Dependency Determination & Integration Explained | PMP Exam Prep & Project Scheduling

Understanding 'Dependency Determination and Integration' is essential for mastering project scheduling — and for scoring Above Target on your PMP exam. In this lesson, we’ll explore how project managers identify and classify dependencies to build realistic and logical project schedules. We’ll also discuss how these dependencies integrate across teams, systems, and vendors in complex projects. You’ll learn: - What dependencies are and why they matter - The four types of dependencies (Mandatory, Discretionary, External, Internal) - How to determine dependencies during planning - How integration affects cross-team scheduling - Common PMP exam traps related to dependencies 🎁 Free guide: *25 PMP Exam Mistakes to Avoid* → https://www.udemy.com/course/pmp-certification-exam-prep-best-course/?referralCode=94C8A101F01FDF15F741 🎓 Full PMP Masterclass on Udemy → https://www.udemy.com/course/pmp-certification-exam-prep-best-course/?referralCode=94C8A101F01FDF15F741 Timestamps / Chapters --------------------------------------- 00:00 – Introduction 00:45 – What are dependencies in project scheduling? 02:00 – The four types: Mandatory, Discretionary, External, Internal 03:30 – How to identify dependencies during planning 05:00 – Integration across teams and systems 06:00 – PMP exam relevance and practical takeaway #PMP #ProjectManagement #DependencyDetermination #ProjectScheduling #PMPExamPrep #ScheduleManagement #PMBOK7 #AboveTarget