PMBOK Guide 7th Edition Review 18 PDU’s Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
This course provides a structured and focused review of the PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition, aligned with the current PMP® Exam Content Outline. Designed for professionals preparing to renew their PMP® or take the exam for the first time, it delivers 18 PDUs and covers all key performance domains, value delivery concepts, and agile-hybrid methodologies. With approximately 8 hours of on-demand video content, learners will engage with clear explanations, real-world scenarios, and exam-style practice to build confidence and mastery. The self-paced format allows flexible study, culminating in full-length mock exams and proven test-taking strategies.
Module 1: Introduction & Exam Framework
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Overview of PMP® certification and application process
- Exam structure and question types
- Exam Content Outline domains and tasks
- Process vs. people-performance classification in the new exam
Module 2: System & Value Delivery
Estimated time: 1 hours
- Understanding the project management value delivery system
- System interactions and feedback loops
- Tailoring project approaches to organizational context
- Aligning project outcomes with strategic business goals
Module 3: Performance Domains – Stakeholders & Teams
Estimated time: 1 hours
- Stakeholder engagement and analysis techniques
- Communication models and conflict resolution strategies
- Building high-performance teams
- Leadership styles and emotional intelligence in project management
Module 4: Performance Domains – Planning & Project Work
Estimated time: 1.5 hours
- Planning domain: scope, schedule, cost, quality, and resources
- Adaptive vs. predictive planning approaches
- Executing project work and managing change requests
- Integrated change control and work performance data analysis
Module 5: Performance Domains – Delivery & Measurement
Estimated time: 1 hours
- Delivery domain: strategies for value delivery
- Incremental and iterative delivery methods
- Measurement domain: KPIs and performance monitoring
- Risk monitoring and predictive analytics
Module 6: Performance Domain – Uncertainty & Tailoring
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Risk and opportunity identification and assessment
- Risk response strategies and uncertainty management
- Tailoring practices based on project life cycle and complexity
- Governance considerations in methodology selection
Module 7: Agile & Hybrid Approaches
Estimated time: 1 hours
- Agile mindset, principles, and values
- Scrum, Kanban, and lean practices
- Hybrid project management frameworks
- Integrating predictive and adaptive approaches
Module 8: Practice Exams & PMP® Exam Strategies
Estimated time: 1.5 hours
- Full-length simulated PMP® exams
- Detailed answer explanations and performance feedback
- Test-taking strategies: time management and question analysis
- Critical thinking and situational judgment techniques
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition terminology recommended
- Basic understanding of project management concepts
- Access to PMI’s Exam Content Outline (ECO) for reference
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Apply PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition principles across all project performance domains
- Confidently navigate the PMP® exam with effective test-taking strategies
- Integrate agile, hybrid, and predictive methodologies in real-world projects
- Engage stakeholders and lead high-performance teams effectively
- Use measurement and risk tools to deliver project value under uncertainty