About This Course
This intensive PMP® Examination Preparation and Review programme is designed to help candidates prepare confidently for the PMP certification examination while strengthening their practical project management knowledge. The course is aligned with the PMI Exam Content Outline (ECO 2026) and incorporates concepts from the PMBOK® Guide and related PMI standards.
The course addresses predictive, agile, and hybrid project delivery approaches and includes extensive practice questions, exam techniques, and mock examination activities.
The programme covers all three PMP examination domains:
• Domain I: People (33%)
• Domain II: Process (41%)
• Domain III: Business Environment (26%)
Detailed Professional Progress Reporting
Throughout the programme, delegates will complete quizzes, knowledge checks, and practice examination questions. Each delegate will receive a personalised progress report on completion of the course that:
• Tracks overall PMP examination readiness.
• Highlights strengths across the ECO domains.
• Identifies knowledge gaps and areas requiring additional study.
• Indicates specific topics that still need improvement before attempting the PMP examination.
• Provides recommendations for focused revision and study priorities.
This feedback allows delegates to concentrate their preparation efforts where they will have the greatest impact.
Do you qualify for PMP?
The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is intended for individuals who have a certain level of education and experience in project management. To be eligible to take the PMP certification exam, individuals must meet the following requirements:
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Education: A bachelor's degree (or the equivalent) and at least 4,500 hours of project management experience, OR A high school diploma (or the equivalent) and at least 7,500 hours of project management experience.
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Project management experience: Applicants must have experience leading and directing projects, including experience in all five of the project management process groups (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing).
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Project management education: Applicants must have completed 35 hours of project management education. This can be obtained through courses, workshops, or degree programs.
Get 3 Month Access to
PMI Study Hall
With the premium package, you'll receive a 3-month subscription to PMI Study Hall Essentials, which includes 246 lessons, 354 flashcards, 717 practice questions, 17 practice exams (totaling 560 questions), and access to the Game Center with 7 interactive games
The course is based on:
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The PMBOK® Guide – 8th Edition (2026)
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Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Content Outline – January 2026
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All tasks from the 2026 Exam Content Outline addressed in detail.
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Aligned with the 5 Project Management Focus Areas (previously referred to as project process groups) for efficient learning
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Typical example exam questions will be discussed after every task of the Exam Content Outline. (130 questions in total)
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In course discussion of 130 practice questions.
Time Allocation:
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People Domain: 14.7 hours (42%)
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Process Domain: 17.5 hours (50%)
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Business Environment Domain: 2.8 hours (8%)
PMP® Examination Preparation Course
Day 1 – Domain I: People
Leadership, Teams, Stakeholders & Communication PMP Examination Orientation
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PMP examination structure and scoring
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ECO 2026 overview
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Understanding PMI standards and frameworks
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Predictive, Agile and Hybrid approaches
Vision, Leadership & Conflict Management
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Developing a shared project vision
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Leadership styles and team empowerment
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Conflict identification and resolution
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Problem-solving techniques
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Roles and responsibilities
Stakeholder Engagement & Expectation Management
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Stakeholder identification and analysis
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Building trust and influence
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Managing stakeholder expectations
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Measuring stakeholder satisfaction
Knowledge Transfer & Communication
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Knowledge management practices
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Creating a learning culture
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Communication planning and reporting
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Governance-focused communications
End-of-Day Activity
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PMP practice questions and review
Day 2 – Domain II: Process (Part 1)
Integrated Planning, Value Delivery & Scope Management Integrated Project Planning
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Project complexity assessment
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Selecting delivery approaches
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Developing integrated management plans
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Sustainability considerations
Scope Management
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Requirements gathering and analysis
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Scope definition and validation
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Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and backlogs
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Scope control techniques
Value-Based Delivery
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Defining value with stakeholders
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Prioritisation techniques
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Incremental delivery approaches
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Benefits realisation
Resource Planning
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Human and physical resource planning
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Resource optimisation techniques
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Resource allocation strategies
End-of-Day Activity
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PMP practice questions and review
Day 3 – Domain II: Process (Part 2)
Procurement, Finance, Quality & Schedule Management Procurement Management
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Procurement strategies
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Contract selection
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Supplier evaluation and management
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Negotiation approaches
Financial Management
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Cost estimating and budgeting
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Reserve analysis
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Financial governance
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Cost performance monitoring
Quality Management
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Quality planning and assurance
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Cost of quality
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Compliance and quality considerations
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Continuous quality improvement
Schedule Management
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Network diagrams and dependencies
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Estimating techniques
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Schedule baseline management
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Schedule performance analysis
End-of-Day Activity
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PMP practice questions and review
Day 4 – Domain II & Domain III
Project Monitoring, Closure, Governance & Compliance Project Status Evaluation
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Project performance measurement
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KPIs and dashboards
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Variance analysis
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Status communication
Project Closure
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Transition and handover
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Final acceptance
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Lessons learned
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Contract closure
Governance
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Governance frameworks
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Decision-making structures
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Escalation pathways
Compliance
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Regulatory requirements
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Sustainability obligations
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Audits and controls
Change Control
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Change management processes
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Impact analysis
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Change governance
Issues & Impediments Management
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Issue identification and tracking
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Escalation processes
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Distinguishing risks from issues
End-of-Day Activity
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PMP practice questions and review
Day 5 – Domain III & Examination Preparation
Risk, Improvement & Business Environment Risk Management
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Risk identification techniques
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Qualitative and quantitative analysis
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Risk response planning
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Risk monitoring and control
Continuous Improvement
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Lessons learned processes
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Organisational process assets
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Quality improvement initiatives
Organisational Change Management
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Change readiness assessment
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Cultural considerations
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Stakeholder response strategies
External Business Environment
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Market and regulatory changes
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Emerging technologies
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Environmental impacts on projects
PMP Mock Examination & Final Review
Full Mock Examination Simulation
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100-question PMP-style examination
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Timed examination environment
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Examination strategy coaching
Examination Debrief
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Analysis of common mistakes
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PMI question interpretation techniques
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Examination readiness assessment
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Final study recommendations
Flexible Course Options for your needs
Your Instructor
Dave Fourie
Dave Fourie, a Certified PMP, has over 25 years of experience in project management as a consultant, including PMBOK, Method 123, and PRINCE2 in software development, service delivery, quality, and general management. He has provided training in project management, quality management, and business analysis since 1999 and has experience with various national and international training providers. Dave is certified in Project Management Professional (PMP), Portfolio, Programmed and Project Offices (P3O), Managing Successful Programs (MSP), PRINCE2, Professional Scrum Master (PSM1), IT Service Management (ITIL), Total Quality Management (TQM), NGstudy™ Certified Negotiation Associate (NGN-A), and Six Sigma Green Belt. He aims to provide a relaxed and enjoyable learning experience while sharing his passion for project management through practical examples and a touch of humor
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