Sunday, April 20, 2025

PfMP Exam Prep – How to Write All Portfolio Management Processes in Just 5 Minutes!


One common difficulty when preparing for the PfMP exam is remembering and writing all the portfolio management processes across the five knowledge areas (KAs) and three process groups (PGs). But they are very important know and apply as you prepare for the exam.

Importance for the PfMP Exam

To understand portfolio management, it’s essential to grasp the interactions among processes spread across the process groups (PGs) and knowledge areas (KAs). Therefore, remembering these processes is important. The processes are involved in many activities such as:

  • Development of key strategic and governance artifacts such as the Portfolio Strategic Plan (PfSP), Portfolio Charter (PfC), Portfolio Roadmap (PfRM), etc.
  • Identification, categorization, scoring, and ranking of portfolio components, as well as the ongoing evaluation, selection, prioritization, and balancing of the portfolio.
  • Authorization of portfolio components such as programs, projects, and operations.
  • Ensuring strategic changes are reflected in the portfolio.
  • Managing resources, benefits/value delivery, and portfolio reporting.
  • Building a risk-adjusted portfolio and ensuring it delivers value in alignment with the organization’s risk profile, among other responsibilities.

Do note that the terms like PfSP, PfRM, and PfC are my own for simplicity. You won’t find them anywhere else. I use them because they’re easier to remember.

Each portfolio management process also involves several critical tools and techniques (T&Ts), such as scoring and weighting methods, prioritization techniques, and demand-supply (capacity and capability) analysis. So, again, you have to remember these processes for your PfMP exam. 

As mentioned earlier, the main challenge is quickly recalling and writing down all the processes – to be specific in 5 minutes.

Process Groups (PG), Knowledge Areas (KA) and Processes

In the Standard for Portfolio Management, there are not only 16 processes but also several knowledge areas (KAs) and process groups (PGs). Again, the terms PG and KA are my own; they will be used in the video demonstration and are intended to help you remember them more easily.

In this post, you'll learn how to write down all the processes in just five minutes. The video is taken from the PfMP Live Lessons course. This comprehensive course includes an extensive set of videos, such as how to write down formulas, sequence the processes, understand process interactions, solve mathematical questions, and much more.

With practice, you can get it down to just three minutes. This video demonstrates how to write all of the following in five minutes:

  • All 3 process groups (PGs),
  • All 5 knowledge areas (KAs), and 
  • All 16 processes.

Video: How to Write Down the 16 Processes in 5 Minutes

In this video, I demonstrate how to write out all 16 processes in just 5 minutes. The first time you try, it might take 10 minutes or more. But with practice, you'll easily bring it down to 5 or even 3 minutes. Of course, this assumes you're already familiar with the processes!

Video duration: 07m 50s



More Tips and Notes

Below are some tips and notes. A comprehensive set of tips and notes are available in video format and they are part of the PfMP Live Lessons, Guaranteed Pass course.

  • Use short terms like Pf, PfSP, PfC, etc., to write quickly.
  • Don’t erase content; instead, use the Pan command to move the screen and add extra content.
  • Practice using a few commands (e.g., line, text box, eraser) to become faster at writing within 3 minutes.
  • Avoid using the "Clear" command in the PfMP exam whiteboard, if available, as it will erase all content!
  • When using the Pan button, stick to one strategy for movement, either left to right or top to bottom, to avoid confusion during the exam.

I believe this post, along with the video, notes, and tips, will greatly assist in your PfMP exam preparation.

The PfMP exam is long and requires both physical and mental agility. Writing down these processes in the first five minutes will be a great help.

Final Words

As of April 2025, the PfMP exam is available only in computer-based testing (CBT) mode. The online proctored testing (OPT) mode is not offered. Nevertheless, in the CBT exam, you'll have access to an online whiteboard as part of your exam screen.

If you're using plain paper or an erasable sheet (depending on the exam center), you can write down the 16 processes using the tips mentioned earlier.

For more tips on using the whiteboard, similar to the real PfMP exam, check out this post.

If you're reading this post, I wish you the very best in your PfMP exam journey. With the right preparatory course, like the Guaranteed PfMP Pass course, you are on the path to PfMP Exam success.


PfMP Exam Courses and Book:

[1] PfMP Live Lessons - Guaranteed Pass or Your Money Back

[2] PfMP Exam Prep Online Course with Money-Back Guarantee

[3] PfMP Exam Prep Book – I Want To Be A PfMP, First Edition

[4] Article - PMP Online Proctored Exam – How to Write 49 Processes of PMBOK6 in 7 Minutes 



Saturday, April 12, 2025

Top 10 Reasons To Go with PfMP Live Lessons – The Guaranteed PfMP Pass Course




The Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP®) certification is the highest-level credential offered by PMI®. If you're looking to drive your organization’s strategy forward and take the driver’s seat, this certification is for you.

Recognizing the value and importance of the PfMP certification, ManagementYogi has prepared the PfMP Live Lessons course. It’s also known as the Guaranteed PfMP course because it’s directly tied to helping you pass the PfMP exam.

Another critical factor is the cost of certification. Globally, the cost of PfMP preparation is quite high. But the PfMP Live Lessons course is offered at a very affordable price. 

With that in mind, here are the top 10 reasons to choose the PfMP Live Lessons – Guaranteed Pass or Your Money Back course.

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Reason  1. World’s Only PfMP Certification Exam Preparation Course with a Full Money-Back Guarantee.

This course is comprehensive and in-depth, featuring a wealth of exercises and practical applications. No other PfMP course in the world offers the same level of detailed explanations and hands-on learning. To top it all, it comes with a full (100%) money-back guarantee.

Reason – 2. No Terms and Conditions — Except That You Take the PfMP Exam.

No one else in the world offers this. You just need to attempt the exam twice to be eligible for the money-back guarantee. 

Please note that, in my experience, nearly all aspirants who take my course, pass the exam on their first attempt. Hence, you've a very high chance of success of with the 1st attempt itself.

Reason –3. PfMP – The Highest-Level Certification Offered by PMI.

With your PfMP certification, you'll significantly increase your market value. There are a number of benefits and I’ve highlighted a few of them. 

Watch the below YouTube video for more reasons to pursue the PfMP certification: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO99kJsNozU

Reason – 4. Full Support for PfMP Application Approval.

Your application for PfMP should be top-notch. As it’s the highest-level PMI certification, the review is going to be thorough. ManagementYogi will provide full support for your PfMP application preparation, review.  

If your application is not approved (which is highly unlikely), you’ll receive a full refund—no questions asked. 

Reason – 5. Don’t Wait Years to Become a PfMP.

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We’ve already seen numerous PfMP success stories with the help of our course and book.

Reason – 6. Affordable Price, Premium Quality.

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It’s not thousands of dollars—it’s around 25% of the typical cost, without compromising on quality. When you with a poor quality course, time adds-up and preparartion becomes longer. Time is money.

Reason – 7. Real-World Tools and Software Integration.

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Guaranteed PfMP curse is the only course in the world, which provides explanations with practical, hands-on software tools. 

Reason – 8. Video-Based Exercises + Practice Exams.

Includes numerous video exercises and flow-based activities across knowledge areas (KAs), process groups (PGs), processes as well as inputs, tools and techniques and outputs (ITTOs).

Also includes 4 full-length practice tests—giving you the confidence to crack the exam.

Reason – 9. Ongoing Support Throughout Your PfMP Journey.

Ask any question at any time. Every question will be answered—you’re never alone in your preparation.

You might have a large number of questions or clarifications. In such cases, a directly face-to-face virtual call with set-up to address your queries. 

Reason – 10. A Proven Track Record of PfMP Exam Success.

I’ve personally worked with many successful PfMPs. With PfMP Live Lessons, you have an excellent chance of success—and I’ll be there every step of the way.

Conclusion

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You Can Also Check:

[1] PfMP Live Lessons, Guaranteed Pass – Economical and Full Money-Back Guarantee (Has the detailed course breakdown)

[2] PfMP Certification Exam – Sample Videos, Choose and Play

[3] PfMP Certification Exam – Sample Questions, Part – 1 and Part – 2


Sunday, April 06, 2025

Nine More Sample Videos: PfMP Live Lessons – Guaranteed Pass or Your Money Back





In this post, 9 more videos have been made public. The access to these videos is completely free and can be seen at the YouTube channel of Management Yogi.

Recently (last month), aspiring PfMPs have asked for more sample videos. With these set of additional videos, in total, nearly 30 videos have been shared. I believe it will help in finalizing your decision. 

The videos are from:
  • Lesson - 6: Portfolio Goveranance Management (2 videos)
    • Video - 6.21 Flow and Tips - Portfolio Management Plan
    • Video - 6.40 Colored Portfolio Bubble Charts
  • Lesson - 7: Portfolio Performance Management (3 videos)
    • Video - 7.4 Processes in Portfolio Performance Management
    • Video - 7.10 Performance Management and PfMP Exam ECO
    • Video - 7.33 Portfolio Efficient Frontier (PEF)
  • Lesson - 8: Portfolio Communications Management (2 videos)
    • Video - 8.2 Portfolio Communication Management
    • Video - 8.21 Communication Matrix
  • Lesson - 9: Portfolio Risk Management (2 videos)
    • Video - 9.3 Portfolio Risks Vs. Program and Project Riskss
    • Video - 9.7 What is Portfolio Risk Management
You can check these videos one by one.
  • Part 1 of this series: Sample Videos from PfMP Live Lessons (Link)
  • Part 2 of this series: More Sample Videos from PfMP Live Lessons (Link)


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Videos: Lesson 6 - Portfolio Governance Management

Video – 6.21 Flow and Tips - Portfolio Management Plan (4m:15s)
This video comes with flow diagrams and tips for Portfolio Management Plan preparation. This will help you a lot in your preparation for the PfMP exam.



Video 6.40  Colored Portfolio Bubble Charts (2m:18s)
Bubble Charts are used widely in portfolio management. One of the goals to use bubble charts to balance the components of the portfolio. This video explains, where the bubble chart has been created with MS Excel software. A number of other sofware tools are used throughout the PfMP Live Lessons course.




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Videos: Lesson 7 - Portfolio Strategic Management

Video 7.4  Processes in Portfolio Performance Management (1m:45s)
There are 3 processes in Portfolio Performance Management. This another knowledge area, where you can expect a large number of question. This video gives the first overview of the 3 processes used and tip.



Video 7.10  Performance Management and PfMP Exam ECO (3m:49s)
The PfMP exam is based on the Examination Content Outline (ECO). The ECO sets the exam blueprint. For your PfMP, you must know the domains and task mapping with the processes of a knowledge area. This video gives lucid explanation with such a map for Performance Management KA.



Video 7.33  Portfolio Efficient Frontier (5m:09s)
Portfolio Efficient Frontier (PEF) is a specific tool and technique (T&T) in the Manage Portfolio Value process. The PEF gives clarity on which portfolio choose - value-maximizing, cost-minimzing and the most efficient one. This gives a detailed example.





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Videos: Lesson 8 - Portfolio Communication Management

Video 8.2  Portfolio Communication Management (5m:34s)
Portfolio Communication Management is one of the domains in PfMP exam's ECO. It's also a knowledge area in the Standard for Portfolio Management. This video explains communication management, along with stakeholder management. There is no separate knowledge area called Portfolio Stakeholder Management!




Video 8.21  Communication Matrix (5m:59s)
This matrix is used as part of the Communication Requirements Analysis, a key T&T in the Develop Portfolio Communication Management Plan (PfCMP). This is matrix is not only for also foundational for PfCMP creation. This video expplains and shows a matrix with a number of examples.




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Videos: Lesson 9 - Portfolio Risk Management


Video 9.3  Portfolio Risks Vs. Program and Project Risks (2m:33s)
Portfolio Risks is very different compared to program and project risks. Portfolio is about strategic fitness, maximizing portfolio and balanced components. This video explains.




Video 9.7  What's Portfolio Risk Management (3m:24s)
Here, I provide a clear defintion of Portfolio Managment. A number of processes as well as activities will be involved in Portfolio Risk Management. There are only 2 processes in Portfolio Risk Managment, these can be trickly as you dive deeper. This video explains.





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To know more about this course and what is Guaranteed PfMP or Your Money Back Program
please refer:

PfMP Live Lessons – Guaranteed Pass or Your Money Back
  • Part 1 of this series: Sample Videos from PfMP Live Lessons (Link)
  • Part 2 of this series: More Sample Videos from PfMP Live Lessons (Link)

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