PMP Certification (PMBOK 7th Edition) – Study Plan

Topics

• PMP exam structure (180 questions, 230 minutes)
• PMI mindset (servant leadership, value delivery)
• PMBOK 7th Edition principles vs. processes
• Predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches

Activities

• Review the latest PMP Examination Content Outline (ECO).
• Understand the three domains: People (42%), Process (50%), Business Environment (8%).
• Take ExamOS Rookie mode quiz (30 questions, 30 minutes) on foundational concepts.

Topics

• Leadership styles (servant, transformational, transactional)
• Conflict management and negotiation
• Emotional intelligence (EQ)
• Team charter, ground rules, and virtual teams

Activities

• Read People domain tasks from ECO (tasks 1–4).
• Study situational leadership and conflict resolution models.
• Take ExamOS Challenger mode quiz on People Domain (basic).

Topics

• Communication models, channels, and blockers
• Stakeholder identification, analysis, and engagement
• Power/interest grid, salience model
• Virtual and cross-cultural communication

Activities

• Complete People domain tasks 5–8 from ECO.
• Practice stakeholder mapping exercises.
• Take ExamOS Challenger mode quiz on Stakeholder & Communication.

Topics

• Scope, schedule, cost management
• WBS, critical path method, estimating techniques
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Resource management and procurement basics

Activities

• Create a WBS for a sample project.
• Calculate EVM metrics (CPI, SPI, CV, SV) from given data.
• Take ExamOS Challenger mode quiz on Planning & Execution.

Topics

• Risk management (identify, qualitative/quantitative, response)
• Quality management (plan, assure, control)
• Procurement planning, source selection, contract types

Activities

• Build a risk register for a real or fictional project.
• Review quality tools (cause-and-effect, Pareto, control charts).
• Take ExamOS Challenger mode quiz on Risk, Quality & Procurement.
• Repeat until 2 consecutive passes.

Topics

• Project charter and management plans
• Integrated change control process
• Closing phase (contract closure, lessons learned)
• Knowledge transfer and documentation

Activities

• Practice writing a change request and evaluating its impact.
• Take ExamOS Challenger mode quiz on Integration & Change.
• Repeat until 2 consecutive passes.

Topics

• Compliance, regulations, and standards
• Benefits realization and value delivery
• Organizational change management
• Economic, environmental, and social factors

Activities

• Review the Business Environment ECO tasks (only 8% of exam – focus on high-yield).
• Take ExamOS Challenger mode quiz on Business Environment.
• Repeat until you pass 2 times in a row.

Topics

• Agile principles and mindset (Agile Manifesto)
• Scrum roles, events, artifacts
• Hybrid lifecycles (predictive + agile)
• Kanban, backlog refinement, value-driven delivery

Activities

• Read the Agile Practice Guide (free with PMI membership).
• Simulate a sprint planning and daily stand-up.
• Take ExamOS Challenger mode quiz on Agile & Hybrid.

Topics

• Full syllabus review (People, Process, Business Environment, Agile)
• Time management strategies for 180 questions

Activities

• Take ExamOS Challenger mode full quizzes (all domains) – at least 3.
• Review every incorrect answer; study the explanation.
• Identify weak domains and retake targeted quizzes (premium Focus mode).
• Repeat until you pass 3 Challenger quizzes in a row.

Topics

• Realistic exam simulation (180 questions, 230 minutes)
• Mental stamina and break strategy
• Exam day logistics (Pearson VUE)

Activities

• Take ExamOS Legend mode full quizzes (80% hard questions) – at least 2.
• Simulate the full 230-minute exam (take both quizzes back-to-back if possible).
• Review every incorrect answer – focus on why you missed it.
• Once you pass Legend mode twice in a row, schedule your real exam.