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PMP — Project Management Professional
PMI Certification · PMBOK 7th Edition · Predictive · Agile · Hybrid approaches
Interactive study manual covering all domains, knowledge areas, process groups, and exam tips.
3 Domains 49 Processes 10 Knowledge Areas 5 Process Groups 180 Questions 40 Flash Cards
PMP is the world's most recognised project management certification, awarded by PMI. The current exam is based on PMBOK 7th Edition and the Examination Content Outline (ECO) — covering predictive (waterfall), agile, and hybrid delivery approaches equally.
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Exam Domains
49
Processes
10
Knowledge Areas
5
Process Groups
180
Exam Questions
230
Min experience (months)
ECO Split: People domain 42% · Process domain 50% · Business Environment 8%  |  ~50% predictive, ~50% agile/hybrid questions
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People
Leading and managing teams. Conflict, negotiation, servant leadership, emotional intelligence.
42%
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Process
Technically managing the project. Scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, procurement.
50%
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Business Environment
Connecting projects to organisational strategy, compliance, and benefits realisation.
8%
The three ECO domains define what the PMP exam tests. Each domain has tasks — real-world activities a project manager performs. Click a domain to see its tasks.
42%
👥 Domain 1 — People
Emphasises the skills and activities associated with effectively leading a project team
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T01Manage conflict
T02Lead a team
T03Support team performance
T04Empower team members
T05Ensure team members are trained
T06Build a team
T07Address and remove impediments
T08Negotiate project agreements
T09Collaborate with stakeholders
T10Build shared understanding
T11Engage and support virtual teams
T12Define team ground rules
T13Mentor relevant stakeholders
T14Promote team performance through emotional intelligence
50%
⚙️ Domain 2 — Process
Reinforces the technical aspects of managing a project
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T01Execute project with urgency and high performance
T02Manage communications
T03Assess and manage risks
T04Engage stakeholders
T05Plan and manage budget and resources
T06Plan and manage schedule
T07Plan and manage quality
T08Plan and manage scope
T09Integrate project planning activities
T10Manage project changes
T11Plan and manage procurement
T12Manage project artefacts
T13Determine appropriate project methodology
T14Establish project governance structure
T15Manage project issues
T16Ensure knowledge transfer
T17Plan and manage project closure
8%
🏢 Domain 3 — Business Environment
Highlights the connection between projects and organisational strategy
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T01Plan and manage project compliance
T02Evaluate and deliver project benefits
T03Evaluate and address internal/external business environment changes
T04Support organisational change
T05Employ continuous process improvement
PMBOK 6 defines 10 Knowledge Areas — groupings of project management processes by type. While PMBOK 7 shifted to principles, the knowledge areas remain essential exam content.
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Integration Management
7 processes — runs across all phases
Project CharterProject PlanChange ControlLessons Learned
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Scope Management
6 processes — define and control what's included
WBSScope BaselineRequirementsValidate Scope
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Schedule Management
6 processes — plan and control timeline
Critical PathGanttFast TrackingCrashing
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Cost Management
4 processes — plan and control budget
EVMCPISPIEAC / ETC
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Quality Management
3 processes — plan, manage, control quality
Quality AuditControl ChartsCost of Quality
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Resource Management
6 processes — plan and manage team/resources
RACIResource CalendarTeam Charter
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Communications Management
3 processes — plan, manage, monitor comms
Comms PlanStakeholder RegisterReport Performance
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Risk Management
7 processes — identify, analyse, respond to risk
Risk RegisterQualitative AnalysisQuantitativeMonte Carlo
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Procurement Management
3 processes — plan, conduct, control procurement
SOWFixed PriceT&MCost Reimbursable
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Stakeholder Management
4 processes — identify, plan, engage stakeholders
Power/Interest GridEngagement Assessment
The 5 Process Groups define the lifecycle of a project. They are not phases — multiple process groups can be active simultaneously and in agile they overlap significantly.
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Initiating
2 processes
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Planning
24 processes
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Executing
10 processes
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M&C
12 processes
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Closing
1 process
1. Initiating
Develop Project Charter
Identify Stakeholders
2. Planning (24)
Develop Project Mgmt Plan
Plan Scope, Schedule, Cost
Plan Quality, Resource, Comms
Plan Risk, Procurement
Plan Stakeholder Engagement
3. Executing (10)
Direct & Manage Work
Manage Quality
Acquire / Develop / Manage Team
Manage Comms
Implement Risk Responses
Conduct Procurements
Manage Stakeholder Engagement
4. M&C (12)
Monitor & Control Project Work
Perform Integrated Change Control
Validate & Control Scope
Control Schedule, Cost, Quality
Control Resources, Comms
Monitor Risks, Procurements
Monitor Stakeholder Engagement
5. Closing
Close Project or Phase
(Final lessons learned, release resources, formal acceptance)
The current PMP exam tests all three delivery approaches equally. Understanding when to use each — and how to blend them — is critical for exam success.
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Predictive
Traditional waterfall. Scope, schedule, and cost defined upfront. Low change tolerance.
WaterfallPMBOK 6WBS
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Agile
Iterative and incremental. Scope evolves. High change tolerance. Customer collaboration.
ScrumKanbanSprints
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Hybrid
Combines predictive and agile. Fixed scope with agile execution, or agile scope with fixed delivery.
SAFeDisciplined Agile
FactorPredictiveAgileHybrid
RequirementsFixed upfrontEvolve each sprintMix of both
Change toleranceLow — formal CCBHigh — embracedControlled flexibility
DeliveryEnd of projectEach iterationPhased + incremental
Team structureHierarchicalSelf-organisingFlexible
PM roleCommand & controlServant leaderAdaptive
Best forConstruction, complianceSoftware, innovationMost enterprise projects
PMP requires 36 months experience leading projects (with 4-year degree) or 60 months (without). Plus 35 hours of PM education. Exam is 4 hours, 180 questions.
180
Total Questions
4hrs
Exam Duration
2
Breaks (10 min each)
~61%
Passing score (est.)
35hrs
Education required
3yrs
PDUs valid period
Top 10 Exam Tips
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Always choose the proactive answer — prevent problems before they happen, don't react after.
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When in doubt, follow the process — identify the process group the scenario is in, then pick the right next step.
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The PM should always communicate — if an answer involves the PM communicating, it's usually correct.
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In agile scenarios, think servant leader — remove impediments, empower the team, don't command.
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Understand EVM formulas cold — CV, SV, CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC, VAC. They appear every exam.
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Document everything — if the scenario involves a problem, the first step is almost always to document it.
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Know the difference between quality assurance (process) and quality control (deliverable).
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Stakeholder management — engage early, understand their influence vs interest, keep negative stakeholders engaged.
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Risk responses: Avoid, Transfer, Mitigate, Accept for threats. Exploit, Share, Enhance, Accept for opportunities.
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The PM is responsible for the project — never blame the team, never wait for someone else to fix it.
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