## Overview

Our free PMI PMP Project Management Approaches notes cover what you need to know for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam. This guide examines different methodologies including predictive (waterfall), agile (like Scrum and Kanban), and hybrid ways of working. It points out the importance of understanding and tailoring these methodologies to suit specific project contexts and needs. Whether you're in a formal training program or studying on your own, these notes provide added reassurance, helping you consolidate and revise effectively for the PMP exam. Think something could be better? [Send us a message on our contact page](/contact), and we'll take a look.

We've created detailed study guides for all PMP topics. Check out our other free notes below:

- [People](./pmi-pmp-people)
- [Process](./pmi-pmp-process)
- [Business Environment](./pmi-pmp-business-environment)
- [Project Management Approaches](./pmi-pmp-project-management-approaches)

## 1. Introduction to project management approaches

- [Overview of predictive, agile, and hybrid methodologies](./pmi-pmp-introduction-to-project-management-approaches-overview-of-predictive-agile-and-hybrid-methodologies)
- [Importance of tailoring project approaches](./pmi-pmp-introduction-to-project-management-approaches-importance-of-tailoring-project-approaches)
- [Factors influencing methodology selection](./pmi-pmp-introduction-to-project-management-approaches-factors-influencing-methodology-selection)

## 2. Predictive project management

- [Waterfall methodology](./pmi-pmp-predictive-project-management-waterfall-methodology)
- [Key characteristics and phases](./pmi-pmp-predictive-project-management-key-characteristics-and-phases)
- [When to use predictive approaches](./pmi-pmp-predictive-project-management-when-to-use-predictive-approaches)
- [Tools for predictive planning](./pmi-pmp-predictive-project-management-tools-for-predictive-planning)

## 3. Agile project management

- [Agile principles and values](./pmi-pmp-agile-project-management-agile-principles-and-values)
- [Scrum framework](./pmi-pmp-agile-project-management-scrum-framework)
- [Kanban method](./pmi-pmp-agile-project-management-kanban-method)
- [Other agile methodologies](./pmi-pmp-agile-project-management-other-agile-methodologies)

## 4. Hybrid project management

- [Combining predictive and agile approaches](./pmi-pmp-hybrid-project-management-combining-predictive-and-agile-approaches)
- [Tailoring methodologies to project needs](./pmi-pmp-hybrid-project-management-tailoring-methodologies-to-project-needs)
- [Case studies of hybrid projects](./pmi-pmp-hybrid-project-management-case-studies-of-hybrid-projects)

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