The Project Management PrepCast^™ for CAPM

Join Cornelius Fichtner, PMP in this introductory course on The PM PrepCast and how it can elevate your review to fully prepare for the
CAPM exam!

• The PM PrepCast course overview.

This module does not contain any video lessons. Instead, it is a collection of important documents and FAQs that you access via the Lerning Management System (LMS).

• The Module and Lesson Directory
• How to download all lessons using a podcast app

Get acquainted with the many aspects surrounding the CAPM exam so that you know what to expect before and during exam day.

• Introduction to the CAPM certification
• General overview of the CAPM exam
• Discussion on exam audits and reports
• Certification renewal and PDUs

In the introductory module, you'll dive into the fundamentals of project management. You'll understand the distinction between projects, programs, and portfolios, and the difference between project management and product management. These foundational elements will set the stage for the rest of the modules and ensure you grasp the key concepts as defined by the PMBOK® Guide.

• Introduction to Project Management
• Projects, Programs & Portfolios
• Project Management & Product Management

This is our shortest module, but equally essential. It focuses on the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders involved in a project. Understanding the responsibilities of each role is crucial for the effective management and execution of any project.

• Project Roles

This module delves into the relationship between projects and organizations and the importance of project governance. You'll understand the influence of organizational structures on projects and the key elements of project governance that ensure a project's alignment with organizational objectives.

• Projects and Organizations
• Project Governance

This module explains the project life cycle and its phases, the different approaches to project development like Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid, and how to choose the right approach for your project. You'll also be introduced to various project management methodologies that can be applied based on the nature of the project.

• The Project Life Cycle and Project Phases
• Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid Approaches
• Predictive or Adaptive: Choosing the Right Approach
• Project Management Methodologies

In this module, you will explore key project management concepts like leadership and team management, competing project constraints, baselines, and benefits realization. Understanding these concepts is essential for managing projects successfully and achieving the desired outcomes.

• Leadership and Team Management
• Competing Project Constraints
• Baselines
• Benefits Realization

This module focuses on the essential project artifacts like the business case, project statement of work, project charter, project management plan, work breakdown structure (WBS), project schedule, risk register, and requirements traceability matrix. You'll learn how to develop these artifacts and understand their importance in the project management process. Additionally, you will engage in an interactive "Artifacts Game" to reinforce your understanding of these essential documents.

• Business Case, Project Statement of Work, & Project Charter
• The Project Management Plan
• The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• The Project Schedule
• The Risk Register
• Requirements Traceability Matrix
• The Artifacts Game

This module provides an in-depth understanding of Agile and Scrum, two key adaptive frameworks and methodologies. You'll learn about the Agile Manifesto, the roles, responsibilities, meetings, and artifacts in Scrum, and how to apply these principles to manage projects more effectively.

In this module, you will learn about the various stages of the project life cycle. The module will provide an overview of the project stages, including Initiating a Project, Planning a Project, Executing/Delivering a Project, Monitoring & Controlling a Project, and Closing/Cancelling a Project. Each lesson will delve into the specifics of what each stage entails, ensuring you have a comprehensive understanding of the entire project life cycle.

This comprehensive module covers a wide range of management practices essential for successful project management, including planning, benefits management, scope management, resources management, schedule management, cost management, earned value analysis, risk management, issues management, change control, quality management, stakeholder engagement, communication management, managing organizational and societal change, reporting, information and documentation management, procurement, and lessons learned.

This module delves into the essential aspects of business analysis, including stakeholder analysis, requirements planning, requirements elicitation, requirements analysis, requirements documentation, requirements management and communication, solution verification, validation, and acceptance, enterprise analysis and product roadmaps, and competencies, best practices, and life cycle models.

In the final module, you will learn about Extreme Programming and Kanban, two complementary Agile techniques and practices. You'll understand the history, activities, values, practices, and roles in Extreme Programming, and the key principles and practices of Kanban.