (e.g., software rollout, infra upgrade)
  1. Key Tools, Terms & Templates (10 mins)
  • RACI, Gantt Chart, WBS, RAID Log, Risk Matrix, OKRs
  1. Q&A + Personalized Roadmap (5 mins)
  • Guidance on PMP exam or applying frameworks to current work

🧠 What You’ll Learn

  • PMP process framework in simple terms
  • Project lifecycle and stage-wise objectives
  • How to structure communication, risks, scope, timelines
  • Key documents and deliverables in each phase
  • Basics of Agile, Hybrid, and Predictive approaches

🧰 Tools & Templates Covered

  • RACI Matrix
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Risk Register & RAID Logs
  • Gantt Chart / Timeline Planning
  • Issue Tracker
  • Change Request Form
  • Stakeholder Register

📘 PMBOK Knowledge Areas (Overview)

  1. Integration Management
  2. Scope Management
  3. Schedule Management
  4. Cost Management
  5. Quality Management
  6. Resource Management
  7. Communication Management
  8. Risk Management
  9. Procurement Management
  10. Stakeholder Management

🎓 Post-Session Recommendations

  • PMBOK Guide (6th or 7th edition)
  • Rita Mulcahy’s PMP Exam Prep Book
  • PMI’s free practice exams and roadmap
  • Download sample PMP templates
  • Start applying principles to one real project

🏁 Outcome

By the end of 45 minutes, the learner will:

  • Understand PMP structure and how it applies in the real world
  • Know how to break down any project using PMP-style thinking
  • Have templates and a basic roadmap to start managing better or preparing for the PMP exam