PMI PMBOK PMP Certification Guide Course

Name: PMI PMBOK PMP Certification Guide Course
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Learn the principles and concepts of PMI PMBOK 7th Edition to manage projects confidently and pass the PMP exam.

Created byGrowth School

Last updated 12/2025

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What you'll learn

Gain a solid grasp of what PMBOK is and why it’s the global foundation for professional project management.
Learn how the 12 Guiding Principles shape decision-making, leadership, and stakeholder engagement in any project
Translate theory into practice by linking PMBOK principles and domains to real-world projects, outcomes, and value delivery
Learn how to adapt PMBOK methods to fit any organization, team, or project type
Discover how to earn, record, and manage your PDUs to maintain your PMI certifications and grow professionally
Align PMBOK knowledge with PMI’s Exam Content Outline (ECO) and learn question-handling strategies that work
Complete this course and gain professional development units that count toward maintaining your PMI certification

Course content

6 sections • 18 lectures • 1h 48m total length

What is PMBOK7:21
Explore the evolution of the PMBoK from process-driven to principle-driven, focusing on value delivery, 12 principles, eight performance domains, and adaptable models for managing projects.
Relationship between PMI, PMP, and PMBOK4:38
Discover how PMI, PMP, and PMBoK define global project management through standardization, certification, and professional recognition. See how PMP exams relate to PMBoK, and why PMI and PMP are distinct.
Value delivery focus and outcomes mindset4:38
Explore how PMBoK seven frames value as stakeholder benefits realized through outcomes. Learn how outputs become meaningful value via tailoring, risk optimization, and system thinking, with stakeholders co-creating sustained impact.

The 12 guiding principles8:18
Explore the 12 guiding principles of the PMBoK seventh edition, including stewardship, collaboration, stakeholder engagement, value creation, tailoring, system thinking, risk response, quality, adaptability, and change enablement.
How principles shape decisions and team culture4:59
Explore how PMBoK principles guide decision making and shape team culture, fostering ethical, value-driven choices, psychological safety, and decision maturity under uncertainty.
Core Principles of Project Management quiz

Performance domains and how they connect5:57
Explore the eight interconnected performance domains of PMBoK seventh edition, including stakeholder, team, planning, project work, delivery, measurement, and uncertainty, and learn how their relationships drive value and adaptability.
Stakeholder, Team, Development Approach & Life Cycle6:23
Identify stakeholders and engage them to align with value delivery, then build a team through development and coaching, tailoring the approach and lifecycle to fit predictive, adaptive, or hybrid models.
Planning, Project Work, Delivery, Measurement, Uncertainty8:00
Explore the planning, project work, delivery, measurement, and uncertainty domains in PMBoK seven edition, and see how dynamic planning integrates scope, risk, and value delivery.
The Performance Domains quiz

Stages of a typical project7:27
Identify and manage the five project stages—from initiation to closure—through planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closure, with a focus on scope, schedule, cost, quality, stakeholders, and delivering value.
Tailoring PMBOK for projects6:23
Explore how to tailor the PMBOK seventh edition to each project by selecting the right approach—predictive, agile, or hybrid—for maximum value.
Governance, communication, and change control essentials6:07
Navigate governance with RSI roles, decision authority, and audit controls; align through strategic, operational, and stakeholder communication; and apply structured change control to sustain value in changing projects.
The Project Management Life Cycle quiz

Models, Methods, and Artifacts4:55
Master PMBoK models, methods, and artifacts to create a common language, enable flexible tool use, and drive value delivery through approaches like CPM, WBS, EVM, and backlog or task board.
Common tools5:27
Explore practical tools such as the RSI chart, risk matrix, stakeholder map, and dashboards that bring clarity and accountability, enable proactive risk assessment, and real-time project visibility under PMBoK seven.
Choosing the right tools for different project environments5:27
Tailor PMBoK tools to predictive, agile, and hybrid environments, balancing structure and flexibility with RSI chart, WBS, Gantt chart, Kanban boards, backlogs, dashboards, and risk boards for clarity and adaptability.
Integrating planning, reporting, and risk management effectively3:58
Integrate planning, reporting, and risk management into a continuous learning system that informs schedules, resources, and status updates, delivering value with predictability and visibility.
Practical Tools, Models, and Methods quiz

Understanding PDU categories5:56
Understand PMI's PDU categories—educational and giving back—and the PMBoK talent triangle of technical project management, leadership, and business acumen, plus how to earn and balance PDUs.
Aligning PMBOK knowledge with the PMP exam4:50
Align PMBoK seventh edition with the PMP exam by mapping its knowledge to the exam content outline and the three domains: people, process, and business environment.
How to study effectively and stay confident7:32
Master studying for the PMP using mock tests, question banks, and simulators. Align practices with PMBoK principles and agile concepts to boost confidence and readiness.

Requirements

No prior PMP certification is required
A willingness to learn and apply
Internet access

Description

The world of project management is changing fast — and the PMBOK® 7th Edition is at the heart of that transformation.
This course is your complete, step-by-step guide to understanding and applying the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) with clarity, confidence, and real-world purpose.

Whether you’re preparing for the PMP® certification, renewing your credentials, or simply aiming to manage projects more effectively, this course breaks down every concept in a way that’s simple, structured, and easy to apply.

You’ll learn how to lead projects that deliver true value, not just outputs — mastering the 12 guiding principles and 8 performance domains that define modern project management. From stakeholder engagement and team leadership to risk control, agile delivery, and benefits realization, you’ll gain the skills, mindset, and tools PMI expects from today’s top professionals.

You’ll learn how to think like a project manager. Each section includes clear explanations, practical insights, and step-by-step guidance that link PMBOK principles directly to real-world outcomes and PMP exam success.

Whether you’re managing small initiatives or large-scale programs, this course will give you the framework to plan, adapt, and lead with impact in any environment — predictive, agile, or hybrid.

What Makes This Course Different

Fully aligned with PMBOK® 7th Edition and PMI standards
Clear, conversational teaching
Practical tools like RACI charts, risk matrices, and dashboards
Complete PMP® exam preparation guidance and study strategies
Earn 18 PDUs toward your certification renewal

By the End of This Course, You’ll Be Able To:

Confidently explain and apply PMBOK® 7th Edition principles
Tailor your approach for predictive, agile, and hybrid projects
Use PMBOK tools to manage teams, stakeholders, and outcomes
Prepare strategically for the PMP® certification exam
Lead projects that deliver measurable results and lasting value

If you’re ready to advance your career, strengthen your leadership, and master the global language of project management, this course is your roadmap.

Join thousands of professionals who’ve turned PMBOK knowledge into career growth and certification success.

Enroll today and start mastering the PMBOK® 7th Edition — your journey to becoming a confident, value-driven project leader begins here.

Who this course is for:

Aspiring Project Managers
Agile Practitioners
Students and Career Changers
Anyone interested in any PMP Certification

PMI PMBOK PMP Certification Guide Course

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Introduction to the PMBOK Framework3 lectures • 17min

Core Principles of Project Management2 lectures • 13min

The Performance Domains3 lectures • 20min

The Project Management Life Cycle3 lectures • 20min

Practical Tools, Models, and Methods4 lectures • 20min

Professional Growth & PMP Exam Preparation3 lectures • 18min

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