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PMI‑SVC Chapter Study Groups

Advance your project management journey with a structured, small‑group study program designed for serious PMP® candidates. Our program emphasizes weekly practice, peer discussion, and accountability to help you confidently prepare for exam day.

Why Join Our Study Group?


  • Targeted exam preparation – Weekly sessions focus on high‑value topics and proven study techniques aligned to PMI‑authorized resources.
  • Expert‑led facilitation – Sessions are guided by PMP‑credentialed practitioners who understand the current exam and how to study effectively.
  • Interactive, supportive community – Learn alongside peers, ask questions, and share tips in a collaborative environment.
  • Practice‑based learning – Expect active engagement with exam‑style questions (including PMI Study Hall®) and group review—not passive lectures.
Important: This is a structured, small‑group study program (max 8 participants) focused on practice, discussion, and accountability—not lecture‑based learning.

Registration & Pricing

  • Members: $10
  • Non‑Members: $25
  • Capacity: 8 participants (registration closes automatically when full)
Once we reach 8 registrations, sign‑ups will close. If a seat opens, we’ll notify the waitlist in order of signup.

Who Is This For?

Minimum Requirements (Must Have All)

  • Completed a PMP Bootcamp
  • Already taken a formal PMP prep course
  • Actively studying for the exam
  • Planning to take the PMP within 1–3 months
  • Own study materials, including Rita Mulcahy’s PMP Exam Prep (or equivalent)
  • Commit to weekly attendance and can attend all 2.5‑hour sessions
  • Willing to participate actively (discussion + question review)
  • Open to practice‑based learning, comfortable using PMI Study Hall and working through exam questions

Strongly Recommended

  • You’ve already started studying
  • You’ve completed practice questions or exams
  • You’re familiar with PMP concepts (predictive, agile, hybrid)

Not a Fit If

  • You have not completed a PMP bootcamp
  • You are just starting your PMP journey
  • You want one‑on‑one tutoring
  • You cannot commit to weekly sessions
  • You are not planning to take the exam soon

What to Expect Each Week

  1. Warm‑up & check‑in (10–15 min) – Progress updates and focus areas for the week.
  2. Rapid concept refresh (20–30 min) – Brief facilitator‑led review tied to PMBOK® 7 concepts and ECO domains.
  3. Practice block (60–75 min) – Timed sets of exam‑style questions (e.g., PMI Study Hall) with rationale comparison.
  4. Group debrief (30–40 min) – Discuss traps, keywords, and decision patterns; capture personal action items.
  5. Accountability & plan (10 min) – Commit to a targeted study plan before the next session.
Our emphasis is on building decision‑making skills for scenario‑based items across People, Process, and Business Environment domains.

Format & Logistics

  • Schedule: Weekly 2.5‑hour meetings (7–8 consecutive weeks)
  • Modality: Virtual (meeting link provided upon registration)
  • Tools: PMI Study Hall®, participant‑owned prep guide (e.g., RMC), and chapter collaboration space (Teams/Slack) for Q&A between sessions.

Prepare Before You Start

  • Ensure you have 35 contact hours of formal PM education from an authorized course (required to apply for the PMP exam).
  • Review the PMP Exam Content Outline (ECO) and PMBOK® Guide (7th ed.) mapping for domains and tasks.
  • Decide your target exam date and align your study plan accordingly (Study Hall can generate a plan).

Social & Community Elements (Optional)

We’ll highlight milestones and share study tips to amplify motivation and chapter visibility:
  • Hashtag suggestions: #PMISVC, #PMPStudyGroup, #ProjectManagement, #PMPExamPrep
  • Member spotlights: Recognize weekly progress (e.g., highest practice‑exam improvement).
  • Shareable wins: Celebrate readiness markers (full‑length practice scores, mock exam improvements).
If you have a chapter social‑media strategy document, we can align hashtags, cadence, and visuals to your plan (e.g., teaser posts, mid‑series updates, final success stories). Please send the key sections you want incorporated.

How to Register

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  • Choose Member ($10) or Non‑Member ($25) pricing.
  • Agree to the attendance & participation commitment.
  • Confirm you meet all minimum requirements.
Seats are limited to 8. If full, join the waitlist to be notified of openings.

FAQs

Is membership required? – No, but members receive the lower price and chapter benefits (events, forums, networking).
Will sessions be recorded? – We focus on live engagement; recordings may be limited to protect discussion quality.
What materials should I bring? – Your preferred prep book (e.g., RMC PMP Exam Prep, 11th ed., or equivalent) and access to PMI Study Hall® for practice.
Does this replace a formal prep course? – No. Our study group complements an authorized course and assumes you’ve completed a bootcamp or formal prep.

Policies

  • Attendance: Consistent weekly participation is required due to the small‑group format.
  • Code of Conduct: Be respectful, collaborative, and supportive.
  • Rescheduling/Refunds: Limited, given the 8‑seat cap; details in registration terms.