PART I: INTRODUCTION & FOUNDATIONS

In this section

• Chapter 1: Purpose and Structure of This Supplemental Guide
  • How to Use This Book: Mastering Project Management & Achieving PMP® Exam Success
    Discover how to navigate this comprehensive guide, leverage practical tools, and bridge theory with real-world practice to excel in the PMP® exam.
  • Alignment with PMP® Exam Content Outline and PMBOK® Guide
    Learn how this guide fully integrates with the latest PMP® Exam Content Outline and PMBOK® Guide Seventh Edition, bridging the gap between exam requirements and real-world project management practices.
  • Beyond the Basics: Expanding Knowledge for Real-World Projects
    Discover advanced project management techniques and real-world applications that go beyond theory, helping you tackle complex projects, adapt seamlessly, and deliver lasting value.
• Chapter 2: PMP® Exam Overview
  • Exam Format, Domains, and Weightings
    Discover the structure of the PMP® exam, domain breakdown, question distribution, and scoring approach to help you strategize and conquer the test.
  • Exam Eligibility Requirements and Application Process
    Understand the prerequisites, experience requirements, and application steps to seamlessly apply for your PMP® certification.
  • Exam Day Experience and Testing Environment
    Learn how to navigate the PMP exam process, whether online or in-person. Discover best practices for managing time, reducing anxiety, and leveraging the testing environment to confidently perform on exam day.
• Chapter 3: Evolution from PMBOK® Guide Sixth to Seventh Edition
  • Major Changes and New Focus Areas
    Explore the pivotal shifts from the Sixth to Seventh Edition of the PMBOK® Guide, emphasizing a principles-based approach, performance domains, and agile-hybrid integration.
  • Shifting from Process-Based to Principles-Based
    Explore how PMBOK® Guide Seventh Edition's principles-based framework reshapes project management and impacts both PMP® exam preparation and real-world execution.
  • Integrating Perspectives from PMIstandards+ and Agile Practice Guide
    Discover how PMIstandards+ and the Agile Practice Guide enrich the PMBOK® Guide Seventh Edition by offering additional insights, tools, and case studies that promote agile, hybrid, and emergent project delivery methods.