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Certified - Project Management Professional (PMP) Audio Course

The Certified PMP® Audio Course is your complete, on-the-go study companion for mastering the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam. Designed for busy professionals, this Audio Course transforms every aspect of the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) exam content into structured, easy-to-follow lessons that blend clarity with real-world application. Each episode guides you through the principles of project leadership, process integration, stakeholder management, risk, quality,

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19:47

Episode 81: Mixed-Domain Drill 3 — Agile/Hybrid Heavy

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2025/08/29

Agility isn’t confined to software anymore — it’s part of the entire project management ecosystem. In this drill, we put you into hybrid and agile-heavy scenarios where you need to demonstrate adaptability, incremental delivery, and collaborative leadership. You’ll face situations where predictive planning collides with agile iteration, and learn how to tailor methods to fit both organizational governance and team dynamics.We’ll also test your ability to use agile tools in high-stakes

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19:53

Episode 80: Mixed-Domain Drill 2 — Process + Business...

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2025/08/29

Projects don’t just live inside process charts; they operate within the larger business landscape. In this mixed-domain drill, we blend Process tasks with Business Environment challenges, putting you in scenarios where technical delivery must align with compliance, strategy, and organizational priorities. You’ll practice navigating trade-offs between schedule control and regulatory requirements, or balancing procurement efficiency with long-term value realization.This drill strengthens your

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21:41

Episode 79: Mixed-Domain Drill 1 — People + Process

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2025/08/29

Real projects don’t separate leadership from execution — they demand both. In this mixed-domain drill, we combine People and Process scenarios, challenging you to demonstrate not only technical planning skills but also the leadership instincts to guide a team through complexity. You’ll encounter blended situations where stakeholder engagement collides with scheduling, or conflict resolution overlaps with risk planning.This drill will sharpen your ability to switch lenses quickly, connecting

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21:00

Episode 78: Handover, Transition, and Closeout Lab

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2025/08/29

Finishing a project doesn’t mean just walking away. In this lab, we dive into scenarios where handovers risk falling through the cracks — knowledge isn’t transferred, operations teams aren’t ready, or closure criteria aren’t met. You’ll learn how to prepare for transitions, engage receiving teams early, and ensure documentation and lessons learned are captured before people disperse.We’ll also emphasize the importance of rituals in closure: celebrating wins, acknowledging contributions, and

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21:40

Episode 77: External Environment Shifts and Scope...

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2025/08/29

No project is immune to forces outside its walls. In this episode, we step into scenarios where regulatory updates, market changes, or geopolitical events disrupt plans overnight. You’ll learn how to assess the scope impact, prioritize adjustments, and engage stakeholders in making tough calls about trade-offs.We’ll also explore the leadership side: how to maintain calm, communicate transparently, and preserve team focus in the face of disruption. External shocks test a project manager’s

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14:10

Episode 76: Change Control and Baseline Integrity Lab

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2025/08/29

Change is constant — but unmanaged change is chaos. In this lab, we explore real-world scenarios where stakeholders push for scope shifts, budget reallocations, or deadline adjustments. You’ll learn how to apply structured change control: capture requests, analyze impacts, seek approval from the right authority, and then update baselines responsibly.We’ll also test your ability to resist shortcuts, like accepting “small” changes without analysis or bending the rules for VIPs. Baseline

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20:44

Episode 75: Benefits Realization and Value Delivery Lab

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2025/08/29

Delivering outputs is easy; delivering outcomes that matter is harder. In this lab, we step into scenarios where projects are at risk of completing on time and on budget but still failing to generate real value. You’ll learn how to define benefits clearly, track them with meaningful metrics, and ensure ownership doesn’t vanish once the project closes.We’ll also practice handling tough conversations with stakeholders who want to declare victory early. Benefits realization is about discipline

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16:10

Episode 74: Compliance, Audits, and Regulated...

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2025/08/29

What happens when your project is audited midstream? In this lab, we step into the high-pressure world of compliance-driven projects. You’ll practice how to respond when regulators demand evidence, how to manage documentation under scrutiny, and how to maintain delivery momentum even when oversight is intense.We’ll also explore strategies for embedding compliance into daily operations, so audits become less of a disruption and more of a confirmation. Whether you’re in healthcare, finance,

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16:57

Episode 73: Virtual Teams and Cross-Cultural...

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2025/08/29

Remote and global projects bring both opportunities and challenges. In this episode, we drop you into scenarios where cultural norms, time zones, and communication barriers test your leadership. You’ll learn how to choose the right collaboration tools, establish shared ground rules, and respect cultural differences while maintaining alignment.We’ll also explore practical techniques for building trust in virtual teams — from rotating meeting times to balancing synchronous and asynchronous

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17:11

Episode 72: Stakeholder Negotiation and Influence Lab

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2025/08/29

Projects rarely have unlimited resources, so negotiation is constant. In this lab, we dive into scenarios where stakeholders have competing interests — scope vs. budget, schedule vs. quality — and explore how to navigate those trade-offs with confidence. We’ll discuss strategies for building common ground, using data to strengthen your position, and knowing when to compromise and when to hold firm.You’ll also see how influence goes beyond formal authority. By building trust, understanding

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20:57

Episode 71: Conflict Resolution and Team Alignment Lab

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2025/08/29

Conflict is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be destructive. In this scenario-based lab, we step into realistic project conflicts — from personality clashes to competing priorities — and explore how to resolve them in ways that strengthen the team. You’ll learn how to analyze the source of conflict, apply the right resolution style, and realign the group toward shared goals.We’ll also practice reframing conflict as an opportunity: disagreements often surface hidden assumptions or risks

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Episode 70: Organizational Agility and Scaling Patterns

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2025/08/29

Agility isn’t just for teams — it’s for entire organizations. In this episode, we explore what it takes to build organizational agility, where strategy, governance, and delivery all move at the speed of change. We’ll examine scaling patterns like SAFe, LeSS, and Disciplined Agile, and how they help multiple teams coordinate without losing the benefits of agile principles.We’ll also highlight the cultural shifts needed for true agility: leadership that embraces transparency, governance that

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19:38

Episode 69: Hybrid Tailoring — Phase Gates Plus...

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2025/08/29

Hybrid project management is not a compromise — it’s a strategic blend. In this episode, we look at how to tailor hybrid approaches that bring together the strengths of predictive and agile methods. For projects with regulatory or compliance milestones, predictive phase gates provide control. For innovation-heavy components, agile iterations deliver value early and often. Together, they form a balanced model that satisfies oversight while driving adaptability.We’ll talk about how to design

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Episode 68: Agile Procurement and Contracting

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2025/08/29

Procurement often feels like the least agile part of any project, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we’ll explore how contracting can be adapted to support iterative delivery, collaboration, and flexibility. That includes contract models with shared risk and reward, milestone-based payments tied to delivered value, and agreements that leave room for scope to evolve.We’ll also highlight strategies for working with vendors in an agile way — from co-located teams and open

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Episode 67: Adaptive Risk and Lightweight Governance

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2025/08/29

Traditional risk management can feel heavy and slow — but agile environments require speed. This episode looks at how risk can be managed adaptively, using lightweight governance structures that enable faster decisions without sacrificing oversight. We’ll explore techniques like risk-adjusted backlogs, frequent reassessments, and decentralized authority for handling lower-level risks.We’ll also discuss how governance can be scaled to fit context. In highly regulated environments, you may

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21:57

Episode 66: Servant Leadership and Team Maturity

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2025/08/29

Leadership in agile isn’t about command and control — it’s about enabling others to succeed. In this episode, we’ll explore the philosophy of servant leadership, where the project leader’s role is to remove obstacles, nurture collaboration, and foster autonomy. We’ll talk about how this approach builds trust, empowers individuals, and creates an environment where teams can reach their full potential.We’ll also connect servant leadership to team maturity. Early-stage teams may need more

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Episode 65: Agile Metrics — Burndown, Burnup, and Flow

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2025/08/29

Agile thrives on transparency, and metrics are the compass that guide both teams and stakeholders. In this episode, we go deep into the most common agile metrics and why they matter. A burndown chart shows how much work remains in a sprint or release, providing a simple visual cue of whether the team is on track. A burnup chart flips the lens, showing how much value has been delivered against the total scope — a powerful way to illustrate progress even when scope shifts.We’ll also examine

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Episode 64: Iteration and Release Planning

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2025/08/29

Iteration and release planning is where strategy meets execution. In this episode, we’ll walk through how teams set goals for a sprint or iteration, decide what to deliver, and ensure the work fits within capacity. Iteration planning creates focus, while release planning zooms out to map how increments stack up to deliver larger features or capabilities.We’ll also discuss the importance of balancing ambition with realism — planning enough to provide direction while leaving room for change

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Episode 63: Agile Estimation

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2025/08/29

Traditional estimation often fails in complex projects — agile estimation offers a smarter alternative. In this episode, we’ll unpack methods like relative sizing, story points, and t-shirt sizing, which allow teams to estimate effort without getting bogged down in false precision. We’ll talk about how teams use planning poker and consensus-building to arrive at shared estimates that are both realistic and motivating.We’ll also explore how velocity — the measure of how much work a team

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Episode 62: Backlog Management and Prioritization

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2025/08/29

A backlog is not just a to-do list — it’s a dynamic, prioritized source of truth for what the team will deliver next. In this episode, we’ll explore backlog management as both an art and a science. We’ll talk about refining items into clear, actionable stories, aligning backlog priorities with business value, and ensuring transparency so stakeholders understand the “why” behind every item.We’ll also examine prioritization frameworks like MoSCoW (Must-have, Should-have, Could-have,

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