Certified - Project Management Professional (PMP) Audio Course

Every project demands the right approach — and in this episode, we dive into how to select methodologies and practices that actually fit the work. We’ll break down when predictive structures like det…

Artifacts are the living memory of a project — and PMI expects you to know how to manage them. In this episode, we’ll cover version control, accessibility, and the importance of keeping information a…

Vendors can make or break a project — and procurement is where strategy meets contracts. This episode breaks down how to define resource needs, develop a procurement strategy, and manage supplier rel…

Change is inevitable — and how you handle it defines your leadership. In this episode, we’ll explore the change management process PMI expects you to master: capturing, analyzing, approving, and impl…

Projects don’t fail because of one bad plan — they fail when plans don’t connect. This episode dives into integration: pulling scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality into a single, cohesive whole. …

Scope creep is every project manager’s nightmare — and on the exam, it’s a favorite trap. In this episode, we’ll explore how to define requirements, break down work into manageable pieces, and keep t…

Quality isn’t just about avoiding defects — it’s about delivering what stakeholders truly value. In this episode, we’ll look at how to set quality standards, measure results, and drive continuous imp…

Every project manager has faced the dreaded ticking clock. This episode takes you inside the mechanics of scheduling: estimating tasks, sequencing dependencies, and deciding when to compress or fast-…

Money and people — two of the hardest parts of project management. This episode breaks down how to build and manage budgets while keeping resources balanced and aligned. We’ll talk about estimating n…

Projects live or die by stakeholder engagement. In this episode, we explore how to map influence, identify priorities, and bring diverse interests into alignment. You’ll hear practical strategies for…

What happens when your project hits the unexpected? This episode tackles the art and science of risk management — from spotting early warning signs to choosing the right response strategies. We’ll de…

Communication is one of the most tested competencies on the PMP exam. This episode unpacks how to analyze stakeholder needs, determine appropriate channels, and ensure information is delivered clearl…

With the People domain complete, we shift into the Process domain — beginning with urgency and value delivery. This episode explores how PMI frames “business value” as the ultimate driver of project …

Emotional intelligence (EI) is a critical leadership differentiator, and PMI directly tests it in the People domain. This episode explains how to assess behaviors, interpret personality indicators, a…

Mentoring is about more than coaching team members — it’s about recognizing opportunities to grow stakeholders across the project ecosystem. This episode explores how to allocate time for mentoring, …

Ground rules create the framework for how a team interacts, makes decisions, and holds itself accountable. In this episode, we’ll discuss how to communicate organizational principles, establish an en…

Today’s projects are rarely co-located, making virtual team engagement a critical leadership skill. This episode unpacks how to examine team member needs across geography, culture, and time zones. We…

Misunderstandings derail projects, and PMI tests whether you can recognize and prevent them. In this episode, we’ll explore techniques for breaking down situations to uncover root causes, surveying t…

Successful projects depend on active stakeholder collaboration. This episode focuses on evaluating stakeholder engagement needs, aligning expectations with project objectives, and building trust thro…

Negotiation is a core skill for project managers, from securing vendor contracts to resolving scope agreements with stakeholders. In this episode, we’ll discuss how to define your objectives, analyze…