Study Planner
📘 Why Bother With a Study Planner, Anyway?
Prepping for the PMP exam without a study plan? That’s like building IKEA furniture without instructions—possible, but wobbly. This planner keeps your brain (and life) organized. It’s customizable, visual, and way better than a boring spreadsheet.
Whether you’re Agile-obsessed or Waterfall loyal, this planner fits your style. Perfect for professionals juggling work, family, and reality.
What Does This Planner Actually Do?
- Breaks down the PMI exam outline into bite-sized chunks
- Schedules mock exams, review sessions, and application prep
- Helps you track real readiness—not just wishful thinking
- Syncs with our PMP eligibility checklist and application tracker so you can ditch the sticky notes and browser chaos.
🛤️ Your 60-Day Roadmap to PMP® Success
This roadmap is for professionals who’ve logged their hours and are ready to stop procrastinating. It blends structure with flexibility, and motivation with strategy.
🎯 Overview & Principles
60 days to PMP glory? Ambitious, yes. Impossible? Not even close.
Guiding Practices:
- 💡 Show up daily—even if it’s messy
- 🛠️ Learn by doing—practice beats passive reading
- 🧠 Think like a PM—not a trivia champ
- 📊 Simulate the exam—mock tests are non-negotiable
- 🔄 Embrace both Agile and Waterfall—hybrid fluency wins
- 📉 Mistakes = learning fuel—review them deeply
📘 Phase 1: Laying the Bricks (Days 1–15)
Goal: Understand the exam structure and submit your PMP application.
- Review the PMP Exam Content Outline (ECO)
- Read PMBOK® Guide and Agile Practice Guide
- Watch videos on Agile, Scrum, and Hybrid models
- Focus on the “People” domain—leadership, conflict, team dynamics
- Use the planner to organize your experience before submitting the application
📗 Phase 2: Level Up (Days 16–45)
Goal: Build depth and confidence through active learning.
- Weeks 3–4: Planning & Initiation – Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality
- Week 5: Execution & Monitoring – Comms, Procurement, Stakeholders, EVM
- Week 6: Agile & Business – Quizzes, governance, adaptive thinking
- Use flashcards, mind maps, and scenario drills
📙 Phase 3: Crunch Time (Days 46–60)
Goal: Simulate the exam, fix gaps, and build confidence.
- Week 7: Full-length mock exams (180 questions, timed)
- Review every mistake—don’t just shrug and move on
- Week 8: Final review, brain dump sheet, test-day logistics
- Target ≥ 70–75% on your final mock
🗓️ Weekly Breakdown Summary
| Week | Focus Area | Key Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Orientation & Application | Review ECO, submit application |
| Weeks 2–3 | Core Mastery | Study domains, PMBOK®, Agile |
| Weeks 4–5 | Scenario Practice | Apply concepts, practice questions |
| Week 6 | Agile & Business | Quizzes, adaptive thinking |
| Week 7 | Simulation | Mock exams, review mistakes |
| Week 8 | Confidence | Final review, strategy, self-care |
📚 Recommended Resources
- PMBOK® Guide (7th Edition)
- Agile Practice Guide
- Rita Mulcahy, Andy Crowe, Joseph Phillips
- PMI Study Hall, PrepCast Simulators
- YouTube: David McLachlan, Andrew Ramdayal
✅ Checklist Download
Want a printable version of this planner? Download the PMP® 60-Day Checklist with weekly to-dos, application tips, mock exam tracker, and review hacks by visiting Resources.
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