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Project Manager (PMP) Roadmap

Become a certified project manager. PMP is one of the highest-ROI certifications in India — PMP-certified managers earn 20-25% more. Master Agile, Scrum, and traditional PM methodologies.

4-6 months5-10 LPA → 25-50 LPA expected7 steps • 24 free resources
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Project Management Fundamentals

2-3 weeks

Learn the basics: project lifecycle, stakeholders, scope, time, cost, quality. Understand the iron triangle and why projects fail.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Understand the project lifecycle and knowledge areas
  • Identify stakeholders and manage their expectations
  • Create a project charter and scope statement
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Mini-project

Create a complete project charter for organizing a college tech fest: scope, stakeholders, budget, timeline, and risks.

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Agile & Scrum

3-4 weeks

Most Indian IT companies run Agile. Master Scrum: sprints, ceremonies, roles, and how to be an effective Scrum Master or Product Owner.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Run Scrum ceremonies: planning, standup, review, retro
  • Manage product backlogs and sprint planning
  • Track velocity and use burndown charts
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Mini-project

Run a 2-week Scrum sprint for a personal project: create user stories, estimate, plan sprints, and run daily standups (even if solo).

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Planning & Scheduling

2-3 weeks

Create realistic project plans. Master WBS, Gantt charts, critical path method, and resource allocation.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Build Gantt charts and identify the critical path
  • Allocate resources and level workloads
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Mini-project

Create a complete project plan for a software development project: WBS, Gantt chart, resource plan, and critical path analysis.

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Risk & Stakeholder Management

2-3 weeks

The skills that separate great PMs from good ones. Learn to identify risks, create mitigation plans, and manage difficult stakeholders.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Identify and analyze project risks with a risk register
  • Create risk response strategies
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and communication
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Mini-project

Create a comprehensive risk register for an IT migration project: 30 risks with probability, impact, and mitigation plans.

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Project Management Tools

1-2 weeks

Master the tools PMs use daily: Jira, Asana, MS Project, Trello, and Confluence. Learn to choose the right tool for each context.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Manage projects in Jira, Asana, or MS Project
  • Set up Kanban boards and sprint boards
  • Create project documentation in Confluence
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Mini-project

Set up a complete project in Jira: epics, stories, sprints, board, and reports. Migrate a project from spreadsheets to Jira.

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Leadership & Team Management

2-3 weeks

PMs are leaders without authority. Learn to motivate teams, resolve conflicts, run effective meetings, and build high-performing teams.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Lead teams through conflict and change
  • Run effective meetings and retrospectives
  • Build trust and psychological safety in teams
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Mini-project

Facilitate 5 retrospectives (real or simulated) using different formats. Document outcomes and improvements.

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PMP Certification Prep

5-6 weeks

PMP is the most recognized PM certification globally. Prepare systematically: study the PMBOK, take practice exams, and understand the new agile-heavy format.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Understand all PMBOK knowledge areas and processes
  • Score 75%+ on practice exams consistently
  • Pass the PMP exam on first attempt
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Mini-project

Complete a PMP study plan: 35 contact hours, 2000 practice questions, 5 full-length mock exams. Register for the real exam.

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